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Best Memory Care in Virginia

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated May 2026
We analyzed 440 homes in Virginia

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Virginia Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Silverado Alexandria Memory Care Community
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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Alexandria (Rosemont)
88Yes 21 Private RoomsMs Sabrina Pegross 75.0% -540%30.6
Shenandoah Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Front Royal
78No 0 -Jason Long 56.4% A+2657.7%522.0
Our Lady of the Valley
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Roanoke (Gainsboro)
127No 68 Studio / 1 BedMeagan Seale 87.4% A+2055%582.9
Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Chesapeake (Greenbrier West)
80Yes 1 SuiteCristy Hansen 97.5% -1283.3%302.5
Brightview Fair Oaks
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Fairfax (Fair Lakes)
92Yes 12 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedFranc Cooper 91.3% -475%92.3
Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Portsmouth (West Norfolk Road)
80No 15 Private Rooms / Companion SuitesMr. Luke Peterson 87.5% -1492.9%382.7
Bickford of Chesterfield
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Midlothian
74Yes 54 Private RoomsEileen Kwak 75.7% -1457.1%402.9
Mennowood Retirement Community
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Newport News (North Newport News)
90No 53 -Thelma Shaffer 73.3% A757.1%152.1
Bickford of Suffolk
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Suffolk (Harbour View)
74Yes 25 Private RoomsSusan Vittori 83.8% -1978.9%733.8
The Virginian
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Fairfax (Arlington Boulevard)
170Yes 37 Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsMs. Jenna Ballard 58.8% -1968.4%774.1
Sunrise at Bon Air
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Richmond
94Yes 52 Studio / 1 BedMichelle Dorsey 88.3% A+1540%211.4
The Estates at Charlottesville
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Charlottesville (Crestwood Drive)
100No 34 Studio / 1 BedDavid Ter Borg 87.0% -1844.4%100.6
Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Williamsburg
100No 29 Studio / 1 BedKate Lenz 61.0% -1952.6%472.5
Bickford of Spotsylvania
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Fredericksburg (Spotsylvania Parkway)
74Yes 28 Private RoomsMrs. Amanda Hemminger 77.0% -1675%352.2
Bickford of Virginia Beach
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Virginia Beach (Princess Anne)
74Yes 45 Private RoomsMs. Loryn Duncan-Marcil 78.4% -2495.8%1677.0
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Overview of Sunrise of Arlington

Sunrise of Arlington is a peaceful and vibrant senior living community nestled in the heart of Arlington, Virginia. This exquisite home exudes a serene ambiance, enveloping residents in a sense of tranquility and well-being. The memory care benefits offered here are designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with memory loss. The secure and nurturing environment fosters cognitive engagement and emotional well-being, ensuring a holistic approach to memory care.

Sunrise of Arlington also provides top-notch assisted living facilities that cater to the specific needs of its residents. The highly trained and compassionate staff offers round-the-clock assistance, ensuring that each individual receives the necessary care and support while preserving their independence and dignity. The exquisitely appointed common areas provide a welcoming space for socializing and relaxation, while the talented chefs prepare delectable dining options that satisfy even the most discerning palates.

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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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English Meadows

3400 S Point Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Overview of English Meadows

Located in the beautiful setting of South Point Drive, Blacksburg, VA, English Meadows is a distinct senior living community offering assisted living and dementia care. The community features a wide selection of cozy and sophisticated accommodations, ensuring seniors have a relaxing and safe retirement. With a compassionate and highly skilled team delivering top-tier care and support, the community goes above and beyond to ensure seniors thrive and live their lives to the fullest.

Discover new interests and rekindle past hobbies with entertaining activities and engaging programs. Have a relaxing time and cherish unforgettable moments with friends in the homey and serene spaces of the community. Look forward to delectable and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. With its scenic landscapes and incredible amenities, English Meadows is a haven for seniors seeking an active and happy lifestyle for a glorious retirement.

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

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Overview of Arden Courts a Promedica Memory Care Community in Annandale

Arden Courts, is a specialized senior living community nestled on Braddock Road in Annandale, VA, offering compassionate memory care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related memory disorders. The community has a team of specially trained caregivers that provides round-the-clock supervision, ensuring residents’ safety and well-being. With inviting common areas, a cozy kitchen, family rooms, and enclosed courtyards with walking paths, the community prioritizes comfort and security for its residents.

Arden Courts offers 24-hour supervision by dementia care experts, along with professional nursing services. Regular health monitoring, medication assistance, and support in arranging medical care ensure residents’ health needs are met. Additionally, the community provides access to on-site physicians, laboratories, and medical services, along with outside rehabilitation and physical therapy services, promoting holistic well-being.

