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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
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| Hickory Hill Retirement Community |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Burkeville | 80
Facility
80
VA AVG
132
Rank
#218 / 371 | No |
0
Facility
0
VA AVG
42
Rank
#438 / 449 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Laura D. Glasscock | 91.3% | A+ | 17 | 41.2% | 8 | 26 | 1.5 |
| Our Lady of the Valley |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Roanoke (Gainsboro) | 127
Facility
127
VA AVG
132
Rank
#82 / 371 | No |
68
Facility
68
VA AVG
42
Rank
#74 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed | Meagan Seale | 87.4% | A+ | 20 | 55% | 7 | 58 | 2.9 |
| Sunrise of Hunter Mill |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Oakton | 100
Facility
100
VA AVG
132
Rank
#145 / 371 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
VA AVG
42
Rank
#65 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Isha Subedi | 71.0% | A- | 9 | 88.9% | 1 | 16 | 1.8 |
| Sunrise of Fairfax |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Fairfax (Boulevard Estates) | 107
Facility
107
VA AVG
132
Rank
#125 / 371 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
VA AVG
42
Rank
#105 / 449 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Jordan Kay | 67.3% | A- | 16 | 56.3% | 7 | 23 | 1.4 |
| Sunrise at Reston Town Center |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Reston (Hunter Mill District) | 107
Facility
107
VA AVG
132
Rank
#125 / 371 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
VA AVG
42
Rank
#36 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed | Ms. Kanetha Breaux | 62.6% | A- | 12 | 66.7% | 1 | 20 | 1.7 |
| Brookdale at Home® Midlothian |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Midlothian | 100
Facility
100
VA AVG
132
Rank
#145 / 371 | No |
8
Facility
8
VA AVG
42
Rank
#412 / 449 | Suite | Patrick Hines | 29.0% | A+ | 10 | 50% | 5 | 23 | 2.3 |
| Sunrise of Alexandria |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Alexandria (Seminary Hill) | 110
Facility
110
VA AVG
132
Rank
#115 / 371 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
VA AVG
42
Rank
#98 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Arin Burrell-Duru | 65.5% | A- | 8 | 25% | 3 | 4 | 0.5 |
| The Harmony Collection at Roanoke – Assisted Living |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Roanoke (Southern Hills) | 105
Facility
105
VA AVG
132
Rank
#131 / 371 | Yes |
26
Facility
26
VA AVG
42
Rank
#332 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Jenny Nicely | 73.3% | A+ | 51 | 54.9% | 27 | 104 | 2.0 |
| Sunrise at Fair Oaks |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Fairfax (Boulevard Estates) | 107
Facility
107
VA AVG
132
Rank
#125 / 371 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
VA AVG
42
Rank
#180 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Jordan Kay | - | A- | 16 | 56.3% | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Sunrise of Springfield |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Springfield | 100
Facility
100
VA AVG
132
Rank
#145 / 371 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
VA AVG
42
Rank
#57 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Anne Mccray | 84.0% | A- | 6 | 16.7% | - | 1 | 0.2 |
| English Meadows |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Blacksburg (Farmview - Ramble) | 110
Facility
110
VA AVG
132
Rank
#115 / 371 | No |
16
Facility
16
VA AVG
42
Rank
#374 / 449 | Private Rooms | Paul Englehart | 80.9% | A+ | 45 | 46.7% | 20 | 72 | 1.6 |
| Brookdale Danville Piedmont |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Danville | 99
Facility
99
VA AVG
132
Rank
#159 / 371 | No |
45
Facility
45
VA AVG
42
Rank
#208 / 449 | Studio / 2 Bed | Carole Maxwell | 45.5% | A+ | 6 | 100% | - | 35 | 5.8 |
| Sunrise of Arlington |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Arlington (Glebewood) | 60
Facility
60
VA AVG
132
Rank
#276 / 371 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
VA AVG
42
Rank
#65 / 449 | Studio / Suite / 2 Bed | Miss Rachel Jensen | 80.0% | A- | 9 | 66.7% | - | 18 | 2.0 |
| Benchmark at Alexandria |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Alexandria (Alexandria West) | 134
Facility
134
VA AVG
132
Rank
#67 / 371 | No |
81
Facility
81
VA AVG
42
Rank
#44 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Carol L. Tarlowoh | 47.8% | F | 8 | 87.5% | 2 | 19 | 2.4 |
| Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach) | 120
Facility
120
VA AVG
132
Rank
#93 / 371 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
VA AVG
42
Rank
#193 / 449 | 1 Bed | Ms. Julia Fretwell | 57.5% | A+ | 9 | 77.8% | 2 | 25 | 2.8 |
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Overview of Our Lady of the Valley
Nestled in the peaceful community of Roanoke, VA, Our Lady of the Valley is a distinguished senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and nursing care services. Here, residents can choose from one-bedroom suites to an intensive personal care studios that accommodate unique needs and preferences. With its well-trained and compassionate team, residents can receive the utmost care and support they need throughout their stay.
