Page 21 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.
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.
Emilia Assisted Living of Ashlawn Court
SC
AL
Springfield (Monticello Woods)
8No 42 Private RoomsRionario Porneso 87.5% 1100%2828.0
Heritage Village Assisted Living and Memory Care
SC
AL
MC
Gainesville
152Yes 42 -George Winters 75.7% 1100%55.0
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 ---4100%287.0
Mulberry Creek Assisted Living
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Martinsville
60No 60 -Kailey Joyce 56.7% 1100%2020.0
Dominion Village at Williamsburg
SC
MC
RC
Williamsburg (The Mews)
58Yes 11 StudioTabitha Gleesing 56.9% 1100%3333.0
Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg
SC
AL
MC
RC
Williamsburg
100No 29 Studio / 1 BedKate Lenz 57.0% 1100%4848.0
Karolwood Gardens Portsmouth
SC
AL
MC
Portsmouth
75Yes 69 Suite / 1 BedRachel Ford 56.0% 1100%7171.0
Woods Cove Assisted Living
SC
AL
Front Royal
67No 86 -Jonathan (Jack) Norris 56.7% 1100%3737.0
The Westmont at Short Pump
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Glen Allen
170Yes 35 -Matthew Hartwick 70.6% 1100%3131.0
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Overview of Emilia Assisted Living of Ashlawn Court

Tucked away in the neighborhood of Springfield, VA, Emilia Assisted Living of Ashlawn Court is a welcoming community for those looking for assisted living. Maintaining your independence while taking advantage of 24/7 supervision and daily assistance from a dependable care team. From personal care to medication management, the community provides various services to ensure residents are well-cared for and worry-free.

Choose how to spend your free time with an array of community activities and programs conducted regularly. Leave the hassle of cooking your meals behind with wholesome and delicious meals served daily. With just the right amount of support, residents here continue living the life they want without hassles and worries.

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Overview of Heritage Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

Heritage Village Assisted Living and Memory Care offers assisted living and memory care in Gainesville, VA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could grow over time, since both care levels are available in one community.

Heritage Village Assisted Living and Memory Care has 152 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents and staff and usually more programming. Starting prices are $5,395 per month for assisted living and $9,999 per month for memory care; the difference reflects the smaller staff ratios and secured setting associated with memory care. George Winters serves as the administrator.

The community has pet-friendly apartments, allowing a resident to live with a pet. Health Care Navigation and Lifestyle & Activities are also available as specific programs, supporting health-related navigation and planned activities. A car-dependent Walk Score of 42 means most errands require a car or a ride, so residents who no longer drive would generally need transportation for those trips.

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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 Mulberry Creek Assisted Living

Three kinds of care sit under one roof at Mulberry Creek Assisted Living in Martinsville, Virginia. Assisted living covers the day-to-day activities a resident can no longer manage alone, which usually means a hand with bathing, dressing, and keeping medications straight, and nothing past that.

Memory care answers a different problem. The need there is cognitive rather than physical, and it often arrives when explaining stops working: a person who is steady on their feet and entirely capable of walking out a door for reasons that made sense to them an hour ago. Supervision handles that in a way argument cannot.

Skilled nursing and nursing home care bring licensed nursing on site around the clock, for residents whose medical situation needs watching rather than visiting.

Having all three available matters most when a condition changes. A resident moves within the community instead of starting somewhere new, which spares a family the whole process of touring buildings again while a parent is already unwell, and spares the resident the loss of everyone they have gotten to know.

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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.

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Overview of Karolwood Gardens Portsmouth

Ensuring comfort and worry-free living, Karolwood Gardens in Portsmouth ensures a fun-filled and nurturing lifestyle. The elegant home ensures that residents don’t have to worry about living alone by encouraging them to engage with others and enrich their knowledge and expand their vibrant social life. Karolwood Gardens allows its residents cultivate a habit where daily living is done with purpose, vitality, and connection.

Residents immerse in active senior engagement found in enriching activities, healthy and nutritious dining, social gatherings at spacious common areas, quiet time in lounge areas, maintaining a healthy lifestyle through fitness classes, and cozying up with a good book in the library. Surely, resident will discover endless opportunities to build a comfortable lifestyle that suit your interests.

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Overview of Dominion Village at Williamsburg

Delivering exceptional senior living services in Williamsburg, VA for over 30 years, Dominion Village at Williamsburg is a well-established senior living community that offers specialized memory care and short-term stays. With residents’ comfort and security in mind, the community features an array of studio apartments. Nursing care, in-home emergency response systems, and a team of experienced caregivers, ensures residents’ needs are met at all times.

Committed to letting residents experience utmost comfort and convenience, the community offers services like weekly housekeeping, laundry services, transportation, and maintenance. Amenities such as vibrant dining spaces, a reading lounge and card room, pet-friendly community, full-service salon, and beautiful outdoor spaces, helps residents live an interesting life. Dominion Village at Williamsburg empowers residents to live a fulfilling life with their compassionate services and diverse amenities.

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Overview of The Westmont at Short Pump

The Westmont at Short Pump offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Glen Allen, VA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers short-term stays. With several care levels in one community, a resident whose needs grow can move to a different level without leaving the community, making the residence potentially suitable for someone whose family needs short-term support while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.

The community has 170 beds. A Walk Score of 35 / 100 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, including for a resident who no longer drives.

Residents can eat restaurant-style meals featuring seasonal menus and fresh, local ingredients, use the full-service spa and fitness center, and spend time in the courtyard or on walking trails. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. Matthew Hartwick serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Woods Cove Assisted Living

Woods Cove Assisted Living provides assisted living in Front Royal, Virginia, with help available for daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Residents can continue living in their own apartment while receiving that support, making the community a potential fit for someone who wants assistance without giving up private living.

The community has 67 beds, and Jonathan (Jack) Norris serves as administrator. A Walk Score of 86 out of 100 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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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