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| Hickory Hill Retirement Community | MC AL IL | Burkeville | 80
Facility
80
VA AVG
95
Rank
#214 / 371 | No |
0
Facility
0
VA AVG
44
Rank
#438 / 449 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Laura D. Glasscock |
91.3%
Facility
91.3%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#34 / 297 | - | 17 | 41.2%
Facility
41.2%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#104 / 332 | 8
Facility
8
VA AVG
7
Rank
#252 / 332 | 26
Facility
26
VA AVG
32
Rank
#214 / 332 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#166 / 332 |
| Our Lady of the Valley | MC AL NC NH RC | Roanoke (Gainsboro) | 127
Facility
127
VA AVG
95
Rank
#78 / 371 | No |
68
Facility
68
VA AVG
44
Rank
#74 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed | Meagan 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 | 7
Facility
7
VA AVG
7
Rank
#229 / 332 | 58
Facility
58
VA AVG
32
Rank
#291 / 332 | 2.9
Facility
2.9
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#259 / 332 |
| Sunrise of Hunter Mill | MC AL HC | Oakton | 100
Facility
100
VA AVG
95
Rank
#141 / 371 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
VA AVG
44
Rank
#65 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. 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 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#67 / 332 | 16
Facility
16
VA AVG
32
Rank
#173 / 332 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#190 / 332 |
| Sunrise of Fairfax | MC AL RC | Fairfax (Boulevard Estates) | 107
Facility
107
VA AVG
95
Rank
#122 / 371 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
VA AVG
44
Rank
#105 / 449 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Jordan Kay |
67.3%
Facility
67.3%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#187 / 297 | A- | 16 | 56.3%
Facility
56.3%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#166 / 332 | 7
Facility
7
VA AVG
7
Rank
#229 / 332 | 23
Facility
23
VA AVG
32
Rank
#206 / 332 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#158 / 332 |
| Sunrise at Reston Town Center | MC AL HC | 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 Bed | Ms. 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 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#67 / 332 | 20
Facility
20
VA AVG
32
Rank
#192 / 332 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#179 / 332 |
| Sunrise of Alexandria | MC AL HC | 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 Bed | Arin 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 | 3
Facility
3
VA AVG
7
Rank
#149 / 332 | 4
Facility
4
VA AVG
32
Rank
#95 / 332 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#90 / 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 Bed | Ms. Jordan Kay | - | A- | 16 | 56.3%
Facility
56.3%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#166 / 332 | 7
Facility
7
VA AVG
7
Rank
#229 / 332 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
32
Rank
#1 / 332 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 332 |
| Sunrise of Springfield | MC AL HC | Springfield | 100
Facility
100
VA AVG
95
Rank
#141 / 371 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
VA AVG
44
Rank
#57 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. 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 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 332 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
32
Rank
#77 / 332 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#77 / 332 |
| English Meadows | MC AL | Blacksburg (Farmview - Ramble) | 110
Facility
110
VA AVG
95
Rank
#111 / 371 | No |
16
Facility
16
VA AVG
44
Rank
#374 / 449 | Private Rooms | Paul Englehart |
80.9%
Facility
80.9%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#101 / 297 | A+ | 45 | 46.7%
Facility
46.7%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#120 / 332 | 20
Facility
20
VA AVG
7
Rank
#319 / 332 | 72
Facility
72
VA AVG
32
Rank
#306 / 332 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#173 / 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 Bed | Miss 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 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 332 | 18
Facility
18
VA AVG
32
Rank
#186 / 332 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#204 / 332 |
| Benchmark at Alexandria | MC AL RC | Alexandria (Alexandria West) | 134
Facility
134
VA AVG
95
Rank
#64 / 371 | No |
81
Facility
81
VA AVG
44
Rank
#44 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Carol L. Tarlowoh |
47.8%
Facility
47.8%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#259 / 297 | C | 8 | 87.5%
Facility
87.5%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#295 / 332 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
Rank
#110 / 332 | 19
Facility
19
VA AVG
32
Rank
#190 / 332 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#235 / 332 |
| Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay | MC AL IL NH | 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 Bed | Ms. 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 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
