Page 3 of Best Independent Living in Virginia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 159 independent living communities in VA using VA Depts. of Social Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in VA
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Brandermill Woods Healthcare Communities
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Midlothian
91
Facility 91
VA AVG 111
Rank #66 / 117
Yes
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 41
Rank #157 / 158
Apartment / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedCarolyn Williams
60.4%
Facility 60.4%
VA AVG 70.5%
Rank #66 / 88
-?8
63%
Facility 63%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #28 / 109
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 32
Rank #11 / 91
1.0
Facility 1.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #24 / 91
Legacy Ridge Memory Care
IL
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Gainesville
72
Facility 72
VA AVG 111
Rank #87 / 117
No
24
Facility 24
VA AVG 41
Rank #117 / 158
StudioKathryn Barnes
81.9%
Facility 81.9%
VA AVG 70.5%
Rank #26 / 88
-A17
35%
Facility 35%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #14 / 109
6
Facility 6
VA AVG 32
Rank #47 / 91
0.4
Facility 0.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #4 / 91
Sancerre Atlee Station
IL
AL
MC
Mechanicsville (Giles Preserve)
120
Facility 120
VA AVG 111
Rank #40 / 117
Yes
30
Facility 30
VA AVG 41
Rank #105 / 158
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedLauren Friedman-AA-20
35%
Facility 35%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #9 / 109
13
Facility 13
VA AVG 32
Rank #22 / 91
0.7
Facility 0.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #3 / 91
Elancé at Tuckahoe
IL
AL
MC
Henrico (Tuckahoe)
175
Facility 175
VA AVG 111
Rank #14 / 117
Yes
22
Facility 22
VA AVG 41
Rank #121 / 158
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSabrina Richmond
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
VA AVG 70.5%
Rank #36 / 88
-A-15
47%
Facility 47%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #28 / 109
19
Facility 19
VA AVG 32
Rank #39 / 91
1.3
Facility 1.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #53 / 91
Mennowood Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
Newport News (North Newport News)
90
Facility 90
VA AVG 111
Rank #67 / 117
No
53
Facility 53
VA AVG 41
Rank #43 / 158
-Thelma Shaffer
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
VA AVG 70.5%
Rank #58 / 88
AB-8
63%
Facility 63%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #28 / 109
22
Facility 22
VA AVG 32
Rank #45 / 91
2.8
Facility 2.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #58 / 91
Viva Senior Living at Berryville
IL
AL
MC
RC
Berryville (Crown Estates)
66
Facility 66
VA AVG 111
Rank #92 / 117
Yes
32
Facility 32
VA AVG 41
Rank #99 / 158
Private / Companion SuiteVictoria Nelson
80.3%
Facility 80.3%
VA AVG 70.5%
Rank #28 / 88
-C+8
75%
Facility 75%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #28 / 109
19
Facility 19
VA AVG 32
Rank #34 / 91
2.4
Facility 2.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #49 / 91
Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (Fair Oaks)
IL
AL
MC
RC
Fairfax
56
Facility 56
VA AVG 111
Rank #103 / 117
No
44
Facility 44
VA AVG 41
Rank #68 / 158
Private RoomsJoel Bednoski
78.6%
Facility 78.6%
VA AVG 70.5%
Rank #34 / 88
-C+6
67%
Facility 67%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #28 / 109
18
Facility 18
VA AVG 32
Rank #34 / 91
3.0
Facility 3.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #49 / 91
Windsormeade Williamsburg, Pinnacle Living
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Williamsburg
32
Facility 32
VA AVG 111
Rank #113 / 117
Yes
80
Facility 80
VA AVG 41
Rank #10 / 158
-Amanda Austin
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
VA AVG 70.5%
Rank #4 / 88
-?8
25%
Facility 25%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #28 / 109
7
Facility 7
VA AVG 32
Rank #9 / 91
0.9
Facility 0.9
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #21 / 91
Lake Prince Woods
IL
AL
CCRC
HC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Suffolk
54
Facility 54
VA AVG 111
Rank #104 / 117
No
6
Facility 6
VA AVG 41
Rank #155 / 158
1 Bed / 2 BedFelita Creekmore
85.2%
Facility 85.2%
VA AVG 70.5%
Rank #22 / 88
-?6
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #28 / 109
24
Facility 24
VA AVG 32
Rank #68 / 91
4.0
Facility 4.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #26 / 91
AVIVA Baldwin Park
IL
AL
MC
RC
Staunton
75
Facility 75
VA AVG 111
Rank #83 / 117
Yes
29
Facility 29
VA AVG 41
Rank #108 / 158
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedKristi Piller
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
VA AVG 70.5%
Rank #53 / 88
-A+5
40%
Facility 40%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #28 / 109
2
Facility 2
VA AVG 32
Rank #3 / 91
0.4
Facility 0.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #9 / 91

