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Best Assisted Living in Virginia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 353 assisted living communities in Virginia using Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in VA
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Jun 2026
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353 homes
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Avg Monthly Cost: $6,911The average monthly cost across facilities in Virginia. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 44/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Virginia. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 95The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Virginia. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.

Hickory Hill Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
Burkeville
80
Facility 80
VA AVG 95
Rank #214 / 371
No
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 44
Rank #438 / 449
1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Laura D. Glasscock
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #34 / 297
-17
41.2%
Facility 41.2%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #104 / 332
26
Facility 26
VA AVG 32
Rank #214 / 332
1.5
Facility 1.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #166 / 332
Our Lady of the Valley
AL
MC
NC
NH
RC
Roanoke (Gainsboro)
127
Facility 127
VA AVG 95
Rank #78 / 371
No
68
Facility 68
VA AVG 44
Rank #74 / 449
Studio / 1 BedMeagan Seale
87.4%
Facility 87.4%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #59 / 297
A+20
55%
Facility 55%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #161 / 332
58
Facility 58
VA AVG 32
Rank #291 / 332
2.9
Facility 2.9
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #259 / 332
Sunrise of Hunter Mill
AL
HC
MC
Oakton
100
Facility 100
VA AVG 95
Rank #141 / 371
Yes
70
Facility 70
VA AVG 44
Rank #65 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Isha Subedi
71.0%
Facility 71.0%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #159 / 297
A-9
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #302 / 332
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 32
Rank #173 / 332
1.8
Facility 1.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #190 / 332
Sunrise of Fairfax
AL
MC
RC
Fairfax (Boulevard Estates)
107
Facility 107
VA AVG 95
Rank #122 / 371
Yes
61
Facility 61
VA AVG 44
Rank #105 / 449
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Jordan Kay
67.3%
Facility 67.3%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #187 / 297
A-16
56.3%
Facility 56.3%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #166 / 332
23
Facility 23
VA AVG 32
Rank #206 / 332
1.4
Facility 1.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #158 / 332
Sunrise at Reston Town Center
AL
HC
MC
Reston (Hunter Mill District)
107
Facility 107
VA AVG 95
Rank #122 / 371
Yes
84
Facility 84
VA AVG 44
Rank #36 / 449
Studio / 1 BedMs. Kanetha Breaux
62.6%
Facility 62.6%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #205 / 297
A-12
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #219 / 332
20
Facility 20
VA AVG 32
Rank #192 / 332
1.7
Facility 1.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #179 / 332
Sunrise of Alexandria
AL
HC
MC
Alexandria (Seminary Hill)
110
Facility 110
VA AVG 95
Rank #111 / 371
Yes
62
Facility 62
VA AVG 44
Rank #98 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedArin Burrell-Duru
65.5%
Facility 65.5%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #195 / 297
A-8
25%
Facility 25%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #47 / 332
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 32
Rank #95 / 332
0.5
Facility 0.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #90 / 332
Sunrise at Fair Oaks
AL
MC
RC
Fairfax (Boulevard Estates)
107
Facility 107
VA AVG 95
Rank #122 / 371
Yes
49
Facility 49
VA AVG 44
Rank #180 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Jordan Kay-A-16
56.3%
Facility 56.3%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #166 / 332
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 332
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 332
Sunrise of Springfield
AL
HC
MC
Springfield
100
Facility 100
VA AVG 95
Rank #141 / 371
Yes
75
Facility 75
VA AVG 44
Rank #57 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Anne Mccray
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #77 / 297
A-6
16.7%
Facility 16.7%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #30 / 332
1
Facility 1
VA AVG 32
Rank #77 / 332
0.2
Facility 0.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #77 / 332
English Meadows
AL
MC
Blacksburg (Farmview - Ramble)
110
Facility 110
VA AVG 95
Rank #111 / 371
No
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 44
Rank #374 / 449
Private RoomsPaul Englehart
80.9%
Facility 80.9%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #101 / 297
A+45
46.7%
Facility 46.7%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #120 / 332
72
Facility 72
VA AVG 32
Rank #306 / 332
1.6
Facility 1.6
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #173 / 332
Brookdale Danville Piedmont
AL
Danville
99
Facility 99
VA AVG 95
Rank #155 / 371
No
45
Facility 45
VA AVG 44
Rank #208 / 449
Studio / 2 BedCarole Maxwell
45.5%
Facility 45.5%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #271 / 297
A+6
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #320 / 332
35
Facility 35
VA AVG 32
Rank #248 / 332
5.8
Facility 5.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #313 / 332
Sunrise of Arlington
AL
MC
Arlington (Glebewood)
60
Facility 60
VA AVG 95
Rank #273 / 371
Yes
70
Facility 70
VA AVG 44
Rank #65 / 449
Studio / Suite / 2 BedMiss Rachel Jensen
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #106 / 297
A-9
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #219 / 332
18
Facility 18
VA AVG 32
Rank #186 / 332
2.0
Facility 2.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #204 / 332
Benchmark at Alexandria
AL
MC
RC
Alexandria (Alexandria West)
134
Facility 134
VA AVG 95
Rank #64 / 371
No
81
Facility 81
VA AVG 44
Rank #44 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedCarol L. Tarlowoh
47.8%
Facility 47.8%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #259 / 297
C8
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #295 / 332
19
Facility 19
VA AVG 32
Rank #190 / 332
2.4
Facility 2.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #235 / 332
Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay
AL
IL
MC
NH
Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach)
120
Facility 120
VA AVG 95
Rank #89 / 371
Yes
47
Facility 47
VA AVG 44
Rank #193 / 449
1 BedMs. Julia Fretwell
57.5%
Facility 57.5%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #223 / 297
A+9
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #266 / 332
25
Facility 25
VA AVG 32
Rank #211 / 332
2.8
Facility 2.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #256 / 332
Brookdale Midlothian
AL
MC
Midlothian
100
Facility 100
VA AVG 95
Rank #141 / 371
No
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 44
Rank #412 / 449
SuitePatrick Hines-A+10
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #124 / 332
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 332
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 332
Brookdale Harrisonburg
AL
MC
Harrisonburg (Deyerle Avenue)
114
Facility 114
VA AVG 95
Rank #105 / 371
No
62
Facility 62
VA AVG 44
Rank #98 / 449
Studio / SuiteMs. Jennifer Mcnamara
43.0%
Facility 43.0%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #278 / 297
A+10
70%
Facility 70%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #243 / 332
22
Facility 22
VA AVG 32
Rank #202 / 332
2.2
Facility 2.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #221 / 332
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Overview of Westminster Canterbury Richmond

