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. 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.
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.
The Hidenwood
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Newport News (Central Newport News)
125Yes 52 -Christopher Cook 70.4% -1100%2121.0
Morningside House of Spotsylvania
SC
HOS
MC
RC
Fredericksburg
68Yes 88 -Joy Mcgee 54.4% -1100%1212.0
Friendship Assisted Living, Inc.
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Roanoke
120Yes 19 -Alex Parker 69.2% -1100%1818.0
Memory Care at Bristol
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Bristol
30No 25 -Cirena West 50.0% -1100%1313.0
Westminster At Lake Ridge
SC
AL
HC
HOS
NH
SNF
Lake Ridge
46No 12 -Chris Coronado 82.6% -1100%1212.0
Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Roanoke (Southern Hills)
101No 15 ---A+4100%287.0
Premier Residential and Assisted Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
North Chesapeake
30Yes 51 -Georgiana Johnson 93.3% -1100%4545.0
Regency at Augusta
SC
AL
MC
Fishersville
96No 28 -Jessica Covell 82.3% -1100%3939.0
Birch Ridge Senior Living
SC
AL
MC
Staunton
28No 11 Private / Companion RoomsThomas Kirby 57.1% A+1100%4545.0
Harmony at Harbour View
SC
AL
IL
MC
Suffolk
110Yes 48 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedCristy Hansen 73.6% -1100%4646.0
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Overview of The Hidenwood

Nestled amidst Newport News, Virginia’s scenic woods, and beautiful trees, The Hidenwood is a premier senior living community offering a blend of Independent Living, Assisted Living, and specialized Memory Care. The Hidenwood is more than just a residence; it’s a haven for lasting friendships, helpful neighbors, and family roots spanning decades. Residents experience exceptional hospitality, award-winning programs, and delightful cuisine prepared by an on-site chef. The spacious apartments, dedicated staff, and welcoming community make The Hidenwood Retirement Community a choice for those seeking a safe and comfortable environment, promising a true sense of home.

Within The Hidenwood, Inspiritás, their dedicated Memory Care facility, embraces residents facing cognitive challenges with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The Inspiritás program celebrates life in a secure environment that prevents wandering, featuring life havens, interactive art, and serene private gardens. Committed to compassionate senior care in Newport News, Inspiritás addresses emotional, social, physical, spiritual, and cognitive needs. Prioritizing smiles, personalized attention, and encouragement ensures residents and their families find peace of mind in a nurturing environment.

Contact The Hidenwood

Overview of Morningside House of Spotsylvania

Morningside House of Spotsylvania is a memory care, hospice care, and respite care community in Fredericksburg, VA. Memory care provides a supervised setting for residents with memory-related illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, while hospice care supports residents receiving end-of-life care. Respite care offers a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, and the community may be a good fit for a person with dementia who needs supervised memory support.

The community has 68 beds, and Joy Mcgee serves as the administrator. Pets are allowed, so residents may be able to continue living with a pet, while multi-sensory and pet therapy provide activities involving sensory experiences and animals. A full-service salon, chef-prepared meals and snacks, a reflections therapy room, and life skills stations are also available for daily routines and activities.

Residents can take part in crafts, baking, yoga, games, and live music, giving them organized activities to join within the community. Hospice coordination is available for residents receiving hospice care. A Walk Score of 88 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Friendship Assisted Living

Friendship Assisted Living provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Roanoke, VA. Independent living supports private living without daily care, assisted living helps with daily tasks, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, respite care offers a short stay, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 120 beds, and Alex Parker serves as the administrator. Chef-prepared meals use fresh ingredients, balanced nutrition, and seasonal menus, giving residents a defined dining option within the community. Fitness opportunities, clubs and interest groups, cultural events, volunteer opportunities, games, and educational programs provide activities residents can take part in.

Friendship Assisted Living offers Rehab & Therapy, rehabilitation services, and short-term rehabilitation for residents who need temporary therapy-related care. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

Contact Friendship Assisted Living, Inc.

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.

Contact Memory Care at Bristol

Overview of Westminster at Lake Ridge

The starting price at Westminster at Lake Ridge runs $3,228 a month. Forty-six beds sit under the license in Lake Ridge, VA. Staff and residents get to know each other at that size, which is the point of a smaller home.

Five care types run here: nursing home, assisted living, home care, hospice care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing supply the licensed nursing support, and assisted living handles the daily tasks. Home care goes to the person’s own residence, and hospice care is for someone near the end of life.

A resident whose needs change over a few years can pick up a different service without changing address. Nursing time comes to 5 hours and 33 minutes per resident each day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.

Chris Coronado is the administrator. Rehabilitation services cover the therapy side of that. Respite care covers a short stay for a caregiver who needs to travel or recover, and on-site spiritual services are there for residents who want them.

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Overview of Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center

Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center, a remarkable senior living community in Roanoke, VA, invites seniors to enjoy its scenic environment while offering memory care and skilled nursing services. The community’s mission is to support residents in maintaining their independence while prioritizing their safety and comfort all the time. With thoughtfully designed resident agreements tailored to each individual, this community ensures peace of mind for all.

At Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center, residents can explore new hobbies and rediscover past ones through a variety of exciting activities and events. There are ample opportunities to socialize with friends and stay active through the community’s wide range of amenities and services. The Center also offers multiple dining options regularly, catering to different dietary needs and preferences. Thus, seniors can enjoy a fulfilling retirement in this vibrant community.

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Overview of Premier Residential and Assisted Living

Premier Residential and Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Chesapeake, VA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving between care types does not require leaving the community. The community has 76 beds, and Georgiana Johnson serves as its administrator. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them.

Transportation to medical appointments is provided, allowing residents to attend those appointments without arranging their own ride. Chef-prepared meals are available, so residents can have meals prepared for them rather than handling all meal preparation themselves. A Walk Score of 51 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives limited opportunities to get out independently.

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Overview of Regency at Augusta

Regency at Augusta provides assisted living and memory care in Fishersville, VA. Assisted living includes personal assistance with daily tasks and medication help, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.

Because both care levels are available, a resident whose needs grow can move to a different level of care without leaving the community. Regency at Augusta has 96 beds, and Jessica Covel serves as the administrator; the community may be a good fit for someone who could need more support over time.

Contact Regency at Augusta

Birch Ridge Senior Living

54 Imperial Dr, Staunton, VA 24401
Overview of Birch Ridge Senior Living

Create unforgettable moments in retirement at Birch Ridge of Staunton, a distinguished community in Staunton, VA, offering assisted living and memory care. Those with memory-related needs receive top-notch care from a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock. Beautifully furnished and secure accommodations are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

To improve residents’ cognition and living experiences, a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted based on their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. For convenience and safety, transportation services are provided. The community’s dedicated services and top-notch amenities create the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.

Contact Birch Ridge Senior Living

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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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