Page 7 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. 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.
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.
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.
White Birch Communities
IL
AL
MC
Rockingham
78
Facility 78
VA AVG 111
Rank #80 / 117
Yes
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 41
Rank #135 / 158
-Amanda Arthur
61.5%
Facility 61.5%
VA AVG 70.5%
Rank #64 / 88
B-7
86%
Facility 86%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #28 / 109
13
Facility 13
VA AVG 32
Rank #22 / 91
1.9
Facility 1.9
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #37 / 91
Harmony at Oakbrooke
IL
AL
MC
Chesapeake (Greenbrier West)
125
Facility 125
VA AVG 111
Rank #34 / 117
Yes
34
Facility 34
VA AVG 41
Rank #91 / 158
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedJennifer Stell
66.4%
Facility 66.4%
VA AVG 70.5%
Rank #59 / 88
C16
63%
Facility 63%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #28 / 109
45
Facility 45
VA AVG 32
Rank #74 / 91
2.8
Facility 2.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #83 / 91
Harmony at Harbour View
IL
AL
MC
Suffolk
110
Facility 110
VA AVG 111
Rank #46 / 117
Yes
48
Facility 48
VA AVG 41
Rank #55 / 158
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedCristy Hansen
73.6%
Facility 73.6%
VA AVG 70.5%
Rank #45 / 88
C-48
73%
Facility 73%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #28 / 109
143
Facility 143
VA AVG 32
Rank #81 / 91
3.0
Facility 3.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #89 / 91
Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Roanoke (Westland)
43
Facility 43
VA AVG 111
Rank #109 / 117
Yes
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 41
Rank #95 / 158
-Esteban Duran-Ballen
55.8%
Facility 55.8%
VA AVG 70.5%
Rank #73 / 88
?11
36%
Facility 36%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #28 / 109
20
Facility 20
VA AVG 32
Rank #61 / 91
1.8
Facility 1.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #23 / 91
Hickory Hill Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
Burkeville
80
Facility 80
VA AVG 111
Rank #78 / 117
No-1 Bed / 2 BedLaura Glasscock
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
VA AVG 70.5%
Rank #7 / 88
B+17
41%
Facility 41%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #28 / 109
26
Facility 26
VA AVG 32
Rank #55 / 91
1.5
Facility 1.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #67 / 91
The Trillium Tyson’s
IL
AL
MC
Mc Lean
100
Facility 100
VA AVG 111
Rank #51 / 117
Yes
15
Facility 15
VA AVG 41
Rank #140 / 158
-Caroline Ottoviani
34.0%
Facility 34.0%
VA AVG 70.5%
Rank #83 / 88
B+3
67%
Facility 67%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #28 / 109
5
Facility 5
VA AVG 32
Rank #5 / 91
1.7
Facility 1.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #17 / 91
The Lodge at Old Trail
IL
AL
MC
Crozet
166
Facility 166
VA AVG 111
Rank #18 / 117
Yes
59
Facility 59
VA AVG 41
Rank #28 / 158
-Elizabeth Barber
36.1%
Facility 36.1%
VA AVG 70.5%
Rank #82 / 88
B-14
71%
Facility 71%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #28 / 109
34
Facility 34
VA AVG 32
Rank #64 / 91
2.4
Facility 2.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #74 / 91
Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg
IL
AL
MC
Williamsburg (New Town)
170
Facility 170
VA AVG 111
Rank #15 / 117
Yes
43
Facility 43
VA AVG 41
Rank #73 / 158
-Joel Abercrombie
79.4%
Facility 79.4%
VA AVG 70.5%
Rank #31 / 88
D+19
74%
Facility 74%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #28 / 109
72
Facility 72
VA AVG 32
Rank #76 / 91
3.8
Facility 3.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #84 / 91
The Glebe Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Daleville
84
Facility 84
VA AVG 111
Rank #73 / 117
Yes
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 41
Rank #135 / 158
-Crystal Larson
58.3%
Facility 58.3%
VA AVG 70.5%
Rank #71 / 88
?17
41%
Facility 41%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #28 / 109
17
Facility 17
VA AVG 32
Rank #31 / 91
1.0
Facility 1.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #45 / 91
Runk & Pratt of Forest
IL
AL
MC
Forest
84
Facility 84
VA AVG 111
Rank #73 / 117
No
47
Facility 47
VA AVG 41
Rank #58 / 158
-Meia Booker
69.0%
Facility 69.0%
VA AVG 70.5%
Rank #56 / 88
B+61
56%
Facility 56%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #24 / 109
95
Facility 95
VA AVG 32
Rank #91 / 91
1.6
Facility 1.6
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #8 / 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 White Birch Communities

