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Overview of Cambridge Gardens Assisted Living

Cambridge Gardens Assisted Living in Fredericksburg, VA, provides assisted living and respite care. Assisted living gives residents help with daily tasks while they live in a private room or share a room with another resident. Respite care offers a short term stay for someone who needs temporary support.

The community can suit a resident who needs help with everyday activities or a family seeking short term care while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. Cambridge Gardens has 60 beds, with private and shared rooms for residents who prefer their own space or a shared living arrangement. There is also an on site beauty salon, so residents can receive salon services within the community. Pets are allowed.

Residents can join a gardening club, crafts, book discussions, walking groups, music and art programs, and group exercise sessions. Birthday parties and themed socials add regular opportunities to gather, while live streamed religious services offer a way to take part in worship within the community. Laura Heyn serves as the administrator, and HMP Senior Solutions owns the community.

Overview of The Barrington at Hioaks

The Barrington at Hioaks offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Richmond, VA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The 200 bed community has more residents, staff, and usually more programming in one setting. Studio, one bedroom apartment, and two bedroom apartment layouts accommodate single residents, couples moving together, or someone who wants a companion. The Barrington at Hioaks may be a good fit for someone who needs changing levels of support or a temporary stay for caregiver relief.

A restaurant style dining room, fitness center, theater room, salon and spa, and outdoor walking paths and landscaped gardens give residents places to dine, exercise, watch films, receive personal care services, and spend time outdoors. There are plenty of organized activities. Movie showings, bend and stretch classes, trivia challenges, Crafty Corner workshops, live entertainment, book club meetings, lifelong learning classes, and community outings fill the activity calendar, while music therapy, puzzles, and brain games are available in memory care.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving into the community. The area has a Walk Score of 43 out of 100 and is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk. Jennifer Fenerty serves as the administrator.

Overview of Sunrise at Bon Air

Sunrise at Bon Air is a senior living community in Richmond, Virginia, that offers a holistic approach to senior care. The community takes a personalized approach, focusing on the unique needs and preferences of each resident. Sunrise at Bon Air provides consistent yet individualized care rooted in evidence-based research and theories of aging, with a focus on the individual’s wellness and well-being.

The community remains firmly committed to promoting the safety of its residents, taking rigorous measures to maintain their health during the current times. Sunrise at Bon Air utilizes its Sunrise CareConnect electronic health record system, which allows physicians to track residents’ care, medication protocol, and progress notes remotely. Additionally, the community facilitates telehealth visits with healthcare providers to minimize the need for external office visits. Sunrise at Bon Air has been recognized for its commitment to quality care, earning more than 280 National Quality Awards, more than any other assisted living provider. The community’s mission of championing the quality of life for all seniors is carried out by every Sunrise team member.

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Starting Price $4,200/Month Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

Overview of Sunrise of Richmond

Sunrise of Richmond, located in Richmond, VA, is a top-notch senior living community offering both memory care and assisted living services. Their memory care accommodation is thoughtfully designed with centralized layouts, motion sensors, and contrasting color schemes. These features aim to promote independence, and enhance wayfinding for residents. When it comes to memory care services, Sunrise of Richmond stands out with hyper-personalized care, including medication management and 24/7 staff availability for assistance. 

The community prioritizes comprehensive well-being through thorough care coordination with other healthcare providers.  Additionally, the lifestyle at Sunrise of Richmond is enriched with engaging activities, from brain teasers like crossword puzzles, trivia, and word searches to the artistic endeavor of flower arranging. Residents also enjoy outings to local attractions and cultural events, ensuring a well-rounded and fulfilling experience.

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Starting Price $4,712/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of The Harmony Collection at Roanoke – Assisted Living

Now in its ninth year of operation, The Harmony Collection at Roanoke is an assisted living community on Pheasant Ridge Road in Roanoke, Virginia. The community is administered by Jenny Nicely, with additional corporate oversight from Robin Banch. The 105-bed community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts in a three-story building.

The facility’s occupancy rate is 73%, with 77 of the 105 beds filled. The neighborhood is somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 26. A car is the more practical way to reach most nearby shops and services, but a few may be within walking distance.

Daily life at the community includes chef-prepared meals, laundry service, and on-site fitness and recreation programming. Transportation services are also available for residents with appointments or outings. Pets are welcome in the community, so residents keep companion animals.

State inspection records for the community are mixed but are improving over time. Reviewers have most often flagged issues with medication administration, including documentation accuracy. There were also gaps in keeping resident service plans and assessments up to date after a change in condition. Families considering the community should ask staff directly how medication administration and care-plan updates are handled daily.

