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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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Chesapeake Place Senior Living

1508 Volvo Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Overview of Chesapeake Place Senior Living

Chesapeake Place of the Aura Collection of Communities is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care support home for seniors in the city. The premier senior living home in Virginia provides an unmatched level of senior care that exceeds expectations. The resident-focused care staff is committed to delivering an engaging, enriching, and enjoyable lifestyle for a quality senior living experience. Adults in Chesapeake can find a new place to call home that redefines the meaning of luxury living.

The Chesapeake Place difference involves a range of opportunities that ensure residents live life to the fullest everyday. Through comprehensive amenities and services, such as restaurant-style dining, scheduled fitness classes, planned recreational activities, exciting social events, and specialized memory care programs– each individual is guaranteed to grow, connect, and learn.

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Overview of Richfield Living – Roanoke Campus

Richfield Campus in Roanoke is an upcoming premier community where residents thrive with the support of quality services for long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. The nursing facility offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust with each other. The dedicated team of professionals ensures seniors can recover and relax in resort-style setting.
The nursing home services are resident-focused, ensuring residents receive holistic wellness in a home-like atmosphere. Residents live their best lives because of excellent benefits that help speed recovery. Essential services include housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, stimulating activities, and specialized programs.

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Overview of South Roanoke Nursing Home

South Roanoke Nursing Home is a short and long-term care facility where residents thrive with the support of quality services for residents seeking to relax and recover. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust with each other. The nursing home aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by cultivating their holistic wellness.
South Roanoke residents receive a list of comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free. These include 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and specialized programs available.

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Overview of Avalon House on Dominion Crest

Welcome to Avalon House on Dominion Crest, a budget-friendly senior care solution nestled in McLean, Virginia. With a dedicated focus on delivering top-notch care within a homely atmosphere, this care home specializes in serving individuals grappling with Alzheimer’s disease and various memory-related conditions.

Residents at Avalon House on Dominion Crest relish home-cooked meals, assistance in arranging medical needs, and a vibrant social environment. For those seeking temporary care options, respite care services are readily accessible. The committed and experienced staff is on hand 24/7, ensuring personalized attention for every resident. Specifically trained to cater to memory loss requirements, the team treats each resident with utmost respect and addresses their distinct needs. From aiding with daily activities and medication management to incontinence care and personal assistance, Avalon House prioritizes every senior resident’s well-being. Conveniently located in Fairfax County, with proximity to Washington D.C., residents revel in easy access to an array of shopping, dining, cultural, and medical facilities. Comfort and happiness are the focal points of life at Avalon House on Dominion Crest.

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Overview of The Crossings at Bon Air

The Crossings at Bon Air is located in the Bon Air neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. It is situated in a peaceful and picturesque area, with easy access to shopping, dining, and medical facilities. The community is set on 20 acres of lushly landscaped grounds, providing residents with a tranquil and serene environment. The community offers a range of spacious and comfortable accommodations, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.
This community offers a variety of activities such as yoga, bingo, and crafting, as well as amenities like beautifully landscaped grounds, private dining rooms, and game rooms. Additionally, they have 24-hour trained staff on duty, registered nurse care coordination, and assistance with personal hygiene. The community also offers pet therapy visits and scenic trips. The Crossings at Bon Air strives to meet a high standard of living, whether you are considering moving into one of their independent apartments, assisted living apartments, or memory care neighborhood.

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Overview of Hampton Manor of Winchester (under Construction)

Hampton Manor of Winchester offers exceptional senior living in Winchester, Virginia, providing a comfortable and supportive environment for residents. Our community is designed to promote independence while offering personalized care tailored to individual needs.

Residents enjoy private, apartment-style suites with modern amenities, including individually controlled heating and air conditioning, private bathrooms with showers and grab bars, and emergency call response systems. The community features beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces, comfortable common areas, and a variety of activity rooms to encourage social engagement and relaxation.

Our dedicated staff is available 24/7 to assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management. We also offer weekly housekeeping, linen services, and suite maintenance to ensure a clean and comfortable living environment.

Dining at Hampton Manor of Winchester includes three delicious meals daily, with menu choices and snacks available anytime. Residents can also enjoy our on-site hair and nail salon, library, sunroom, and movie theater. Regularly scheduled activities and entertainment provide opportunities for residents to stay active and engaged.

Our community is conveniently located near public transportation and offers ample parking for residents and visitors. We also provide religious services to support the spiritual well-being of our residents.

At Hampton Manor of Winchester, we are committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment where seniors can thrive. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care and support, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families.

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Watercrest Fredericksburg

4525 Spotsylvania County Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Overview of Watercrest Fredericksburg

Watercrest Fredericksburg is a well-regarded assisted living and memory care community in Fredericksburg, VA, that offers respite care, personal and specialized care for older adults and those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. With purposefully designed spaces in a resort-style setting, the community fosters comfort and familiarity. To enrich residents’ living experiences, high-quality services, including chef-prepared meals, 24-hour care, and wellness programs, are also provided. The community also follows a unique approach to care that aims to meet residents’ needs and preferences.

Light exercises, music therapy, and creative activities help enhance residents’ memory and encourage them to stay active. Indoor and outdoor fireplaces and lively gathering spaces are also available for lounging and interactions. Here, residents have easy access to medical needs and transportation, as Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center and bus stops are available nearby. With its excellent services and first-class amenities, this assisted living and memory care community is a leading choice for senior living in Virginia.

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Overview of Paragon Assisted Living – Locker

Set at the core of Falls Church, Virginia, near INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Paragon Assisted Living -Locker is an outstanding community that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ welfare, the community utilizes a team of compassionate and well-trained professionals attending to their special needs and preferences. Here, residents keep their peace of mind, knowing the community has their backs.

With planned trips and fun-filled activities, residents are encouraged to remain active and happy. The community also provides specialized memory care programs for those living with dementia to enhance their cognition and quality of life. Residents receive the finest care and support from an experienced team that promises the highest quality of life.

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Living Well Assisted Living

2600 Shorehaven Dr, Virginia Beach, Va 23454, Usa
Overview of Living Well Assisted Living

Located in the neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA, Living Well Assisted Living is a distinct senior living community, offering a safe haven for residents needing exceptional assisted living and memory care. The community offers a wide range of services tailored to enhance residents’ quality of life, such as assistance with daily living activities and supportive memory care. A dedicated care team thoroughly assess residents’ needs and provide them with an effective personalized care plan, as well as access to skilled nursing and rehabilitation services through its trusted partnerships should residents need it.

With a focus on residents wellness, the community provides an array of fun fitness programs like yoga, meditation, and personal training to help residents maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Residents also enjoy freshly made organic meals to ensure they eat healthy and receive the nourishment they need to stay on top of their health. With excellent care, services, and programs, the community provides residents utmost peace of mind about their future.

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Falcons Landing

20522 Falcons Landing Cir, Potomac Falls, VA 20165
Overview of Falcons Landing

With more than two decades of exceptional service to the senior community and those that have served the nation, Falcon Landing provides premiere independent living, long-term care nursing, short-term rehab, assisted living and memory care in the Potomac Falls area. Committed to the utmost care for veterans and qualified former government employees through the Falcons Landing Life Plan Community, and the general public, Falcons Landing is a place to rest your wings.

A testament to the promise of quality care that Falcons Landing takes pride in, as a not-for-profit senior living community, all funds are invested back into the continuous upgrading and maintenance of the community. This ensures that amenities and services such as living quarters, wellness programs, and dining experiences, are always at their very best.

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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.