Page 13 of Best Assisted Living in Virginia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 345 assisted living communities in VA using VA Depts. of Social Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in VA
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Info below is compiled from the VA Depts. of Social Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Sunrise at Fair Oaks
AL
MC
RC
Fairfax (Boulevard Estates)
107
Facility 107
VA AVG 94
Rank #95 / 311
Yes
49
Facility 49
VA AVG 45
Rank #145 / 336
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedJordan Kay-A-B+18
61%
Facility 61%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #40 / 303
281.6
HH Riverhouse
AL
Fredericksburg
110
Facility 110
VA AVG 94
Rank #86 / 311
No
88
Facility 88
VA AVG 45
Rank #17 / 336
-Daryl Sullivan
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #78 / 238
-A-20
20%
Facility 20%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
9
Facility 9
VA AVG 32
Rank #43 / 246
0.5
Facility 0.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #67 / 246
Sunrise at Mount Vernon
AL
HOS
MC
Alexandria
112
Facility 112
VA AVG 94
Rank #85 / 311
Yes
57
Facility 57
VA AVG 45
Rank #104 / 336
Studio / 2 BedAshley Custer
73.2%
Facility 73.2%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #125 / 238
-C+17
76%
Facility 76%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
40
Facility 40
VA AVG 32
Rank #164 / 246
2.4
Facility 2.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #184 / 246
Viva Senior Living at Fredericksburg
AL
IL
MC
RC
Fredericksburg
38
Facility 38
VA AVG 94
Rank #275 / 311
Yes
29
Facility 29
VA AVG 45
Rank #239 / 336
Private / Companion SuiteMarteisha Brown-Hickman
63.2%
Facility 63.2%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #165 / 238
-C+5
60%
Facility 60%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
15
Facility 15
VA AVG 32
Rank #87 / 246
3.0
Facility 3.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #112 / 246
The Blake at Charlottesville
AL
MC
RC
Charlottesville
130
Facility 130
VA AVG 94
Rank #57 / 311
Yes
28
Facility 28
VA AVG 45
Rank #246 / 336
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedRussell Williams
93.1%
Facility 93.1%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #19 / 238
-C+25
80%
Facility 80%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
54
Facility 54
VA AVG 32
Rank #197 / 246
2.2
Facility 2.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #215 / 246
The Legacy at North Augusta, Inc.
AL
IL
MC
RC
Staunton
135
Facility 135
VA AVG 94
Rank #51 / 311
No
93
Facility 93
VA AVG 45
Rank #7 / 336
-Tara Glick
74.1%
Facility 74.1%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #118 / 238
-B-20
80%
Facility 80%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
35
Facility 35
VA AVG 32
Rank #139 / 246
1.8
Facility 1.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #161 / 246
Spring Hills Mount Vernon
AL
MC
Alexandria
98
Facility 98
VA AVG 94
Rank #127 / 311
Yes
70
Facility 70
VA AVG 45
Rank #51 / 336
StudioBora Bisimwa
49.0%
Facility 49.0%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #207 / 238
A+C-20
80%
Facility 80%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
54
Facility 54
VA AVG 32
Rank #218 / 246
2.7
Facility 2.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #234 / 246
Charter Senior Living of Newport News
AL
MC
RC
Newport News (North Newport News)
104
Facility 104
VA AVG 94
Rank #109 / 311
Yes
57
Facility 57
VA AVG 45
Rank #104 / 336
Studio / 1 BedAngel Lawhorn
73.1%
Facility 73.1%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #126 / 238
-D14
93%
Facility 93%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
114
Facility 114
VA AVG 32
Rank #187 / 246
8.1
Facility 8.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #205 / 246
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Annandale
AL
IL
MC
RC
Annandale
60
Facility 60
VA AVG 94
Rank #232 / 311
No
70
Facility 70
VA AVG 45
Rank #51 / 336
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsWilson Cooper
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #47 / 238
-C4
75%
Facility 75%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
14
Facility 14
VA AVG 32
Rank #81 / 246
3.5
Facility 3.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #107 / 246
Shalom Gardens Senior Living
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Richmond
71
Facility 71
VA AVG 94
Rank #211 / 311
Yes
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 45
Rank #331 / 336
-Linda Underdown
38.0%
Facility 38.0%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #225 / 238
-A+5
20%
Facility 20%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
1
Facility 1
VA AVG 32
Rank #3 / 246
0.2
Facility 0.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #5 / 246

