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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Westminster Canterbury Richmond | AL HC IL MC NH | Richmond | 214
Facility
214
VA AVG
96
Rank
#15 / 365 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
VA AVG
44
Rank
#373 / 446 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 2-4 Bed | Ms. Susan Chrissley | 60.7% | A+ | 5 | 0%
Facility
0%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#1 / 330 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 330 | -
Facility
-
VA AVG
32
Rank
#1 / 271 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 271 |
| Goodwin House Alexandria | AL HC IL MC NH SNF | Alexandria (Alexandria West) | 250
Facility
250
VA AVG
96
Rank
#6 / 365 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
VA AVG
44
Rank
#97 / 446 | Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed | Ms. Dziedzic Christine | 22.4% | - | 6 | 50%
Facility
50%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#127 / 330 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 330 | 18
Facility
18
VA AVG
32
Rank
#126 / 271 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#205 / 271 |
| Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay | AL IL MC NH SNF | Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach) | 120
Facility
120
VA AVG
96
Rank
#87 / 365 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
VA AVG
44
Rank
#192 / 446 | 1 Bed | Ms. Julia Fretwell | 57.5% | - | 9 | 77.8%
Facility
77.8%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#266 / 330 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
Rank
#110 / 330 | 25
Facility
25
VA AVG
32
Rank
#151 / 271 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#196 / 271 |
| Arleigh Burke Pavilion at Vinson Hall Retirement Community | AL HC IL MC NH RC SNF | Mclean (Kirby Road) | 32
Facility
32
VA AVG
96
Rank
#335 / 365 | No |
52
Facility
52
VA AVG
44
Rank
#160 / 446 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Analisse Vasquez Soto | 59.4% | - | 6 | 33.3%
Facility
33.3%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#63 / 330 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#149 / 330 | 21
Facility
21
VA AVG
32
Rank
#138 / 271 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#223 / 271 |
| Our Lady of the Valley | AL MC NH RC SNF | Roanoke (Gainsboro) | 127
Facility
127
VA AVG
96
Rank
#76 / 365 | No |
68
Facility
68
VA AVG
44
Rank
#73 / 446 | Studio / 1 Bed | Meagan Seale | 87.4% | A+ | 20 | 55%
Facility
55%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#163 / 330 | 7
Facility
7
VA AVG
7
Rank
#227 / 330 | 58
Facility
58
VA AVG
32
Rank
#230 / 271 | 2.9
Facility
2.9
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#199 / 271 |
| Brandermill Woods Healthcare Communities | AL IL MC NH SNF | Midlothian (Brandermill) | 91
Facility
91
VA AVG
96
Rank
#177 / 365 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
VA AVG
44
Rank
#428 / 446 | Apartment / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | Carolyn L. Williams | 60.4% | - | 8 | 62.5%
Facility
62.5%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#208 / 330 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#68 / 330 | 8
Facility
8
VA AVG
32
Rank
#62 / 271 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#61 / 271 |
| The Glebe Retirement Community | AL NH | Daleville | 84
Facility
84
VA AVG
96
Rank
#205 / 365 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
VA AVG
44
Rank
#373 / 446 | - | Crystal Larson | 60.7% | - | 15 | 40%
Facility
40%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#90 / 330 | 3
Facility
3
VA AVG
7
Rank
#149 / 330 | 14
Facility
14
VA AVG
32
Rank
#102 / 271 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#58 / 271 |
| Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | AL HC IL MC NH SNF | Roanoke (Westland) | 43
Facility
43
VA AVG
96
Rank
#313 / 365 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
VA AVG
44
Rank
#281 / 446 | - | Adm Esteban Duran-Ballen | 53.5% | - | 10 | 40%
Facility
40%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#90 / 330 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#68 / 330 | 33
Facility
33
VA AVG
32
Rank
#179 / 271 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#217 / 271 |
| Lake Prince Woods | AL HC HOS IL MC NH RC SNF | Suffolk | 54
Facility
54
VA AVG
96
Rank
#294 / 365 | No |
6
Facility
6
VA AVG
44
Rank
#423 / 446 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Felita Creekmore | 85.2% | - | 6 | 100%
Facility
100%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#319 / 330 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#68 / 330 | 37
Facility
37
VA AVG
32
Rank
