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Best Independent Living in Virginia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 154 independent living communities in Virginia using Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in VA
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Jun 2026
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154 homes
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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: 95The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Virginia. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Hickory Hill Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
Burkeville
80
Facility 80
VA AVG 95
Rank #214 / 371
No
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 44
Rank #438 / 449
1 Bed / 2 BedMs. 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
26
Facility 26
VA AVG 32
Rank #214 / 332
1.5
Facility 1.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #166 / 332
Brightview Fair Oaks
IL
AL
MC
Fairfax (Fair Lakes)
92
Facility 92
VA AVG 95
Rank #177 / 371
Yes
12
Facility 12
VA AVG 44
Rank #398 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedFranc Cooper
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #34 / 297
-4
75%
Facility 75%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #259 / 332
9
Facility 9
VA AVG 32
Rank #132 / 332
2.3
Facility 2.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #227 / 332
AVIVA Baldwin Park
IL
AL
MC
RC
Staunton
75
Facility 75
VA AVG 95
Rank #230 / 371
No
29
Facility 29
VA AVG 44
Rank #313 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Kristi Piller
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #173 / 297
-5
40%
Facility 40%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #87 / 332
3
Facility 3
VA AVG 32
Rank #85 / 332
0.6
Facility 0.6
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #97 / 332
The Virginian
IL
NH
AL
MC
Fairfax (Arlington Boulevard)
170
Facility 170
VA AVG 95
Rank #26 / 371
Yes
37
Facility 37
VA AVG 44
Rank #255 / 449
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsMs. Jenna Ballard
58.8%
Facility 58.8%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #218 / 297
-19
68.4%
Facility 68.4%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #236 / 332
77
Facility 77
VA AVG 32
Rank #310 / 332
4.1
Facility 4.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #294 / 332
Brightview Dulles Corner
IL
AL
MC
Herndon (Hunter Mill District)
99
Facility 99
VA AVG 95
Rank #155 / 371
No
48
Facility 48
VA AVG 44
Rank #186 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Rehana Majeed
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #111 / 297
-6
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #124 / 332
9
Facility 9
VA AVG 32
Rank #132 / 332
1.5
Facility 1.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #166 / 332
The Ridge at Sterling
IL
AL
RC
Sterling
80
Facility 80
VA AVG 95
Rank #214 / 371
No
23
Facility 23
VA AVG 44
Rank #345 / 449
Studio / 1 BedMs. Mary Franck-Rolin
82.5%
Facility 82.5%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #89 / 297
-20
55%
Facility 55%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #161 / 332
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 32
Rank #240 / 332
1.7
Facility 1.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #179 / 332
Arleigh Burke Pavilion at Vinson Hall Retirement Community
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
RC
Mclean (Kirby Road)
32
Facility 32
VA AVG 95
Rank #341 / 371
No
52
Facility 52
VA AVG 44
Rank #161 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Analisse Vasquez Soto
59.4%
Facility 59.4%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #217 / 297
-6
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #60 / 332
21
Facility 21
VA AVG 32
Rank #198 / 332
3.5
Facility 3.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #283 / 332
Brandermill Woods Healthcare Communities
IL
AL
MC
NH
Midlothian (Brandermill)
91
Facility 91
VA AVG 95
Rank #179 / 371
No
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 44
Rank #429 / 449
Apartment / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedCarolyn L. Williams
60.4%
Facility 60.4%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #214 / 297
-8
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #207 / 332
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 32
Rank #122 / 332
1.0
Facility 1.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #121 / 332
First Colonial Inn
IL
AL
MC
Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach)
85
Facility 85
VA AVG 95
Rank #195 / 371
No
63
Facility 63
VA AVG 44
Rank #91 / 449
Private RoomsTina Marin
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #81 / 297
-10
70%
Facility 70%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #243 / 332
34
Facility 34
VA AVG 32
Rank #244 / 332
3.4
Facility 3.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #280 / 332
Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay
IL
AL
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 BedMs. 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
25
Facility 25
VA AVG 32
Rank #211 / 332
2.8
Facility 2.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #256 / 332
Bentley Commons at Lynchburg
IL
AL
RC
Lynchburg (Graves Mill Road)
135
Facility 135
VA AVG 95
Rank #61 / 371
Yes
26
Facility 26
VA AVG 44
Rank #332 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Shannon Rudelis
49.6%
Facility 49.6%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #255 / 297
A+41
68.3%
Facility 68.3%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #235 / 332
127
Facility 127
VA AVG 32
Rank #323 / 332
3.1
Facility 3.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #267 / 332
Westminster Canterbury Richmond
IL
NH
AL
HC
MC
NC
Richmond
214
Facility 214
VA AVG 95
Rank #15 / 371
No
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 44
Rank #374 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 2-4 BedMs. Susan Chrissley 60.7% A+5-00.0
The Fountains at Washington House
IL
NH
AL
Alexandria (Alexandria West)
215
Facility 215
VA AVG 95
Rank #14 / 371
No
66
Facility 66
VA AVG 44
Rank #77 / 449
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bedVictoria Baxter
32.6%
Facility 32.6%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #290 / 297
A+5
40%
Facility 40%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #87 / 332
6
Facility 6
VA AVG 32
Rank #108 / 332
1.2
Facility 1.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #138 / 332
Atlantic Shores
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
Virginia Beach (Atlantic Shores Retirement Community)
50
Facility 50
VA AVG 95
Rank #306 / 371
Yes
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 44
Rank #412 / 449
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
71.5%
Facility 71.5%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #155 / 297
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The Summit
IL
NH
AL
HC
MC
Lynchburg (Enterprise Drive)
50
Facility 50
VA AVG 95
Rank #306 / 371
No
56
Facility 56
VA AVG 44
Rank #143 / 449
1 Bed / 2 BedLisa T. Watson
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #77 / 297
A+9
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #60 / 332
54
Facility 54
VA AVG 32
Rank #284 / 332
6.0
Facility 6.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #315 / 332
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Overview of Hickory Hill Retirement Community