Overview of Mennowood Retirement Community

Managed by administrator Thelma Shaffer, Mennowood Retirement Community offers a care continuum in the Warwick Boulevard area of Newport News, Virginia. About 2.7 miles from the city center, it serves occupants across three care levels: assisted living, independent living, and memory care, all under one roof. The facility operates 24/7 with licensed nurses on staff to support residents. Creating a balanced community atmosphere, the 90-bed facility maintains a 73 percent occupancy rate.

The home’s approach accentuates choice in daily life. Residents can select from numerous independent living floor plans tailored to their preferences. The facility also accommodates ambulatory and non-ambulatory occupants via its designated special care units. A full array of licensed nursing support is offered 24/7, providing reassurance for families and a foundation for the care model. The setting bolsters an active lifestyle with amenities designed to engage and stimulate. An on-site art studio, library, fitness center, and beauty shop supply residents and their families with choices for cultural, wellness, and personal care activities. The facility’s location on Warwick Boulevard puts it in a moderately walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 53, so some errands can be done on foot, while nearby Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital sits just 2.46 miles away.

Operational matters in areas like resident records, service planning documentation, and medication management protocols have been consistently addressed through state inspections. The facility’s track record mirrors attention to these repeating themes as part of active compliance efforts.

For families contemplating Mennowood Retirement Community, the mix of multi-level care, 24-hour staffing, and activity-focused amenities makes a setting suitable for occupants at different stages of need. For visiting family members and residents who can leave the facility independently, practical benefits are its moderate walk score and proximity to medical services.

Just off Route 220, TerraBella Pheasant Ridge is an assisted living and memory care community in the Southern Hills area of Roanoke, Virginia. The community offers cozy suites. There are one- and two-bedroom apartment homes, giving residents a range of housing options depending on their needs.

TerraBella is set in a 3-story building. It has operated in the area for 27 years and currently houses residents at 57% occupancy across its 130 beds. That mix of an established history and available capacity makes it a great option for families exploring care sooner rather than later.

Daily support includes 24-hour care. There are laundry and linen services, housekeeping, and maintenance, so residents and families don’t have to manage those tasks themselves. The community also has an evidence-based memory care program for residents living with memory loss, alongside its standard assisted living services. Jenifer Quilodran is the administrator.

Meals are chef-prepared, and residents have access to on-site beauty services, transportation services, and fitness and recreation programming. Green spaces and quiet seating areas around the property are great spots for relaxation or catching up with neighbors and visiting family. Pets are welcome in the community.

TerraBella is in a somewhat walkable part of Roanoke, with a Walk Score of 28. There’s a handful of nearby services reachable on foot, but most errands require driving. State inspections of the community have pointed to themes in medication management, personal care practices, and recordkeeping. These included how resident belongings are documented and how cleanliness standards are maintained, across several inspection cycles.

The Vero at Chesapeake offers assisted living and memory care in Chesapeake, Virginia. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, so a resident whose needs grow over time can move between the two care levels without leaving the community.

The Vero at Chesapeake may be a good fit for someone who needs increasing support, including a resident living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. The community has 138 beds, giving families a clear sense of its available capacity. Located in the Great Bridge neighborhood, it has a Walk Score of 49, a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Michael Harden serves as the administrator.

Overview of Viva Senior Living at Berryville

Viva Senior Living at Berryville in Berryville, VA, offers assisted living and memory care services. The list also includes independent living and respite care. In assisted living, the resident’s area remains private, while staff assistance is provided for bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living provides a personal residence and community support but excludes daily care.

Memory care supervises dementia residents who may wander, within a secured setting. Respite provides a temporary accommodation for a resident when their family caregiver needs to travel or recuperate. The community offers 66 beds in private suites and companion suites, the latter designed for two individuals living together or a resident who enjoys companionship. As the levels are part of a single community, a shift in care requirements can be addressed without relocation.

Pets can join in as well, and activities and trips are scheduled. Outside, residents have a garden and a patio. With a Walk Score of 32, the area is car-dependent, making those without a vehicle depend on rides for routine outings. The administrator is Victoria Nelson.

Overview of Vinson Hall

Vinson Hall offers independent living, assisted living, home care, memory care, nursing home care, respite care, and skilled nursing in McLean, VA. As a Life Plan Community, it provides multiple care levels, so a resident whose needs grow can move between them without leaving the community or starting over socially.

Respite care is a short stay. Vinson Hall may be a good fit for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, and medication management while a resident keeps an apartment.

Home care provides support in a resident’s living setting. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home care and skilled nursing provide residential care with licensed nursing on site around the clock.

Vinson Hall has 300 beds, giving residents access to a larger community with more staff and more programming. Rehabilitation services and short term rehab offer a temporary setting for therapy during recovery rather than an ongoing residential placement. Opened in 1969, Vinson Hall is administered by Mr. Ken Connelly.

A Walk Score of 93 / 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.