White Birch Communities offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Rockingham, VA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living supports residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 78 beds. Its combination of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. White Birch Communities may also be a good fit for someone who wants to keep a pet, since pets are allowed.

Residents have access to a beauty salon and exercise facility on site, allowing them to handle grooming and exercise within the community. A chapel provides a dedicated place for services or personal prayer, and transportation is available for residents who need community transportation.

White Birch Communities is family-owned, and Mrs. Amanda Crider serves as administrator.

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Overview of Harmony at Oakbrooke

As its name suggests, Harmony at Oakbrooke ensures the community’s serene and harmonious environment. The name also suggests that senior living is supposed to be calming and balanced– a freeing lifestyle with the necessary support. The elegant community is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community with personal care. Residents of the community wholly receive a strong sense of freedom with no shame of being able to receive additional assistance, mainly because Harmony at Oakbrooke is a home that can let their chosen lifestyle for their needs.

Harmony offers an elevated lifestyle because of their marvelous level of care and complete attention to the needs of their residents, as well as residents’ ability to practice a stress-free and well-balanced lifestyle. Their amenities and services include laundry, transportation, healthy and savory chef-prepared meals, memory retention, and fitness activities. Its memory care services strive to assist seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia with programs focused on mental stimulation.

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Overview of Harmony at Harbour View

Live blissfully with the idyllic senior living community of Harmony at Harbour View in Suffolk, VA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With its dedication to improving seniors’ welfare, the community provides top-tier care and assistance from a well-trained team 24/7. Seniors can rest assured of living the lifestyle they prefer, especially with the utmost support from the community.

Residents enrich their retirement with a variety of engaging activities and exciting programs that are carefully thought of to highlight their interests and strengths. Here, residents enjoy diverse dining options that cater to their dietary needs and tastes. Harmony at Harbour View is ideal for seniors looking to make the most out of their best years with its incredible amenities and genuine care.

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Overview of Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is Roanoke’s trusted home healthcare provider. The nursing center has a professional staff committed to providing all seniors with a safe and comfortable environment. Seniors can expect a high level of quality nursing and rehabilitative services that help them live life to the fullest. At Brandon Oaks, friendships blossom, and goals are achieved.
The nursing homes provide state-of-the-art features that cater to short-term or long-term residents; they are also guaranteed to feel comfortable and know that they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care with specialized programs/ Specializations, including therapy (speech, occupational, physical), neurological care, cardiac care, orthopedic care, skilled nursing care, and musculoskeletal care available.

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Overview of Hickory Hill Retirement Community

As a compassionate family-owned and operated senior living destination, Hickory Hill is dedicated to ensuring the happiness and well-being of senior residents. This assisted living community offers assisted living, residential living, and memory care services in Burkeville, Virginia. Hickory Hill’s affordable assisted living rates cater to varying levels of care required, remaining highly competitive within the industry.
In this haven, residents can delight in a comprehensive support system from housekeeping to transportation and expertly prepared meals. Committing to transparency and responsive communication, they stand ready to help potential senior residents and their families. Their devoted team at Hickory Hill eagerly welcomes seniors considering becoming part of their retirement community.

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Overview of The Trillium Tyson’s

The Trillium Tyson’s offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in McLean, VA. Independent living gives residents private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three options in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The community has 100 beds and offers respite care for short stays. That can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover while the resident remains in a care setting. Residents can use a fitness center, full service salon and spa, rooftop terraces, garden courtyards, and walkable green spaces for exercise, personal care, and time outdoors. Chef prepared, made from scratch meals are served at six dining venues, giving residents several places to eat without leaving the community.