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Overview of Brookdale Midlothian

Greeting seniors and guests warmly, Brookdale Midlothian situated in Turnberry Lane, Midlothian, VA, is an esteemed senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care. The community features well-designed and cozy floor plans including a variety of suites. Experience top-tier personalized care and assistance with a friendly, dedicated, respectful team of professionals round-the-clock.

Brookdale Midlothian goes beyond expectations in delivering a better quality of life for its residents with a selection of activities and programs such as card games and arts and crafts classes. Residents enjoy tasty and nutritious meals to meet their dietary needs and preferences. The community provides a library, a sauna, a porch, a courtyard and garden, an arts and crafts studio, a fireside living room, a salon, a therapy room, serene walking paths, parking spaces, and transportation for seniors’ convenience and comfort.

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Overview of Bellgrade Estates

Enjoy the serenity of a senior living community at Morningside of Bellgrade in Midlothian, VA. The community provides a range of senior living options, including assisted living, memory care, respite care, and short-term stays. The community offers a range of living options, including private studios, one-bedroom suites, handicap private and deluxe private rooms. Personalized medical resources, on-site Ageility gym and speech, physical and occupational therapy is available to ensure residents’ care needs are met.

The community’s dedicated team members are available to help residents thrive and stay engaged with their Lifestyle360 activities, group trips and clubs. Residents enjoy nutritious and delicious meals prepared by a talented culinary team. A wealth of amenities are available to provide residents with leisure and entertainment, including a beauty salon, large outdoor patio area, library, fireside parlor, and bellgrade shop.

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Overview of The Gardens of Virginia Beach

Indulge in sunny weather and elegant community spaces at The Gardens of Virginia Beach, a cozy senior living community set in Virginia Beach, VA, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, and short-term stays. Choose from a variety of well-designed studio apartments and enjoy access to an array of services, including weekly housekeeping and linen services. A dedicated and experienced team is available to support residents 24/7, ensuring them peace of mind and security.

At The Gardens of Virginia Beach, residents are guaranteed to receive the support that they require with personalized medical resources and access to various rehabilitative services, and fitness solutions. Their Bridge to Rediscovery Alzheimer’s and dementia care program provides residents dealing with memory loss access to various services, including regular health and wellness assessments, on-site nursing supervision, and 24- hour specially trained team members. Three prepared, nutritious meals a day ensures residents have the nourishment they need to stay healthy and maintain their holistic well-being.

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Overview of The Blake at Charlottesville

Enveloped by lush trees and scenic nature, The Blake at Charlottesville in Nichols Ct, Charlottesville, VA, is an idyllic senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. Rest and ease your worries with a variety of snug and sophisticated floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, designed with the seniors’ well-being in mind. The community takes pride in a team of experienced and highly skilled professionals delivering round-the-clock care for seniors to maximize their autonomy and enjoy every moment of their retirement with no worries.

The community fosters a warm and friendly environment, providing opportunities for seniors to thrive and reach their full potential. With enjoyable activities and exciting events, residents gain new skills and relive old hobbies. Eat well with delicious and healthy meals served for dietary satisfaction. The Blake at Charlottesville is a great place for seniors to spend their golden years in comfort and style with its ethereal and serene spaces.

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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Fredericksburg

Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle at Charter Senior Living of Fredericksburg in Fredericksburg, VA, a charming senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. The community features a variety of apartments including studio suites, private one-bedroom suites and two-bedroom suites. Residents enjoy the comfort of knowing that nursing care, individual emergency call systems, and a manager is available 24 hours per day.

The community enhances its residents’ lives with a wide array of convenient amenities and services that make life as worry-free as possible. With weekly housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and transportation services, residents are guaranteed to enjoy a convenient life. A Variety of meaningful daily activities, on-site therapies, and fitness and health programs, helps residents stay active and engaged. Amenities include a country store, chapel, cafe, activity areas, salon, attractive landscaped grounds.

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Overview of Westminster-canterbury on Chesapeake Bay

Westminster-canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a remarkable assisted living community nestled along the breathtaking shores of Virginia Beach. This extraordinary community is driven by a profound purpose, unwavering passion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Enjoy the stunning beachfront location and the serenity it brings.

With a comprehensive range of senior living and health care services, including Life Plan Community living, home-based health care, post-acute rehabilitation, and home hospice services, this community provides a holistic approach to meet your evolving needs. Embrace a vibrant lifestyle and take advantage of the exceptional amenities, personalized care, and engaging programs designed to enhance your overall well-being. Indulge in the beauty of beachfront living while experiencing unparalleled senior care in Virginia Beach. 

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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.

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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.

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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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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.

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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 15 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.