Page 19 of Best Senior Communities in Virginia

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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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
Greenbrier Assisted Living
SC
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Vienna
8CNo 46 Private / Semi-Private RoomsRoxana Gharavi 87.5% 1050%12112.1
Harmony at Harbour View
SC
AL
IL
MC
Suffolk
110C-Yes 48 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedCristy Hansen 73.6% 4873%1433.0
Harmony at Oakbrooke
SC
AL
IL
MC
Chesapeake (Greenbrier West)
125CYes 34 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedJennifer Stell 66.4% 1663%452.8
Magnolia Ridge Assisted Living Facility
SC
AL
Roanoke (Ghent)
34C-Yes 72 -Sherone Cephas 82.4% 875%354.4
Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony
SC
AL
Williamsburg
136C-No 80 -Shanita Lowery 40.4% 9100%414.6
Carriage Hill Retirement
SC
AL
MC
RC
Bedford
140C-Yes 65 -Christine Pruett 50.7% 10770%3383.2
Hilton Plaza Inc.
SC
AL
Newport News (South Newport News)
71C-No 57 Private / Semi-Private RoomsNina Taylor 56.3% 1861%955.3
Bickford of Suffolk
SC
AL
MC
Suffolk
74DYes 25 Private RoomsKendra Thomas 100.0% 2282%783.5
Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor
SC
AL
MC
RC
Chesapeake (Great Bridge)
100D-Yes 35 -Gary Pelton 96.0% 1984%814.3
Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SC
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Roanoke (Westland)
43?Yes 33 -Esteban Duran-Ballen 55.8% 1136%201.8
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Overview of Greenbrier Assisted Living

Conveniently located in the quiet neighborhood of Madrillon Estates Drive, Vienna, VA, Greenbrier Assisted Living is a dedicated community that provides assisted living. With its luxurious and sophisticated accommodations, residents are encouraged to live comfortably, especially with a professional care team attending to their needs around the clock. The community also offers hospice services and respite care to guide residents with their every need, regardless of long-term and short-term care.

With housekeeping and laundry cared for, residents have more time to do the things they enjoy and mingle with friends more. Mealtimes are celebrations of every day, striving to foster comfort while meeting dietary needs and tastes. The community is committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment with its power generator, cozy common areas, and onsite house doctor.

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Overview of Harmony at Harbour View

Live blissfully with the idyllic senior living community of Harmony at Harbour View in Suffolk, VA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With its dedication to improving seniors’ welfare, the community provides top-tier care and assistance from a well-trained team 24/7. Seniors can rest assured of living the lifestyle they prefer, especially with the utmost support from the community.

Residents enrich their retirement with a variety of engaging activities and exciting programs that are carefully thought of to highlight their interests and strengths. Here, residents enjoy diverse dining options that cater to their dietary needs and tastes. Harmony at Harbour View is ideal for seniors looking to make the most out of their best years with its incredible amenities and genuine care.

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Overview of Harmony at Oakbrooke

Harmony at Oakbrooke offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Chesapeake’s Greenbrier West neighborhood. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The 125-bed community has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. A studio keeps living space in one private room, while a two-bedroom layout can work well for a couple moving together; one-bedroom apartments provide another option. Respite care allows a family caregiver to arrange a short stay while traveling or recovering. Pets are allowed, and Jennifer Stell serves as the administrator.

Residents can choose restaurant-style dining, watch a movie in the theater, or spend time in the bistro, library, and game room. Grounds with walking paths offer an outdoor place to spend time. Physical and occupational therapy are available, and transportation to health appointments lets residents attend those visits without arranging their own ride. Staff are present around the clock.

A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. The range of apartment sizes, respite care, and three care levels may suit a resident who wants options as daily support needs change, as well as a couple considering a shared move.

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Overview of Magnolia Ridge Assisted Living Facility

With 34 beds, Magnolia Ridge Assisted Living Facility is a single-story assisted living community on Amherst Street in Roanoke, Virginia, about 2 miles from the city center. It has the feel of a smaller, tightly-knit residence rather than a large campus. It’s staffed around the clock, every day of the week. Residents receive an all-inclusive mix of daily support, including scheduled housekeeping and home-cooked meals. There’s also a regular calendar of social events and activities to keep the day engaging.

Magnolia Ridge has specialized programs geared toward veterans, giving this population a tailored layer of support and standard offering. The community is administered by Sherone Cephas.

Getting around the neighborhood on foot is easy. Magnolia Ridge has a walk score of 72. Most errands can be handled without a car and many everyday essentials sit within a short walk. This may matter for visiting family members who want to stop by a nearby shop or grab a coffee during a longer visit.

