Page 8 of Best Memory Care in Virginia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 304 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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 violations, 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 violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Kings Grant House
MC
AL
RC
Virginia Beach (North Central)
75
Facility 75
VA AVG 102
Rank #187 / 276
CYes
55
Facility 55
VA AVG 46
Rank #109 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private RoomsDaniel Cassiere
94.7%
Facility 94.7%
VA AVG 71.9%
Rank #14 / 213
-15
87%
Facility 87%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #65 / 255
38
Facility 38
VA AVG 32
Rank #137 / 206
2.5
Facility 2.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #160 / 206
Vitality Living Arlington
MC
AL
Arlington (Ashton Heights)
200
Facility 200
VA AVG 102
Rank #15 / 276
CYes
92
Facility 92
VA AVG 46
Rank #10 / 301
Studio / 1 BedJoni Mauritz
57.5%
Facility 57.5%
VA AVG 71.9%
Rank #168 / 213
-18
72%
Facility 72%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #65 / 255
45
Facility 45
VA AVG 32
Rank #153 / 206
2.5
Facility 2.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #175 / 206
Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach)
120
Facility 120
VA AVG 102
Rank #71 / 276
A+Yes
47
Facility 47
VA AVG 46
Rank #138 / 301
1 BedJulia Fretwell--10
70%
Facility 70%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #65 / 255
25
Facility 25
VA AVG 32
Rank #98 / 206
2.5
Facility 2.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #126 / 206
Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads
MC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Falls Church
500
Facility 500
VA AVG 102
Rank #1 / 276
?No
65
Facility 65
VA AVG 46
Rank #61 / 301
-Taneisha Hampton
60.8%
Facility 60.8%
VA AVG 71.9%
Rank #160 / 213
-6
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #65 / 255
6
Facility 6
VA AVG 32
Rank #18 / 206
1.0
Facility 1.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #36 / 206
Lake Prince Woods
MC
AL
CCRC
HC
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Suffolk
54
Facility 54
VA AVG 102
Rank #241 / 276
?No
6
Facility 6
VA AVG 46
Rank #296 / 301
1 Bed / 2 BedFelita Creekmore
85.2%
Facility 85.2%
VA AVG 71.9%
Rank #57 / 213
-6
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #65 / 255
24
Facility 24
VA AVG 32
Rank #143 / 206
4.0
Facility 4.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #52 / 206
Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center
MC
NH
SNF
Roanoke (Southern Hills)
101
Facility 101
VA AVG 102
Rank #110 / 276
C-No
15
Facility 15
VA AVG 46
Rank #269 / 301
--
87.1%
Facility 87.1%
VA AVG 71.9%
Rank #30 / 60
A+4
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #65 / 255
28
Facility 28
VA AVG 32
Rank #117 / 206
7.0
Facility 7.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #41 / 206
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
MC
AL
NH
Virginia Beach
95
Facility 95
VA AVG 102
Rank #132 / 276
B+No
49
Facility 49
VA AVG 46
Rank #128 / 301
-Teresa Anderson
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
VA AVG 71.9%
Rank #32 / 213
-9
33%
Facility 33%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #65 / 255
17
Facility 17
VA AVG 32
Rank #71 / 206
1.9
Facility 1.9
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #102 / 206
AVIVA Baldwin Park
MC
AL
IL
RC
Staunton
75
Facility 75
VA AVG 102
Rank #187 / 276
A+Yes
29
Facility 29
VA AVG 46
Rank #217 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedKristi Piller
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
VA AVG 71.9%
Rank #133 / 213
-5
40%
Facility 40%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #65 / 255
2
Facility 2
VA AVG 32
Rank #7 / 206
0.4
Facility 0.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #16 / 206
Charter Senior Living of Fredericksburg
MC
AL
RC
Falmouth (Belmont Hills)
99
Facility 99
VA AVG 102
Rank #122 / 276
A-Yes
29
Facility 29
VA AVG 46
Rank #217 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedElisha Fade
68.7%
Facility 68.7%
VA AVG 71.9%
Rank #139 / 213
-11
27%
Facility 27%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #65 / 255
14
Facility 14
VA AVG 32
Rank #56 / 206
1.3
Facility 1.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #88 / 206
Auburn Hill Senior Living
MC
AL
Midlothian (Brandermill)
115
Facility 115
VA AVG 102
Rank #82 / 276
A-No
36
Facility 36
VA AVG 46
Rank #177 / 301
-Stacey Bowen
85.2%
Facility 85.2%
VA AVG 71.9%
Rank #57 / 213
C20
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #65 / 255
25
Facility 25
VA AVG 32
Rank #109 / 206
1.3
Facility 1.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #136 / 206

