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Best Memory Care in Virginia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 283 memory care communities in Virginia using Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in VA
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Jun 2026
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283 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 44/ 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: 95The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Virginia. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.

Westminster Canterbury Richmond
MC
AL
HC
IL
NH
Richmond
214
Facility 214
VA AVG 95
Rank #15 / 371
No
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 44
Rank #374 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 2-4 BedMs. Susan Chrissley 60.7% A+5-00.0
Atlantic Shores
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Virginia Beach (Atlantic Shores Retirement Community)
50
Facility 50
VA AVG 95
Rank #306 / 371
Yes
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 44
Rank #412 / 449
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
71.5%
Facility 71.5%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #155 / 297
A+----
Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
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 BedMs. 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
25
Facility 25
VA AVG 32
Rank #211 / 332
2.8
Facility 2.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #256 / 332
Our Lady of the Valley
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Roanoke (Gainsboro)
127
Facility 127
VA AVG 95
Rank #78 / 371
No
68
Facility 68
VA AVG 44
Rank #74 / 449
Studio / 1 BedMeagan 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
58
Facility 58
VA AVG 32
Rank #291 / 332
2.9
Facility 2.9
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #259 / 332
Sunrise of Springfield
MC
AL
HOS
Springfield
100
Facility 100
VA AVG 95
Rank #141 / 371
Yes
75
Facility 75
VA AVG 44
Rank #57 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. 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
1
Facility 1
VA AVG 32
Rank #77 / 332
0.2
Facility 0.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #77 / 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
SuitePatrick Hines-A+10
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #124 / 332
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 332
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 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 BedMs. Jordan Kay-A-16
56.3%
Facility 56.3%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #166 / 332
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 332
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 332
Sunrise of Alexandria
MC
AL
HOS
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 BedArin 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
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 32
Rank #95 / 332
0.5
Facility 0.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #90 / 332
Brookdale Roanoke
MC
Roanoke (Gaymont)
56
Facility 56
VA AVG 95
Rank #296 / 371
Yes
38
Facility 38
VA AVG 44
Rank #253 / 449
StudioAaron Rice
98.2%
Facility 98.2%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #13 / 297
A+14
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #108 / 332
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 32
Rank #173 / 332
1.1
Facility 1.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #133 / 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 BedMiss 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
18
Facility 18
VA AVG 32
Rank #186 / 332
2.0
Facility 2.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #204 / 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 BedChristopher 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
20
Facility 20
VA AVG 32
Rank #192 / 332
1.7
Facility 1.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #179 / 332
Brookdale Staunton
MC
AL
Staunton
144
Facility 144
VA AVG 95
Rank #50 / 371
Yes
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 44
Rank #374 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedApril Sprouse
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #188 / 297
A+8
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #207 / 332
9
Facility 9
VA AVG 32
Rank #132 / 332
1.1
Facility 1.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #133 / 332
Sunrise at Reston Town Center
MC
AL
HOS
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 BedMs. 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
20
Facility 20
VA AVG 32
Rank #192 / 332
1.7
Facility 1.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #179 / 332
Sunrise of Hunter Mill
MC
AL
HOS
Oakton
100
Facility 100
VA AVG 95
Rank #141 / 371
Yes
70
Facility 70
VA AVG 44
Rank #65 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. 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
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 32
Rank #173 / 332
1.8
Facility 1.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #190 / 332
Cambridge Landing Memory Care
MC
Strasburg
40
Facility 40
VA AVG 95
Rank #325 / 371
No
7
Facility 7
VA AVG 44
Rank #419 / 449
SuiteMs. Meta Patton
67.5%
Facility 67.5%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #185 / 297
A+9
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #60 / 332
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 32
Rank #173 / 332
1.8
Facility 1.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #190 / 332
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Overview of Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care

Brightview Great Falls undoubtedly provides the highest care for assisted living and memory care residents. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The premier retirement community strives to satisfy the holistic wellness of its residents in a cozy, nurturing, and fun-filled environment.

Brightview Great Falls’ residential lifestyle encourages its seniors to live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, specialized memory care programs, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs. Other amenities include a library, full baths, a cafe, a fitness center, and a multi-purpose room– to name a few of what the home offers.

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Legacy Ridge Memory Care

16001 Loves Ml Ln, Gainesville, VA 20155
Overview of Legacy Ridge Memory Care

Legacy Ridge Memory Care is a premier assisted living community located in Gainesville, Virginia. They present a purposeful and all-encompassing approach to memory care, ensuring the highest level of care for senior residents. With state-of-the-art accommodations, thoughtfully designed programming, and a warm, inviting atmosphere, every detail has been meticulously considered.

Legacy Ridge offers safe and secure courtyards, a rejuvenating Spa, a fitness center, a salon, and well-appointed activity rooms, offering residents a variety of engaging experiences. Their restaurant-style dining further elevates the senior living experience, where healthy living and healthy aging blend seamlessly.

 

License #AL1104880

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Overview of Lakewood Retirement

Lakewood Retirement is an esteemed retirement community located in the lively West End of Richmond. Their priority is to ensure residents enjoy a top-quality lifestyle, with generously-sized and well-appointed living spaces such as apartments and cottages that provide ultimate comfort and relaxation. Residents in the community have easy access to popular destinations like Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, and Washington, D.C. Lakewood’s location is ideal for those seeking an active and diverse lifestyle.

