Page 28 of Best Assisted Living in Virginia

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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. 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.
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.
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 HagerA-21
33%
Facility 33%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #15 / 303
180.9
The Village at Woods Edge
AL
IL
MC
Franklin
67
Facility 67
VA AVG 94
Rank #218 / 311
Yes
57
Facility 57
VA AVG 45
Rank #104 / 336
Lisa TurnerB+6
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #26 / 303
91.5
English Meadows Abingdon Campus
AL
MC
Abingdon
85
Facility 85
VA AVG 94
Rank #160 / 311
No
70
Facility 70
VA AVG 45
Rank #51 / 336
Anna Laura HendersonB+10
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #26 / 303
151.5
Regency at Augusta
AL
MC
Fishersville
96
Facility 96
VA AVG 94
Rank #133 / 311
No
28
Facility 28
VA AVG 45
Rank #246 / 336
Jessica CovellB+27
52%
Facility 52%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #32 / 303
471.7
Woodland Hills Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
IL
MC
RC
Roanoke
130
Facility 130
VA AVG 94
Rank #57 / 311
Yes-Kennedy FlynnC+68
57%
Facility 57%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
169
Facility 169
VA AVG 32
Rank #233 / 246
2.5
Facility 2.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #244 / 246
Shenandoah Place, Inc.
AL
HOS
RC
New Market
30
Facility 30
VA AVG 94
Rank #285 / 311
No
56
Facility 56
VA AVG 45
Rank #113 / 336
Kelli BaileyC16
88%
Facility 88%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #67 / 303
452.8
Cardinal Senior Communities
AL
MC
RC
Bedford
57
Facility 57
VA AVG 94
Rank #245 / 311
No
65
Facility 65
VA AVG 45
Rank #65 / 336
Hollie BruffyC+31
68%
Facility 68%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #49 / 303
632.0
Colonial Manor
AL
MC
Williamsburg
85
Facility 85
VA AVG 94
Rank #160 / 311
No
80
Facility 80
VA AVG 45
Rank #35 / 336
Dr. Pedro BecerraD-48
96%
Facility 96%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #75 / 303
2886.0
Harpers Station Yorktown
AL
IL
MC
RC
Yorktown
100
Facility 100
VA AVG 94
Rank #113 / 311
Yes
44
Facility 44
VA AVG 45
Rank #169 / 336
Seth KennyC-5
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
193.8
Golden Years Assisted Living Facility, Inc.
AL
RC
Hampton
98
Facility 98
VA AVG 94
Rank #127 / 311
No
54
Facility 54
VA AVG 45
Rank #125 / 336
Jonathan AldridgeD-30
77%
Facility 77%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #56 / 303
1474.9

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Overview of Elizabeth House Assisted Living

Elizabeth House Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Glen Allen, VA. Assisted living includes help with daily needs such as dressing and grooming, so the community may be a good fit for a resident who needs support with those tasks.

The community has 60 beds. William Hager serves as the administrator. Rehabilitation services can support a resident who needs therapy as part of recovery or ongoing care, while facility outings provide organized opportunities to leave the community.

Residents can also attend religious services representing multiple faiths. Transportation is available for community trips, and a Walk Score of 34 places Elizabeth House Assisted Living in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride for residents who no longer drive.

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Overview of The Village at Woods Edge

The license at The Village at Woods Edge in Franklin, VA, extends to assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Dressing, medication, and bathing belong to the first of those three, and a resident’s private living space stays private. The community’s services belong to independent living, with the daily care left out. Memory care provides a secure setting and supervision around somebody liable to wander.

Sixty-seven beds are licensed, and having all three levels here means care can carry on without a move somewhere else. Lisa Turner has the job of administrator.

Short-Term Rehab is the temporary stay aimed at regaining function, and Respite Care is the short one covering a usual caregiver’s travel or convalescence. Rehabilitation Services appear on that list as well.

Pets are allowed here, and an animal may accompany a resident moving in. Somewhat Walkable is what a 57 Walk Score gets the area; a portion of errands is manageable on foot.

Contact The Village at Woods Edge

Overview of English Meadows Abingdon Campus

English Meadows Abingdon Campus provides assisted living and memory care in Abingdon, Virginia. Aside from support with daily tasks, residents also have access to nursing services. 24-hour staffing is also available, allowing residents to access services whenever needed. The community also provides specialized care for those living with memory-related conditions.

The community has 85 beds in a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and companion suites.
An on-site salon also provides grooming services, so residents don’t need to leave the community. Housekeeping and laundry services are also available for convenience.

Monthly starting prices range from $5,295 to $7,995. A Walk Score of 70 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so residents who no longer drive can still get out by themselves. Anna Laura Henderson serves as the administrator.

Contact English Meadows Abingdon Campus

Overview of Regency at Augusta

Regency at Augusta offers assisted living and memory care in Fishersville, Virginia. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management while a resident continues living in their own apartment; Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels available may suit a resident whose support needs could grow over time.

