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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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. 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.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Virginia average is: 76.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
NH
SNF
Richmond
225
Facility 225
VA AVG 114
Rank #5 / 81
94.9%
Facility 94.9%
VA AVG 76.8%
Rank #11 / 70
+24%
2.89
Facility 2.89
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #63 / 70
F -21%-23%
$63.7k
Facility $63.7k
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #72 / 74
126
Facility 126
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #68 / 69
11.5
Facility 11.5
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #50 / 69
2214-
28
Facility 28
VA AVG 41
Rank #54 / 84
-
$31.6MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $31.6MFiscal year ending 03/2024
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #11 / 69
$16.5MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $16.5MFiscal year ending 03/2024
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #14 / 69
52.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 52.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #27 / 69
495227
Lakeside ALF Operations, LLC
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Henrico
70
Facility 70
VA AVG 114
Rank #57 / 81
24.3%
Facility 24.3%
VA AVG 76.8%
Rank #69 / 70
-68%
3.04
Facility 3.04
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #59 / 70
? -29%-19%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 74
72
Facility 72
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #64 / 69
18.0
Facility 18.0
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #66 / 69
117-
34
Facility 34
VA AVG 41
Rank #44 / 84
Joseph Catrambone
$22.5MFiscal year ending 01/2024
Facility $22.5MFiscal year ending 01/2024
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #29 / 69
$10.7MFiscal year ending 01/2024
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 01/2024
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #30 / 69
47.6%Fiscal year ending 01/2024
Facility 47.6%Fiscal year ending 01/2024
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #42 / 69
495045
Annandale Healthcare Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Annandale (Sleepy Hollow Run)
222
Facility 222
VA AVG 114
Rank #6 / 81
94.2%
Facility 94.2%
VA AVG 76.8%
Rank #15 / 70
+23%
3.43
Facility 3.43
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #50 / 70
F -13%-8%
$90.9k
Facility $90.9k
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #73 / 74
61
Facility 61
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #62 / 69
20.3
Facility 20.3
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #68 / 69
2209-
30
Facility 30
VA AVG 41
Rank #51 / 84
Jennifer Allen
$23.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $23.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #24 / 69
$10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #29 / 69
46.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #48 / 69
495155
Chesapeake Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
SNF
Chesapeake (Greenbrier West)
180
Facility 180
VA AVG 114
Rank #13 / 81
97.6%
Facility 97.6%
VA AVG 76.8%
Rank #5 / 70
+27%
2.46
Facility 2.46
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #69 / 70
D- -33%-34%
$24.6k
Facility $24.6k
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #67 / 74
53
Facility 53
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #58 / 69
8.8
Facility 8.8
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #40 / 69
5176-
59
Facility 59
VA AVG 41
Rank #24 / 84
Chesapeake Holdings I LLC
$24.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $24.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #22 / 69
$10.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #36 / 69
40.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 40.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #61 / 69
495108
Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Roanoke (Old Southwest)
130
Facility 130
VA AVG 114
Rank #21 / 81
25.4%
Facility 25.4%
VA AVG 76.8%
Rank #68 / 70
-67%
4.13
Facility 4.13
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #32 / 70
F -27%+10%
$143.8k
Facility $143.8k
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #74 / 74
129
Facility 129
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #69 / 69
21.5
Facility 21.5
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #69 / 69
433A+
57
Facility 57
VA AVG 41
Rank #26 / 84
Andrew Shuler
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #62 / 69
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #67 / 69
47.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #40 / 69
495156
Petersburg Healthcare Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Petersburg (Walnut Hill Plaza)
120
Facility 120
VA AVG 114
Rank #25 / 81
89.0%
Facility 89.0%
VA AVG 76.8%
Rank #27 / 70
+16%
3.30
Facility 3.30
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #53 / 70
? +38%-12%
$26.1k
Facility $26.1k
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #69 / 74
43
Facility 43
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #49 / 69
14.3
Facility 14.3
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #57 / 69
2107-
64
Facility 64
VA AVG 41
Rank #15 / 84
Christopher Calloway
$11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #50 / 69
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #56 / 69
50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #30 / 69
495144
Nans Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing
NH
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Suffolk
34
Facility 34
VA AVG 114
Rank #75 / 81
47.1%
Facility 47.1%
VA AVG 76.8%
Rank #65 / 70
-39%
3.72
Facility 3.72
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #40 / 70
? -50%-1%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 74
51
Facility 51
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #55 / 69
10.2
Facility 10.2
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #46 / 69
116-
21
Facility 21
VA AVG 41
Rank #62 / 84
Tameika Bryant
$15.8MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $15.8MFiscal year ending 03/2024
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #36 / 69
$7.9MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 03/2024
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #42 / 69
50.3%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 50.3%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #35 / 69
495247
Warwick Forest
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Newport News (Central Newport News)
209
Facility 209
VA AVG 114
Rank #11 / 81
94.8%
Facility 94.8%
VA AVG 76.8%
Rank #12 / 70
+23%
3.47
Facility 3.47
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #45 / 70
? -34%-7%
$10.4k
Facility $10.4k
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #64 / 74
58
Facility 58
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #61 / 69
14.5
Facility 14.5
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #62 / 69
4198-
12
Facility 12
VA AVG 41
Rank #73 / 84
Riverside Healthcare Association, Inc
$22.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $22.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #28 / 69
$11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #27 / 69
50.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #32 / 69
495071
Vierra Falls Church
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Falls Church
160
Facility 160
VA AVG 114
Rank #15 / 81
94.0%
Facility 94.0%
VA AVG 76.8%
Rank #16 / 70
+22%-B -46%-
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 74
32
Facility 32
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #38 / 69
5.3
Facility 5.3
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #22 / 69
-150-
26
Facility 26
VA AVG 41
Rank #59 / 84
-
$12.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #46 / 69
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #57 / 69
45.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #51 / 69
495432
Cedarfield-
NH
AL
IL
Richmond
157
Facility 157
VA AVG 114
Rank #18 / 81
38.9%
Facility 38.9%
VA AVG 76.8%
Rank #60 / 70
-49%-?---+18%-
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 74
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11
Facility 11
VA AVG 41
Rank #76 / 84
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other VA nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 85 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Brandon Oaks

