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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 344 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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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: 44/ 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: 96The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Virginia. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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 BedMs. Susan Chrissley 60.7% A+5
0%
Facility 0%
VA AVG 64.3%
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 bedMs. Dziedzic Christine 22.4% -6
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #127 / 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 BedMs. Julia Fretwell 57.5% -9
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #266 / 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 BedMs. Analisse Vasquez Soto 59.4% -6
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #63 / 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 BedMeagan Seale 87.4% A+20
55%
Facility 55%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #163 / 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 BedCarolyn L. Williams 60.4% -8
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #208 / 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
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
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 BedMs. Felita Creekmore 85.2% -6
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #319 / 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 BedTripp 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
--
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
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 The Kensington Falls Church

The Kensington Falls Church rests in the scenic landscape of Northern Virginia, providing compassionate support for seniors facing challenging circumstances in their golden years. With a range of services, including assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation, this community is dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents in a human-centric way.  They also have an on-site physician office, regular family nights and support groups, psychological and psychiatric services, and a registered dietitian overseeing meals.

The community designed specialized neighborhoods for memory care to be warm and inviting, creating a sense of familiarity and comfort for seniors with memory impairments. Recognizing the unique strengths and abilities despite the challenges of memory loss, the community creates an environment that nurtures a sense of purpose and dignity. Unique programs such as the Parkinson’s Communications Club and Parkinson’s Energized Fitness, along with caregiver support through the Caregiver Connect program led by aging and dementia specialists, demonstrate the community’s commitment to holistic care.

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Overview of Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (fair Oaks)

Arden Courts – Promedica Memory Care Community in Fair Oaks provides outstanding supervision and care. The community offers an inviting atmosphere with fine hospitality; the staff is ready to attend to any need with compassion and dignity. Arden Courts maintain their residents’ sense of individuality while being able to enhance their quality of life in a nurturing environment.

Memory care services focus on its residents’ cognitive health and overall wellness– 24-hour supervision, medication management, outside rehabilitative care, physical therapy available, reassurance and advice support, structured programs, and mobility assistance.

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Uptown Assisted Living

9103 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20110
Overview of Uptown Assisted Living

Live without worries at Uptown Assisted Living, an outstanding community in Manassas, VA, offering assisted living and memory care. Those with memory-related needs can ease their worries with a kind and highly trained team helping with their unique needs 24/7. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Wellness opportunities and fun recreational activities are conducted, so residents can live actively and make new friends. Diabetes management, incontinence care, and respite care are also provided for residents’ healthcare needs. With dietary management, residents enjoy delicious and well-balanced meals that cater to their nutritional needs and preferences. The community’s wide range of services and purposely built amenities create the ideal setting for residents to reach their potential in retirement.

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Overview of Sunrise at Reston Town Center

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.

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Hampton Manor of Chesapeake

1909 Edinburgh Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Overview of Hampton Manor of Chesapeake

Hampton Manor of Chesapeake offers exceptional senior living in Chesapeake, Virginia, providing a comfortable and supportive environment for residents. Our community is designed to promote independence while offering personalized care tailored to individual needs.

Residents enjoy private, apartment-style suites with modern amenities, including individually controlled heating and air conditioning, private bathrooms with showers and grab bars, and emergency call response systems. The community features beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces, comfortable common areas, and a variety of activity rooms to encourage social engagement and relaxation.

Our dedicated staff is available 24/7 to assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management. We also offer weekly housekeeping, linen services, and suite maintenance to ensure a clean and comfortable living environment.

Dining at Hampton Manor of Chesapeake includes three delicious meals daily, with menu choices and snacks available anytime. Residents can also enjoy our on-site hair and nail salon, library, sunroom, and movie theater. Regularly scheduled activities and entertainment provide opportunities for residents to stay active and engaged.

Our community is conveniently located near public transportation and offers ample parking for residents and visitors. We also provide religious services to support the spiritual well-being of our residents.

