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Overview of Manorhouse Assisted Living & Memory Care

Manorhouse Assisted Living & Memory Care offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Richmond, VA. Independent living means a resident has a private living space with community services but no daily care. Assisted living adds help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medications while the resident keeps an apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Having several care types in one community may make Manorhouse Assisted Living & Memory Care a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, since the resident may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community.

The community has 100 beds and provides rehabilitation services. Complimentary transportation to outside doctor and medical appointments reduces the need for family members to arrange those rides. Medicare is accepted as a payment option, though it generally covers eligible short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

A Walk Score of 59 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to complete certain nearby errands independently. Mrs. Luann Paul serves as the administrator.

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The Virginian

9229 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22031
Overview of The Virginian

The Virginian offers assisted living, independent living and memory care in Fairfax, VA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having three care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving from independent living to assisted living or memory care can happen without leaving the community. The Virginian has 170 beds, placing it in the larger community range with more residents, staff and usually programming. Private rooms provide a single private space, while semi-private rooms suit someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to live with a pet. A Walk Score of 37 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Avanel Jarka serves as the administrator.

$7,700/Month Info Pricing updated on October 13th, 2026

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Viva Senior Living at Fredericksburg

1001 Northside Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Overview of Viva Senior Living at Fredericksburg

Viva Senior Living at Fredericksburg offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Fredericksburg, VA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space. Independent living supports private living without daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. With 38 beds, Viva Senior Living at Fredericksburg is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Private and companion suite options are available. A resident may have a single-resident setting, or two people can move together in one suite.

Monthly pricing ranges from $4,300 to $6,300, giving families a stated range for planning a monthly care budget. Farm-to-table dining provides meals prepared around that style of service. The landscaped garden and patio give residents an outdoor space, while daily activities, trips, and social programs provide scheduled ways to participate beyond their living spaces. Pets are allowed, and Marteisha Brown-Hickman serves as the administrator.

Starting Price $4,300/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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The Devonshire Senior Living

2220 Executive Dr, Hampton, VA 23666
Overview of The Devonshire Senior Living

The Devonshire Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Hampton, Virginia’s Coliseum Central neighborhood. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care supports a short stay. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time, since moving to another level can happen without leaving the community.

The community has 61 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom housing. A studio is a single private space. A two-bedroom layout can work well for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident can live with a pet. The area’s Walk Score of 63 falls in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be handled on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain trips independently. Paula Taylor serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Arden Courts a ProMedica Memory Care Community in Annandale

Arden Courts, is a specialized senior living community nestled on Braddock Road in Annandale, VA, offering compassionate memory care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related memory disorders. The community has a team of specially trained caregivers that provides round-the-clock supervision, ensuring residents’ safety and well-being. With inviting common areas, a cozy kitchen, family rooms, and enclosed courtyards with walking paths, the community prioritizes comfort and security for its residents.

Arden Courts offers 24-hour supervision by dementia care experts, along with professional nursing services. Regular health monitoring, medication assistance, and support in arranging medical care ensure residents’ health needs are met. Additionally, the community provides access to on-site physicians, laboratories, and medical services, along with outside rehabilitation and physical therapy services, promoting holistic well-being.

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Overview of Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a continuing care retirement community in Virginia Beach, Virginia, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care around the clock.

Several care levels are available within one community. That may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 120 beds, and total nurse staffing is 6 hours 48 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident.

A one-bedroom housing option is available, and pets are allowed. A Walk Score of 47 places the area in the car-dependent category, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would need one for those trips. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid and private pay, giving families several ways to cover care depending on the resident’s circumstances. Julia Fretwell serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living

Settled in the peaceful community of Leesburg, VA, Hessler Heights is an uplifting senior living community that offers a relaxing environment for independent living. Residents can choose from a variety of floor plans for their ideal accommodation, including a studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with 24-hour emergency pull cords for added safety. Committed to providing a supportive lifestyle, on-site managers stay within the community all day to make sure they can offer immediate assistance when residents need them.

Residents are presented with plenty of opportunities to live a full and meaningful life with vibrant and engaging activities and social outings. In addition, residents also enjoy access to amenities such as a resident travel program, fitness center, game room and library, and beautifully maintained walking paths and gardens to explore. With most of the chores handled, residents have plenty of time for exploration and doing what they love.

Starting Price $3,595/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of Paramount Senior Living at Manassas

Paramount Senior Living at Manassas provides assisted living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Nursing Care, Respite Care, and Skilled Nursing in Manassas, VA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent Living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while Home Care supports a person in their own residence. Hospice Care supports end-of-life needs, and Skilled Nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite Care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. The range of care options may be a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time, because multiple care levels are available within the same community. Paramount Senior Living at Manassas has 125 beds, and Ms. Sarah Brunette serves as the administrator.

The starting price is $2,000 per month for a single occupancy room, giving families an initial room-cost figure for monthly planning. Housing includes private or companion suites; a companion suite can suit two people moving together or someone who wants to share with a companion. A salon and spa, health and fitness center, café, landscaped gardens, and outdoor areas for walking and relaxing give residents places for personal care, exercise, refreshments, and time outdoors.

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available alongside rehabilitation services, while skilled nursing visits and home health aide visits provide clinical and daily-living support. Activities run 7 days a week and are tailored to individual needs and strengths. Scheduled group transportation provides organized rides for group travel. The area has a Walk Score of 44 / 100 and is car-dependent, a quieter residential setting where most errands require a car or a ride.

Starting Price $2,000/Month Info Pricing updated on March 20th, 2026

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Overview of The Village at Woods Edge

The Village at Woods Edge offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Franklin, VA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community.

The community has 67 beds. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short-term rehab provides temporary rehabilitation. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet in the community.

A Walk Score of 57 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently. Ms. Lisa Turner serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Legacy at North Augusta

The Legacy at North Augusta provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Staunton, VA. The community has 135 beds across these care settings.

Independent living provides private living with community services for residents who do not need daily care. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for short stays, which can support a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

The restaurant-style dining room gives residents a dedicated setting for meals. Therapy Services and rehabilitation services provide therapeutic and recovery support within the community, and Veterans Assistance is also available. A Walk Score of 93 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Mr. Craig Wagoner serves as the administrator. The combination of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time or a family needing short-term care.

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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: 124The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Virginia. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90