As a compassionate family-owned and operated senior living destination, Hickory Hill is dedicated to ensuring the happiness and well-being of senior residents. This assisted living community offers assisted living, residential living, and memory care services in Burkeville, Virginia. Hickory Hill’s affordable assisted living rates cater to varying levels of care required, remaining highly competitive within the industry.
In this haven, residents can delight in a comprehensive support system from housekeeping to transportation and expertly prepared meals. Committing to transparency and responsive communication, they stand ready to help potential senior residents and their families. Their devoted team at Hickory Hill eagerly welcomes seniors considering becoming part of their retirement community.

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Harmony at Independence

2077 S Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Overview of Harmony at Independence

Harmony at Independence is a thriving community located in Virginia Beach that offers a plethora of avenues for peaceful living. With various options like independent living, assisted living, and memory care, residents can also choose from a wide range of expansive spaces, from studios to two-bedroom apartments.
They boast several amenities such as yoga and art classes, on-site salon and barber shop, 24-hour fitness center, pub and bistro, and so much more. Individually controlled heat and air conditioning, housekeeping, and other services are accessible to ensure residents stay comfortable. The concierge service provides a personalized touch to residents’ needs, and the community is pet-friendly as well. Most importantly, memory care patients can access secure indoor and outdoor areas and state-of-the-art emergency call systems.

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Overview of Aviva Baldwin Park

At AVIVA, the vision is fully dedicated to enriching lives with meaning and fulfillment through different levels of senior care in Staunton, Virginia. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, AVIVA fosters vitality and engagement through exceptional amenities and compassionate care. Committed to dignity and well-being, AVIVA ensures residents seize each day with joy and purpose, celebrating life’s moments, big and small.

Aviva Baldwin Park offers thoughtfully designed apartment homes tailored to comfort and safety. From independent living to assisted living and memory care, residents find a supportive community that encourages individuality and interconnectedness. AVIVA promotes a vibrant lifestyle where residents can thrive with chef-prepared meals, engaging programs, and a focus on successful aging.

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Overview of Brightview Fair Oaks

Brightview Fair Oaks undoubtedly provides the highest care for independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents. 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 premier retirement community strives to satisfy the holistic wellness of its residents in a cozy, nurturing, and fun-filled environment.

Brightview Fair Oaks residential lifestyle encourages its seniors to live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, specialized memory care programs, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs. Other amenities include a library, full baths, a cafe, a fitness center, and a multi-purpose room– to name a few of what the home offers.

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Overview of Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is Roanoke’s trusted home healthcare provider. The nursing center has a professional staff committed to providing all seniors with a safe and comfortable environment. Seniors can expect a high level of quality nursing and rehabilitative services that help them live life to the fullest. At Brandon Oaks, friendships blossom, and goals are achieved.
The nursing homes provide state-of-the-art features that cater to short-term or long-term residents; they are also guaranteed to feel comfortable and know that they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care with specialized programs/ Specializations, including therapy (speech, occupational, physical), neurological care, cardiac care, orthopedic care, skilled nursing care, and musculoskeletal care available.

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Overview of Mennowood Retirement Community

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.

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The Virginian

9229 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22031
Overview of The Virginian

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.

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Overview of Brightview Dulles Corner

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.

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The Ridge at Sterling

46555 Harry Byrd Hwy, Sterling, VA 20164
Overview of The Ridge at Sterling

The Ridge at Sterling, in Sterling, Viginia, is a premier care facility that gives its residents an opportunity for carefree living. They offer independent living, assisted living, and respite care with tailored programs for seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.

The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, The Ridge at Sterling provides peace of mind to families in the community.

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Overview of Arleigh Burke Pavilion at Vinson Hall Retirement Community

Arleigh Burke Pavilion at Vinson Hall Retirement Community is a distinguished senior living residence located in McLean, Virginia. Named after the renowned Admiral Arleigh Burke, this community offers a remarkable combination of exceptional care, comfort, and an engaging lifestyle for retired military personnel and their families. Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds, Arleigh Burke Pavilion provides a serene and welcoming atmosphere where residents can enjoy a vibrant retirement experience.

At Arleigh Burke Pavilion, residents benefit from a wide range of amenities and services designed to cater to their unique needs. The spacious and well-appointed apartments offer a comfortable living space, complete with modern conveniences and personalized touches. Residents can savor delicious meals prepared by professional chefs in the elegant dining room, and they have access to a diverse array of recreational activities and social events that promote an active and fulfilling lifestyle. The community also provides a continuum of care, including assisted living and memory care services, ensuring that residents’ evolving needs are met with compassion and expertise. With its rich military heritage, impeccable amenities, and compassionate staff, Arleigh Burke Pavilion at Vinson Hall Retirement Community is a cherished haven where retired military personnel can thrive and create lasting memories in their well-deserved retirement years.

 

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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 Independent Living in Virginia

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 154 independent living communities in Virginia. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community 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 independent living communities 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.