Westminster Canterbury Richmond has a spirit of retirement homes near me and offers a wealth of opportunities for learning, wellness, fun, and spiritual growth.  Residents enjoy engaging activities, cultural events, and social gatherings, all designed to promote fulfilment and connection.

The community itself is a haven for those seeking a carefree lifestyle.  Residents benefit from exceptional services and amenities, including delicious dining options, comprehensive healthcare services, and a world-class arts program featuring performances, classes, and studios.  An on-site Child Development Center even provides opportunities for intergenerational connection.

Westminster Canterbury Richmond is known for its commitment to resident well-being.  They offer various living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory support, and healthcare living, ensuring residents receive the care they need as their needs evolve. With a long history of excellence and a dedication to resident satisfaction, Westminster Canterbury Richmond is a top choice for seniors

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Overview of Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe

Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe is located in Richmond, Virginia, near the Tuckahoe neighborhood. The community features well-manicured grounds and outdoor spaces that provide residents with a peaceful and serene environment. Residents have the option to choose from three different types of living arrangements: assisted living, memory care, or hospice coordination.

They offer engaging activities such as fitness classes, game nights, and outings. Their dining program emphasizes fresh, locally sourced ingredients and provides a comfortable space for residents to gather. Both programs are designed to enhance residents’ quality of life and create a welcoming community. Discover the perfect place to call home at this community situated on a serene 10-acre property in the West End of Richmond.

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Overview of Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield

Located in the beautiful community of Richmond, VA, Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield is an esteemed senior living community that offers assisted living, memory support, and respite care services. Here, residents can select from stunning and spacious accommodations such as a private suite, apartment, or companion suite. This community is acknowledged by MemoryCare.com as the Best Memory Care in Richmond, Virginia, for 2022, and named a Top Retirement Community for 2022 by Virginia Living Magazine.

As an award-winning senior living community, explore its above-and-beyond amenities and services including assistance on daily tasks, daily housekeeping, wellness programs, the Sweet Memorie program, its award-winning memory care program, and more. Indulge in delectable and healthy meals prepared by a talented culinary team and join a robust calendar of daily activities and community events. At Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield, seniors are assured of a wonderful living experience.

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The Mather Tysons

7929 Westpark Dr, Tysons, VA 22102
Overview of The Mather Tysons

The Mather Tysons is a luxurious 62+ retirement community in Tysons, VA, that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. With its beautifully designed accommodations in its upscale and inviting setting, the community ensures older adults can make the most of their best years without sacrificing comfort. Residents can also maintain their independence with ease, as 24-hour support, restaurant-style dining, and wellness services are also provided. Through a holistic approach to care, residents can receive the utmost attention and care for their needs and preferences.

Art workshops, dance classes, and gardening are among the many activities that residents can participate in to learn new things and make friends. Residents can also walk around and lounge in its beautiful outdoor spaces, including walking paths, a dog park, and a bocce ball court. Located in the urban neighborhood of Tysons, residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. As one of the finest options for senior living in Virginia, this retirement community ensures older adults can live comfortably in their later years.

