Page 11 of Best Senior Communities in Virginia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 442 senior communities in VA using VA Depts. of Social Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. SC (Senior Communities):
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.
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 deficiencies, 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 deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Spring Hills Mount Vernon
SC
AL
MC
Alexandria
98Yes 70 StudioBora Bisimwa 49.0% A+1100%4949.0
The Vero at Chesapeake
SC
AL
MC
Chesapeake (Great Bridge)
138No 49 -Michael Harden 92.8% C-1100%3434.0
Commonwealth Senior Living at Kings Grant House
SC
AL
MC
RC
Virginia Beach (North Central)
75Yes 55 Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private RoomsDaniel Cassiere 94.7% -1100%3434.0
Brightview Fair Oaks
SC
AL
IL
MC
Fairfax (Fair Lakes)
92Yes 12 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedFranc Cooper 76.1% -1100%1212.0
Masonic Home of Virginia
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Henrico
158No 27 -Robert Adkins 51.3% -1100%11.0
Viva Senior Living at Stafford
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Stafford (Aquia)
62No 22 Private / Companion / 1 Bed / 2 Bed RoomsChristina Cidoni 75.8% -1100%1212.0
Vienna Manor Assisted Living
SC
AL
HOS
Vienna
8Yes 41 -Grace Kimball 100.0% -1100%99.0
Yama Services Adult Assisted Living I
SC
AL
HOS
RC
Mechanicsville
8No-Private / Shared RoomsBill Okyere 100.0% -1100%33.0
Paragon Assisted Living – Yorktown
SC
AL
Arlington (Rock Spring)
8No 49 Private RoomsEdwin Funes 75.0% -1100%66.0
Hawkins Residential
SC
AL
Richmond
84No 5 -Toriano Phillips 92.9% -540%20.4
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Overview of Spring Hills Mount Vernon

Administered by Bora Bisimwa, Spring Hills Mount Vernon is an assisted living and memory care community on Shannons Green Way in Alexandria, Virginia. The 98-bed facility occupies a three-story building offering studio apartments and serves occupants requiring residential and assisted living care, including non-ambulatory support. The really walkable neighborhood bears a walk score of 70, so it’s easy for residents and visiting families to run errands on foot and access nearby essentials.

Spring Hills Mount Vernon welcomes pets through their PAW program, a beneficial addition for occupants valuing a furry friend’s companionship. Daily life centers on fine dining experiences and engaging activities tailored to bolster residents’ well-being. Transportation services help occupants manage appointments and outings, and a fitness and recreation program supports active engagement. With studio housing as the primary accommodation option, the home currently operates at 49 percent occupancy.

The Virginia Department of Social Services’ inspections have pointed to themes around medication management, incident reporting, resident supervision, and facility maintenance. These are themes families may want to ask about when touring.

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Overview of The Vero at Chesapeake

Located in the historic setting of Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA, The Vero at Chesapeake is an idyllic senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. Spend your golden years within the carefully designed and sophisticated studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences of The Vero at Chesapeake. Receive the utmost care and attention for your every need and aspiration with a dedicated and highly skilled team.

With its signature programs, the community goes above and beyond to ensure seniors keep their dignity and flourish in their golden years. Have the finest dining experience with delightful and nutritious meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The Vero at Chesapeake is a good place for seniors to enjoy a wonderful retirement with its scenic spaces and stunning amenities.

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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. 

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Overview of Brightview Fair Oaks

Brightview Fair Oaks undoubtedly provides the highest care for independent living, 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 Fair Oaks 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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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.

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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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Hawkins Residential

3212 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227
Overview of Hawkins Residential

Hawkins Residential is an assisted living community in Richmond, VA, providing supportive, structured care for adults with mental health disabilities. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while 24-hour staffing means staff are available around the clock. Hawkins Residential may be a good fit for an adult with a mental health disability who needs structured support in a residential setting.

The community has 84 beds. Scheduled rides to appointments, errands, and local events give residents transportation for those activities without arranging each trip independently. Respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary relief, and short-term rehabilitation serves temporary recovery needs. Special diets are accommodated, and the community offers the Share Your Experience and Hawkins Heroes programs. Toriano Phillips serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Paragon Assisted Living – Yorktown

A novel community located in the beautiful neighborhood of Yorktown Boulevard, Arlington, VA< Paragon Assisted Living – Yorktown offers assisted living. The community features specially designed and well-lit accommodations, prioritizing residents’ comfort and welfare. With a dedicated and highly trained team, residents receive personalized care for their unique needs and preferences for a better quality of life.

Remain socially-engaged and happy with fun-filled activities and wellness programs tailored to residents’ interests. Promoting a close-knit and welcoming environment, residents are encouraged to interact and adapt to their surroundings. The community strives to provide a safe place where residents thrive and live to their potential surrounded by new and purposely built amenities.

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Overview of Vienna Manor Assisted Living

Vienna Manor Assisted Living, established in 2011 by Bill and Rosa Susinski, serves as a safe and loving haven for individuals seeking assisted living in Vienna, Virginia. Their unwavering mission is to provide exceptional care in a warm, nurturing home environment. With a steadfast vision to become the premier assisted living facility in the area, Vienna Manor expanded in 2016 by opening a second home just around the corner from their initial establishment.

Residents at Vienna Manor are embraced with personalized, loving, and intimate care, supported by the presence of a licensed nurse available 24/7. The community prides itself on offering gourmet cooking, a luxurious and bright atmosphere, and a location that is ranked among the best small cities. Families can find solace in knowing their loved ones are treated with dignity and grace at Vienna Manor. 

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Overview of Yama Services Adult Assisted Living I

Embraced by a blanket of lush trees and serene nature in Rinker Drive, Mechanicsville, VA, Yama Services Adult Assisted Living is a trusted community that offers assisted living. The community is committed to enhancing residents’ quality of life by providing different levels of care including dementia care, respite care, and hospice care, 24/7. Residents can rest easy with a kind and highly trained team attending to their daily living activities and household responsibilities.

There’s something for everyone with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to resident’s enjoyment and wellness. Delight with healthy and delicious meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. Medication management, a 24-hour security system, and a backup generator are provided for residents’ comfort and safety. The community is ideal for those looking for a place where they can find all the care they need with its top-tier care and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • 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 Senior Communities in Virginia

What is senior living?

Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.

How many senior communities are listed on this page?

This page features 442 senior communities in Virginia. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior 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 senior 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.

Senior Communities in Virginia at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 45/ 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: 94The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Virginia. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90