Page 25 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.
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.
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.
Elizabeth House Assisted Living
AL
Glen Allen
60
Facility 60
VA AVG 94
Rank #232 / 311
No
34
Facility 34
VA AVG 45
Rank #207 / 336
-William Hager
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #56 / 238
A21
33%
Facility 33%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
18
Facility 18
VA AVG 32
Rank #101 / 246
0.9
Facility 0.9
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #127 / 246
Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
NH
RC
Hopewell
80
Facility 80
VA AVG 94
Rank #180 / 311
No
46
Facility 46
VA AVG 45
Rank #162 / 336
Private / Semi-Private RoomsCarrie Jackson-B+20
40%
Facility 40%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
37
Facility 37
VA AVG 32
Rank #181 / 246
1.9
Facility 1.9
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #199 / 246
Runk and Pratt Willow Ridge
AL
IL
MC
RC
Lynchburg
115
Facility 115
VA AVG 94
Rank #79 / 311
Yes
51
Facility 51
VA AVG 45
Rank #134 / 336
-Patrick Hurt-B-16
56%
Facility 56%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
38
Facility 38
VA AVG 32
Rank #176 / 246
2.4
Facility 2.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #195 / 246
Chesterbrook Residences
AL
Falls Church
109
Facility 109
VA AVG 94
Rank #93 / 311
No
62
Facility 62
VA AVG 45
Rank #80 / 336
-Rebekah Pearson-C+13
85%
Facility 85%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #65 / 303
292.2
Blue Ridge Christian Homes – Raphine
AL
NH
Raphine
20
Facility 20
VA AVG 94
Rank #291 / 311
No-Private / Shared RoomsPamela Campbell
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #202 / 238
D+13
77%
Facility 77%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
59
Facility 59
VA AVG 32
Rank #201 / 246
4.5
Facility 4.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #218 / 246
Charter Senior Living of Newport News – Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Newport News (North Newport News)
104
Facility 104
VA AVG 94
Rank #109 / 311
No
57
Facility 57
VA AVG 45
Rank #104 / 336
Studio / 1 BedAngel Lawhorn-D14
93%
Facility 93%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #72 / 303
1148.1
Kensington Reston Owner LLC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Reston
105
Facility 105
VA AVG 94
Rank #100 / 311
Yes
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 45
Rank #215 / 336
-Llena Sta.ana-A16
38%
Facility 38%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #19 / 303
161.0
The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility
AL
MC
RC
Charlottesville
72
Facility 72
VA AVG 94
Rank #208 / 311
No
99
Facility 99
VA AVG 45
Rank #1 / 336
-Denise Colbert-A15
20%
Facility 20%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #7 / 303
30.2
Brown Stone Assisted Living
AL
Richmond (Highland Park Southern Tip)
15
Facility 15
VA AVG 94
Rank #292 / 311
No
22
Facility 22
VA AVG 45
Rank #267 / 336
-Sandra Brown-A+6
33%
Facility 33%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 32
Rank #16 / 246
0.7
Facility 0.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #28 / 246
Brookdale Lake Ridge
AL
MC
Woodbridge
107
Facility 107
VA AVG 94
Rank #95 / 311
Yes
48
Facility 48
VA AVG 45
Rank #151 / 336
-Dana Panek-B+7
57%
Facility 57%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #38 / 303
101.4

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 Elizabeth House Assisted Living

A $1,000 entrance fee is charged once at Elizabeth House Assisted Living, separate from anything monthly. The listed starting price is $2,835 a month, and private occupancy runs $4,095. Admission planning has to carry that one-time charge too.

Assisted living in Glen Allen, VA, is what the building does, with staff on-hand at every hour of the day. Dressing and grooming help is provided in the mornings, and medication management does not stop at bedtime, which is why staffing runs throughout the night.

A Walk Score of 34 puts the address in car-dependent territory. Most errands need a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives works around somebody else’s calendar to get out and around the area.

William Hager is the administrator. The community is a fit for the kind of person who needs steady help with personal care and medications.

Contact Elizabeth House Assisted Living

Overview of Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care

Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care offers assisted living, nursing care, and respite care in Hopewell, Virginia. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in a private or semi private room. Nursing care is for residents who need ongoing nursing attention beyond help with everyday activities. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.

Having assisted living and nursing care in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time. The community has 100 beds and opened in 2000. Private rooms give residents an individual living space, while semi private rooms are shared with another resident.

A Walk Score of 46 means the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Transportation is available for scheduled group outings and medical appointments, allowing residents to attend those planned trips without arranging transportation on their own. Salon services, a sunroom, and multiple social rooms offer places for personal grooming, quiet indoor time, and being with others.

The dining room treats meals as social occasions while focusing on nutrition and socialization, giving residents a setting designed for both eating and interaction. Carrie Jackson serves as the administrator. Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs may grow from help with daily activities to ongoing nursing attention.

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Overview of Runk and Pratt Willow Ridge

Runk and Pratt Willow Ridge offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Lynchburg, VA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication; memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, and respite care provides a short stay. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, while respite care can suit a family caregiver who needs a short-term arrangement.

