Page 11 of Best Senior Communities in Virginia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 440 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. 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Paragon Assisted Living – Yorktown
SC
AL
Arlington (Rock Spring)
8A-No 49 Private RoomsEdwin Funes 75.0% 450%61.5
Saint Francis Home
SC
AL
Richmond
113ANo 60 -Fajr Mills 67.3% 1729%100.6
St. Mary’s Woods
SC
AL
IL
RC
Richmond
133ANo 8 -Jotanya Belton 87.2% 933%101.1
The Residence at Colvin Run
SC
AL
MC
RC
Great Falls (Colvin Run Village)
70A-Yes 35 Studio. / 1 Bed / 2 BedSeth Wirekoh 88.6% 1040%161.6
Yama Services Adult Assisted Living I
SC
AL
HOS
RC
Mechanicsville
8A+No-Private / Shared RoomsBill Okyere 100.0% 650%30.5
Manorhouse Assisted Living & Memory Care
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Richmond
100ANo 59 -Luann Paul 86.0% 1553%161.1
English Meadows
SC
AL
MC
Blacksburg (Farmview - Ramble)
110BNo 16 Private RoomsPaul Englehart 87.3% 4850%851.8
Brookdale Bristol
SC
AL
Bristol
125BNo 15 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedJames Floyd 77.6% 1656%362.3
Tribute at the Glen by Cogir
SC
AL
MC
Woodbridge
152B+Yes 74 StudioRobert Reffell 61.2% 2759%391.4
Brightview Dulles Corner
SC
AL
IL
MC
Herndon (Hunter Mill District)
99AYes 48 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedRehana Majeed 85.9% 850%101.3
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Overview of Paragon Assisted Living – Yorktown

Paragon Assisted Living, Yorktown is an assisted living community in Arlington, VA, in the Rock Spring neighborhood. Residents receive personal care assistance with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks while living in a private room. The community serves residents with moderate to high acuity assisted living needs and may be a good fit for someone who prefers a small residential setting.

There are 8 beds. Residents live alongside a limited number of others, giving the community a smaller residential scale. The area has a Walk Score of 49 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk. Edwin Funes serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Saint Francis Home

Saint Francis Home provides assisted living in Richmond, VA. Assisted living gives residents help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while they keep their own apartment. Saint Francis Home may be a good fit for someone who needs that daily support while retaining a private living space.

The community has 113 beds and an 82% occupancy rate, meaning some beds are unoccupied. Fajr Mills serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 60 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands independently.

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Overview of St. Mary’s Woods

St. Mary’s Woods offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Richmond, VA. Independent living provides an apartment with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Respite care provides a short stay for someone who needs temporary support while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.

Having independent living and assisted living on the same campus can suit a resident whose care needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 133 beds, and its independent living apartments give residents a private living space within the community.

St. Mary’s Woods opened in 1988 and offers the Care & Wellness program. Ms. Jotanya S Belton serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Residence at Colvin Run

The Residence at Colvin Run undoubtedly provides the highest care for memory care and assisted living options. 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 upscale senior living community prides itself on being a renowned home in Norwood.

The lifestyle at The Residences is an easy and worry-free community; through the community’s extensive services, residents can live a fulfilling everyday life. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.

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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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Overview of Manorhouse Assisted Living & Memory Care

Manorhouse Assisted Living & Memory Care offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Richmond, VA. Independent living means a resident has a private living space with community services but no daily care. Assisted living adds help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medications while the resident keeps an apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Having several care types in one community may make Manorhouse Assisted Living & Memory Care a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, since the resident may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community.

The community has 100 beds and provides rehabilitation services. Complimentary transportation to outside doctor and medical appointments reduces the need for family members to arrange those rides. Medicare is accepted as a payment option, though it generally covers eligible short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

A Walk Score of 59 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to complete certain nearby errands independently. Mrs. Luann Paul serves as the administrator.

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English Meadows

3400 S Point Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Overview of English Meadows

English Meadows provides assisted living and memory care in Blacksburg, VA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 110 beds and offers private rooms, so each resident has a single private living space. Providing both assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose care needs change over time, and Paul Englehart serves as the administrator.

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Brookdale Bristol

375 Liberty Pl, Bristol, VA 24201
Overview of Brookdale Bristol

Brookdale Bristol offers assisted living in Bristol, VA, with help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while residents live in their own apartment. Respite care is also available for short stays, giving a family caregiver support while traveling or recovering. With both care options, Brookdale Bristol may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing daily assistance or for a family seeking temporary support.

The community has 125 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments available. Assisted living starts at $2,985 per month, giving families an initial monthly figure for planning care costs, and James Floyd serves as the administrator. Residents can use the beauty and barber shop, therapy room, chapel, gardening and greenhouse areas, and transportation services, while the activity calendar includes health and fitness classes, happy hours, and excursions shaped with resident input so the schedule reflects their interests. Dining menus feature seasonal options that change daily.

Starting Price $2,985/Month

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Overview of Tribute at the Glen by Cogir

Tribute at the Glen by Cogir is an outstanding senior living community set in the quiet Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge, VA, offering assisted living and memory care. Enjoy relaxation and safety like no other with a wide range of snug and sophisticated residences to choose from. A dedicated, experienced, and highly skilled team delivers top-notch care and assistance for residents to enjoy their autonomy and do what they love.

The community aims to provide an unmatched experience with its ethereal and fabulous spaces. Treat yourself to a relaxing me-time and enjoy moments with friends through exciting activities and enjoyable programs. With restaurant-style dining, residents enjoy healthy and delicious meals catering to their nutritional needs and preferences. Tribute at the Glen by Cogir is a wonderful place for seniors to spend their retirement embraced by a warm and welcoming environment and ethereal spaces.

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Overview of Brightview Dulles Corner

Situated in the quiet community of Herndon, VA, the Brightview Dulles Corner is an idyllic senior living community providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Cozy and beautifully appointed accommodations are available for its residents. With a competent and empathetic team, this community offers high-quality and innovative memory care services for those with cognitive conditions like dementia.

Having top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy chef-prepared meals, a beauty salon, an art studio, a fitness room, and complimentary transportation. Meet new friends by visiting its common spaces like the courtyards and outdoor gardens. Engage in diverse programs and activities to further enhance social engagement and life enrichment. At Brightview Dulles Corner, seniors are assured of a wondrous living experience.

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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 440 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