Page 14 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Tall Oaks Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Reston (Hunter Mill District)
165
Facility 165
VA AVG 94
Rank #25 / 311
A-Yes
29
Facility 29
VA AVG 45
Rank #239 / 336
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMavis Adu
69.1%
Facility 69.1%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #146 / 238
25
44%
Facility 44%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
28
Facility 28
VA AVG 32
Rank #132 / 246
1.1
Facility 1.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #154 / 246
Paramount Senior Living at Manassas
AL
HC
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Manassas
125
Facility 125
VA AVG 94
Rank #63 / 311
ANo
44
Facility 44
VA AVG 45
Rank #169 / 336
-Matthew Sutermesiter
47.2%
Facility 47.2%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #213 / 238
13
31%
Facility 31%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
13
Facility 13
VA AVG 32
Rank #71 / 246
1.0
Facility 1.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #97 / 246
Reflections-A Senior Living Community
AL
Leesburg
42
Facility 42
VA AVG 94
Rank #265 / 311
A-No
84
Facility 84
VA AVG 45
Rank #26 / 336
-Sheetal Patel
59.5%
Facility 59.5%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #175 / 238
11
45%
Facility 45%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
13
Facility 13
VA AVG 32
Rank #71 / 246
1.2
Facility 1.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #97 / 246
The Village at Woods Edge
AL
IL
MC
Franklin
67
Facility 67
VA AVG 94
Rank #218 / 311
A-Yes
57
Facility 57
VA AVG 45
Rank #104 / 336
-Lisa Turner
77.6%
Facility 77.6%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #96 / 238
6
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
9
Facility 9
VA AVG 32
Rank #43 / 246
1.5
Facility 1.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #67 / 246
The Ridge at Sterling
AL
IL
RC
Sterling
80
Facility 80
VA AVG 94
Rank #180 / 311
B+Yes
23
Facility 23
VA AVG 45
Rank #265 / 336
Studio / 1 BedPatricia Salao
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #71 / 238
26
54%
Facility 54%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
37
Facility 37
VA AVG 32
Rank #142 / 246
1.4
Facility 1.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #164 / 246
The Huntington Assisted Living
AL
RC
Newport News
52
Facility 52
VA AVG 94
Rank #252 / 311
B+Yes
55
Facility 55
VA AVG 45
Rank #119 / 336
Studio / 1 BedMackenzie Mason
48.1%
Facility 48.1%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #210 / 238
4
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
7
Facility 7
VA AVG 32
Rank #31 / 246
1.8
Facility 1.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #52 / 246
Bickford of Chesterfield
AL
MC
Midlothian
74
Facility 74
VA AVG 94
Rank #199 / 311
C+Yes
54
Facility 54
VA AVG 45
Rank #125 / 336
Private RoomsEileen Kwak
75.7%
Facility 75.7%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #108 / 238
14
57%
Facility 57%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
40
Facility 40
VA AVG 32
Rank #183 / 246
2.9
Facility 2.9
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #201 / 246
The Hidenwood
AL
IL
MC
RC
Newport News (Central Newport News)
125
Facility 125
VA AVG 94
Rank #63 / 311
B-Yes
52
Facility 52
VA AVG 45
Rank #129 / 336
-Christopher Cook
70.4%
Facility 70.4%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #139 / 238
11
73%
Facility 73%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
24
Facility 24
VA AVG 32
Rank #114 / 246
2.2
Facility 2.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #138 / 246
Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House
AL
MC
RC
Portsmouth
80
Facility 80
VA AVG 94
Rank #180 / 311
CYes
15
Facility 15
VA AVG 45
Rank #297 / 336
Private Rooms / Companion SuitesLuke Peterson
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #22 / 238
16
94%
Facility 94%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
43
Facility 43
VA AVG 32
Rank #164 / 246
2.7
Facility 2.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #184 / 246
Tilden Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Alexandria
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 94
Rank #293 / 311
CNo
66
Facility 66
VA AVG 45
Rank #61 / 336
Private RoomsWade Chilcoat
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #113 / 238
7
71%
Facility 71%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
24
Facility 24
VA AVG 32
Rank #127 / 246
3.4
Facility 3.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #149 / 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 Tall Oaks Assisted Living

Tall Oaks Assisted Living provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Reston, VA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community opened in 1988 and has 165 beds. Residents live alongside more people, with more staff and usually more programming available. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options include a private studio for one resident, while the larger layouts can suit two people moving together. Assisted living and memory care are offered in the same community, so a resident whose needs grow over time may not need to move elsewhere.

Tall Oaks Assisted Living includes a memory care Center for residents receiving memory care and offers volunteer opportunities for residents who want to participate in service activities. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a companion animal. Mavis Adu is the administrator. Tall Oaks Assisted Living may be a good fit for someone who needs memory care or a short-term stay while a family caregiver is away or recovering.

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Overview of Paramount Senior Living at Manassas

Paramount Senior Living at Manassas provides assisted living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Nursing Care, Respite Care, and Skilled Nursing in Manassas, VA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent Living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while Home Care supports a person in their own residence. Hospice Care supports end-of-life needs, and Skilled Nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite Care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. The range of care options may be a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time, because multiple care levels are available within the same community. Paramount Senior Living at Manassas has 125 beds, and Ms. Sarah Brunette serves as the administrator.

