Page 26 of Best Memory Care in Virginia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 311 memory care providers in VA using VA Depts. of Social Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care 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. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
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 deficiencies, 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 deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Falcons Landing
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Potomac Falls
60
Facility 60
VA AVG 102
Rank #226 / 276
Yes
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 46
Rank #194 / 301
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80.0%
Facility 80.0%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #70 / 222
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Autumn Care of Norfolk
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Norfolk (Foxhall)
120
Facility 120
VA AVG 102
Rank #71 / 276
No
56
Facility 56
VA AVG 46
Rank #105 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
95.7%
Facility 95.7%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #11 / 222
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Autumn Care of Portsmouth
MC
HOS
NH
RC
Portsmouth (Midtown)
108
Facility 108
VA AVG 102
Rank #92 / 276
Yes
72
Facility 72
VA AVG 46
Rank #44 / 301
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
90.7%
Facility 90.7%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #27 / 222
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Lakeside ALF Operations, LLC
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Henrico
70
Facility 70
VA AVG 102
Rank #204 / 276
No
34
Facility 34
VA AVG 46
Rank #187 / 301
-Sarah Blackard
24.3%
Facility 24.3%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #221 / 222
5
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 59.1%
Rank #139 / 255
67
Facility 67
VA AVG 32
Rank #193 / 208
13.4
Facility 13.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #197 / 208
Annandale Healthcare Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Annandale (Sleepy Hollow Run)
222
Facility 222
VA AVG 102
Rank #9 / 276
No
30
Facility 30
VA AVG 46
Rank #212 / 301
Shared Rooms-
94.2%
Facility 94.2%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #17 / 222
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Dominion Village at Poquoson
MC
AL
RC
Poquoson
43
Facility 43
VA AVG 102
Rank #252 / 276
Yes
7
Facility 7
VA AVG 46
Rank #292 / 301
-Reyna Godin-9
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 59.1%
Rank #237 / 255
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Chesapeake Place
MC
AL
IL
RC
Chesapeake
153
Facility 153
VA AVG 102
Rank #34 / 276
Yes
13
Facility 13
VA AVG 46
Rank #275 / 301
-Ingrid Wilson-Brown-34
94%
Facility 94%
VA AVG 59.1%
Rank #232 / 255
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The Elms of Lynchburg LLC
MC
AL
HC
Lynchburg
61
Facility 61
VA AVG 102
Rank #223 / 276
No--Anette Allen-Santos-16
56%
Facility 56%
VA AVG 59.1%
Rank #100 / 255
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Heritage Village Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
Gainesville
152
Facility 152
VA AVG 102
Rank #37 / 276
Yes
42
Facility 42
VA AVG 46
Rank #162 / 301
-George Winters-12
25%
Facility 25%
VA AVG 59.1%
Rank #27 / 255
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Living Waters Senior Care
MC
AL
HOS
Timberville
40
Facility 40
VA AVG 102
Rank #255 / 276
No
31
Facility 31
VA AVG 46
Rank #206 / 301
-Melissa Green
82.5%
Facility 82.5%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #60 / 222
1
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 59.1%
Rank #237 / 255
46
Facility 46
VA AVG 32
Rank #171 / 208
46.0
Facility 46.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #190 / 208

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

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Overview of Chesapeake Place
Chesapeake Place is a senior living community in Chesapeake, Virginia. It offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite options tailored to individual needs. The community provides a warm atmosphere with a variety of activities and amenities to enhance residents' lifestyles.

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Overview of Dominion Village at Poquoson
Dominion Village at Poquoson offers personalized Assisted Living and Memory Care services in a warm, welcoming environment. The community focuses on wellness and independence, providing 24/7 care and vibrant life-enrichment programs. Residents enjoy a variety of activities and chef-prepared meals tailored to their preferences.

Contact Dominion Village at Poquoson

Overview of The Elms of Lynchburg
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.

Contact The Elms of Lynchburg LLC

Overview of Heritage Village Assisted Living and Memory Care
Heritage Village Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in Gainesville, Virginia. It offers a fresh, inspired take on assisted living and memory care with a focus on health and wellness. Residents enjoy compassionate assistance and a vibrant community.