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 304 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Commonwealth Senior Living at Kings Grant House

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. 

Starting Price $217/Day

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Overview of Vitality Living Arlington

Vitality Living Arlington offers assisted living and memory care in Arlington, VA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident lives in their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community.

The community has 200 beds, creating a larger setting with more residents, staff and usually more programming. Housing options include studios and one bedroom apartments, with a studio offering a single private living space. Small pets are welcome. Residents can also use the salon and spa, courtyard and garden.

In the Ashton Heights neighborhood, the community has a Walk Score of 92, placing it in a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car. A resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently. Transportation, rehabilitation services, respite care and short term rehab are available, and Joni Mauritz serves as administrator.

$5,300/Month

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Overview of Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay

At 49 years old and with 120 beds, Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is one of the more established continuing care communities on Virginia Beach’s waterfront. The address, 3100 Shore Dr, puts it along the Chesapeake Bay in a somewhat walkable area (Walk Score 47) where a car is generally still needed. Ms. Julia Fretwell administers the facility; Mr. Ben Unkle is President and CEO. CARF accreditation is on the record.

Medicare drives 77% of new admissions, with a typical stay of 19 days. The overall average length of stay is 74 days. Those two figures together describe a facility that functions, in practical terms, as a short-stay rehabilitation hub. Occupancy sits at 58%, meaning 69 of 120 beds are currently in use.

The clinical staffing is substantial: total nursing hours run 6 hours 34 minutes per resident per day, with RN coverage at 55 minutes daily. Rehabilitation services are the stated clinical offering, built around a named program suite: Early Advantage, Make A Move, Pre-hab, At Home Services, the Birdsong Clinic, and Catering and Private Events. An Active Resident Council operates on-site.

State inspections have tended to center on emergency preparedness, staffing credentials, and care planning and documentation rather than direct resident care concerns.

Westminster-Canterbury accepts Medicare and private pay. The full spectrum of care types on the license, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and home care, means the campus can theoretically accommodate a range of needs. It is a high-staffed, program-rich post-acute rehabilitation facility drawing predominantly short-stay Medicare patients, set inside a long-standing waterfront institution that has operated on this stretch of Shore Drive for nearly five decades.

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Overview of Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads

Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads in Falls Church, Virginia, provides a broad continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, skilled nursing, home care, palliative services, and hospice care. Assisted living offers personal support with dressing, bathing, and medication while maintaining private apartment living, whereas independent living focuses on residential amenities without daily assistance. Secured memory care units serve individuals living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, while short-term rehabilitation and respite programs support temporary recovery stays or caregiver breaks.

This 500-bed facility currently maintains a 62% occupancy rate under the direction of administrator Ms. Taneisha Hampton. Nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 35 minutes per resident daily across the community. Located in an area with a 65 walk score, the campus sits near neighborhoods where some everyday errands can be completed on foot.

Prospective residents and their families can reach out to Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads to confirm current unit openings, arrange a personal tour, or discuss financial plans. Payment choices include Medicare for qualified short-term rehab, Medicaid for ongoing assistance, and private funding.

Contact Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads

Lake Prince Woods

100 Anna Goode Wy, Suffolk, VA 23434
Overview of Lake Prince Woods

Conveniently located in Suffolk, VA, Lake Prince Woods is a dedicated senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation, ensuring residents get the care they require for their ever-changing needs. The community features apartments, villas, and cottages that are ideally located near nature, cultural events, shopping, and fine restaurants. Whether you require assistance with daily living activities, memory support services, or physical, occupational, and speech therapy, Lake Prince Woods can surely meet your needs.

Encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle for seniors with varying mobility levels, the community conducts a wide range of wellness & fitness activities, including Tai chi, mat yoga, and chair exercise using weights and bands. Plenty of amenities, such as a game room, salon, library, and a meditation garden, provides plenty of space for leisure, entertainment, and relaxation. A wide range of resident programs fosters lifelong learning, ensuring residents’ holistic wellbeing.

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Overview of Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center

Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center, a remarkable senior living community in Roanoke, VA, invites seniors to enjoy its scenic environment while offering memory care and skilled nursing services. The community’s mission is to support residents in maintaining their independence while prioritizing their safety and comfort all the time. With thoughtfully designed resident agreements tailored to each individual, this community ensures peace of mind for all.

At Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center, residents can explore new hobbies and rediscover past ones through a variety of exciting activities and events. There are ample opportunities to socialize with friends and stay active through the community’s wide range of amenities and services. The Center also offers multiple dining options regularly, catering to different dietary needs and preferences. Thus, seniors can enjoy a fulfilling retirement in this vibrant community.

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Overview of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Founded in 1939 by the Dominican Sisters as a home for those with incurable cancer, Our Lady of Perpetual Help carries a specific identity that still shapes its care model today. The 95-bed nursing home, assisted living, and memory care community at 4560 Princess Anne Rd in Virginia Beach is not a generalist senior living facility. It is oriented toward serious medical need.

The clinical scope reflects that. Confirmed services include tracheostomy care, palliative medical care, therapeutic recreation, and social services, alongside a Special Care Unit for memory care residents. Laundry, barber services, and Wi-Fi are available. One- and two-bedroom floor plans give residents more space than a typical nursing home configuration. Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is about 3 miles away. The neighborhood is somewhat walkable (Walk Score 49), though most trips require a car; the facility sits 12 miles from Virginia Beach’s city center.

Current occupancy is 83%, with 79 of 95 beds occupied. Nurse aides contribute 2 hours and 29 minutes of care per resident per day; registered nurses account for 46 minutes. Terri Anderson, RN, LNHA, has led administration since 2004. State inspections have tended to focus on medication management, fire safety, staffing credentials, and care planning.

What the data and the history together describe is a faith-rooted facility that has centered complex and end-of-life care for more than 85 years. Families navigating serious illness, palliative needs, or memory care in Virginia Beach will find a care model here that was built specifically for that population.

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Overview of Aviva Baldwin Park

At AVIVA, the vision is fully dedicated to enriching lives with meaning and fulfillment through different levels of senior care in Staunton, Virginia. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, AVIVA fosters vitality and engagement through exceptional amenities and compassionate care. Committed to dignity and well-being, AVIVA ensures residents seize each day with joy and purpose, celebrating life’s moments, big and small.

Aviva Baldwin Park offers thoughtfully designed apartment homes tailored to comfort and safety. From independent living to assisted living and memory care, residents find a supportive community that encourages individuality and interconnectedness. AVIVA promotes a vibrant lifestyle where residents can thrive with chef-prepared meals, engaging programs, and a focus on successful aging.

$5,561/Month

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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.

$7,495/Month

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Overview of Auburn Hill Senior Living

Auburn Hill Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Midlothian, Virginia’s Brandermill neighborhood. The community has 115 beds. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Starting prices are $5,245 per month for assisted living and $6,295 per month for memory care. The difference reflects the added staffing and secured setting associated with memory care; the assisted living rate covers support with everyday tasks. Having multiple care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Patios and porches overlook the lake and give residents outdoor areas to use. A beauty shop, barber shop, movie theatre, pub, and wellness center provide on-site places for grooming, entertainment, and wellness activities. Rehabilitation services let residents receive therapy at the community instead of arranging transportation elsewhere, and private dining provides a dedicated space for meals or gatherings. With a Walk Score of 36, the area is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Stacey Bowen serves as the administrator.

$5,245/Month

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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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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 304 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.