Page 27 of Best Senior Communities in Virginia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 442 senior communities in VA using VA Depts. of Social Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in VA
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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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
Dominion Village at Poquoson
SC
AL
MC
RC
Poquoson
43Yes 7 -Reyna Godin 51.2% 1100%4949.0
Spring Oak at Christiansburg
SC
AL
IL
MC
Christiansburg (South Hill Park)
82Yes 23 -Xxx Xxx-1100%2424.0
The Gardens at Fair Oaks
SC
ADC
AL
MC
RC
Fairfax
125Yes 67 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedHelaine Walsh-911%--
Virginia Veterans Care Center
SC
NH
Roanoke (Shenandoah Avenue Northwest)
3No 19 -Todd Barnes 100.0% 4100%328.0
Woodland Hills Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Roanoke
130Yes--Kennedy Flynn 72.3% 1100%6464.0
Crestwood Assisted Living
SC
NH
SNF
Harrisonburg
106Yes 88 -Kristin Trask 83.0% 1100%77.0
Seaton Chesterfield
SC
AL
MC
RC
Richmond
88Yes 47 Studio / 1 BedGreogory Cole-650%--
Assisted Living at Lucy Corr
SC
ADC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Chesterfield
58Yes--Casandra Yarosz-1100%1414.0
Discovery Commons Virginia Beach
SC
AL
MC
RC
Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach)
153Yes 35 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrooke Bravo-1164%--
Our Lady Of Peace
SC
AL
MC
NH
Charlottesville
140No 99 -Rachel Lindberg-825%--
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Overview of Dominion Village at Poquoson

Dominion Village at Poquoson offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Poquoson, VA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs time away, making the community potentially suitable for families seeking temporary support.

The community has 43 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents may get to know one another. Assisted living starts at $3,895, and memory care starts at $6,295; each price applies to its corresponding care setting rather than to every resident. Having assisted living and memory care together can suit a resident whose care needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a companion animal when moving in. Scheduled transportation gives residents access to planned rides, while Flourish™ Programming, daily activities, and rehabilitation services provide structured programming and support for residents working on mobility or daily function. Dining includes homemade creations tailored to individual tastes and preferences, allowing meals to reflect what a resident likes.

Ms. Reyna Godin serves as the administrator.

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Spring Oak at Christiansburg

1140 W Main St, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Overview of Spring Oak at Christiansburg

Spring Oak Christiansburg, located in Christiansburg, VA, is a haven where residents and their families can find comfort, hope, and peace of mind in their journey to senior living. Through their independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, Spring Oak Christiansburg ensures all residents and their unique needs are met with a premium level of care. Spring Oak Christiansburg’s specialized memory care program, provides a deep understanding of the complexities of cognitive decline, ensuring memory care residents stay engaged and continue to flourish.

This community prides itself on its compassionate team of caregivers, who not only provide exceptional support but also serve as companions and advocates for each resident. Participating in music therapy sessions, reminiscence activities, or simply enjoying the company of fellow residents, individuals find happiness on this new journey.

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Overview of The Gardens at Fair Oaks

The Gardens at Fair Oaks is an assisted living community in Fairfax, Virginia, offering personal care, memory care, adult day care, and respite care services. Operating for more than 25 years under the leadership of administrator Helaine Walsh, this 125-bed community has a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom accommodations within a two-story building.

Residents receive support through medication management, routine health monitoring, and scheduled transportation services. A calendar of classes and outings provides opportunities for engagement, while a dedicated memory care program delivers specialized assistance for older adults experiencing cognitive changes. Respite care is also available for individuals needing temporary support.

Additionally, the adult day care program operates daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, providing daytime care for older adults while allowing families to remain actively involved. On-site physical therapy services also add convenience by reducing the need to travel for rehabilitation appointments.

A dining room with a bistro, multiple living areas, a hair salon, and a game room are available, along with outdoor spaces such as gardens, a patio, and an enclosed walking area with a gazebo. Pets are also welcome. The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 67, allowing some errands and outings to be reached on foot.

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Overview of Virginia Veterans Care Center

Virginia Veterans Care Center prides itself on its excellent resident-centered approach to senior recovery. Specializing in long-term nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and all-inclusive nursing services, the facility offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build mutual trust for the complete healing potential.
The nursing home for veterans provides comprehensive results-driven programs that specifically cater to the varying needs of its residents. Virginia Veterans Care Center offers 24-hour skilled nursing therapies, rehabilitative services, licensed nurses, and a podiatrist. Amenities include a chapel, a library, nature trails, a salon, and a billiards room are among the many accommodations provided.