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other VA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 159 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Brandermill Woods Healthcare Communities

A distinguished senior living community set in the serene Brandermill Parkway, Midlothian, VA, Brandermill Woods Healthcare Communities provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Experience unrivaled comfort and safety with the purposely built and sophisticated residences of Brandermill Woods Healthcare Communities ranging from private and semi-private one-bedroom apartments to three-bedroom cottages. With its unwavering commitment to improving seniors’ quality of life, the community combines medical expertise and top-tier care from a competent and well-trained team.

Ease your worries and lead a meaningful life with the continuum of care provided in the community, ensuring residents’ ever-changing needs are well-cared for. With a wide array of cozy spaces and fun social events, residents pursue new hobbies and meet new friends. Brandermill Woods Healthcare Communities strives to provide accessible and quality senior living so that seniors can enjoy every moment of their retirement.

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Legacy Ridge Memory Care

16001 Loves Ml Ln, Gainesville, VA 20155
Overview of Legacy Ridge Memory Care

Legacy Ridge Memory Care is a premier assisted living community located in Gainesville, Virginia. They present a purposeful and all-encompassing approach to memory care, ensuring the highest level of care for senior residents. With state-of-the-art accommodations, thoughtfully designed programming, and a warm, inviting atmosphere, every detail has been meticulously considered.

Legacy Ridge offers safe and secure courtyards, a rejuvenating Spa, a fitness center, a salon, and well-appointed activity rooms, offering residents a variety of engaging experiences. Their restaurant-style dining further elevates the senior living experience, where healthy living and healthy aging blend seamlessly.

 

License #AL1104880

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Overview of Sancerre Atlee Station

Sancerre Atlee Station is a brand-new senior living community located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, that opened their doors in September 2023 to serve the greater Richmond area. The senior living community offers 103 accommodations for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents, specifically designed to meet their unique needs.

At Sancerre Atlee Station, we understand the importance of providing high-quality care and personalized attention to our residents. That is why we have 24/7 on-site clinical staff to provide around-the-clock care and assistance whenever our residents need it. Additionally, we offer a range of amenities and services to make our community an ideal living destination for seniors, such as gardening programs, all-day dining options, card playing nooks, a theater room, and daily activities that promote social interaction and overall well-being.

We take pride in being a pet-friendly community, as we know that pets are notable members of our residents’ families. We welcome pets of all sizes and look forward to seeing our residents make memories with their furry friends in their new home.

At Sancerre Atlee Station, our focus is on creating a warm and welcoming home for our residents, while also providing exceptional care and services. We believe in fostering a powerful sense of community among our residents, and our team is dedicated to ensuring that each resident feels valued, respected, and empowered to live a fulfilling life on their own terms.

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Overview of Elancé at Tuckahoe

Enjoy the well-lit and airy spaces of Elance at Tuckahoe, a one-of-a-kind senior living community residing in the tranquil grounds of North Parham Road, Henrico, VA, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring beautifully designed and spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, seniors experience unmatched comfort and security. The community boasts a competent and qualified team providing top-tier care and assistance for seniors to flourish and learn something new.

Seek new purpose and reignite passions through exclusive programs and engaging activities orchestrated for leisure and wellness. Have the finest dining experience within the community with its well-thought-of menus catering to dietary needs and tastes. Live your golden years doing what you love within the stunning spaces and vibrant environment of Elance at Tuckahoe.