Daily transportation is available to destinations within fifteen miles, providing a scheduled way to reach places in that service area. A full calendar of social, educational, and recreational activities gives residents organized opportunities to take part in those areas, while rehabilitation services are available for residents who need them. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet when moving in. Caroline Ottoviani serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Lodge at Old Trail

The Lodge at Old Trail provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Crozet, VA. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the three care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community.

The Lodge opened in 2012. With 166 beds, the community has more residents, staff, and usually programming than a smaller setting. Starting prices are $4,445 for independent living, $5,969 for assisted living, and $6,824 for memory care, allowing families to match the monthly starting rate to the care level. Ms. Elizabeth Barber serves as administrator.

Dining venues include Gregg’s Pub and Patio, the Corner Café, and the Ridges dining room, with an emphasis on local foods. A fitness center, library, outdoor spaces, and wellness programs give residents places for exercise, reading, time outdoors, and health-focused activities. Community and Lifestyle Activities includes social, cultural, spiritual, and fitness programs, providing organized ways to participate in those areas. Scheduled transportation provides planned rides for residents who need transportation for scheduled trips.

Rehabilitation services allow residents to receive therapy through the community rather than arranging transportation elsewhere. Respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 59 / 100 means the area is somewhat walkable and some errands can be done on foot, which may allow a resident who no longer drives to complete certain errands independently.

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Overview of Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg

Indulge in the serene courtyard and gardens of Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg, a reliable senior living community located at Treyburn Drive, Williamsburg, VA providing a variety of living options including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features a wide array of meticulously-designed and elegant floor plans including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, promising a comfortable and safe residence. Let go of your worries about maintenance and other mundane activities because a team of friendly, compassionate, and well-trained professionals is ready to provide quality support around the clock.

With its charming location near local amusements and amenities, residents enjoy historic and picturesque sceneries and conveniently access their needs. For residents who prefer to stay within the community, exciting classes and fun activities are waiting to be explored. Focusing on its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community prepares delicious and nutritious meals daily. Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg promotes a pet-friendly community and is a haven for enjoyment and wellness with wonderful amenities including an outdoor pool, a library, a fitness center, an arts and crafts studio, a courtyard and garden, a putting green, a game room, a fireside living room, meeting rooms, parking spaces, and transportation.

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The Glebe Retirement Community

200 The Glebe Boulevard, Daleville, VA 24083
Overview of The Glebe Retirement Community

A nonprofit retirement community situated in scenic Daleville, VA, the Glebe is an exceptional senior living community offering a spectrum of living options. These include independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehab therapy, and home care. Take in the picturesque sceneries of the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains with a variety of floor plans including two-bedroom cottages, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Experience retirement like no other within the community grounds.

The Glebe sits on 65 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, ensuring that every need of its residents is available for utilization. Committed to helping and serving others, the community strives to provide an active lifestyle. With all the housework taken care of, residents enjoy their freedom and live a carefree retirement. Carefully planned meals are served in multiple restaurant-style dining venues to satisfy the seniors’ cravings and dietary needs. With its exclusive Glebe Scholar Program, the community provides chances to learn and interact through lectures and discourse. Moreover, Glebe encourages its residents to embrace rich cultural and educational opportunities to hone their interests and develop new ones. The Glebe includes a putting green, a library, a thrift store, a beauty salon and barbershop, a modern fitness center, a health clinic, community gardens with raised beds, serene walking paths, and many more practical and entertaining amenities.

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Overview of Runk & Pratt of Forest

Runk & Pratt of Forest offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Forest, VA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while independent living supports private living without daily care. Memory care includes secured areas for residents living with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease, making the community a potential fit for someone who needs a supervised setting.

The community has 84 beds. Meia Booker serves as the administrator, and on-site therapy allows residents to receive rehabilitation services within the community. An outdoor patio with gardens provides access to an outdoor area, while the beauty parlor and barber shop offer on-site options for personal grooming. With a Walk Score of 47, the area is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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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.