Contact Virginia Veterans Care Center

Overview of Woodland Hills Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care

Woodland Hills Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Roanoke, VA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. 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.

Because Woodland Hills offers several care levels, a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. The range of care and respite stays can suit a family seeking both an ongoing community and a short-term option during a caregiver’s absence. The community has 130 beds, and Kennedy Flynn serves as administrator.

Residents can use the full-service salon for on-site grooming, the modern fitness center for exercise, and the landscaped courtyards and other outdoor spaces for time outside. Restaurant-style dining with chef-crafted meals made with fresh ingredients provides meals in a restaurant setting, while rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy as part of recovery.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet. Programs include Inspiritás for memory care, Rehab Recovery, RUI University, LUXE Unlimited, RUI Concierge, Care Impact, Taste of RUI, RUI FIT, and Leash on Life.

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Overview of Crestwood Assisted Living

In Harrisonburg, Virginia, Crestwood Assisted Living provides nursing home and skilled nursing care. Nursing home care is for the person whose daily needs and medical needs have merged into one problem, where help with getting dressed and help with a medication schedule are no longer separate questions.

Skilled nursing means licensed nursing available on site at any hour. The difference that makes shows up at three in the morning, when a resident wakes up wrong and there is a licensed nurse in the building rather than a phone number to call and a wait to get through.

That combination fits someone who needs ongoing nursing support rather than occasional check-ins. The support does not thin out overnight and does not depend on a family member being available to notice something.

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Overview of Seaton Chesterfield

Situated in Richmond, Virginia, Seaton Chesterfield stands out as a distinguished senior living community, offering an array of amenities designed to enhance recreation, personal enrichment, socialization, and health and wellness. Providing both assisted living and memory care options, Seaton Chesterfield ensures 24/7 access to trained healthcare personnel, tailoring care to each resident’s unique preferences.

Seaton Chesterfield is the preferred choice for seniors living in Richmond, Virginia—a beloved haven embraced by all who make it their home. With a diverse schedule of activities and events, each day at Seaton Chesterfield is filled with fun, engagement, and entertainment. The community also offers on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, empowering residents to reach their personal health goals. Embraced by Richmond’s eclectic culture and cobblestone streets, the community strategically situates itself within 10 miles of historical sites and modern conveniences.

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Overview of Assisted Living at Lucy Corr

Assisted Living at Lucy Corr offers nursing home, Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing in Chesterfield, Virginia. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere, making Assisted Living at Lucy Corr potentially a good fit for someone who may need more support later.

Adult Day Care provides daytime care rather than a residential stay. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support time limited recovery needs. These options cover both temporary support and changing care needs.

The community opened in 1970 and has 58 beds, placing it in the smaller community range where staff and residents get to know each other. Its 76 percent occupancy means that not all beds were occupied at the time measured. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them, and Mr. Casandra Yarosz serves as administrator.

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Overview of Discovery Commons Virginia Beach

Experience Discovery Commons (Formerly Atria Assisted Living at Virginia Beach), located in the vibrant coastal city of Virginia Beach. This memory care assisted living community offers easy access to a wealth of attractions and activities. Immerse yourself in the rich history, indulge in the local culinary scene, and explore the diverse arts and entertainment options. Virginia Beach boasts an array of shopping venues and iconic locations like the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art and the iconic Virginia Beach Oceanfront, just minutes away.

At Discovery Commons, you’ll find top-class amenities, memory care facilities, and a dedicated team of friendly care professionals available 24/7. As the area’s premier choice for value and Assisted Living, residents can enjoy three chef-prepared meals per day and a calendar filled with engaging social events and activities. Their cozy suites offer privacy and home-like comfort. Each suite features low-pile carpeting, a spacious tiled bathroom with a walk-in shower and safety features, and ample storage space. Enjoy the abundant natural light that streams through the large picture windows adorned with premium blinds. With an integrated emergency call system, cable, phone, internet services, and all utilities included, residents can relax knowing they have everything they need.

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Our Lady Of Peace

751 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Overview of Our Lady of Peace

Our Lady of Peace offers assisted living, memory care, and nursing care in Charlottesville, VA. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while a resident maintains an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while nursing care serves residents whose needs include ongoing nursing support. The range of care levels may make the community a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time.

Our Lady of Peace has 140 beds, and Rachel Lindberg serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 99 / 100 places the area in a walker’s paradise, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently for routine errands.

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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