Page 22 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving. 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.
The Westmont at Short Pump
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Glen Allen
170C+Yes 35 -Matthew Hartwick 70.6% 2050%552.8
Journeys Crossing
SC
AL
Elkton
40B-No 50 -Brian Phelps 65.0% 1267%292.4
Premier Residential and Assisted Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
North Chesapeake
30C+Yes 51 -Georgiana Johnson 93.3% 1759%412.4
The Villages of Rosemont
SC
AL
MC
Virginia Beach (Windsor Woods)
80CNo 34 -Steve De Jesus 78.8% 1669%452.8
Aviva Pembroke
SC
AL
IL
MC
Virginia Beach
58C-Yes 55 -Jennifer Stell 62.1% 967%353.9
The Mather Tysons
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tysons
39CNo 60 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrandon Davidson-367%103.3
Dominion Village at Williamsburg
SC
MC
RC
Williamsburg (The Mews)
58DYes 11 StudioTabitha Gleesing 56.9% 1593%644.3
Woods Cove Assisted Living
SC
AL
Front Royal
67D+No 86 -Jonathan (Jack) Norris 56.7% 888%425.3
Golden Care Services
SC
AL
RESC
RC
Newport News (South Newport News)
8C-No 41 -Yanova Mitchener 87.5% 3100%113.7
Karolwood Gardens Portsmouth
SC
AL
MC
Portsmouth
75D-Yes 69 Suite / 1 BedRachel Ford 56.0% 2479%1004.2
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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 Journeys Crossing

Journeys Crossing is an assisted living community in Elkton, VA, where residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while living in a private or companion room. Private rooms suit residents who want their own space, while companion rooms provide a shared living arrangement. Nursing staff are available around the clock, so residents can receive nursing attention at any hour.

Journeys Crossing has 40 beds, making it a smaller community that may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. The community may be a good fit for someone seeking a smaller assisted living setting or a family needing short-term caregiver support.

A beauty salon allows grooming appointments to take place on site, and transportation gives residents an option for community travel without arranging every trip independently. A Walk Score of 50 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently. Brian Phelps serves as the administrator, and Carla Monger is the director.

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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 The Villages of Rosemont

The Villages of Rosemont provides assisted living and memory care in Virginia Beach, VA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Because both care levels are available in one community, The Villages of Rosemont may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community is in the Windsor Woods neighborhood. It has 80 beds and a 74% occupancy rate, meaning 74% of its beds are occupied. Steve De Jesus serves as administrator. A Walk Score of 34 out of 100 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride and a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for them.

Contact The Villages of Rosemont

Aviva Pembroke

373 Constitution Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Overview of Aviva Pembroke

Aviva Pembroke offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Virginia Beach, VA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Opened in 2023, the community has 58 beds, and Lauren Krajesky serves as the administrator. The area has a Walk Score of 55 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain errands independently. Pets are allowed, enabling a resident to bring a pet when moving in.

Housing includes one bedroom, two bedroom, and three bedroom options. The layouts can accommodate a single resident or a couple who needs additional bedroom space. Residents have access to an indoor swimming pool, salon and spa, outdoor green space, a bistro and coffee shop, and on site dining. These features provide places for swimming, personal grooming, outdoor time, coffee, and meals without leaving the community.

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The Mather Tysons

7929 Westpark Dr, Tysons, VA 22102
Overview of The Mather Tysons

The Mather Tysons is a luxurious 62+ retirement community in Tysons, VA, that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. With its beautifully designed accommodations in its upscale and inviting setting, the community ensures older adults can make the most of their best years without sacrificing comfort. Residents can also maintain their independence with ease, as 24-hour support, restaurant-style dining, and wellness services are also provided. Through a holistic approach to care, residents can receive the utmost attention and care for their needs and preferences.

Art workshops, dance classes, and gardening are among the many activities that residents can participate in to learn new things and make friends. Residents can also walk around and lounge in its beautiful outdoor spaces, including walking paths, a dog park, and a bocce ball court. Located in the urban neighborhood of Tysons, residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. As one of the finest options for senior living in Virginia, this retirement community ensures older adults can live comfortably in their later years.

Starting Price $727,300/Month

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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.

$5,295/Month

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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.

Contact Woods Cove Assisted Living

Golden Care Services

105 Maple Ave, Newport News, VA 23607
Overview of Golden Care Services

Enjoy a worry-free lifestyle at Golden Care Services, a blissful retreat in Newport, VA, offering personal care. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with round-the-clock supervision and assistance with their daily living activities. Housekeeping, maintenance, and linens are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

With friendly companions, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Three delicious and healthy meals, alongside delightful snacks, are served for residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Transportation arrangements are also available for convenience. The community is ideal for those needing non-medical assistance to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its nurturing and friendly environment.

Contact Golden Care Services

Overview of Karolwood Gardens Portsmouth

Karolwood Gardens Portsmouth offers assisted living and memory care in Portsmouth, VA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Having both care levels available may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 75 beds. Housing includes suites and one-bedroom options, giving residents different layouts to consider. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet at the community. An on-site hair salon and barber handle grooming, while rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy.

A Walk Score of 69 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to manage some nearby errands independently. Rachel Ford serves as the administrator.

Contact Karolwood Gardens Portsmouth

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