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Best Memory Care in Virginia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 283 memory care communities in Virginia using Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in VA
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283 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 44/ 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: 95The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Virginia. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.

Westminster Canterbury Richmond
MC
AL
HC
IL
NH
Richmond
214
Facility 214
VA AVG 95
Rank #15 / 371
No
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 44
Rank #374 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 2-4 BedMs. Susan Chrissley 60.7% A+5-00.0
Atlantic Shores
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Virginia Beach (Atlantic Shores Retirement Community)
50
Facility 50
VA AVG 95
Rank #306 / 371
Yes
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 44
Rank #412 / 449
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
71.5%
Facility 71.5%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #155 / 297
A+----
Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach)
120
Facility 120
VA AVG 95
Rank #89 / 371
Yes
47
Facility 47
VA AVG 44
Rank #193 / 449
1 BedMs. Julia Fretwell
57.5%
Facility 57.5%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #223 / 297
A+9
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #266 / 332
25
Facility 25
VA AVG 32
Rank #211 / 332
2.8
Facility 2.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #256 / 332
Our Lady of the Valley
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Roanoke (Gainsboro)
127
Facility 127
VA AVG 95
Rank #78 / 371
No
68
Facility 68
VA AVG 44
Rank #74 / 449
Studio / 1 BedMeagan Seale
87.4%
Facility 87.4%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #59 / 297
A+20
55%
Facility 55%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #161 / 332
58
Facility 58
VA AVG 32
Rank #291 / 332
2.9
Facility 2.9
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #259 / 332
Sunrise of Springfield
MC
AL
HOS
Springfield
100
Facility 100
VA AVG 95
Rank #141 / 371
Yes
75
Facility 75
VA AVG 44
Rank #57 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Anne Mccray
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #77 / 297
A-6
16.7%
Facility 16.7%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #30 / 332
1
Facility 1
VA AVG 32
Rank #77 / 332
0.2
Facility 0.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #77 / 332
Brookdale Midlothian
MC
AL
Midlothian
100
Facility 100
VA AVG 95
Rank #141 / 371
No
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 44
Rank #412 / 449
SuitePatrick Hines-A+10
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #124 / 332
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 332
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 332
Sunrise at Fair Oaks
MC
AL
RC
Fairfax (Boulevard Estates)
107
Facility 107
VA AVG 95
Rank #122 / 371
Yes
49
Facility 49
VA AVG 44
Rank #180 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Jordan Kay-A-16
56.3%
Facility 56.3%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #166 / 332
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 332
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 332
Sunrise of Alexandria
MC
AL
HOS
Alexandria (Seminary Hill)
110
Facility 110
VA AVG 95
Rank #111 / 371
Yes
62
Facility 62
VA AVG 44
Rank #98 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedArin Burrell-Duru
65.5%
Facility 65.5%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #195 / 297
A-8
25%
Facility 25%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #47 / 332
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 32
Rank #95 / 332
0.5
Facility 0.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #90 / 332
Brookdale Roanoke
MC
Roanoke (Gaymont)
56
Facility 56
VA AVG 95
Rank #296 / 371
Yes
38
Facility 38
VA AVG 44
Rank #253 / 449
StudioAaron Rice
98.2%
Facility 98.2%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #13 / 297
A+14
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #108 / 332
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 32
Rank #173 / 332
1.1
Facility 1.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #133 / 332
Sunrise of Arlington
MC
AL
Arlington (Glebewood)
60
Facility 60
VA AVG 95
Rank #273 / 371
Yes
70
Facility 70
VA AVG 44
Rank #65 / 449
Studio / Suite / 2 BedMiss Rachel Jensen
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #106 / 297
A-9
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #219 / 332
18
Facility 18
VA AVG 32
Rank #186 / 332
2.0
Facility 2.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #204 / 332
Dunlop House Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
RC
Colonial Heights (Dunlop Farms)
134
Facility 134
VA AVG 95
Rank #64 / 371
Yes
34
Facility 34
VA AVG 44
Rank #271 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedChristopher Seyler
88.8%
Facility 88.8%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #46 / 297
A+12
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #124 / 332
20
Facility 20
VA AVG 32
Rank #192 / 332
1.7
Facility 1.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #179 / 332
Brookdale Staunton
MC
AL
Staunton
144
Facility 144
VA AVG 95
Rank #50 / 371
Yes
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 44
Rank #374 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedApril Sprouse
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #188 / 297
A+8
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #207 / 332
9
Facility 9
VA AVG 32
Rank #132 / 332
1.1
Facility 1.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #133 / 332
Sunrise at Reston Town Center
MC
AL
HOS
Reston (Hunter Mill District)
107
Facility 107
VA AVG 95
Rank #122 / 371
Yes
84
Facility 84
VA AVG 44
Rank #36 / 449
Studio / 1 BedMs. Kanetha Breaux
62.6%
Facility 62.6%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #205 / 297
A-12
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #219 / 332
20
Facility 20
VA AVG 32
Rank #192 / 332
1.7
Facility 1.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #179 / 332
Sunrise of Hunter Mill
MC
AL
HOS
Oakton
100
Facility 100
VA AVG 95
Rank #141 / 371
Yes
70
Facility 70
VA AVG 44
Rank #65 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Isha Subedi
71.0%
Facility 71.0%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #159 / 297
A-9
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #302 / 332
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 32
Rank #173 / 332
1.8
Facility 1.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #190 / 332
Cambridge Landing Memory Care
MC
Strasburg
40
Facility 40
VA AVG 95
Rank #325 / 371
No
7
Facility 7
VA AVG 44
Rank #419 / 449
SuiteMs. Meta Patton
67.5%
Facility 67.5%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #185 / 297
A+9
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #60 / 332
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 32
Rank #173 / 332
1.8
Facility 1.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #190 / 332
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Overview of Kempsville Health & Rehab Center

Nestled in the scenic neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA, Kempsville Health & Rehab Center is a compassionate senior care provider, offering extensive rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care services. A team of highly skilled therapists are available to offer physical, speech, and occupational therapy services to help residents maintain their highest functionality to continue living their usual lifestyle. Each resident is provided with personalized care plans that best fits their individual needs and care goals and guarantee that they are met with effective services and care.