At Hampton Manor of Chesapeake, we are committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment where seniors can thrive. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care and support, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families.

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Overview of The Fountains at Washington House

The Fountains at Washington offers a luxury lifestyle, setting a new standard for senior care. The vibrant community in Northern Virginia provides a wide range of services, including residential assisted living, independent living, and memory care support.  A hassle-free lifestyle is the goal of the old living home, ensuring residents can thrive and continue nurturing themselves in a warm, welcoming environment that feels exactly like home.

Residential living is enhanced thanks to the upscale amenities designed into the community; these include life enrichment programs, ADLs, restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, social activities, and transportation services. Amenities include a billiards room, a library, an on-site LUXE spa salon, and lush gardens. 

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Petersburg Home for Ladies

311 S Jefferson St, Petersburg, VA 23803
Overview of Petersburg Home for Ladies
For more than three generations, Petersburg Home for Ladies has been the preferred residential and assisted living facility for women 65 and up living in Petersburg, Hopewell, and Colonial Heights as well as the surrounding counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George, Chesterfield, and beyond.
With the lowest ratio of residents to staff in central Virginia, we offer elegant living with exceptional care that is unparalleled in our region. A licensed nurse is available 24 hours a day to serve residents who may need assistance or who experience an emergency and our certified nursing aides are eager to provide an extra measure of pampering that each of our ladies deserves!
In Magnolia Hall, our specialized memory care unit, our caregiving measures are further enhanced by a ratio of no less than one licensed caregiving staff to four ladies.
For more than 99 years Petersburg Home for Ladies has remained committed to its unchanging purpose to satisfy the human need for security, companionship, care and love, and be an agent of blessing to all whom it touches.
Contact the team at Petersburg Home for Ladies today  at (804)733-0148

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Overview of Braddock Glen

A proud affiliate of the Sunrise senior living community, Braddock Glen is the assisted living-focused on hospice coordination services in Fairfax. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has shown with a welcoming approach. Life at Braddock Glen offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.

The senior living community’s services and amenities include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, specialized memory care training programs, short-term stays, and hospice care plans.

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Overview of Sunrise of McLean Village

Sunrise of McLean Village is a senior living community in McLean, Virginia, that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in a comfortable, maintenance-free environment. The community provides residents with personalized daily care, high-quality meals, and opportunities to socialize and make the most of their lives.

The staff at Sunrise of McLean Village focuses on promoting the health and safety of all residents, using standardized practices to ensure a high quality of life with consistent, individualized care. The staff is available 24 hours a day for residents’ care and convenience, and they understand the importance of family participation, striving to keep residents’ families up to date and knowledgeable about their loved one’s care. In addition to providing daily living assistance, Sunrise of McLean Village offers various programs for seniors to engage in, allowing them to participate in old hobbies, discover new interests, and stay physically and socially active as they age. The community is conveniently located near grocery stores, banks, pharmacies, restaurants, shopping centers, and parks, making it easy for residents to run errands and enjoy the local amenities.

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Overview of Acclaim at East Beach

Pursuing an independent living program is made fruitful and enjoyable with Acclaim at East Beach. Committed to providing the life of relaxation and personal fulfillment, daily tasks that once consumed your off-work hours are a thing of the past at Acclaim, empowering residents to explore this bright, new world to their heart’s content and with the utmost safety. Take in the glamorous view of your new home in Norfolk, and dive into the community’s independent living calendar to see what adventures await; take on a new hobby, learn a new skill, or go for an actual dip in the pool as you rest and relax on a warm, sunny day.

Indulge in culinary delights from the comfort of your independent living home, with an on-site restaurant, bistro, private dining rooms and outdoor patios to savor fresh coffee or happy hours while getting to know fellow residents. Not feeling social? Meals can be grabbed to-go, and enjoyed from the comfort of your own abode. However you want the day to go, Acclaim has got you covered.

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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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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.