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| 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 Bed | Ms. 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 | 8
Facility
8
VA AVG
7
Rank
#252 / 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 Bed | Meagan 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 | 7
Facility
7
VA AVG
7
Rank
#229 / 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 Bed | Ms. 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 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#67 / 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 Bed | Ms. 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 | 7
Facility
7
VA AVG
7
Rank
#229 / 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 Bed | Ms. 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 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#67 / 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 Bed | Arin 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 | 3
Facility
3
VA AVG
7
Rank
#149 / 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 Bed | Ms. Jordan Kay | - | A- | 16 | 56.3%
Facility
56.3%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#166 / 332 | 7
Facility
7
VA AVG
7
Rank
#229 / 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 Bed | Ms. 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 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 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 Rooms | Paul 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 | 20
Facility
20
VA AVG
7
Rank
#319 / 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 Bed | Carole 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 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#67 / 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 Bed | Miss 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 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 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 Bed | Carol L. Tarlowoh |
47.8%
Facility
47.8%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#259 / 297 | C | 8 | 87.5%
Facility
87.5%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#295 / 332 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
Rank
#110 / 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 Bed | Ms. 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 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
Rank
#110 / 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 | Suite | Patrick Hines | - | A+ | 10 | 50%
Facility
50%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#124 / 332 | 5
Facility
5
VA AVG
7
Rank
#200 / 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 / Suite | Ms. 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 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
Rank
#110 / 332 | 22
Facility
22
VA AVG
32
Rank
#202 / 332 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#221 / 332 |
Mennowood Retirement Community is a haven of timeless elegance and serene tranquility. Situated in the picturesque Newport News, Virginia, this beautiful home offers a range of exceptional services, including assisted living facilities, memory care living, and thoughtfully designed independent living floor plans. Prepare to be captivated by their exquisite apartments, which serve as the foundation for a vibrant and worry-free lifestyle. With licensed nurses available 24 hours a day, families can rest assured that their loved ones receive the highest level of care and support.
Embrace a world of possibilities within the community’s extensive array of amenities. From an art studio and library to a well-equipped fitness center and a soothing beauty shop, Mennowood Retirement Community provides residents with numerous opportunities to engage their passions and enhance their well-being. The community also offers a variety of independent living floor plans, allowing individuals to choose a layout that suits their preferences and lifestyle. Mennowood Retirement Community invites you to embark on a remarkable journey filled with engaging activities, exceptional amenities, and a sense of belonging.
A vibrant community for residents looking to find a community that feels like home, The Virginian provides a new and inspiring approach to senior independent living. Adults and seniors can feel confident with the relaxing independent living lifestyle they’ll be able to enjoy during their stay. For over 40 years, the premier choice in Northern Virginia has continuously ensured an active senior lifestyle. As a Life Care Services community, management has designed an exclusive LifeSTYLE Promise® program that focuses on enhancing the lifestyle of individuals through comfort, choice, and flexibility.
The Virginian offers an innovative and modern approach to residential living, appealing to seniors who seek new opportunities and a sense of community. Residents will immerse themselves in a person-focused care plan that involves a range of fitness programs, scheduled outings, majestic dining experiences, and engaging programs for holistic wellness.
Sunrise at Silas Burke House is a senior living community located in a peaceful neighborhood in Fairfax County, Virginia. The community features beautiful outdoor spaces, resident-inspired programs, and top-notch cuisine. Residents enjoy serene outdoor terraces, balconies, and a large sitting area with a fire pit. The compassionate team members work with residents and their families to meet their unique needs and preferences.
Sunrise at Silas Burke House offers a variety of senior living lifestyle options, accommodations, and floor plans. Residents enjoy engaging living, personalized care plans, and a wide range of convenient services and wellness-focused amenities. The community is located in Burke, Virginia, just 15 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., and is known for its peaceful suburban neighborhood and the energy and benefits of Fairfax County. Residents and their families can enjoy customized, private, guided sightseeing tours of national monuments and have access to the attractions and services in downtown D.C.
Find what you are looking for with the distinguished senior living community of Sunrise at Reston Town Center in Fountain Drive, Reston, VA, that offers assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, and hospice coordination. With purposely built and naturally lit accommodations, residents have the freedom to choose the one that best matches their preferences. Residents lead a meaningful life with a reliable and highly trained team attending to their special needs 24/7.
Share experiences with other residents and participate in wellness programs for an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Here, residents do not have to let go of their cravings with delicious and healthy meals served according to their tastes. Enjoy convenience and comfort like no other with the community’s comprehensive care and proximity to local amenities.
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.
Sunrise of Fairfax is a senior living community that can be found in the heart of Virginia. With a commitment to providing comprehensive care and creating a warm, welcoming environment, Sunrise of Fairfax offers a range of services made to meet the needs of each resident. From assisted living to memory care, their dedicated team strives to create meaningful experiences for senior residents.
Sunrise of Fairfax allows their individuals to explore and enjoy their community while feeling at-home. With their enriching activities, innovative care services, and creative community, life at Sunrise brings joy to their senior residents. They also focus on building independence, promoting well-being, and encouraging meaningful connections, making them a premier facility.
The Residence at Colvin Run undoubtedly provides the highest care for memory care and assisted living options. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The upscale senior living community prides itself on being a renowned home in Norwood.
The lifestyle at The Residences is an easy and worry-free community; through the community’s extensive services, residents can live a fulfilling everyday life. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.
Since 1992, Bickford Senior Living in Virginia Beach has grown to include 65 branches, its roots grounded in the legacy of Mary Bickford’s ever-growing family tree, which has inspired the staff to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for seniors of all abilities.
Accessibility is a priority in this home, with handicap-accessible facilities and ample resident parking available. The cozy café is perfect for gathering and socializing, and the day trips and outings offer endless opportunities for exploration and fun. The staff also provides thoughtful services such as housekeeping, chaplain services, and medication management. Furthermore, Bickford Senior Living understands the importance of pets in the residents’ lives, which is why the community is proud to be pet-friendly.
Settled in the inviting town of Woodbridge, VA, Evermore Senior Living of Lake Ridge is a promising senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Convenient and spacious accommodations are available tailored to the primary needs of its residents. This community offers 24/7 care and support catering to the immediate needs of its residents to ensure comfort and security within the place.
Explore its above-and-beyond amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy delectable and nutritious home-cooked meals every day with an on-site chef, weekly housekeeping and building maintenance, spa and beauty salon, and transportation services. Meet new friends by visiting its beautifully appointed common spaces. Participate in a jampacked calendar of social activities and other life enrichment programs coordinated by a professional team. With Evermore Senior Living of Lake Ridge, seniors can enjoy a wondrous living experience.
Situated in the quiet community of Herndon, VA, the Brightview Dulles Corner is an idyllic senior living community providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Cozy and beautifully appointed accommodations are available for its residents. With a competent and empathetic team, this community offers high-quality and innovative memory care services for those with cognitive conditions like dementia.
Having top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy chef-prepared meals, a beauty salon, an art studio, a fitness room, and complimentary transportation. Meet new friends by visiting its common spaces like the courtyards and outdoor gardens. Engage in diverse programs and activities to further enhance social engagement and life enrichment. At Brightview Dulles Corner, seniors are assured of a wondrous living experience.
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.
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.


