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Overview of Parson Residential Care

Parson Residential Care is a cozy and tightly-knit care home for seniors in Chesapeake. The assisted living community boasts a secure and comfortable environment where many residents and their families feel they belong, thanks to the home’s warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff creates a nurturing environment within the community grounds while basking in the privilege of a vacation-like lifestyle and resort-like hospitality.

Parson Residential Care offers its seniors a range of assisted living levels of care, depending on their needs. Other community accommodations include housekeeping, laundry, transportation, ADLs, and home-cooked meals served daily.

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Overview of Hilton Plaza INC.

Hilton Plaza Inc. is an assisted living community in Newport News, VA, offering personal care. With its nurturing and home-like environment, the community ensures residents can ease their worries during their stay. Residents also experience maintenance-free living, with nutritious meals, housekeeping, and assistance with their daily activities. Focusing on residents’ holistic wellness, the community also provides round-the-clock assistance and individualized care plans.

Light exercises, social events, and games help residents live actively and make friends. Lively gathering areas and spacious rooms also ensure residents can rest and freely interact with friends. With bus stops, a school, and shops nearby, residents have quick access to their necessities and leisure. This assisted living community has high standards of care, making it one of the best options for senior living in Virginia.

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Overview of Our Lady of Hope Health Center

Our Lady of Hope Health Center has been running on Richmond’s outer edge since 1996. The 97-bed campus at 13700 N Gayton Rd covers nursing home, assisted living, and memory care under one roof, in a car-dependent neighborhood 13.5 miles from the city center (Walk Score 27). Assisted Living Administrator Annemarie Neville, RN, BSN, LNHA, leads the operation.

The facility runs at 69% occupancy, with 67 of 97 beds filled and an average stay of 72 days. That length of stay is the most clarifying data point: it marks this as a primarily short-stay, post-acute setting. Skilled rehabilitation services are confirmed on-site, consistent with a facility oriented around recovery and discharge rather than permanent placement.

Nursing coverage totals 4 hours per resident per day. LPN/LVN staff account for 1 hour 20 minutes of that; nurse aides carry 2 hours 18 minutes; registered nurses add 29 minutes. An Active Resident Council meets regularly, giving residents an organized channel for input on policies and daily operations.

State inspections have centered on care planning and documentation, resident rights and protections, and fall and injury prevention. Medicare and private pay are accepted.

This is a short-stay rehabilitation community first, with the additional reach of assisted living and memory care for residents who need a longer-term home. Families navigating post-acute discharge from a Richmond-area hospital will find the most direct fit here.

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Overview of Sunrise at Bluemont Park

Sunrise at Bluemont Park is a senior living community in Arlington, Virginia, that treats residents with respect, offers them choice, and encourages their independence. The community’s tenured team members provide personalized care, build relationships, and create a comfortable environment, handling the cooking, cleaning, laundry, and other daily tasks so residents have more time to enjoy all that the beautiful community has to offer. Sunrise at Bluemont Park residents receive monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse and can participate in a variety of fun and engaging group activities.

Located in a convenient Arlington location, Sunrise at Bluemont Park offers an abundance of engaging programs, social events, and excursions to the D.C. Metro area. The community’s spacious suites, some with full kitchens, are designed specifically for older adults, with warmth, comfort, and safety features built-in. The community’s room rates start at $4,226 per month, providing residents with a comfortable and enriching living experience.

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Spring Oak Bedford

931 Ashland Ave, Bedford, VA 24523
Overview of Spring Oak Bedford

At Spring Oak Bedford, residents find their perfect senior living community. From the cozy intimacy of their studio apartments to the spacious comfort of their two-bedroom floorplans, residents seeking independent living, assisted living, and memory care services find what they need and much more in this community. The dedicated and skilled team’s commitment to personalized care ensures that every resident receives the support they need while maintaining their dignity.

Amenities and engaging activities, from chef-prepared meals to social events, fill Spring Oak with opportunities for connection and fulfillment. There’s always something exciting happening in this community. Experience the difference at Spring Oak Bedford, where every day is an opportunity to embrace independence, companionship, and the joys of senior living. Come home to a place where you’ll feel welcomed, cherished, and truly at peace.

 

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Overview of Emily Green Shores Assisted

Emily Green Shores Assisted Living Facility offers cozy, home-like residential living. Tranquility surrounds your environment with a family-like atmosphere, contributing to an inspiring and relaxing experience in the nurturing home. Emily Green boasts a home with delightful hospitality that encourages residents to live on their terms while receiving quality service from the dedicated care staff.

The assisted living home offers seniors a simple lifestyle, encouraging independence and individuality. Accommodations include daily home-cooked meals, recreational activities, medication management, ADLs, housekeeping, and transportation services.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Virginia

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Virginia?

Assisted living in Virginia supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Virginia?

Assisted living in Virginia is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Virginia Medicaid cover assisted living?

Virginia Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Virginia) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 353 assisted living facilities in Virginia. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Virginia?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Virginia, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Virginia?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.