Browse communities by city and county.
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.
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.
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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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| Atlantic Shores | MC AL HOS IL NH SNF | Virginia Beach | 50
Facility
50
VA AVG
102
Rank
#245 / 276 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
VA AVG
46
Rank
#288 / 301 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Tripp Little |
77.0%
Facility
77.0%
VA AVG
70%
Rank
#85 / 222 | - | - | - |
| Warwick Forest | MC AL IL NH SNF | Newport News (Central Newport News) | 209
Facility
209
VA AVG
102
Rank
#14 / 276 | No |
12
Facility
12
VA AVG
46
Rank
#279 / 301 | Private Rooms | Nathan Yowell |
94.8%
Facility
94.8%
VA AVG
70%
Rank
#12 / 222 | - | - | - |
| Colonial Manor | MC AL | Williamsburg | 85
Facility
85
VA AVG
102
Rank
#158 / 276 | No |
80
Facility
80
VA AVG
46
Rank
#32 / 301 | - | Dr. Pedro Becerra | - | 48 | 96%
Facility
96%
VA AVG
59.1%
Rank
#234 / 255 | 13
Facility
13
VA AVG
7
Rank
#224 / 255 |
| Bellaire at Stone Port | MC AL | Harrisonburg | 105
Facility
105
VA AVG
102
Rank
#98 / 276 | No |
16
Facility
16
VA AVG
46
Rank
#259 / 301 | - | Candise Enoch | - | 27 | 63%
Facility
63%
VA AVG
59.1%
Rank
#133 / 255 | 10
Facility
10
VA AVG
7
Rank
#203 / 255 |
| Karolwood Gardens Norfolk | MC AL | Norfolk (Talbot Park) | 97
Facility
97
VA AVG
102
Rank
#126 / 276 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
VA AVG
46
Rank
#200 / 301 | - | Linda Underdown | - | 43 | 74%
Facility
74%
VA AVG
59.1%
Rank
#178 / 255 | 28
Facility
28
VA AVG
7
Rank
#252 / 255 |
| Runk & Pratt of Forest | MC AL IL | Forest | 84
Facility
84
VA AVG
102
Rank
#169 / 276 | No |
47
Facility
47
VA AVG
46
Rank
#138 / 301 | - | Meia Booker | - | 61 | 56%
Facility
56%
VA AVG
59.1%
Rank
#100 / 255 | 20
Facility
20
VA AVG
7
Rank
#243 / 255 |
| Harpers Station Yorktown | MC AL IL RC | Yorktown | 100
Facility
100
VA AVG
102
Rank
#111 / 276 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
VA AVG
46
Rank
#151 / 301 | - | Seth Kenny | - | 5 | 100%
Facility
100%
VA AVG
59.1%
Rank
#237 / 255 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 255 |
| The Trillium Tyson’s | MC AL IL | Mc Lean | 100
Facility
100
VA AVG
102
Rank
#111 / 276 | Yes |
15
Facility
15
VA AVG
46
Rank
#269 / 301 | - | Caroline Ottoviani | - | 3 | 67%
Facility
67%
VA AVG
59.1%
Rank
#143 / 255 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 255 |
| Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. | MC AL IL NH RC SNF | Roanoke | 120
Facility
120
VA AVG
102
Rank
#71 / 276 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
VA AVG
46
Rank
#254 / 301 | - | Alex Parker | - | 6 | 83%
Facility
83%
VA AVG
59.1%
Rank
#205 / 255 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 255 |
| The Elms of Lynchburg LLC | MC AL HC | Lynchburg | 61
Facility
61
VA AVG
102
Rank
#223 / 276 | No | - | - | Anette Allen-Santos |
49.2%
Facility
49.2%
VA AVG
70%
Rank
#181 / 222 | 1 | 100%
Facility
100%
VA AVG
59.1%
Rank
#1 / 255 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#61 / 255 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other VA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 311 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Serving 97 residents, Karolwood Gardens Norfolk is an assisted living community on Granby Street in the Talbot Park neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia. The community is in a somewhat walkable area. Some services are within walking distance, but most errands require a short drive.
As a residential-scale assisted living community, Karolwood Gardens supports older adults who need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and meal preparation while encouraging independence. The smaller setting may appeal to families who value personalized attention and a quieter pace of living instead of a larger community with a long list of amenities.
Families considering Karolwood Gardens should schedule an in-person tour. The best way to get the feel for the community, find out what room options are available, what type of things are done daily, and what the approach to care is like is to visit the community. A tour also allows families to get a sense of how staff interacts with residents and if the environment and services of the community are a good fit for their loved one.
The Elms of Lynchburg provides assisted living, home care, and memory care in Lynchburg, Virginia. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment; home care provides assistance in a resident’s home; and memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
The combination of assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose support needs could grow from help with daily tasks to a secured, supervised setting. The community opened in 1999 and has 61 beds, with staff present 24 hours a day. Anette Allen-Santos serves as the administrator.
Atlantic Shores is a 55+ retirement community in Virginia Beach, VA, that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community promotes a supportive and welcoming environment to ensure older adults can keep their peace of mind during their stay. Exceptional services, including housekeeping, well-balanced meals, and concierge services, are also provided, so residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle. Focusing on residents’ holistic wellness, the community also creates care plans tailored to their unique needs and preferences.
Dance, board games, and pet-friendly outings are just some of the activities that residents can participate in to stay active and have fun. Residents can also lounge and interact with their surroundings through state-of-the-art amenities, including the indoor pool, fitness center, and beautifully maintained gardens. With its scenic setting near Lake Redwing and various leisure sites, residents are guaranteed a stress-free retirement. This retirement community has high standards of care, making it one of the best choices for senior living in Virginia.
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. Rank badges compare each community against other memory care communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
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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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.
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.
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.
This page features 311 memory care 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.