Rank
#110 / 332 | 25
Facility
25
VA AVG
32
Rank
#211 / 332 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#256 / 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 | Suite | Patrick Hines | - | A+ | 10 | 50%
Facility
50%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#124 / 332 | 5
Facility
5
VA AVG
7
Rank
#200 / 332 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
32
Rank
#1 / 332 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 332 |
| Brookdale Harrisonburg | MC AL | Harrisonburg (Deyerle Avenue) | 114
Facility
114
VA AVG
95
Rank
#105 / 371 | No |
62
Facility
62
VA AVG
44
Rank
#98 / 449 | Studio / Suite | Ms. Jennifer Mcnamara |
43.0%
Facility
43.0%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#278 / 297 | A+ | 10 | 70%
Facility
70%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#243 / 332 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
Rank
#110 / 332 | 22
Facility
22
VA AVG
32
Rank
#202 / 332 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#221 / 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 Bed | Christopher 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 | 7
Facility
7
VA AVG
7
Rank
#229 / 332 | 20
Facility
20
VA AVG
32
Rank
#192 / 332 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#179 / 332 |
Situated in Richmond, Virginia, Seaton Chesterfield stands out as a distinguished senior living community, offering an array of amenities designed to enhance recreation, personal enrichment, socialization, and health and wellness. Providing both assisted living and memory care options, Seaton Chesterfield ensures 24/7 access to trained healthcare personnel, tailoring care to each resident’s unique preferences.
Seaton Chesterfield is the preferred choice for seniors living in Richmond, Virginia—a beloved haven embraced by all who make it their home. With a diverse schedule of activities and events, each day at Seaton Chesterfield is filled with fun, engagement, and entertainment. The community also offers on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, empowering residents to reach their personal health goals. Embraced by Richmond’s eclectic culture and cobblestone streets, the community strategically situates itself within 10 miles of historical sites and modern conveniences.
Community Senior Living at Cedar 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.
Ensuring comfort and worry-free living, Karolwood Gardens in Portsmouth ensures a fun-filled and nurturing lifestyle. The elegant home ensures that residents don’t have to worry about living alone by encouraging them to engage with others and enrich their knowledge and expand their vibrant social life. Karolwood Gardens allows its residents cultivate a habit where daily living is done with purpose, vitality, and connection.
Residents immerse in active senior engagement found in enriching activities, healthy and nutritious dining, social gatherings at spacious common areas, quiet time in lounge areas, maintaining a healthy lifestyle through fitness classes, and cozying up with a good book in the library. Surely, resident will discover endless opportunities to build a comfortable lifestyle that suit your interests.
Bay Lake Retirement Unlimited, Inc. has been providing exceptional senior living experiences since 1982, and their commitment to delivering a lifestyle that seniors have earned and deserve is unwavering. They understand that each individual has unique needs and preferences, which is why they offer Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care communities that are tailored to fit their residents’ personalities and make them feel comfortable. One of their most stunning communities, Bay Lake, is located in the scenic Virginia Beach, where the warm sea breeze, breathtaking views, and sunny days make it an ideal location for retirees.
At Bay Lake, every resident is treated with the utmost care and respect, and they offer a host of top-notch amenities to ensure that their residents’ needs are met. These amenities include a licensed nursing team available 24/7, housekeeping, scheduled transportation, a life enrichment program, utilities, heating and air conditioning in each apartment, access to City Park and Recreation Center, state-of-the-art fire and safety systems, routine and emergency apartment maintenance, and more. They also have a library stocked with books and a computer with internet access, and beautifully landscaped grounds with gardening areas and furnished verandas. With such a wide array of amenities, Bay Lake is undoubtedly one of the most innovative and thoughtfully designed senior residences in the country.
Sunrise of Mclean Village is a senior living community in McLean, Virginia, that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in a comfortable, maintenance-free environment. The community provides residents with personalized daily care, high-quality meals, and opportunities to socialize and make the most of their lives.