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other VA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 345 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Sunrise at Fair Oaks

Serving older adults in the Boulevard Estates neighborhood of Fairfax, Virginia, Sunrise at Fair Oaks is a senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The three-story community has been serving residents for 45 years. It has 107 beds with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. Jordan Kay serves as the community’s administrator.

Residents have access to transportation services, on-site fitness and recreation programs, weekly housekeeping, and laundry services. Daily meals and a calendar of outings and activities are part of everyday life. The community also offers specialized programs alongside its respite care services for families who need short-term support. Pets are welcome, which can make the transition easier for residents who want to keep a companion animal.

The community is about 2 miles from Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, providing residents and families with convenient access to nearby hospital care if needed. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 49, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car.

Families comparing memory care with assisted living should ask how the two programs are organized within the same community and what services are available through each level of care.

Contact Sunrise at Fair Oaks

HH Riverhouse

100 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401-6104
Overview of Hh Riverhouse

Hh Riverhouse is an assisted living community in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medications while allowing a resident to keep a private living space, so it may suit someone who needs regular support without giving up that privacy.

The community has 110 beds. With a Walk Score of 88 out of 100, the area falls in the very walkable range, meaning most errands can be handled on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Hh Riverhouse is locally owned and operated by the Sullivan family, with Daryl Sullivan serving as administrator.

Contact HH Riverhouse

Overview of Sunrise at Mount Vernon

Located at 3520 Duke Street in Alexandria, Virginia, Sunrise at Mount Vernon is a senior living community situated in a historic location with Northern Virginia and the DC Metro Area at its fingertips. The community offers engaging programs so residents can pursue their passions, providing spaces they love calling home. The suites, common areas, and activity rooms are designed specifically for older adults, with warmth, comfort, and safety features built-in.

Sunrise at Mount Vernon is focused on meeting residents’ needs. The compassionate team, including designated care managers and caregivers, develops an individualized plan for each resident, consulting with them and those who know them best. The goal is to balance independence with comprehensive support and services. Once part of the community, residents can relax and socialize on the spacious outdoor porch and balcony, and even become fast friends with the resident pup, Cooper.

Contact Sunrise at Mount Vernon

Viva Senior Living at Fredericksburg

1001 Northside Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Overview of Viva Senior Living at Fredericksburg

Make the most of your golden years at Viva Senior Living at Fredericksburg, a blissful community in Fredericksburg, VA, offering independent living and assisted living. With beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, residents are guaranteed comfort and safety. Exceptional care is also provided with a compassionate and highly trained team available 24/7, so residents feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delectable and healthy meals are prepared to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also available for convenience. The community’s dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities create the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

Contact Viva Senior Living at Fredericksburg

Overview of The Blake at Charlottesville

Enveloped by lush trees and scenic nature, The Blake at Charlottesville in Nichols Ct, Charlottesville, VA, is an idyllic senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. Rest and ease your worries with a variety of snug and sophisticated floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, designed with the seniors’ well-being in mind. The community takes pride in a team of experienced and highly skilled professionals delivering round-the-clock care for seniors to maximize their autonomy and enjoy every moment of their retirement with no worries.

The community fosters a warm and friendly environment, providing opportunities for seniors to thrive and reach their full potential. With enjoyable activities and exciting events, residents gain new skills and relive old hobbies. Eat well with delicious and healthy meals served for dietary satisfaction. The Blake at Charlottesville is a great place for seniors to spend their golden years in comfort and style with its ethereal and serene spaces.

