Page 4 of Best Assisted Living in Virginia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 348 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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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.
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.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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 deficiencies, 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 deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Harrisonburg
91
Facility 91
VA AVG 94
Rank #146 / 311
Yes
88
Facility 88
VA AVG 45
Rank #17 / 336
-Jennifer Wayne
80.2%
Facility 80.2%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #77 / 249
-6
33%
Facility 33%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #47 / 303
3
Facility 3
VA AVG 32
Rank #23 / 248
0.5
Facility 0.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #27 / 248
Brookdale Harrisonburg
AL
MC
Harrisonburg
114
Facility 114
VA AVG 94
Rank #81 / 311
Yes
62
Facility 62
VA AVG 45
Rank #80 / 336
Studio / SuiteEverette Harrison
43.0%
Facility 43.0%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #235 / 249
A+10
70%
Facility 70%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #191 / 303
22
Facility 22
VA AVG 32
Rank #131 / 248
2.2
Facility 2.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #127 / 248
Sunrise at Bluemont Park
AL
MC
RC
Arlington (Boulevard Manor)
250
Facility 250
VA AVG 94
Rank #5 / 311
Yes
65
Facility 65
VA AVG 45
Rank #65 / 336
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrian Williams
57.2%
Facility 57.2%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #188 / 249
-10
60%
Facility 60%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #142 / 303
20
Facility 20
VA AVG 32
Rank #124 / 248
2.0
Facility 2.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #113 / 248
Elancé at West End
AL
MC
Alexandria (Landmark)
127
Facility 127
VA AVG 94
Rank #61 / 311
Yes
86
Facility 86
VA AVG 45
Rank #22 / 336
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedNathan Salisbury
45.7%
Facility 45.7%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #226 / 249
-6
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #88 / 303
15
Facility 15
VA AVG 32
Rank #103 / 248
2.5
Facility 2.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #141 / 248
Petersburg Home for Ladies
AL
MC
Petersburg (Blandford)
54
Facility 54
VA AVG 94
Rank #249 / 311
No
48
Facility 48
VA AVG 45
Rank #151 / 336
Private RoomsJessica Hancock
75.9%
Facility 75.9%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #100 / 249
A+5
40%
Facility 40%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #68 / 303
9
Facility 9
VA AVG 32
Rank #67 / 248
1.8
Facility 1.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #98 / 248
The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility
AL
MC
RC
Charlottesville
72
Facility 72
VA AVG 94
Rank #208 / 311
No
99
Facility 99
VA AVG 45
Rank #1 / 336
-Denise Colbert
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #108 / 249
-11
27%
Facility 27%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #38 / 303
3
Facility 3
VA AVG 32
Rank #23 / 248
0.3
Facility 0.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #20 / 248
Poet’s Walk Warrenton
AL
MC
RC
Wy Warrenton (Warrenton)
68
Facility 68
VA AVG 94
Rank #217 / 311
Yes
30
Facility 30
VA AVG 45
Rank #233 / 336
Deluxe Studio / Private Studio / Semi-Private Studio / StudioIroghama Egharevba
64.7%
Facility 64.7%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #161 / 249
A1
0%
Facility 0%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #1 / 303
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 248
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 248
St. Mary’s Woods
AL
IL
RC
Richmond
133
Facility 133
VA AVG 94
Rank #55 / 311
No
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 45
Rank #319 / 336
-Jotanya Belton
96.2%
Facility 96.2%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #10 / 249
-8
25%
Facility 25%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #34 / 303
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 32
Rank #33 / 248
0.5
Facility 0.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #27 / 248
The Willows at Meadow Branch
AL
MC
RC
Winchester
85
Facility 85
VA AVG 94
Rank #160 / 311
Yes
92
Facility 92
VA AVG 45
Rank #10 / 336
-Linda Duvall
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #46 / 249
-6
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #88 / 303
5
Facility 5
VA AVG 32
Rank #42 / 248
0.8
Facility 0.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #41 / 248
Viva Senior Living at Berryville
AL
IL
MC
RC
Berryville (Crown Estates)
66
Facility 66
VA AVG 94
Rank #222 / 311
Yes
32
Facility 32
VA AVG 45
Rank #220 / 336
Private / Companion SuiteVictoria Nelson
78.8%
Facility 78.8%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #89 / 249
-4
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #88 / 303
5
Facility 5
VA AVG 32
Rank #42 / 248
1.3
Facility 1.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #70 / 248