The staff at Sunrise of Mclean Village focuses on promoting the health and safety of all residents, using standardized practices to ensure a high quality of life with consistent, individualized care. The staff is available 24 hours a day for residents’ care and convenience, and they understand the importance of family participation, striving to keep residents’ families up to date and knowledgeable about their loved one’s care. In addition to providing daily living assistance, Sunrise of Mclean Village offers various programs for seniors to engage in, allowing them to participate in old hobbies, discover new interests, and stay physically and socially active as they age. The community is conveniently located near grocery stores, banks, pharmacies, restaurants, shopping centers, and parks, making it easy for residents to run errands and enjoy the local amenities.
Sunrise of Richmond, located in Richmond, VA, is a top-notch senior living community offering both memory care and assisted living services. Their memory care accommodation is thoughtfully designed with centralized layouts, motion sensors, and contrasting color schemes. These features aim to promote independence, and enhance wayfinding for residents. When it comes to memory care services, Sunrise of Richmond stands out with hyper-personalized care, including medication management and 24/7 staff availability for assistance.
The community prioritizes comprehensive well-being through thorough care coordination with other healthcare providers. Additionally, the lifestyle at Sunrise of Richmond is enriched with engaging activities, from brain teasers like crossword puzzles, trivia, and word searches to the artistic endeavor of flower arranging. Residents also enjoy outings to local attractions and cultural events, ensuring a well-rounded and fulfilling experience.
Offering assisted living and memory care services near Great Falls, Sunrise of Fairfax is one of the best senior living facilities in the city. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has shown with a welcoming approach. Life at the Sunrise of Fairfax offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.
The senior living community’s services and amenities include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, and specialized programs.
Commonwealth Senior Living at King’s Grant House in Virginia Beach is a beautiful senior assisted living community that is warm, inviting, and cozy. They have a staff of specially trained caregivers on site around-the-clock, so help is always available when needed, giving peace of mind to residents and their families.
For the safety and enjoyment of the residents, diligent team members keep the property immaculate by providing services like housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning. They also offer specialized care for incontinence, ambulatory, or diabetic needs and have qualified healthcare workers and therapists on site. Every day, freshly prepared home-cooked meals are served, offering everything from appetizing, chef-prepared meals to friendly, restaurant-style service. The helpful staff at this community works hard to ensure each resident has a positive, worthwhile experience by providing individualized care plans, therapy-driven activities, and practical living spaces. Memorycare.com has named this facility the best memory care facility in Norfolk and Virginia Beach for the year 2022.
Sancerre Atlee Station is a brand-new senior living community located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, that opened their doors in September 2023 to serve the greater Richmond area. The senior living community offers 103 accommodations for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents, specifically designed to meet their unique needs.
At Sancerre Atlee Station, we understand the importance of providing high-quality care and personalized attention to our residents. That is why we have 24/7 on-site clinical staff to provide around-the-clock care and assistance whenever our residents need it. Additionally, we offer a range of amenities and services to make our community an ideal living destination for seniors, such as gardening programs, all-day dining options, card playing nooks, a theater room, and daily activities that promote social interaction and overall well-being.
We take pride in being a pet-friendly community, as we know that pets are notable members of our residents’ families. We welcome pets of all sizes and look forward to seeing our residents make memories with their furry friends in their new home.
At Sancerre Atlee Station, our focus is on creating a warm and welcoming home for our residents, while also providing exceptional care and services. We believe in fostering a powerful sense of community among our residents, and our team is dedicated to ensuring that each resident feels valued, respected, and empowered to live a fulfilling life on their own terms.
Sunrise of Mclean is a senior living community located in a convenient Northern Virginia location, offering a close-knit and sophisticated environment with diverse and engaging programs, fresh cuisine, and unique social events. The community’s room rates start at $6,658 per month, providing residents with a range of personalized assisted living services.
Guided by Sunrise’s Principles of Service, the community affords families peace of mind by providing seniors with assistance for activities of daily living, such as eating, bathing, dressing, and medication monitoring. Residents maintain the same privacy in their new home as they enjoyed in their own, while being encouraged to challenge themselves with the assistance they need. Sunrise of Mclean welcomes family and friends to be involved, visit frequently, and invite residents on outings to community events, fostering an innovative approach to senior care designed to maintain independence and dignity.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.



