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Overview of Mennowood Retirement Community

Managed by administrator Thelma Shaffer, Mennowood Retirement Community offers a care continuum in the Warwick Boulevard area of Newport News, Virginia. About 2.7 miles from the city center, it serves occupants across three care levels: assisted living, independent living, and memory care, all under one roof. The facility operates 24/7 with licensed nurses on staff to support residents. Creating a balanced community atmosphere, the 90-bed facility maintains a 73 percent occupancy rate.

The home’s approach accentuates choice in daily life. Residents can select from numerous independent living floor plans tailored to their preferences. The facility also accommodates ambulatory and non-ambulatory occupants via its designated special care units. A full array of licensed nursing support is offered 24/7, providing reassurance for families and a foundation for the care model. The setting bolsters an active lifestyle with amenities designed to engage and stimulate. An on-site art studio, library, fitness center, and beauty shop supply residents and their families with choices for cultural, wellness, and personal care activities. The facility’s location on Warwick Boulevard puts it in a moderately walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 53, so some errands can be done on foot, while nearby Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital sits just 2.46 miles away.

Operational matters in areas like resident records, service planning documentation, and medication management protocols have been consistently addressed through state inspections. The facility’s track record mirrors attention to these repeating themes as part of active compliance efforts.

For families contemplating Mennowood Retirement Community, the mix of multi-level care, 24-hour staffing, and activity-focused amenities makes a setting suitable for occupants at different stages of need. For visiting family members and residents who can leave the facility independently, practical benefits are its moderate walk score and proximity to medical services.

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Viva Senior Living at Berryville

413 Mcclellan Street, Berryville, VA 22611
Overview of Viva Senior Living at Berryville

Experience the best of your golden years at Viva Senior Living at Berryville, a distinguished community in Berryville, VA, offering assisted living and memory care. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a kind and highly trained team providing top-tier care for their daily living activities and personal needs. With beautifully designed private and companion suites, residents are guaranteed comfort and safety.

Residents will not feel lonely with a thoughtfully curated calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management and an emergency call system are available for residents’ healthcare needs. With its pet-friendly setting, residents enjoy a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (fair Oaks)

Arden Courts – Promedica Memory Care Community in Fair Oaks provides outstanding supervision and care. The community offers an inviting atmosphere with fine hospitality; the staff is ready to attend to any need with compassion and dignity. Arden Courts maintain their residents’ sense of individuality while being able to enhance their quality of life in a nurturing environment.

Memory care services focus on its residents’ cognitive health and overall wellness– 24-hour supervision, medication management, outside rehabilitative care, physical therapy available, reassurance and advice support, structured programs, and mobility assistance.

Contact Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (Fair Oaks)

Overview of Windsormeade Williamsburg, Pinnacle Living

Windsormeade Williamsburg, Pinnacle Living offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing in Williamsburg, Virginia. 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 management. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

With 32 beds, Windsormeade Williamsburg is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Care can remain in place as needs change. The combination of independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing may suit a resident whose care needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Respite care and short-term rehabilitation offer temporary stays for someone recovering or for a family caregiver who needs a break.

Rehabilitation services support residents who need rehabilitation without arranging services elsewhere. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 44 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted.

An 80 Walk Score means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed, enabling a resident to bring a pet when moving into the community. Mr. Doug Fleegle serves as the administrator.

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Lake Prince Woods

100 Anna Goode Wy, Suffolk, VA 23434
Overview of Lake Prince Woods

Conveniently located in Suffolk, VA, Lake Prince Woods is a dedicated senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation, ensuring residents get the care they require for their ever-changing needs. The community features apartments, villas, and cottages that are ideally located near nature, cultural events, shopping, and fine restaurants. Whether you require assistance with daily living activities, memory support services, or physical, occupational, and speech therapy, Lake Prince Woods can surely meet your needs.

Encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle for seniors with varying mobility levels, the community conducts a wide range of wellness & fitness activities, including Tai chi, mat yoga, and chair exercise using weights and bands. Plenty of amenities, such as a game room, salon, library, and a meditation garden, provides plenty of space for leisure, entertainment, and relaxation. A wide range of resident programs fosters lifelong learning, ensuring residents’ holistic wellbeing.

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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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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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Independent Living in Virginia at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 41/ 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: 111The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Virginia. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 159 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.