Page 25 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. 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.
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.
Prestige Assisted Living
SC
AL
MC
RC
Triangle
8C+No 3 Stephen Gachoki 25.0% 450%143.5
Shenandoah Place, Inc.
SC
AL
HOS
RC
New Market
30CNo 56 Kelli Bailey 50.0% 1688%452.8
Living Well Assisted Living
SC
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach)
8C-No 20 Tina Waring 87.5% 989%606.7
Babcock Manor, Inc.
SC
AL
Manor Appomattox
33D+No 42 Patricia House 72.7% 888%597.4
Covenant Woods
SC
AL
IL
Mechanicsville
60BYes 35 Carrie Davis 83.3% 989%171.9
Hermitage Deep Run
SC
AL
MC
Richmond
90ANo 59 Brittany Ingram-Adkins-825%30.4
Emily Green Shores Assisted
SC
AL
Portsmouth (Midtown)
39B-No 13 Maria Irlinger 69.2% 1675%271.7
Cardinal Senior Communities
SC
AL
MC
RC
Bedford
57C+No 65 Hollie Bruffy 64.9% 3168%632.0
Colonial Manor
SC
AL
MC
Williamsburg
85D-No 80 Dr. Pedro Becerra 28.2% 4896%2886.0
The Warren
SC
AL
MC
RC
Woodstock
45CNo 44 Lori Myrtle 80.0% 2361%683.0
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Overview of Prestige Assisted Living

Prestige Assisted Living provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Triangle, VA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With eight beds, the home is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Help with daily living is available around the clock, so residents can receive assistance with routine tasks at any hour. Stephen Gachoki serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Shenandoah Place

Shenandoah Place provides assisted living, hospice care, and respite care in New Market, VA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks while a resident remains in a residential setting, hospice care supports residents receiving end-of-life care, and respite care provides a short-term stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary relief. The range of care can suit someone who needs daily assistance, a family caregiver arranging a short stay, or a resident receiving hospice support.

Shenandoah Place has 30 beds, making it a smaller community where residents and staff can get to know one another. Spacious rooms, private baths, a community sunroom, and three outdoor porches give residents several places for personal time or relaxation. An in-house beauty salon and barber shop lets residents receive grooming services within the community, while a private dining room accommodates special family meals.

Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapeutic support during their stay. A Walk Score of 56 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently. Ms Kelli S Bailey serves as the administrator.

Contact Shenandoah Place, Inc.

Overview of Living Well Assisted Living

Located in the neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA, Living Well Assisted Living is a distinct senior living community, offering a safe haven for residents needing exceptional assisted living and memory care. The community offers a wide range of services tailored to enhance residents’ quality of life, such as assistance with daily living activities and supportive memory care. A dedicated care team thoroughly assess residents’ needs and provide them with an effective personalized care plan, as well as access to skilled nursing and rehabilitation services through its trusted partnerships should residents need it.

With a focus on residents wellness, the community provides an array of fun fitness programs like yoga, meditation, and personal training to help residents maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Residents also enjoy freshly made organic meals to ensure they eat healthy and receive the nourishment they need to stay on top of their health. With excellent care, services, and programs, the community provides residents utmost peace of mind about their future.

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Overview of Babcock Manor

Babcock Manor is an assisted living community in Appomattox, VA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain their own living space. With 33 beds, the community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting. Babcock Manor opened in 1884.

The property includes gardens, lawn seating, and yard games, giving residents outdoor areas for sitting or recreation. A Walk Score of 42 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Mrs. Patricia House serves as the administrator.

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Covenant Woods

7090 Covenant Woods Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Overview of Covenant Woods

Under one license in Mechanicsville, VA, Covenant Woods covers assisted living and independent living. The second of those is a private home with the community’s services attached and no daily care in the package. The first adds help with bathing, dressing, and medication.

Needs that grow later do not force a move out, because the next level is already here. Sixty beds hold both, under an administrator named Carrie Davis.

The amenity list includes a swimming pool and a salon, with scheduled transportation named too. Events include cookouts, concerts, wellness classes, and veteran celebrations, and pets are allowed.

At 35, the Walk Score for the area is car-dependent. A ride is what most errands take from this address.

Contact Covenant Woods

Hermitage Deep Run

9991 Ridgefield Parkway, Richmond, VA 23233
Overview of Hermitage Deep Run

Hermitage Deep Run offers assisted living and memory care in Richmond, VA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident keeps a personal living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available in one community, so a resident whose needs grow can move to a different level without leaving Hermitage Deep Run. That may make the community a good fit for someone who may need more support over time. The community has 90 beds, and Brittany Ingram-Adkins serves as its administrator.

Respite care is available for short stays. It can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. Volunteer opportunities give residents a way to take part in organized service activities, while a Walk Score of 59 means some errands can be done on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives opportunities to get out independently.

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Overview of Emily Green Shores Assisted

Emily Green Shores Assisted is an assisted living community in Portsmouth, VA. Residents can receive help with activities of daily living and medication management, covering routine personal needs as well as medication-related tasks.

The community has 39 beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. A salon and spa allow residents to manage personal grooming on site, and special diets can support individual dietary needs. Emily Green Shores Assisted is faith-based and administered by Maria Irlinger.

Contact Emily Green Shores Assisted

Overview of Cardinal Senior Communities

Cardinal Senior Communities offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Bedford, VA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care gives a family a short stay option when their usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs change over time or a family arranging temporary care. The community has 57 beds, placing it in the smaller community range where staff and residents can get to know each other. The starting price is $2,300 per month, giving families a baseline monthly figure, although the confirmed facts do not connect that amount to a specific care level.

Residents can use the full service dining experience and full service salon on site, keeping meals and personal grooming within the community. Handicap accessible transportation is also available for residents who need accessible travel. A Walk Score of 65 is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands independently.

Hollie E. Bruffy serves as the administrator.

Starting Price $2,300/Month

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Colonial Manor

8679 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Overview of Colonial Manor

Colonial Manor provides assisted living and memory care in Williamsburg, VA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The two care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the same community as care needs change.

Colonial Manor opened in 2000 and has 85 beds. Dr. Pedro Becerra serves as the administrator. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

On-site physicians, medication management, onsite prescriptions, mobile X-ray and lab service, and rehabilitation services give residents access to medical and therapy support without arranging every service independently. Transportation for medical appointments is available, so residents can use a community transportation option for those visits. Homemade meals and ongoing events and activities are also part of daily life at the community.

A Walk Score of 80 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Colonial Manor may be a good fit for someone who needs assisted living or memory care and whose family may also need a short-term respite stay.

Contact Colonial Manor

Overview of The Warren

The Warren provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Woodstock, VA. Assisted living includes help with activities of daily living and medication assistance, while memory care provides supervision in a setting designed for residents living with dementia. Respite care offers a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering, and the combination of assisted living and memory care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time.

The community has 45 beds, making The Warren a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Studio Suite, Private Suite, and Companion Suite accommodations are available; a Companion Suite can suit two people moving together or someone who wants a roommate. Ms. Lori Myrtle serves as the administrator.

Residents can spend time in the courtyard overlooking a duck-filled pond, providing an outdoor place to sit and enjoy the surrounding view. Rehabilitation services are also available for residents who need therapy as part of their care. The Warren may be a good fit for someone who needs a smaller assisted living or memory care community, or for a family seeking short-term respite care.

The area has a Walk Score of 44, a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. That means a resident who no longer drives will generally need transportation for routine shopping and other errands.

Contact The Warren

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