The community also provides its residents with countless opportunities for making meaningful connections and enriching memories through its vibrant array of activities, including shopping, outings, bingo, live entertainment, and more. Here, residents’ every need is met with compassion and expertise, guaranteeing they’ll be able to attain the best version of their overall well-being and functionality for a more rewarding living experience.

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Overview of The Elms of Lynchburg LLC
The Elms of Lynchburg is an assisted living and memory care community located in Lynchburg, Virginia. It provides compassionate care for seniors, focusing on enhancing their quality of life through personalized assistance and emotional support. The facility offers specialized services for individuals with memory challenges, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.

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Overview of Hunters Woods at Trails Edge

Live your dreams with Hunters Woods at Trails Edge, an idyllic senior living community in Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA, that offers memory care, assisted living, and independent living. Residents are free to choose among the variety of spacious and cozy accommodations, designed to foster comfort and familiarity. Personalized care plans are also created for each resident to meet their needs and preferences.

Play with friends and enjoy fun-filled moments with carefully curated activities and events. Here, mealtimes promote a sense of belonging while satisfying their dietary needs with delicious and healthy meals. Amenities also include a library, an art studio, and a theater, perfect for those looking to spend their best years doing the things they love.

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Overview of Auburn Hill Senior Living

Enticing seniors and guests with the picturesque views of Harbour Lane, Midlothian, VA, Auburn Hill Senior Living is an esteemed senior living community that offers assisted living. Experience a peaceful and safe retirement within the beautifully designed and elegant residences of the community. In Auburn Hill Senior Living, residents receive top-notch care and assistance from a competent and highly trained team that is committed to improving their quality of life.

Enjoy fun activities and interact with friends for a happy and well-engaged lifestyle. The community also handles the maintenance and other household responsibilities for residents to maximize their independence. Eat to your heart’s content and feel good with delightful and healthy meals satisfying dietary needs and tastes. Surrounded by serene landscapes, Auburn Hill Senior Living is great for seniors aiming to spend their retirement without worries and benefit from living in a reliable community.

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Overview of Watercrest Richmond

Located on the scenic Grandin Avenue, Moseley, VA, Watercress Richmond is an extraordinary senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. The community features various sophisticated and stunning residences, ensuring relaxation and security at its finest. The community prides itself on a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals delivering round-the-clock care and support for seniors to lead a meaningful life.

Discover new hobbies and reignite past interests with enaging activities and enjoyable programs. Enjoy personal time and cherish moments with friends in Watercrest Richmond. Have the finest dining experience with nutritious and tasty meals for dietary satisfaction. Watercress Myrtle Beach is an ideal place to spend your retirement surrounded by tranquil spaces and a welcoming environment.

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First Colonial Inn

845 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Overview of First Colonial Inn

Located on six wooded acres in the heart of Hilltop, First Colonial Inn is a serene senior living haven for seniors that captures the essence of a country inn combined with the elegance of a cruise ship. This sought-after community offers a range of living options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, all designed to meet the unique needs and preferences of each resident.

As part of living at the First Colonial Inn, residents are provided three meals a day, with option to cook their own in their respective apartments. Wellness is also highly valued in this senior living community, which is why they offer wellness assessments, their signature Art of Living Well® programs, balance and mobility programs, as well as scheduled transportation to medical appointments.

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Overview of Karolwood Gardens Norfolk

With a dedication to enriching lives, Karolwood Gardens offers a distinctive haven for seniors seeking a vibrant and comfortable lifestyle in Norfolk, Virginia. It’s a supportive community designed to provide residents with everything they need for a fulfilling life. From supervised care and in-house medical professionals like podiatrists, physicians, and psychiatrists; to daily activities, exercise programs, and tasteful meals, every aspect is thoughtfully tailored to ensure well-being and engagement.
With its game room, theater, library, and salon facilities, along with the inviting café and professional putting green, Karolwood Gardens creates a welcoming backdrop for cherished memories. In addition to the array of amenities, the home boasts a memory care unit and on-call registered nurses, offering peace of mind and specialized approaches for both residents and their families. Discover a place where a carefree lifestyle meets professional support.

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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 Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor

Community Senior Living at Gregorian Manor is a vibrant community in Chesapeake that provides seniors with a fulfilling and engaging lifestyle, promotes good health and well-being, and offers a sense of safety and belonging. They can give top-notch housing, personalized care, and comprehensive services tailored to the needs and desires of residents and their families. With caregivers available 24/7, assistance is always just a call away. Whether it’s help with daily tasks or simply providing companionship, they are committed to providing their residents the utmost care and support.

The independent living, assisted living, and memory care home has signature programs that enhance the quality of life for residents. These programs include Sweet Memories for residents with memory impairment, Farm to Table for locally sourced and healthy meals, Brain Health University for cognitive stimulation, Live Well for physical and emotional wellness, Artisans in Residence for local artist engagement, and Legacy Stories for preserving life stories. These programs showcase Commonwealth Senior Living’s dedication to providing enjoyable and valuable experiences for residents.

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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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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Virginia

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Virginia?

Assisted living in Virginia supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Virginia Medicaid cover memory care?

Virginia Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Virginia) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 283 memory care communities in Virginia. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care 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 memory care 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.