State inspection reports for Magnolia Ridge have most often centered on medication management and documentation practices. It also touched on daily oversight of resident care plans. One complaint review on file found no evidence of non-compliance in how the facility handles administration or resident care.

Besides daily care, the community allows pets. It provides transportation services for residents who need to get to appointments or outings. Fitness and recreation programming keep residents active. Currently, the community has room to grow, with about 62% occupancy across its 34 beds.

Contact Magnolia Ridge Assisted Living Facility

Overview of Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony

Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony operates a 136-bed campus in Williamsburg, Virginia, providing support with daily routines like dressing, bathing, and managing medications. Private one- and two-bedroom apartments allow residents to choose the layout that fits their needs. The surrounding neighborhood earns an 80 walk score, giving nearby shops and cafes easy foot access for individuals exploring off-campus.

Caregiver coverage remains available 24 hours a day through licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. On-site rehabilitation options and temporary respite stays support residents recovering from medical events or caregivers needing planned time off. Set across a 90-acre property with protected woodlands, the location features family-style dining options for everyday meals under administrator Dara Taylor.

Prospective residents can get in touch with the management team at Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony to schedule a campus walkthrough, explore floor plans, and review monthly rates.

Contact Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony

Overview of Carriage Hill Retirement

Carriage Hill Retirement provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Bedford, VA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia, and respite care supports short-term stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 140 beds. Its starting price is $4,463, giving families an initial price point for planning care costs, and Medicaid is accepted as a payment option for eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay.

Restaurant-style dining includes chef-prepared meals made with fresh local ingredients. Residents also have access to a beauty salon and barber, scheduled transportation, and rehabilitation services, while the pet-friendly policy may allow a resident to bring a pet when moving in.

A Walk Score of 65 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. Christine Pruett serves as the administrator, and the combination of assisted living, memory care, and respite care may suit a resident whose support needs change or whose family caregiver needs temporary help.

Starting Price $4,463/Month

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Overview of Hilton Plaza

Hilton Plaza is an assisted living community in Newport News, Virginia, in the South Newport News neighborhood. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while living in their own rooms. The community has 71 beds, with private and semi-private rooms for someone who wants an individual room or prefers a shared living arrangement.

A Walk Score of 57 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. Hilton Plaza may be a good fit for someone who needs daily assistance but wants to remain in a private or semi-private room. Ms. Nina Taylor serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Bickford of Suffolk

Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care is a picturesque community known for its charming atmosphere and vibrant culture. This close-knit community places a strong emphasis on memory care qualifications, maintaining the facility’s beauty, and having a highly qualified staff who understand the challenges of aging and are dedicated to providing assistance.

Within this warm and home-like environment, residents benefit from services such as medication management, diabetes care, and incontinence care, all in a handicap-accessible facility. Bickford of Suffolk also offers respite stays and is a pet-friendly community. Its features include unique amenities like raised garden beds and an arts and crafts center thoughtfully designed to cater to those with memory loss. Families can have peace of mind knowing their loved ones have memory care options available in this engaging and accommodating community.

Contact Bickford of Suffolk

Overview of Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor

Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor provides assisted living, memory care and respite care in Chesapeake, Virginia’s Great Bridge neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away. Having these care levels together may suit someone whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 100 beds, with a starting price of $5,580 to give families an initial point for financial planning. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. Administrator Mr. Gary Pelton oversees the community.

Farm to table meals prepared by chefs include fresh local produce and seafood, and a registered dietician helps create well balanced menus. Landscaped gardens and patios give residents outdoor spaces, while the salon and spa provide personal care services on site. Activities include Tai Chi, virtual reality experiences, Wine and Design, and the Sweet Memories™ program.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation are available for residents who need therapy during a temporary recovery period. Transportation and shuttle services provide a way to travel beyond the community. With a Walk Score of 35 out of 100, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; someone who no longer drives would generally need transportation for errands.

Starting Price $5,580/Month

Contact Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor

Overview of Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is Roanoke’s trusted home healthcare provider. The nursing center has a professional staff committed to providing all seniors with a safe and comfortable environment. Seniors can expect a high level of quality nursing and rehabilitative services that help them live life to the fullest. At Brandon Oaks, friendships blossom, and goals are achieved.
The nursing homes provide state-of-the-art features that cater to short-term or long-term residents; they are also guaranteed to feel comfortable and know that they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care with specialized programs/ Specializations, including therapy (speech, occupational, physical), neurological care, cardiac care, orthopedic care, skilled nursing care, and musculoskeletal care available.

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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