3804 Brandon Avenue Sw, Roanoke, VA 24018
Overview of Brandon Oaks

Brandon Oaks provides a continuous spectrum of support in Roanoke, Virginia, encompassing independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, home care, and dedicated nursing home services. The 80-bed campus accommodates changing health needs on site, allowing residents to transition seamlessly between level of care options. Assisted living covers standard daily tasks, while memory care supplies a safe environment with targeted supervision. Licensed clinical oversight covers skilled nursing and nursing home stays, and home care extends assistance directly into personal residences.

Rehabilitation services are delivered through inpatient and outpatient therapy programs. Led by administrator Jessica White, the community admits residents using Medicare, Medicaid, or private payment channels. Pet-friendly policies allow residents to live alongside their companion animals. Community offerings also feature organized initiatives like The Oaks Club and the Living Independently program.

Prospective families seeking flexible care options across any stage of senior living can reach out to Brandon Oaks to discuss care plans or arrange a private tour.

Contact Brandon Oaks

Overview of Vierra Falls Church

Vierra Falls Church is a senior living community located in the heart of Northern Virginia. With over 50 years of experience in senior care, their highly experienced team of professionals is committed to helping residents achieve the highest level of physical and mental well-being. Whether it’s a short stay or a long-term care, respite or hospice, they offer a range of options to suit each resident’s needs. Their rehabilitation team works one-on-one with seniors to develop personalized plans that help them reach their maximum potential.

Every room is fully furnished with a variety of amenities to ensure the comfort and convenience of their residents. With 24-hour medical oversight, dedicated physicians and physician specialists regularly visit the community. They also have a registered dietitian to provide nutrition and dietary support. In addition to providing exceptional care, residents don’t have to worry about household chores like maintenance, daily housekeeping, and personal laundry, so they can focus on enjoying their time in the community.

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Shenandoah Senior Living

103 Lee Burke Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630
Overview of Shenandoah Senior Living

Located in peaceful Front Royal, Virginia, Shenandoah Senior Living offers exceptional assisted living and memory care services. Nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, this community provides a comfortable and enriching environment for seniors to age gracefully. The spacious apartments are designed with the needs of residents in mind, ensuring easy mobility and accessibility. Residents can enjoy delicious, chef-prepared meals three times a day, complemented by nutritious snacks throughout the day.

The personalized healthcare plans are tailored to each resident’s desired activity levels, promoting independence and well-being. For those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, Shenandoah Senior Living offers the Aspen Memory Care program, which provides a nurturing and stimulating environment. The dedicated staff is committed to providing 24/7 assistance, giving residents and their families peace of mind. With its stunning views, personalized care, and commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors, Shenandoah Senior Living sets the standard for senior living in the region.