The starting price is $2,000 per month for a single occupancy room, giving families an initial room-cost figure for monthly planning. Housing includes private or companion suites; a companion suite can suit two people moving together or someone who wants to share with a companion. A salon and spa, health and fitness center, café, landscaped gardens, and outdoor areas for walking and relaxing give residents places for personal care, exercise, refreshments, and time outdoors.

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available alongside rehabilitation services, while skilled nursing visits and home health aide visits provide clinical and daily-living support. Activities run 7 days a week and are tailored to individual needs and strengths. Scheduled group transportation provides organized rides for group travel. The area has a Walk Score of 44 / 100 and is car-dependent, a quieter residential setting where most errands require a car or a ride.

Starting Price $2,000/Month

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Overview of Reflections-A Senior Living Community

Reflections-A Senior Living Community offers assisted living in Leesburg, VA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident lives in their own apartment.

With 42 beds, the community is smaller, which can suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents get to know each other. Ms. Sheetal Patel serves as the administrator.

Medication management helps residents receive assistance with organizing and taking prescribed medications. Dining includes three freshly prepared meals each day, along with snacks from the scratch kitchen, while a Walk Score of 84 means the area is very walkable and most errands can be completed on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently.

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Overview of The Village at Woods Edge

The Village at Woods Edge offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Franklin, VA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community.

The community has 67 beds. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short-term rehab provides temporary rehabilitation. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet in the community.

A Walk Score of 57 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently. Ms. Lisa Turner serves as the administrator.

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The Ridge at Sterling

46555 Harry Byrd Hwy, Sterling, VA 20164
Overview of The Ridge at Sterling

The Ridge at Sterling, in Sterling, VA, offers independent living, respite care, and assisted living. Independent living gives residents a private apartment and control of their day, along with the benefit of the community’s services, while excluding any daily care. Assisted living adds that care with help for bathing, dressing, and medication; it’s the level a resident moves to when the day stops being manageable without help.

Respite care is a short stay that gets booked around times when a caregiver has business to attend to that they can’t cancel, or when they need to rest. Patricia Salao is the administrator here, with over 80 licensed beds.

Residents here are free to keep a pet. Someone who moves into assisted living and needs assisted living down the line has both here, at a single location under one license.

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Overview of The Huntington Assisted Living

The Huntington Assisted Living provides assisted living and respite care in Newport News, VA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Respite care provides a short-term stay when a usual caregiver is traveling, recovering, or temporarily unavailable, making the community a possible fit for residents who need daily support or families arranging temporary care.

The community has 52 beds and offers studio and one-bedroom residences. A studio suits someone who prefers a single-room setting, while a one-bedroom provides a separate bedroom. Pets are allowed, including when a resident moves in. With a Walk Score of 55, some errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may reach select nearby destinations independently. Stephen Berczek serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Bickford of Chesterfield

Bickford of Chesterfield provides assisted living and memory care in Midlothian, VA. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while living in a private room. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering, and the Montessori Memory Care program is available specifically for residents with memory-related needs. The community has 74 beds, all with private rooms, so each resident has a single private living space.

Respite care is available for short-term stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover. With both assisted living and memory care, Bickford of Chesterfield can suit a resident whose care needs may grow while remaining in the same community. A salon, bistro, activity room, and outdoor courtyard provide places for personal care, dining, activities, and time outside; pets are allowed, and transportation is available. The area has a Walk Score of 54, described as somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. Eileen Kwak serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Hidenwood

The Hidenwood offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Newport News, VA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The Hidenwood has 125 beds. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time, from independent living to assisted living or memory care, while respite care serves short-term needs. Located in the Central Newport News neighborhood, the community has a Walk Score of 52, considered somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot while other trips may require transportation. Pets are allowed, which means a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in, and Christopher Cook serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House

Community Senior Living at Churchland House is a vibrant community in Portsmouth that provides seniors with a fulfilling and engaging lifestyle, promotes good health and well-being, and offers a sense of safety and belonging. The resident-centered community aims to provide quality service for its assisted living and memory care seniors, leading to a purposeful life experience during their golden years.

Commonwealth Senior Living prides itself on its signature programs that enhance the quality of life for residents. These programs include Sweet Memories for residents with memory impairment, Farm to Table for locally sourced and healthy meals, Brain Health University for cognitive stimulation, Live Well for physical and emotional wellness, Artisans in Residence for local artist engagement, and Legacy Stories for preserving life stories. These programs showcase Commonwealth Senior Living’s dedication to providing enjoyable and valuable experiences for residents.

Starting Price $4,410/Month

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Overview of Tilden Memory Care

Setting the benchmark for dementia care, Tilden Memory Care sets an exemplary standard in Alexandria. Renowned for their dedication to providing a personalized and attentive approach, this community stands out with its boutique-style living that fosters a sense of community and engagement. Emphasizing resident safety, the facility employs innovative wearable technology to ensure a secure environment, complemented by a team of highly trained caregivers who bring comfort and companionship to the forefront. Within this haven, residents find themselves enveloped in luxurious rooms adorned with private bathrooms, accompanied by dedicated on-site care staff.

Tilden Memory Care specializes in dementia care, possessing an intimate understanding of the complexities involved. This comprehensive refuge, extending its embrace to families as well, instills trust with its all-inclusive approach. Radiating a neighborly warmth combined with utmost professionalism, Tilden Memory Care stands as a beacon of reassurance and comfort for those seeking specialized dementia care.

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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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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.