Contact The Blake at Charlottesville

Overview of The Legacy at North Augusta

The Legacy at North Augusta provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Staunton, VA. The community has 135 beds across these care settings.

Independent living provides private living with community services for residents who do not need daily care. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for short stays, which can support a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

The restaurant-style dining room gives residents a dedicated setting for meals. Therapy Services and rehabilitation services provide therapeutic and recovery support within the community, and Veterans Assistance is also available. A Walk Score of 93 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Mr. Craig Wagoner serves as the administrator. The combination of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time or a family needing short-term care.

Contact The Legacy at North Augusta, Inc.

Overview of Spring Hills Mount Vernon

Administered by Bora Bisimwa, Spring Hills Mount Vernon is an assisted living and memory care community on Shannons Green Way in Alexandria, Virginia. The 98-bed facility occupies a three-story building offering studio apartments and serves occupants requiring residential and assisted living care, including non-ambulatory support. The really walkable neighborhood bears a walk score of 70, so it’s easy for residents and visiting families to run errands on foot and access nearby essentials.

Spring Hills Mount Vernon welcomes pets through their PAW program, a beneficial addition for occupants valuing a furry friend’s companionship. Daily life centers on fine dining experiences and engaging activities tailored to bolster residents’ well-being. Transportation services help occupants manage appointments and outings, and a fitness and recreation program supports active engagement. With studio housing as the primary accommodation option, the home currently operates at 49 percent occupancy.

The Virginia Department of Social Services’ inspections have pointed to themes around medication management, incident reporting, resident supervision, and facility maintenance. These are themes families may want to ask about when touring.

Contact Spring Hills Mount Vernon

Overview of Charter Senior Living of Newport News

Located in Newport News, Virginia, Charter Senior Living fosters a warm and welcoming community setting for seniors seeking an assisted living home. Residents receive personalized care plans that include support with daily living activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, medication management, and personal care needs. The beautiful community offers a variety of amenities to enhance their quality of life, including a fitness center to promote physical well-being, a salon for personal care, and an on-site movie theater for entertainment.

Residents enjoy delicious chef-prepared meals and can participate in a calendar filled with social activities and events, ensuring connection and enjoyment while providing opportunities for socialization as well.

Contact Charter Senior Living of Newport News

Overview of Arden Courts a ProMedica Memory Care Community in Annandale

Arden Courts, is a specialized senior living community nestled on Braddock Road in Annandale, VA, offering compassionate memory care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related memory disorders. The community has a team of specially trained caregivers that provides round-the-clock supervision, ensuring residents’ safety and well-being. With inviting common areas, a cozy kitchen, family rooms, and enclosed courtyards with walking paths, the community prioritizes comfort and security for its residents.

Arden Courts offers 24-hour supervision by dementia care experts, along with professional nursing services. Regular health monitoring, medication assistance, and support in arranging medical care ensure residents’ health needs are met. Additionally, the community provides access to on-site physicians, laboratories, and medical services, along with outside rehabilitation and physical therapy services, promoting holistic well-being.

Contact Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Annandale

Overview of Shalom Gardens Senior Living

Shalom Gardens Senior Living in Richmond, VA, offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Administered by Linda Underdown, the community also features 24-hour staffing to ensure residents receive support whenever needed. Those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia also receive specialized care in a secure environment.

Additionally, Rehabilitation services support residents who are recovering, and respite care is available for short stays, giving a family caregiver time to travel or recover. A salon and styling services also provide personal care on-site. The community is also pet-friendly, allowing residents to bring small animal companions.

With 71 beds, the community’s starting prices are $4,950 for assisted living and $5,250 for memory care. An emergency call system is also available, and occupancy is at 38%.

Contact Shalom Gardens Senior Living

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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Assisted Living in Virginia at a glance

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: 45/ 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: 94The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Virginia. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 345 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.