Lakewood Retirement offers independent living residents access to amenities such as chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, transportation, and activities promoting physical and mental well-being. Healthcare services include on-site nursing staff 24/7, medication management, assistance with daily activities, and therapy. An on-site physician provides medical care, while staff work closely with residents and families to meet their personalized healthcare needs. It’s worth noting that their calendar is always buzzing with exciting activities that aim to enhance the lives of their residents and keep them in the loop. These activities consist of intriguing live entertainment, educational presentations, and lively seasonal celebrations, all aimed at adding value to the residents’ lives. By keeping them informed and engaged, these events provide a sense of community and connectedness.

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Glow Care LLC

8150 Newman Dr, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Overview of Glow Care LLC

Situated in the quaint charm of Mechanicsville, Virginia, Glow Cares Residential stands as a cherished home for seniors in need of assisted living services. Its distinguished reputation is underscored by its highly skilled caregivers, inviting and secure environment, and personalized approach to senior care. This boutique residence attends to each resident with the utmost consideration, treating them like family and upholding a high standard of care despite its smaller size.

Glow Cares also takes pride in fostering a sense of community, prioritizing holistic wellness for its residents and providing them with freshly prepared meals, as well as engaging crafts and activities. Each day spent in this home evokes the warmth of a cozy weekend with loved ones, ensuring that seniors will never regret choosing to spend their golden years here.

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Overview of Tilden Memory Care

Setting the benchmark for dementia care, Tilden Memory Care sets an exemplary standard in Alexandria. Renowned for their dedication to providing a personalized and attentive approach, this community stands out with its boutique-style living that fosters a sense of community and engagement. Emphasizing resident safety, the facility employs innovative wearable technology to ensure a secure environment, complemented by a team of highly trained caregivers who bring comfort and companionship to the forefront. Within this haven, residents find themselves enveloped in luxurious rooms adorned with private bathrooms, accompanied by dedicated on-site care staff.

Tilden Memory Care specializes in dementia care, possessing an intimate understanding of the complexities involved. This comprehensive refuge, extending its embrace to families as well, instills trust with its all-inclusive approach. Radiating a neighborly warmth combined with utmost professionalism, Tilden Memory Care stands as a beacon of reassurance and comfort for those seeking specialized dementia care.

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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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The Fairfax

9140 Belvoir Woods Pkwy, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
Overview of The Fairfax

Experience the vibrant lifestyle of The Fairfax, a continuing care retirement community located near Washington, D.C., in the Fort Belvoir area. Embrace an active and fulfilling life in this ideal location, conveniently near Fort Belvoir, VA, where individuals aged 55 and above can enjoy a worry-free lifestyle without the responsibilities of home ownership. The monthly fee covers essential services like meals, housekeeping, and maintenance, providing residents with peace of mind. 

This community has an expansive 60-acre campus, featuring scenic walking trails, an indoor pool, tennis courts, a putting green, a seven-acre lake, and a serene nature preserve. Residents get to choose from a diverse range of living options, including 347 apartments and 35 cottages, tailored to their preferences. Should health care needs change, the community offers 52 assisted living suites, 23 memory care suites, and 56 Medicare-certified health care beds. 

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Overview of August Healthcare at Leewood

August Healthcare at Leewood is a 132-bed nursing home in Annandale, Virginia, sitting along Braddock Road at 7120 Braddock Rd and owned by Ina Belviy. The care model covers nursing, memory care, and respite stays. The neighborhood scores a 60 on walkability, so some daily needs are within reach on foot, though a car helps for most trips.

Residents stay an average of 132 days. That figure spans both short-term rehab patients moving toward discharge and longer-term residents in nursing or memory care. Nursing hours total 4 hours and 11 minutes per resident per day, including 29 minutes of registered nurse time and 2 hours and 12 minutes of nurse aide time.

The facility is running at 81.6% occupancy. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.

What makes this facility’s clinical setup notable is how much happens on-site. Residents can see a dentist, podiatrist, optometrist, orthopedic specialist, or psychiatrist without leaving the building. Diagnostics and an antibiotics lab are also available in-house.

Dining runs to gourmet meals with a vegetarian option and a variety of snacks. The activity calendar brings in movies, cooking classes, piano performances, gardening, and art, pet, and music therapy on a weekly basis.

August Healthcare at Leewood is a clinically dense nursing facility that keeps most specialist care under one roof, accepts all major coverage types, and pairs its medical program with a diverse daily activity schedule.

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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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Viva Senior Living at Stafford

30 Kings Crest Drive, Stafford, VA 22554
Overview of Viva Senior Living at Stafford

Cherish every moment of your retirement at Viva Senior Living at Stafford, a distinct community in Stafford, VA, offering assisted living and memory care. Those with cognitive conditions enjoy the highest quality of care from a kind and highly trained team available around the clock. Purposely designed and spacious accommodations are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment to ensure residents’ comfort and safety.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a thoughtfully curated calendar of stimulating programs and enriching activities that aim to keep them active and socially connected. Fostering comfort, delicious and healthy dining options are served to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are available for residents’ convenience. This community is a great option for those looking to maintain independence in their golden years.

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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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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.