The community has 96 beds, giving families a clear picture of its licensed capacity. Respite care is available for short stays, which can help when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Jessica Covell serves as the administrator.

Contact Regency at Augusta

Overview of Woodland Hills Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care

Woodland Hills Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Roanoke, VA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, 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 usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Because Woodland Hills offers several care levels, a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. The range of care and respite stays can suit a family seeking both an ongoing community and a short-term option during a caregiver’s absence. The community has 130 beds, and Kennedy Flynn serves as administrator.

Residents can use the full-service salon for on-site grooming, the modern fitness center for exercise, and the landscaped courtyards and other outdoor spaces for time outside. Restaurant-style dining with chef-crafted meals made with fresh ingredients provides meals in a restaurant setting, while rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy as part of recovery.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet. Programs include Inspiritás for memory care, Rehab Recovery, RUI University, LUXE Unlimited, RUI Concierge, Care Impact, Taste of RUI, RUI FIT, and Leash on Life.

Contact Woodland Hills Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care

Overview of Shenandoah Place

Shenandoah Place operates in New Market, Virginia, delivering tailored assisted living alongside hospice support and short-term respite stays. Residents in assisted living receive daily help with routine tasks like dressing, bathing, and managing medications. Respite stays give family caregivers a brief break, while hospice services focus on comfort during end-of-life care.

Led by administrator Kelli Bailey, this smaller 30-bed setting fosters a close, familiar community between residents and staff. Physical amenities include three outdoor porches for relaxing outside, an in-house hair salon, and a private dining space reserved for personal family gatherings. Temporary rehabilitation programs are also available for individuals recovering from illness or injury. A walk score of 56 places the property in a somewhat walkable area, allowing residents who still walk comfortably to complete select errands nearby.

Families seeking small-scale senior care in the area can reach out to Shenandoah Place to inquire about current room availability or schedule an on-site visit.

Contact Shenandoah Place, Inc.

Overview of Cardinal Senior Communities

Cardinal Senior Communities offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Bedford, VA, within a 57-bed setting. Residents receive assistance for daily tasks, while specialized dementia care is provided for those living with memory-related conditions. The community also accommodate those seeking short stays to give their primary caregivers time to rest.

Administered by Hollie Bruffy, the community has a variety of semi-private suites with prices starting at $2,300 per month. Residents can also use the full-service dining program for meals, while the on-site salon provides grooming appointments. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 65 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some errands independently.

Contact Cardinal Senior Communities

Colonial Manor

8679 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Overview of Colonial Manor

Administered by Dr. Pedro Becerra, Colonial Manor provides assisted living and memory care in an 85-bed setting in Williamsburg, Virginia. With memory care, the community provides a secure setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Residents who require ongoing clinical support can also access nursing services on-site. 24-hour staffing also ensures residents receive care whenever needed.

Respite care gives families a short-term option when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Mobile X-ray and lab services can also provide testing on-site. Furthermore, transportation is available for medical appointments. Rehabilitation services are also offered to residents who need recovery support or therapy.

With a Walk Score of 80, the area is very walkable, and most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby destinations independently.

Contact Colonial Manor

Overview of Harpers Station Yorktown

Harpers Station Yorktown offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Yorktown, Virginia. Independent residents manage daily routines freely, whereas assisted living provides assistance with dressing, bathing, and managing medications. Specialized memory care ensures safety in a secure space designed for individuals prone to wandering, and respite options offer short-term accommodations during caregiver absences. Combining these services allows residents to shift smoothly between care levels as personal needs change.

This 100-bed campus operates under the leadership of administrator Seth Kenny. On-site life centers around restaurant-style dining for three daily meals, alongside amenities like an indoor swimming pool, a hair salon and barbershop, and a pet-friendly community policy. Outings are facilitated through scheduled group transportation, which helps offset the car-dependent location marked by a walk score of 44.

Families considering for flexible senior living arrangements in Yorktown can get in touch with Harpers Station Yorktown to discover current availability and tour the grounds.

Contact Harpers Station Yorktown

Overview of Golden Years Assisted Living Facility

Golden Years Assisted Living Facility provides assisted living and respite care in Hampton, VA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while residents maintain their own living space, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Together, these options can be a good fit for someone who needs daily support or a family seeking temporary care.

The community has 98 beds, with single and double occupancy rooms for one resident or shared living for two. Jonathan Aldridge serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 54 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby needs independently.

Outdoor time can include the secured courtyard and indoor and outdoor gardening areas, while the fully equipped gym supports exercise and group classes add organized activity. Restaurant-style dining is available with special diets, and the salon provides beauty and barber services. Physical, occupational and speech therapy are also available, giving residents access to rehabilitation services within the community’s programs.

Contact Golden Years Assisted Living Facility, Inc.

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.