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

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Overview of The Estates at Charlottesville

Tucked away in Charlottesville, VA, Morningside of Charlottesville is a warm and welcoming senior living community that offers assisted living and Five Star’s award-winning Bridge to Rediscovery memory care program for people dealing with Alzheimer’s. Featuring a range of accommodations, including studio and one-bedroom apartments, the community warrants a comfortable living space. Residents receive individualized attention from well-trained team members available 24/7.

The community ensures residents stay engaged with various recreational activities and programs. Morningside of Charlottesville’s close location to notable attractions, dining, shopping, and entertainment further enhances residents’ engagement, ensuring that they live a vibrant lifestyle. Residents also enjoy restaurant-style meals developed by a celebrity chef, with an emphasis on fresh selections, ensuring that they get the nourishment they require to stay healthy.

Contact The Estates at Charlottesville

Overview of The Willows at Meadow Branch

The Willows at Meadow Branch provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Winchester, Virginia. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care has a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having all three care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community opened in 1998 and has 85 beds. Private studio apartments provide a single room layout, while one bedroom apartments offer separate sleeping and living areas. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when they move in.

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available to support rehabilitation and daily functioning. A primary physician visits weekly, allowing residents to receive routine physician visits within the community. An onsite beauty and barber shop provides salon services without arranging a separate trip.

Walking paths around a natural preserve and a large porch give residents places to walk or sit outdoors. Secure transportation is provided for residents who need community transportation. Sunday worship services are available for those who wish to attend religious services.

The area has a Walk Score of 92, described as a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Ms. Linda M. Duvall serves as the administrator.

Contact The Willows at Meadow Branch

Overview of St. Mary’s Woods

St. Mary’s Woods offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Richmond, VA. Independent living provides an apartment with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Respite care provides a short stay for someone who needs temporary support while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.

Having independent living and assisted living on the same campus can suit a resident whose care needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 133 beds, and its independent living apartments give residents a private living space within the community.

St. Mary’s Woods opened in 1988 and offers the Care & Wellness program. Ms. Jotanya S Belton serves as the administrator.

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Viva Senior Living at Berryville

413 Mcclellan Street, Berryville, VA 22611
Overview of Viva Senior Living at Berryville

Experience the best of your golden years at Viva Senior Living at Berryville, a distinguished community in Berryville, VA, offering assisted living and memory care. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a kind and highly trained team providing top-tier care for their daily living activities and personal needs. With beautifully designed private and companion suites, residents are guaranteed comfort and safety.

Residents will not feel lonely with a thoughtfully curated calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management and an emergency call system are available for residents’ healthcare needs. With its pet-friendly setting, residents enjoy a blissful retirement.

Contact Viva Senior Living at Berryville

Overview of Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community

Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, and memory care in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock through skilled nursing. With several care levels in one community, a resident whose needs grow over time may be able to move between them without leaving. The community has 91 beds, and total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 43 minutes per resident each day, meaning that amount of nurse staffing is assigned per resident daily. Mr. Andre Cubbage serves as the administrator.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicaid can help when a family’s savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence; private pay uses personal funds. An 88 / 100 Walk Score indicates a very walkable area, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Dining includes multiple venues and a variety of menu options, giving residents different places to eat and meals to choose from. Outpatient therapy and rehabilitation services are available, and volunteer opportunities give residents a way to take part in volunteer activities. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and pets are allowed.

