Page 11 of Best Independent Living in Virginia

Overview of Falcons Landing

Falcons Landing offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Potomac Falls, VA. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The combination of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, since the resident can move between care levels without leaving the community. Falcons Landing has 60 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 57 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned across each resident’s care. Payment options are Medicare and private pay: Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while private pay means paying directly. The Walk Score is 33, making this a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, and pets are allowed for residents who want to keep a pet.

Overview of The Chesapeake

The Chesapeake offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing home and skilled nursing services in Newport News, VA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, while nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available in one community. That may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The Chesapeake has 52 beds, placing it in the smaller community range where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom options, with a two bedroom layout potentially suiting a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 35 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted as payment options. The area has a Walk Score of 30 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.

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Starting Price $3,520/Month Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

Overview of Edinburgh Square

Dedicated to adults 62+, Edinburgh Square is an independent living community in Roanoke, Virginia, in the Hollins neighborhood. The community supports private living for those who do not require assistance with daily tasks.

Residents can choose a studio or one bedroom apartment. Meanwhile, the area has a Walk Score of 43, making it car dependent, and most errands require a car or a ride. Debra Ferrell is the director.

Overview of Chancellor’s Village

Chancellor’s Village is an independent living and assisted living community in Fredericksburg, VA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Having both care levels in one community may suit someone who wants private living now and may later need daily support without changing communities.

Residents can choose a one bedroom or two bedroom apartment. A two bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together, while a one bedroom apartment provides a separate living arrangement for one resident. Starting prices are $5,100 per month for independent living and $7,000 per month for assisted living, with the assisted living rate reflecting the added daily support included at that care level.

The on site salon allows residents to attend salon appointments within the community, and the therapy gym provides space for exercise focused sessions. Activities include craft classes, card games, personal training sessions, live musical entertainment, and fitness programs focused on strength, resistance, stability, and balance. The area has a Walk Score of 42, making most errands dependent on a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.

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$7,000/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Located in the Cave Spring neighborhood of Roanoke, Virginia, Holiday Elm Park Estates is an independent living community about 4.2 miles from the city center. The community is operated by Atria Senior Living Group and led by General Manager Richard Brucki. It’s in a single 3-story building, so everyday movement around the community is relatively contained.

Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. Apartments range from roughly 399 to 916 square feet depending on the floor plan. Each private apartment has an emergency call system for residents living independently. Weekly housekeeping and laundry service are part of daily life, reducing the upkeep residents have to manage on their own.

Dining is chef-prepared and served daily, and the community also offers on-site fitness and recreation options for residents who want to stay active. Transportation services are available as well, which can help residents get to appointments or errands without needing to drive themselves. The community is pet-friendly, so residents can keep companion animals during their stay.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 47, so it’s somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands may be manageable on foot, but most trips require a car or the community’s transportation service. Families touring Holiday Elm Park Estates can get a feel for the specific room layouts and daily routines.

Starling Village, in Chesapeake, VA, focuses on independent living within the Indian River neighborhood. The apartments are private, the community’s services are included, but no one comes for daily assistance, making it suitable for a resident who manages their own care.

Every residence has either one or two bedrooms. One gives a single private space, while two create space for partners or a companion.

At 42, the area is car-dependent, with driving needed for most errands. It’s perfectly acceptable to bring pets along.

Overview of Vitality Living

Vitality Living in Richmond, VA’s Raintree neighborhood provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care, alongside short-term respite options for individuals whose primary caregivers require temporary time off. Assisted living helps residents manage daily routines like bathing, dressing, and medication management while residing in their own apartments. Secured memory care caters to residents experiencing memory loss or wandering risks, allowing individuals to step up care levels as health conditions shift.

Floor plans span studios, suites, and one-bedroom apartments, and small pets are allowed on site. Residents have access to a courtyard, garden area, salon and spa, group outings, and scheduled transportation, which supports daily travel in an area with a walk score of 32.

Prospective representatives evaluating care options in the Richmond region can contact Vitality Living in Richmond to inquire about current apartment availability or arrange an on-site visit.

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$4,700/Month Pricing updated on March 13th, 2026

Legacy at Imperial Village offers independent living and short term rehabilitation in Richmond, Virginia’s North Side neighborhood. Independent living means private apartment living with community services and no daily care, while rehabilitation provides a temporary recovery stay. The community may suit someone who wants independent apartment living and can manage without daily care.

Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. A studio offers one private living space, while a two bedroom layout may work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents can continue living with a pet.

There are several ways to stay active or spend time on hobbies, including the fitness center, billiards, bocce ball, and a community garden. Residents can also visit the community salon, and rehabilitation services are available. With a Walk Score of 34, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Overview of Brightview Alexandria

Brightview Alexandria in Alexandria, VA, features independent living, assisted living, and secured memory care within a single location. Independent living pairs private housing with community services, whereas assisted living assists with routine tasks such as bathing, dressing, and managing medications. Specialized memory care provides ongoing oversight for individuals prone to wandering, allowing residents to transition to higher levels of support as health needs evolve.

Short-term respite stays accommodate individuals whose primary family caregivers require time away for travel or personal recovery. Floor plans range from studio residences to one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts across the property, and household pets are permitted on site.

Residents have access to dining facilities with chef-prepared meal service along with various on-site amenities including movie screenings, art spaces, salon services, and outdoor garden walking paths. Organized programs focus on wellness, creative activities, and group recreation.

Prospective families seeking a continuum of care in Northern Virginia can contact Brightview Alexandria to learn more about availability or request a tour.

Elancé at Alexandria in Alexandria, VA, provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The neighborhood is considered very walkable with a Walk Score of 71, and you won’t need a car for most of your errands if you have a driver’s license.

Assisted living dispatches staff to assist with bathing, dressing, and medication, and the resident’s home is kept personal. In independent living, a resident has privacy and community services, but no daily care. Memory care places anyone who could wander in a supervised, secure environment.

That means a resident can move among the three as their needs increase. Residences range from studios to one- and two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and three-bedroom penthouse layouts. The studio has one private area, while all larger floor plans contain additional rooms. You can bring your pet along too.