The community hosts several exciting and entertaining events from piano concerts to wine tasting. Indulge in delightful and healthy chef-prepared meals that satisfy your cravings. Participate in diverse social activities and life-enrichment programs to boost engagement and wellness. With Our Lady of the Valley, seniors are assured of an empowering and glorious retirement.
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.
Overview of Bickford of Suffolk Assisted Living & Memory Care
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.
Overview of Karolwood Gardens Norfolk
With a dedication to enriching lives, Karolwood Gardens offers a distinctive haven for seniors seeking a vibrant and comfortable lifestyle in Norfolk, Virginia. It’s a supportive community designed to provide residents with everything they need for a fulfilling life. From supervised care and in-house medical professionals like podiatrists, physicians, and psychiatrists; to daily activities, exercise programs, and tasteful meals, every aspect is thoughtfully tailored to ensure well-being and engagement.
With its game room, theater, library, and salon facilities, along with the inviting café and professional putting green, Karolwood Gardens creates a welcoming backdrop for cherished memories. In addition to the array of amenities, the home boasts a memory care unit and on-call registered nurses, offering peace of mind and specialized approaches for both residents and their families. Discover a place where a carefree lifestyle meets professional support.
Sunrise at Bon Air is a senior living community in Richmond, Virginia, that offers a holistic approach to senior care. The community takes a personalized approach, focusing on the unique needs and preferences of each resident. Sunrise at Bon Air provides consistent yet individualized care rooted in evidence-based research and theories of aging, with a focus on the individual’s wellness and well-being.
The community remains firmly committed to promoting the safety of its residents, taking rigorous measures to maintain their health during the current times. Sunrise at Bon Air utilizes its Sunrise CareConnect electronic health record system, which allows physicians to track residents’ care, medication protocol, and progress notes remotely. Additionally, the community facilitates telehealth visits with healthcare providers to minimize the need for external office visits. Sunrise at Bon Air has been recognized for its commitment to quality care, earning more than 280 National Quality Awards, more than any other assisted living provider. The community’s mission of championing the quality of life for all seniors is carried out by every Sunrise team member.
Offering assisted living and memory care services, Sunrise of Hunter Mill is one of the best senior living communities near Great Falls. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has shown with a welcoming approach. Life at the Sunrise of Hunter Mill offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.
The senior living community’s services and amenities include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, specialized memory care training programs, short-term stays, and hospice care plans.
Tucked away in Charlottesville, VA, Morningside of Charlottesville is a warm and welcoming senior living community that offers assisted living and Five Star’s award-winning Bridge to Rediscovery memory care program for people dealing with Alzheimer’s. Featuring a range of accommodations, including studio and one-bedroom apartments, the community warrants a comfortable living space. Residents receive individualized attention from well-trained team members available 24/7.
The community ensures residents stay engaged with various recreational activities and programs. Morningside of Charlottesville’s close location to notable attractions, dining, shopping, and entertainment further enhances residents’ engagement, ensuring that they live a vibrant lifestyle. Residents also enjoy restaurant-style meals developed by a celebrity chef, with an emphasis on fresh selections, ensuring that they get the nourishment they require to stay healthy.
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.
Overview of Bickford of Spotsylvania
Settled in the enticing community of Fredericksburg, VA, the Bickford of Spotsylvania is a vibrant senior living community that provides assisted living, and memory care services. Large and stunning accommodations with varying floors plans are available for its residents. In terms of memory care, the community offers specialized programming, 24/7 professional care, and the purpose-built memory care environment called the Mary B’s Memory Care Neighborhood.
With its above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy 3 fresh-cooked delightful meals, weekly housekeeping, home maintenance, access to laundry facilities, and transportation services. Explore its other amenities such as the family room, game room, and library to see how beautiful the community is. Participate in diverse social activities and other life-enrichment programs to boost engagement. At Bickford of Spotsylvania, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.
Overview of Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg
Experience comfort and security in well-designed accommodations and elegant common areas with Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg, a leading senior living community in Williamsburg, VA. The community provides assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays in a vibrant environment that fosters independence and connections. With a focus on wellness, the community offers 24/7 care by a team of nurses and experienced caregivers.
Residents here are given plenty of opportunities to live a meaningful life with a diverse social calendar of activities and broad range of amenities. Ensuring residents’ holistic needs, the community also provides physical therapy services and various health and wellness services. Residents also benefit from the convenience of services like housekeeping, laundry, bus transportation, and interior and exterior maintenance of buildings, grounds and apartments.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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
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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
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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
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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 5 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.
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