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Overview of Brookdale Harrisonburg

Located in Deyerle Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA Brookdale Harrissonburg is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. With various studios provided, the community ensures an elegant retirement. Cherish every moment and enjoy freedom without worrying about mundane activities and maintenance. A team of kind, compassionate, and reliable individuals is available to lend extra support whenever needed.

Brookdale Harrisonburg promotes a warm and welcoming environment, empowering its residents to live an active lifestyle and connect with their surroundings. Prioritizing the seniors’ meal preferences and dietary needs, the community prepares delicious, healthy meals. Within its beautifully landscaped grounds, the community provides fabulous amenities for its residents’ wellness and leisure including a beauty and barbershop, a whirlpool, a courtyard and garden, a porch, a piano, and transportation.

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Overview of Sunrise at Bluemont Park

Sunrise at Bluemont Park is a senior living community in Arlington, Virginia, that treats residents with respect, offers them choice, and encourages their independence. The community’s tenured team members provide personalized care, build relationships, and create a comfortable environment, handling the cooking, cleaning, laundry, and other daily tasks so residents have more time to enjoy all that the beautiful community has to offer. Sunrise at Bluemont Park residents receive monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse and can participate in a variety of fun and engaging group activities.

Located in a convenient Arlington location, Sunrise at Bluemont Park offers an abundance of engaging programs, social events, and excursions to the D.C. Metro area. The community’s spacious suites, some with full kitchens, are designed specifically for older adults, with warmth, comfort, and safety features built-in. The community’s room rates start at $4,226 per month, providing residents with a comfortable and enriching living experience.

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Overview of Elancé at West End

Elancé at West End offers assisted living and memory care in Alexandria’s Landmark neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available on one campus. That may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, since moving to another care level can happen without leaving the community. Elancé at West End has 127 beds.

Housing includes studios, suites, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences. Larger layouts can work well for a couple moving together, while a studio offers one private space.

The area has a Walk Score of 86, placing it in the very walkable range. Most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Pets are allowed, allowing a resident to keep a pet at the community.

Mr. Martin W. Brown serves as the administrator.

Contact Elancé at West End

Marian Manor of Stafford

177 Old Potomac Church Road, Stafford, VA 22554-7258
Overview of Marian Manor of Stafford

Marian Manor of Stafford offers assisted living and memory care in Stafford, Virginia. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while residents maintain personal living spaces, and memory care offers supervision for someone with dementia or other cognitive impairments. Having both care levels available may suit a resident whose support needs increase over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 39 beds, giving families a clear sense of its overall size. Residents can choose private rooms, rooms shared with another resident, or shared dormitories. A private room offers individual living space, while shared layouts may suit someone who prefers having a companion; the starting price is $3,900, though that amount is not assigned to a specific care level.

Marian Manor of Stafford opened in 1979 and allows pets, so a resident may continue living with a pet. Beauty and barber services bring personal grooming into the community, while structured activities provide scheduled things to do during the day. Rehabilitation, dementia care, behavioral management, psychological assessments, podiatry, and medical doctor or nurse practitioner services are also available.

Religious services are available for residents who wish to participate, and transportation with a travel escort is provided upon admission. The area has a Walk Score of 63, meaning some errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Ms. Sharlene M. Jackson serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Poet’s Walk Warrenton

Cherish every moment of your best years embraced by the warmth and beauty of Warrenton, VA, with the distinguished community of Poet’s Walk Warrenton that focuses on memory care. Alongside respite care and hospice coordination, the community also provides the highest quality of care and support to meet residents’ specific needs and aspirations 24/7. Enjoy fully furnished and spacious accommodations without worrying about daily responsibilities with the community handling the housekeeping and utilities.

Mingle with friends and lead a life with purpose through enriching activities and fun-filled programs, aiming to keep residents active and happy. With healthy and delightful restaurant-style dining, residents enjoy hassle-free dining that caters to their nutritional needs and tastes. Medication management, mobility assistance, and scheduled transportation are also provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. The community is dedicated to providing the finest retirement experience for residents to create a more meaningful retirement.

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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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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 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.