#190 / 271 | 6.2
Facility
6.2
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#258 / 271 |
| Atlantic Shores | AL HOS IL MC NH SNF | Virginia Beach (Atlantic Shores Retirement Community) | 50
Facility
50
VA AVG
96
Rank
#300 / 365 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
VA AVG
44
Rank
#411 / 446 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Tripp Little | 77.0% | A+ | - | - | - | - | - |
| Birmingham Green | AL MC NH SNF | Manassas | 64
Facility
64
VA AVG
96
Rank
#263 / 365 | No |
50
Facility
50
VA AVG
44
Rank
#175 / 446 | - | Carmen Louise | - | - | 5 | 20%
Facility
20%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#37 / 330 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 330 | - | - |
| Falcons Landing | AL IL MC NH SNF | Potomac Falls | 60
Facility
60
VA AVG
96
Rank
#270 / 365 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
VA AVG
44
Rank
#281 / 446 | - | - | 81.0% | A+ | - | - | - | - | - |
| Harbor‘s Edge | AL IL MC NH SNF | Norfolk (Fort Norfolk) | 33
Facility
33
VA AVG
96
Rank
#332 / 365 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
VA AVG
44
Rank
#201 / 446 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | 88.8% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Chesapeake | AL IL MC NH SNF | Newport News (Saunders) | 52
Facility
52
VA AVG
96
Rank
#298 / 365 | Yes |
30
Facility
30
VA AVG
44
Rank
#303 / 446 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 89.6% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads | AL HC HOS IL MC NH PC SNF | Falls Church (22046) | 500
Facility
500
VA AVG
96
Rank
#1 / 365 | No |
65
Facility
65
VA AVG
44
Rank
#81 / 446 | - | Ms. Taneisha Hampton | 61.8% | - | 5 | 40%
Facility
40%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#90 / 330 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#68 / 330 | 4
Facility
4
VA AVG
32
Rank
#35 / 271 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#48 / 271 |
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Overview of Living Waters Senior Care
Living Waters Senior Care is a senior care facility located in Timberville, VA. It offers compassionate senior care services including 24-hour care, hospice services, nutrition care, and diet modification. The facility is locally owned and operated, providing specialized care for seniors.
Overview of Dominion Village at Poquoson
Dominion Village at Poquoson offers personalized Assisted Living and Memory Care services in a warm, welcoming environment. The community focuses on wellness and independence, providing 24/7 care and vibrant life-enrichment programs. Residents enjoy a variety of activities and chef-prepared meals tailored to their preferences.
Overview of Covenant Columns
Residents in Covenant Columns have access to some of Virginia’s notable historic or natural attractions or cultural offerings. The community has been offering assisted living services since 1996. Its owners have a personal and longstanding commitment to caring for older adults, having a strong sense of dedication and passion for providing care going beyond the requirements of a typical business. Covenant Columns offers residential living, assisted living, and respite care to cater to the varying needs of their residents.
The home places a strong emphasis on the well-being of their residents, both in terms of nutrition and social/mental stimulation. The organization strives to provide nutritious meals that are not only good for the body but also look and taste great. Additionally, they offer a wide variety of activities that are designed to cater to individual interests and capabilities, and to meet social, physical, and mental needs.
Nestled in the quiet grasslands of Celestial Lane, Chesterfield, VA, is the blissful senior living community of Humane Care Residential Homes that provides residential and private nursing care. With its quaint setting, the community ensures seniors receive top-tier care and support from a reliable and highly trained team available around the clock. As a group home owned by experienced professionals, Humane Care Residential Homes is dedicated to providing the finest experience for seniors to flourish and live their best lives.
Interact with friends and gain meaningful experiences through enriching activities and enjoyable programs. The community strives to meet seniors’ special needs and aspirations by meticulously crafting care plans. Humane Care Residential Homes is great for seniors in need of extra care with its professional team and incredible amenities.
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 344 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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