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| 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 Bed | Ms. Susan Chrissley | 60.7% | A+ | 5 | - | - | 0 | 0.0 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 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 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 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 |
| Brookdale Roanoke | MC | Roanoke (Gaymont) | 56
Facility
56
VA AVG
95
Rank
#296 / 371 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
VA AVG
44
Rank
#253 / 449 | Studio | Aaron 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 | 4
Facility
4
VA AVG
7
Rank
#181 / 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Bed | April 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 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#149 / 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 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 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 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 |
| 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 | Suite | Ms. 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 | 4
Facility
4
VA AVG
7
Rank
#181 / 332 | 16
Facility
16
VA AVG
32
Rank
#173 / 332 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#190 / 332 |
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.



















