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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.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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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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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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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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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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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 Village at Woods Edge | IL AL MC | Franklin | 67
Facility
67
VA AVG
96
Rank
#256 / 365 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
VA AVG
45
Rank
#132 / 434 | - | Ms. Lisa Turner | - | 6 | 50%
Facility
50%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#96 / 330 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 330 |
| Runk & Pratt Residential Adult Care of Lynchburg | IL ADC AL MC | Lynchburg | 94
Facility
94
VA AVG
96
Rank
#170 / 365 | No |
51
Facility
51
VA AVG
45
Rank
#167 / 434 | - | Alice Bryant | - | 26 | 35%
Facility
35%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#63 / 330 | 14
Facility
14
VA AVG
7
Rank
#298 / 330 |
| Friendship Retirement Community | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Roanoke (Hollins) | 253
Facility
253
VA AVG
96
Rank
#5 / 365 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
VA AVG
45
Rank
#184 / 434 | 2 Bed | - |
91.0%
Facility
91.0%
VA AVG
71%
Rank
#42 / 293 | - | - | - |
| Harpers Station Yorktown | IL AL MC RC | Yorktown | 100
Facility
100
VA AVG
96
Rank
#139 / 365 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
VA AVG
45
Rank
#212 / 434 | - | Seth Kenny | - | 4 | 100%
Facility
100%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#307 / 330 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 330 |
| Runk & Pratt of Forest | IL AL MC | Forest | 84
Facility
84
VA AVG
96
Rank
#205 / 365 | No |
47
Facility
47
VA AVG
45
Rank
#191 / 434 | - | Meia Booker | - | 48 | 58%
Facility
58%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#147 / 330 | 20
Facility
20
VA AVG
7
Rank
#317 / 330 |
| The Trillium Tyson’s | IL AL MC | Mc Lean | 100
Facility
100
VA AVG
96
Rank
#139 / 365 | Yes |
15
Facility
15
VA AVG
45
Rank
#385 / 434 | - | Caroline Ottoviani | - | 3 | 67%
Facility
67%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#186 / 330 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 330 |
| Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Roanoke | 120
Facility
120
VA AVG
96
Rank
#88 / 365 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
VA AVG
45
Rank
#362 / 434 | - | Alex Parker | - | 5 | 80%
Facility
80%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#251 / 330 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 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 | - | 11 | 64%
Facility
64%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#181 / 330 | 3
Facility
3
VA AVG
7
Rank
#154 / 330 |
| Warwick Forest | IL AL MC NH SNF | Newport News (Central Newport News) | 209
Facility
209
VA AVG
96
Rank
#17 / 365 | No |
12
Facility
12
VA AVG
45
Rank
#398 / 434 | Private Rooms | Nathan Yowell |
94.8%
Facility
94.8%
VA AVG
71%
Rank
#23 / 293 | - | - | - |
| Chesapeake Place | IL AL MC RC | Chesapeake | 153
Facility
153
VA AVG
96
Rank
#40 / 365 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
VA AVG
45
Rank
#392 / 434 | - | Ingrid Wilson-Brown | - | 34 | 94%
Facility
94%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#301 / 330 | 24
Facility
24
VA AVG
7
Rank
#322 / 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.
Friendship Retirement Community undoubtedly provides the highest quality of care for seniors of Roanoke; they are one of the city’s most trusted retirement communities because of the essential service offered: friendship. As its name suggests, management makes it a point that seniors are encouraged to find the opportunity to discover long-lasting companies that help make the aging experience a little less daunting.
Offering senior independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care services, the staff is committed to delivering resort-style services with respect and dignity. Many will find an enhanced day-to-day living experience beneficial to health and wellness, recovery journey, and individual growth; life enrichment programs, social activities, specialized therapy programs, and ADLs support these.
Culpepper Garden III is a nonprofit senior residence in Arlington, Virginia, that provides independent and assisted living services to those 62+. Managed by Angela Burton, the community belongs to the larger Culpepper Garden organization, which is dedicated to providing affordable housing and support in one of the most established senior environments in Washington, D.C.’s metro area.
The 45-bed community is currently fully occupied, indicating high demand and limited availability. Since it is indicated that the community has occupancy more than its capacity, families are advised to discuss this with the management.
Regarding regulatory compliance, the community has undergone 12 state inspections, with 58.3% resulting in violations, accumulating a total of 20 deficiencies. This rate is slightly below the Virginia average of 64.3%. While three of these inspections were prompted by complaints, the most recent review in August 2025 identified 5 deficiencies, which remains below the state average of 32. These findings are related to staff employment requirements, service plans, and medication documentation. While one complaint in 2021 addressed pest concerns, there are no records of fines, license actions, or findings of immediate jeopardy.
This pet-friendly community offers wellness initiatives, transportation, social events, and diverse volunteer opportunities. Religious services and an active volunteer program also offer a significant benefit for residents who value faith and civic involvement. Given its nonprofit mission and focus on affordability, the community serves as a vital resource in the high-cost Arlington market.
Combining social activities, religious services, and volunteer engagement, and a convenient location near Washington, D.C., Culpepper Garden III is an ideal fit for active older adults seeking an affordable and community-oriented environment in Northern Virginia, particularly those who prioritize independence and civic life alongside accessible care.
Warwick Forest is a continuing care retirement community in Newport News, Virginia, that offers a range of independent living options, including cottages and apartments. Beyond its exceptional amenities, Warwick Forest is a unique family of individuals, each contributing a distinctive story to the community. Celebrating diversity and fostering deep connections among neighbors, Warwick Forest takes pride in its inclusive and united environment.
Recognized for its unwavering commitment to enhancing residents’ quality of life, Warwick Forest has earned accreditation from the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), a testament to its dedication and tireless efforts. Nestled along the Newport News and York County border, this community provides seniors with the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience, serving as a gateway to the best of both worlds.
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.
