Aviva Pembroke is a senior living community in Virginia Beach. It offers independent living, assisted living, and memory support units. The community features a vibrant lifestyle with access to dining, shopping, and entertainment.
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Compare Assisted Living around Virginia
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.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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| Friendship Retirement Community | AL CCRC IL MC NH RC SNF | Roanoke (Hollins) | 253
Facility
253
VA AVG
94
Rank
#4 / 311 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
VA AVG
45
Rank
#151 / 336 | 2 Bed | - | - | - | - |
| 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 | 21 | 33%
Facility
33%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#47 / 303 | 7
Facility
7
VA AVG
7
Rank
#203 / 303 |
| 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 Bruffy | 31 | 68%
Facility
68%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#186 / 303 | 16
Facility
16
VA AVG
7
Rank
#279 / 303 |
| Edgeworth Park at New Town | AL IL MC RC | Williamsburg | 95
Facility
95
VA AVG
94
Rank
#136 / 311 | No |
80
Facility
80
VA AVG
45
Rank
#35 / 336 | - | Taylor Montgomery | 18 | 61%
Facility
61%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#151 / 303 | 10
Facility
10
VA AVG
7
Rank
#245 / 303 |
| 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 Turner | 6 | 50%
Facility
50%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#88 / 303 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 303 |
| Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care | AL MC | Suffolk | 74
Facility
74
VA AVG
94
Rank
#199 / 311 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
VA AVG
45
Rank
#259 / 336 | Private Rooms | Kendra Thomas | 22 | 82%
Facility
82%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#239 / 303 | 8
Facility
8
VA AVG
7
Rank
#226 / 303 |
| 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 Covell | 27 | 52%
Facility
52%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#116 / 303 | 7
Facility
7
VA AVG
7
Rank
#203 / 303 |
| Aviva Pembroke | AL IL MC | Virginia Beach | 58
Facility
58
VA AVG
94
Rank
#241 / 311 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
VA AVG
45
Rank
#119 / 336 | - | Jennifer Stell | 9 | 67%
Facility
67%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#168 / 303 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
Rank
#105 / 303 |
| Runk & Pratt Residential Adult Care of Lynchburg | AL ADC IL MC | Lynchburg | 94
Facility
94
VA AVG
94
Rank
#139 / 311 | No |
51
Facility
51
VA AVG
45
Rank
#134 / 336 | - | Alice Bryant | 30 | 40%
Facility
40%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#68 / 303 | 14
Facility
14
VA AVG
7
Rank
#272 / 303 |
| 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 Henderson | 10 | 50%
Facility
50%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#88 / 303 | 3
Facility
3
VA AVG
7
Rank
#139 / 303 |
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 348 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Overview of Edgeworth Park at New Town
Edgeworth Park at New Town is a senior living community located in Williamsburg, VA. It offers a range of services including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The community emphasizes hospitality and provides a variety of amenities to enhance the living experience.
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.
Overview of The Village at Woods Edge
The Village at Woods Edge offers the very best in retirement living at Franklin, Virginia. It provides Assisted Living, Memory Care, and various other services. The community focuses on enriching the lives of seniors through engaging activities and supportive care.
Overview of Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care
Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care is a picturesque community known for its charming atmosphere and vibrant culture. This close-knit community places a strong emphasis on memory care qualifications, maintaining the facility’s beauty, and having a highly qualified staff who understand the challenges of aging and are dedicated to providing assistance.
Within this warm and home-like environment, residents benefit from services such as medication management, diabetes care, and incontinence care, all in a handicap-accessible facility.
Bickford of Suffolk also offers respite stays and is a pet-friendly community. Its features include unique amenities like raised garden beds and an arts and crafts center, thoughtfully designed to cater to those with memory loss. Families can have peace of mind knowing their loved ones have memory care options available in this engaging and accommodating community.
Runk & Pratt Residential Adult Care of Lynchburg is a senior living community that provides exceptional assisted living and memory support care. The facility focuses on enhancing the lives of residents through individualized care plans and a variety of activities. It offers a comfortable living environment with high-quality amenities and culinary programs.
Overview of English Meadows Abingdon Campus
English Meadows Abingdon Campus is a senior living community located in Abingdon, VA. It offers personalized care and luxurious accommodations, including Assisted Living and Dementia Care. Residents enjoy a variety of services and amenities designed to enhance their quality of life.
Friendship Retirement Community undoubtedly provides the highest quality of care for seniors of Roanoke; they are one of the city’s most trusted retirement communities because of the essential service offered: friendship. As its name suggests, management makes it a point that seniors are encouraged to find the opportunity to discover long-lasting companies that help make the aging experience a little less daunting.
Offering senior independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care services, the staff is committed to delivering resort-style services with respect and dignity. Many will find an enhanced day-to-day living experience beneficial to health and wellness, recovery journey, and individual growth; life enrichment programs, social activities, specialized therapy programs, and ADLs support these.
Overview of Cardinal Senior Communities
Cardinal Senior Communities is a senior living facility located in Cave Spring, Virginia. It offers a variety of services including assisted living and specialized memory care for residents. The community is dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to enhance the lives of its residents.
Overview of Regency at Augusta
Regency at Augusta is a vibrant and caring assisted living and memory care community in Fishersville, Virginia. It offers a warm and affordable environment for seniors, focusing on independence, comfort, and care. Residents enjoy personal assistance, social activities, and a supportive community.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against other assisted living communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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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
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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
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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
Assisted Living in Virginia at a glance
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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 348 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.
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