Contact Heritage Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

Overview of Autumn Care of Norfolk

Established in 1995, Autumn Care of Norfolk has emerged as a distinguished long-term care facility, serving seniors with a steadfast commitment to high-quality care. This trusted provider offers a wide spectrum of services, including short and long-term care, set against a picturesque backdrop featuring waterfront attractions. Moreover, the home organizes exciting outings to various destinations, from botanical gardens to baseball games and historic warships, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience for residents and their families.
This award-winning facility goes beyond traditional nursing homes near you, providing comprehensive rehabilitation services and long-term skilled nursing care. With offerings such as speech therapy and respite care, Autumn Care of Norfolk stands as a valuable resource for seniors and their loved ones. What’s more, its strategically convenient location near major highways further underscores its accessibility, making it a practical and reliable choice.

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Overview of Autumn Care of Portsmouth

Autumn Care of Portsmouth is a nursing home in Portsmouth, Virginia, offering hospice care, memory care, and respite care. Skilled nursing is available around the clock, while memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for residents with dementia or other memory related needs. Hospice care centers on comfort and support near the end of life. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community opened in 1995 and has 108 beds, with private and semi private rooms for residents who prefer to live alone or share a room. Located in the Midtown neighborhood, Autumn Care of Portsmouth may be a good fit for a family seeking ongoing skilled nursing, memory care, hospice support, or a temporary respite stay.

Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 45 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available, and the therapy gym provides a dedicated space for rehabilitation sessions. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them.

The area has a Walk Score of 72, meaning it is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot. Shops, a pharmacy, or cafes may be within a short walk for a resident who no longer drives. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay uses personal or family funds.

Contact Autumn Care of Portsmouth

Overview of Lakeside ALF Operations

Plenty of families arrive at Lakeside ALF Operations needing two things answered at once: a parent’s memory is failing and their medical needs have outgrown what a household can manage. The Henrico, Virginia, community handles both, pairing supervised memory care with skilled nursing available around the clock.

Hospice care supports residents receiving end-of-life care. Short-term rehabilitation covers the other end, a temporary stay for someone rebuilding after a hospital admission.

Seventeen residents live in a 70-bed building, which means staff attention is not being rationed. Nursing time comes to 3 hours and 2 minutes per resident daily.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay all work here, depending on coverage or a direct payment arrangement. A salon, library, patio, recreation area, and transportation services round out what residents can reach.

At 34 out of 100, the walk score marks the area car-dependent, so errands mean a driver rather than a stroll. Nyema Jackson serves as the administrator.

Contact Lakeside ALF Operations, LLC

Overview of Living Waters Senior Care

Living Waters Senior Care is a 40-bed assisted living facility located at 379 North Main Street in Timberville, Virginia. Administered by Melissa Green, the community is locally owned and operated.

Daily care is supported by 24-hour staffing, nutrition management, specialized diet modifications, and on-site hospice services. While pets are not permitted, the neighborhood has a Walk Score of 31, indicating most errands require a vehicle.

State inspections primarily focus on administrative and documentation compliance, such as staff training, medication licensure records, emergency planning, and safety screenings. Although complaint investigations have not substantiated any resident harm, they have pointed to recurring themes in service plan documentation, building maintenance, and incident reporting.

Families seeking a mid-sized, locally run assisted living setting in Timberville can schedule a tour to evaluate the facility firsthand.

Contact Living Waters Senior Care

Falcons Landing

20522 Falcons Landing Cir, Potomac Falls, VA 20165
Overview of Falcons Landing

With more than two decades of exceptional service to the senior community and those that have served the nation, Falcon Landing provides premiere independent living, long-term care nursing, short-term rehab, assisted living and memory care in the Potomac Falls area. Committed to the utmost care for veterans and qualified former government employees through the Falcons Landing Life Plan Community, and the general public, Falcons Landing is a place to rest your wings.

A testament to the promise of quality care that Falcons Landing takes pride in, as a not-for-profit senior living community, all funds are invested back into the continuous upgrading and maintenance of the community. This ensures that amenities and services such as living quarters, wellness programs, and dining experiences, are always at their very best.

Contact Falcons Landing

Overview of Annandale Healthcare Center

Annandale Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Annandale, VA, offering long-term care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Promoting a supportive and welcoming environment, the community keeps older adults comfortable and safe. 24-hour care, recreational activities, and nutritious meals are also offered, so residents experience maintenance-free living. With personalized attention and care, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Group outings, social events, and light exercises provide residents with more opportunities to explore new hobbies and make friends. Lively gathering areas and cozy rooms ensure residents can rest comfortably. Surrounded by green spaces along Columbia Pike Service Road, the community ensures residents have a serene retirement. This nursing home ensures older adults can recover with ease, making it one of the best options for senior living in Virginia.

Contact Annandale Healthcare Center

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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Memory Care in Virginia at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 46/ 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: 102The 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 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 311 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.