The community has 85 beds and allows pets, so a resident may keep a pet while living there. On-site therapy and rehabilitation services allow a resident to receive rehabilitation without arranging transportation elsewhere. A fitness center, salon and spa, and paved walking trail around the community give residents places for exercise, grooming, and outdoor walking on site.

Three chef-prepared meals are served each day by wait staff in the dining setting, so residents can dine in the community rather than prepare meals themselves. The area has a Walk Score of 51 / 100 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot for a resident who no longer drives. Patrick B. Hurt serves as administrator.

Contact Runk and Pratt Willow Ridge

Chesterbrook Residences

2030 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church, VA 22043
Overview of Chesterbrook Residences

Chesterbrook Residences offers assisted living in Falls Church, VA. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, making the setting a possible fit for someone who needs that support. The community opened in 2007 and has 109 beds.

Rebekah Pearson serves as administrator. The area has a Walk Score of 62, meaning it is somewhat walkable and some errands can be handled on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

Contact Chesterbrook Residences

Overview of Blue Ridge Christian Homes – Raphine

Spend your golden years without worries in the trusted community of Blue Ridge Christian Homes – Raphine located in the serene neighborhood of Beulah Drive, Raphine, VA, that offers assisted living. The community strives to accommodate up to 20 residents, providing them with the highest quality of care and assistance, accompanied by purposely designed accommodations for better comfort and convenience. Delivering trusted care for over 24 years, residents are guaranteed to make every moment of their best years count.

With a jam-packed calendar of fun-filled activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and create social connections. The community handles the housekeeping, meal preparation, and other daily living activities for residents to have more time to focus on the things they truly enjoy. Retain independence without worries for daily responsibilities with the community’s utmost support and welcoming spaces.

Contact Blue Ridge Christian Homes – Raphine

Overview of Charter Senior Living of Newport News – Memory Care

Charter Senior Living of Newport News, Memory Care offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Newport News, Virginia. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in a studio or one bedroom residence. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short term stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The community is in the North Newport News neighborhood and has 104 beds. Studios and one bedroom residences give residents a choice between a single room layout and a layout with a separate bedroom. Memory care starts at $6,995, reflecting the secured setting and supervision associated with that level of care.

Angel Lawhorn serves as the administrator. Scheduled transportation, rehabilitation services, and daily lifestyle programming and activities are available, giving residents planned transportation, rehabilitation support, and regular activities through the community. A Walk Score of 57 is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can handle certain nearby errands independently.

The combination of multiple care levels and short term stays fits a resident whose needs change over time or a family caregiver who needs temporary support. It offers room for care needs to shift without requiring a separate community for every stage.

Contact Charter Senior Living of Newport News – Memory Care

Overview of Kensington Reston Owner

Kensington Reston Owner provides nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Reston, VA. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing support, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Several care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The home has 105 beds and welcomes pets, so a resident can keep a pet as part of daily life. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation provide therapy focused care for a limited stay.

Kensington Reston Owner opened in 2021, and Llena Sta. Ana serves as the administrator. The community has a Walk Score of 33, making it car dependent, with most errands requiring a car or a ride.

Contact Kensington Reston Owner LLC

Overview of The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility

The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Charlottesville, VA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay. It can help when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 72 beds, giving it a defined overall size.

A Walk Score of 99 means daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently on foot. Denise Colbert serves as the administrator. The range of care options may suit a resident who needs daily assistance, memory care supervision, or short term support.

Contact The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility

Overview of Brown Stone Assisted Living

Brown Stone Assisted Living strives to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for its residents, while also emphasizing the importance of building relationships with families, friends, and the wider community. They provide a range of personalized programs and activities to enhance the quality of life for their residents, with a focus on maximizing functional abilities and promoting independence. In addition, Brown Stone welcomes community groups to offer new experiences and opportunities for socialization.
Brown Stone Assisted Living provides an extensive array of services to guarantee that their residents are well-cared for. They have 24-hour staff and emergency assistance available to support the residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. The facility also offers meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, money management, ambulation assistance, transportation, and basic healthcare needs based on individualized service plans. In addition, basic cable television and local telephone services are available in common areas.

Contact Brown Stone Assisted Living

Brookdale Lake Ridge

3940 Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge, VA 22192
Overview of Brookdale Lake Ridge

Settling in the peaceful community of Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge, VA, Brookdale Lake Ridge is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. The community features a wide range of elegant and spacious floor plans ranging from studio to two-bedroom apartments. Live retirement like a vacation for a lifetime with extra hands for maintenance and housekeeping from a reliable and compassionate team prepared around the clock.

With its exclusive Clare Bridge Training, seniors receive an evidence-based approach to enhance their cognition and live comfortably. Moreover, the community provides opportunities for its residents’ enjoyment and wellness through exciting activities and fun classes. Fostering socialization, residents enjoy healthy and delicious meals with friends while memory care residents experience routine-based meal times to avoid confusion. Brookdale Lake Ridge strives to provide seniors a haven of comfort and safety within its beautiful grounds, and fabulous amenities including a library, a courtyard and garden, a game room, and parking spaces.

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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.