Browse communities by city and county.
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.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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| The Lodge at Old Trail | IL AL MC | Crozet | 166
Facility
166
VA AVG
96
Rank
#31 / 365 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
VA AVG
45
Rank
#115 / 434 | Ms. Elizabeth Barber | 13 | 69%
Facility
69%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#205 / 330 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#78 / 330 |
| Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury | IL AL MC NH SNF | Winchester | 66
Facility
66
VA AVG
96
Rank
#260 / 365 | No |
92
Facility
92
VA AVG
45
Rank
#11 / 434 | Ms. Andrew J Heishman | 8 | 25%
Facility
25%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#39 / 330 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
Rank
#117 / 330 |
| Ashleigh at Lansdowne Independent & Assisted Living Community | IL AL MC RC | Leesburg | 140
Facility
140
VA AVG
96
Rank
#51 / 365 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
VA AVG
45
Rank
#35 / 434 | Ms. Angela Whitlock | 34 | 44%
Facility
44%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#90 / 330 | 13
Facility
13
VA AVG
7
Rank
#294 / 330 |
| Manorhouse Assisted Living & Memory Care | IL AL MC RC | Richmond | 100
Facility
100
VA AVG
96
Rank
#139 / 365 | No |
59
Facility
59
VA AVG
45
Rank
#115 / 434 | Mrs. Luann Paul | 14 | 50%
Facility
50%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#96 / 330 | 5
Facility
5
VA AVG
7
Rank
#200 / 330 |
| Masonic Home of Virginia | IL AL MC NH SNF | Henrico | 158
Facility
158
VA AVG
96
Rank
#36 / 365 | No |
27
Facility
27
VA AVG
45
Rank
#325 / 434 | Ms. Kathy Bryant | 5 | 20%
Facility
20%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#26 / 330 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 330 |
| Discovery Village at the West End | IL AL MC RC | Richmond | 105
Facility
105
VA AVG
96
Rank
#126 / 365 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
VA AVG
45
Rank
#115 / 434 | William Wright | 27 | 56%
Facility
56%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#135 / 330 | 19
Facility
19
VA AVG
7
Rank
#316 / 330 |
| Culpepper Garden III, INC | IL | Arlington | 45
Facility
45
VA AVG
96
Rank
#309 / 365 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
VA AVG
45
Rank
#64 / 434 | Mrs. Angela Burton | 12 | 58%
Facility
58%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#147 / 330 | 3
Facility
3
VA AVG
7
Rank
#154 / 330 |
| Harper’s Station at Gainesville | IL AL MC RC | Gainesville | 85
Facility
85
VA AVG
96
Rank
#193 / 365 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
VA AVG
45
Rank
#228 / 434 | Jamie Dell | 9 | 33%
Facility
33%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#51 / 330 | 4
Facility
4
VA AVG
7
Rank
#181 / 330 |
| Aviva Pembroke | IL AL MC | Virginia Beach | 58
Facility
58
VA AVG
96
Rank
#284 / 365 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
VA AVG
45
Rank
#149 / 434 | Lauren Krajesky | 6 | 50%
Facility
50%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#96 / 330 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
Rank
#117 / 330 |
| Edgeworth Park at New Town | IL AL MC RC | Williamsburg | 95
Facility
95
VA AVG
96
Rank
#167 / 365 | No |
80
Facility
80
VA AVG
45
Rank
#45 / 434 | Victoria Brinkley | 16 | 69%
Facility
69%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#205 / 330 | 10
Facility
10
VA AVG
7
Rank
#270 / 330 |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every VA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 160 on this page.
Discovery Village at the West End is a senior living community in Richmond, Virginia, providing active independent living, assisted living, and SHINE® memory care. Administered by William Wright, the community maintains an active Virginia state license with 105 beds. With multiple care options, it addresses a wide range of older adults’ needs under one roof, which benefits families seeking a stable environment.
Current occupancy stands at roughly 79%, with 83 of the 105 beds occupied, which is slightly lower than the Virginia average of 85.7%, indicating immediate availability for interested families. Meanwhile, specific details on room options and pricing can be obtained by contacting the community directly.
The community has been subject to 38 state inspections, significantly higher than the Virginia average of 14, which can be attributed to a longer operational history or more frequent reporting. Despite the high volume of visits, only 20 inspections resulted in violations, reflecting a 52.6% violation rate that is lower than the state average of 64.3%. This is a positive indicator of overall compliance, particularly with the most recent inspection in November 2025 that concluded with zero deficiencies. While past records mention issues such as staff training and service plan documentation, the recent trend shows significant improvement. There are no records of fines, license actions, or immediate jeopardy designations.
A variety of specialized services, including the SHINE® memory care model, respite care, and support from licensed nurses and CNAs, is provided. Along with a Veterans Program, concierge assistance, professional housekeeping, and a health and fitness program, scheduled transportation, a comprehensive activities calendar, and chef-prepared meals are also available on-site. As part of the Discovery Senior Living network, the community also follows established national standards for senior care and programming.
Discovery Village at the West End is a practical option for older adults at any stage of their journey, whether they are active and independent or in need of specialized memory support. The research-informed SHINE® program is especially appealing to families dealing with Alzheimer’s or other cognitive challenges. Furthermore, the Richmond West End location ensures residents remain close to essential healthcare networks and local amenities.
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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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.
This page features 160 independent living communities in Virginia. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
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.
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.
