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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 Bed | Ms. 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 | 8
Facility
8
VA AVG
7
Rank
#252 / 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 Bed | Franc Cooper |
91.3%
Facility
91.3%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#34 / 297 | - | 4 | 75%
Facility
75%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#259 / 332 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 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 Bed | Ms. 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 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 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 Rooms | Ms. 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 | 3
Facility
3
VA AVG
7
Rank
#149 / 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 Bed | Ms. 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 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 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 Bed | Ms. 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 | 8
Facility
8
VA AVG
7
Rank
#252 / 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 Bed | Ms. 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 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#149 / 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 Bed | Carolyn 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 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#67 / 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 Rooms | Tina Marin |
83.5%
Facility
83.5%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#81 / 297 | - | 10 | 70%
Facility
70%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#243 / 332 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#67 / 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 Bed | Ms. 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 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
Rank
#110 / 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 Bed | Ms. 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 | 17
Facility
17
VA AVG
7
Rank
#312 / 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 Bed | Ms. Susan Chrissley | 60.7% | A+ | 5 | - | - | 0 | 0.0 |
| 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 bed | Victoria 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 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#67 / 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 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 Bed | Lisa 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 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#67 / 332 | 54
Facility
54
VA AVG
32
Rank
#284 / 332 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#315 / 332 |
Edinburgh Square is an exquisite independent living community that boasts comfortable living in a home-like environment for 62+ adults. The retirement home encourages its seniors to maintain independence while receiving exceptional care from compassionate staff. The compassionate staff cares about its residents by creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere that helps them feel more comfortable and feel a sense of belonging in their new home.
Edinburgh Square provides a list of comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, including 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and a full-service salon available.
Riverside Lifelong Health is a comprehensive healthcare system that offers specialized memory care services for residents of southeastern Virginia. The health system provides tailored support for varying health conditions, including memory disorders, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Riverside Lifelong Health’s team of compassionate and seasoned professionals is dedicated to offering personalized care to each patient, emphasizing wellness, independence, and an improved quality of life.
The health system goes beyond traditional healthcare by providing retirement options for aging in place, retirement communities, skilled nursing, and top-notch rehabilitation services. This holistic approach aims to support individuals throughout their aging journey, enabling a fulfilling and dignified life.
Create meaningful moments at Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake, a distinct community in Chesapeake, VA, specializing in memory care. Those with cognitive conditions receive exceptional care from a compassionate and specially-trained team available around the clock. With purposely built and spacious memory care units, residents can keep their peace of mind.
Stimulating activities and enriching programs are conducted to improve residents’ cognition and living experiences. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delectable and well-balanced gourmet dining options. Care coordination, medication management, and transportation to medical appointments are provided for residents’ healthcare needs. Residents make the most of their best years amidst the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment.
Enjoy a liberating lifestyle at The Fairmont by Barclay House, an inviting senior living community, nestled in the serene neighborhood of Manassas, VA. The community offers independent living in thoughtfully designed accommodations, with a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments to choose from. Residents enjoy utmost comfort and hospitality with supportive services like weekly housekeeping, convenient transportation service, and three carefully prepared meals served daily.
The community makes sure everyday is special with its wide range of vibrant events and activities, complemented with welcoming common areas for inviting and spending some precious bonding time with family and friends. Designed with residents’ comfort and individuality in mind, the community provides a variety of amenities with something for everyone to enjoy. These amenities include a library, fun activity room, well-equipped gym, a salon, and game room for entertainment.
Enjoy your independence at Starling Village, a purposely built 55+ community in Chesapeake, VA, offering independent living. Featuring beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Chores and laundry spaces are also available, ensuring residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.
With plenty of recreational activities and wellness opportunities, residents can spend their days as they please. Residents also enjoy mealtimes on their terms with delightful restaurants nearby and efficient amenities in each unit. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community’s warm and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting for residents to make the most of their best years.
Enjoy retirement living focused on relaxation, peace of mind, and freedom at The Summit, a vibrant senior living community in Daleville, Virginia that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing. Nestled on a serene 125-acre campus, residents can enjoy a stress-free lifestyle with access to luxurious amenities and a variety of activities. The beautiful surroundings and thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces ensure that seniors can make the most of their retirement, whether they’re exploring nature trails, relaxing by the 8.5-acre lake, or participating in social events.
The Summit aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by providing exceptional care and a wide array of amenities. The community offers restaurant-style dining with stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a resident-run library, and a business center. For recreation, there are numerous options including a creative arts center, fitness center, and a calendar full of classes and cultural trips. With a focus on health and wellness, The Summit also offers a wellness clinic, salon services, and beautiful outdoor spaces like gazebos and courtyards for relaxation and enjoyment.
Make the most of your golden years at Viva Senior Living at Fredericksburg, a blissful community in Fredericksburg, VA, offering independent living and assisted living. With beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, residents are guaranteed comfort and safety. Exceptional care is also provided with a compassionate and highly trained team available 24/7, so residents feel a sense of belonging during their stay.
Residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delectable and healthy meals are prepared to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also available for convenience. The community’s dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities create the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.
Volunteers of America National Services is a dedicated organization, based in Alexandria, VA, offering assisted living, memory support, independent living, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and home health care. Older adults receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs, ensuring their comfort and safety. The community strives to maintain older adults’ living experiences, helping with chores and maintenance.
Older adults are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with fun recreational activities and engaging programs. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to meet older adults’ dietary needs and preferences. With its wide range of care options and state-of-the-art amenities, the organization ensures older adults can find the right place to spend their golden years.
Fostering a liberating lifestyle, Verena at the Reserve is an inclusive community in Williamsburg, VA that offers independent living to dynamic 55+ residents. The community encourages its residents to focus on their well-being and happiness by handling tiring chores like housekeeping, maintenance, and meal preparation. Blanketed by lush trees on vast green spaces, Verena at the Reserve provides a relaxing backdrop for retirement with bright and spacious accommodations tailored to residents’ welfare.
Residents’ calendars here are jam-packed with enriching activities, educational programs, social events, and wellness initiatives. Apart from convenient services, the community provides access to a long list of amenities like a cafe, game room, salon, and library. At Verena at the Reserve, residents can focus on living a retirement life filled with comfort, joy, and enriching experiences.
Verena at the Glen is an award-winning community in Allen, VA, designed to offer active 55+ residents a fulfilling independent living experience. The community allows its residents to live a carefree lifestyle by offering them housekeeping, chef-prepared meals, and scheduled transportation. Residents can choose their preferred accommodations among one– and two-bedroom apartments with high ceilings, secured entrances, and utilities included.
Here, every day is brimming with stimulating and enjoyable activities and wellness programs. Residents’ holistic needs are met with nutritious meals, and well-equipped fitness and wellness centers provided on-site. Amenities like a coffee and juice bar, art studio, and salon are also offered to make the living experience in Verena at the Glen truly enjoyable and rewarding.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent 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 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.



