Contact Shenandoah Senior Living

Overview of Masonic Home of Virginia

Masonic Home of Virginia offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Henrico, VA. Independent living supports private living without daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing home or skilled nursing care provides licensed nursing on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may want to remain in one community.

Masonic Home of Virginia has 158 beds, a size associated with more residents, staff, and usually programming than a smaller community. Ms. Kathy Bryant serves as the administrator.

Contact Masonic Home of Virginia

Overview of Kensington Reston Owner

Kensington Reston Owner offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Reston, VA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, while nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time because moving to another level does not require leaving the community.

Opened in 2021, the community has 105 beds. Llena Sta.Ana serves as the administrator. A salon and spa provide personal grooming services within the community, and pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet with them.

Respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short-term rehabilitation provides temporary care during recovery. The area has a Walk Score of 33, a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for errands.

Contact Kensington Reston Owner LLC

Overview of Shalom Gardens Senior Living

Shalom Gardens Senior Living in Richmond, VA, offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Administered by Linda Underdown, the community also features 24-hour staffing to ensure residents receive support whenever needed. Those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia also receive specialized care in a secure environment.

Additionally, Rehabilitation services support residents who are recovering, and respite care is available for short stays, giving a family caregiver time to travel or recover. A salon and styling services also provide personal care on-site. The community is also pet-friendly, allowing residents to bring small animal companions.

With 71 beds, the community’s starting prices are $4,950 for assisted living and $5,250 for memory care. An emergency call system is also available, and occupancy is at 38%.

$4,950/Month

Contact Shalom Gardens Senior Living

Overview of Crestwood Assisted Living

What Crestwood Assisted Living covers in Harrisonburg, VA, is nursing home care and skilled nursing. 24-Hour Staffing is named among the services, which puts a licensed nurse in the building at every hour of the day.

One hundred and six beds is the licensed count, and respite stays draw on it too. Respite is the booking a household makes when the person who normally does the caring has a week they cannot be there.

In-House Therapy runs as a program here, with Rehabilitation Services on the service list beside it. Activities and Excursions is there too, giving the week some organized shape. Pets are allowed, and Kristin Trask has the administrator’s role.

Contact Crestwood Assisted Living

Overview of Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury

Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing care in Winchester, VA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

With these care levels in one community, Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, because changing care levels does not require leaving the community. The community has 66 beds, and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need restorative care.

A Walk Score of 92 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Ms. Andrew J Heishman serves as the administrator.

Contact Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury

Overview of Memory Care at Bristol

Memory Care at Bristol is a memory care and skilled nursing community in Bristol, Virginia. Its secure, supervised memory care setting serves residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and may suit someone who needs protection from wandering. Skilled nursing and nursing care are supported by a licensed nurse on site, while staffing is available around the clock for supervised support during the day and night.

Opened in 2019, the community has 30 beds. Its smaller size gives staff and residents more opportunity to get to know one another. Room choices include semi private, deluxe semi private, and private accommodations, ranging from shared arrangements to a single private space. Cirena West is the administrator.

Residents can use the rehabilitation gym on site, receiving rehabilitation services within the community instead of arranging transportation elsewhere. Outdoor courtyards include raised garden beds and walking paths, giving residents places to garden or take outdoor walks. A salon or spa provides an on site personal care option.

Home cooked meals are served in a dining room with residents’ tastes in mind, and special diets are available for individual dietary needs. Memory Care at Bristol may be a good fit for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease who needs a secure setting, protection from wandering, skilled nursing or nursing care, and supervision throughout the day and night.

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Overview of Mulberry Creek Assisted Living

Mulberry Creek Assisted Living in Martinsville, VA, offers assisted living and memory care. Skilled nursing is a third offering on its license.

What assisted living brings is a helper at bathing, at dressing, and with taking medication. Wandering risk is what sends a resident behind the secured door where memory care runs. Skilled nursing names the clinical end of what this license allows.

Care can carry on here as needs grow, rather than starting over somewhere new. Sixty beds, with Kailey Joyce as the administrator over them.

The amenities include a Salon and Transportation, with Rehabilitation Services on the service list. Sixty for its Walk Score is somewhat walkable, so some errands are within a resident’s own reach even without a car.

Contact Mulberry Creek Assisted Living

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
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Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

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  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
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Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Nursing Homes in Virginia at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Virginia. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.5/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Virginia. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Virginia. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Virginia

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Virginia?

Assisted living in Virginia is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Virginia Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Virginia Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 85 nursing homes in Virginia. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home 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 nursing homes 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.