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Best Senior Communities in Virginia

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated May 2026
We analyzed 439 homes in Virginia

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Virginia Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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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 BedMs. Laura D. Glasscock 91.3% A+1741.2%261.5
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 BedMeagan Seale 87.4% A+2055%582.9
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 BedMs. Isha Subedi 71.0% A-988.9%161.8
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 BedMs. Jordan Kay 67.3% A-1656.3%231.4
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 BedMs. Kanetha Breaux 62.6% A-1266.7%201.7
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
SuitePatrick Hines 29.0% A+1050%232.3
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 BedArin Burrell-Duru 65.5% A-825%40.5
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 BedJenny Nicely 73.3% A+5154.9%1042.0
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 BedMs. Jordan Kay-A-1656.3%00.0
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 BedMs. Anne Mccray 84.0% A-616.7%10.2
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 RoomsPaul Englehart 80.9% A+4546.7%721.6
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 BedCarole Maxwell 45.5% A+6100%355.8
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 BedMiss Rachel Jensen 80.0% A-966.7%182.0
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 BedCarol L. Tarlowoh 47.8% F887.5%192.4
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 BedMs. Julia Fretwell 57.5% A+977.8%252.8
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Overview of Volunteers of America National Services

Volunteers of America National Services is a dedicated organization, based in Alexandria, VA, offering assisted living, memory support, independent living, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and home health care. Older adults receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs, ensuring their comfort and safety. The community strives to maintain older adults’ living experiences, helping with chores and maintenance.

Older adults are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with fun recreational activities and engaging programs. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to meet older adults’ dietary needs and preferences. With its wide range of care options and state-of-the-art amenities, the organization ensures older adults can find the right place to spend their golden years.

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Moore Comfort Home Care

4240 Portsmouth Blvd #185, Chesapeake, Va 23321, Usa
Overview of Moore Comfort Home Care

Moore Comfort Home Care is a dedicated home care agency based in Chesapeake, VA, offering personal care, memory care, care for chronic illnesses, surgery recovery companionship care, and homemaking care. Older adults receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs from a kind and highly trained team. Housekeeping and chores are also taken care of, ensuring older adults have more time to do the things they love.

With friendly companions, older adults are encouraged to live actively and make new friends for leisure and wellness. Older adults also enjoy a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and healthy meals prepared for their dietary needs and preferences. Fall prevention and travel assistance are also provided for convenience and safety. This home care agency delivers top-notch care across the state, striving to help older adults age in place.

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Silver Care LLC

3659 Sewells Point Rd Ste. A, Norfolk, VA 23513
Overview of Silver Care LLC

Based in Norfolk, VA, Silver Care LLC is an outstanding home care provider that offers personal care, dementia care consulting, respite care, and veterans’ assistance. With a compassionate and well-trained team, older adults receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs. Light housekeeping and laundry assistance are also provided, ensuring older adults have a hassle-free lifestyle.

Friendly companions encourage older adults to live actively and remain socially engaged. Meal preparation is also taken care of, ensuring older adults enjoy delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders and incontinence care are also available for residents’ comfort. This home care agency is ideal for those seeking exceptional care to live comfortably in retirement in their place of residence.

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Faint Not: Your4EverHome, LLC

1113 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Overview of Faint Not: Your4everhome, LLC

Enjoy the highest quality of life at Faint Not: Your4everhome, LLC, a distinguished community in Chesapeake, VA, offering long-term care. Residents receive top-notch care tailored to their unique needs with a caregiver assigned to every three of them 24/7. As a registered nurse-operated home and a faith-based foundation, the community strives to meet residents’ needs with services anchored to faith.

With its intimate setting, residents can freely interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences. Wound care, diabetic management, and medication management, alongside a variety of skilled nursing services, are also provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. The community’s wide range of care options and state-of-the-art amenities create the ideal setting for residents to live beyond their potential. Alongside its cozy accommodation, the community also manages four other homes in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and the Western Branch of Portsmouth.

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Overview of Verena at the Reserve

Fostering a liberating lifestyle, Verena at the Reserve is an inclusive community in Williamsburg, VA that offers independent living to dynamic 55+ residents. The community encourages its residents to focus on their well-being and happiness by handling tiring chores like housekeeping, maintenance, and meal preparation. Blanketed by lush trees on vast green spaces, Verena at the Reserve provides a relaxing backdrop for retirement with bright and spacious accommodations tailored to residents’ welfare.

Residents’ calendars here are jam-packed with enriching activities, educational programs, social events, and wellness initiatives. Apart from convenient services, the community provides access to a long list of amenities like a cafe, game room, salon, and library. At Verena at the Reserve, residents can focus on living a retirement life filled with comfort, joy, and enriching experiences.

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Overview of Verena at the Glen

Verena at the Glen is an award-winning community in Allen, VA, designed to offer active 55+ residents a fulfilling independent living experience. The community allows its residents to live a carefree lifestyle by offering them housekeeping, chef-prepared meals, and scheduled transportation. Residents can choose their preferred accommodations among one– and two-bedroom apartments with high ceilings, secured entrances, and utilities included.

Here, every day is brimming with stimulating and enjoyable activities and wellness programs. Residents’ holistic needs are met with nutritious meals, and well-equipped fitness and wellness centers provided on-site. Amenities like a coffee and juice bar, art studio, and salon are also offered to make the living experience in Verena at the Glen truly enjoyable and rewarding.

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Overview of Cha Cha’s Care Home, LLC

Located in the serene area of Mechanicsville, VA, Cha Cha’s Care Home, LLC is an intimate community that offers assisted living. Residents here enjoy plenty of free time with a dedicated care team that supports them with their daily living activities like medication management and personal care. Peace of mind is guaranteed with 24/7 supervision and safe accommodations that come with housekeeping and laundry services for a carefree lifestyle.

There are no gloomy days with various community-sponsored activities held regularly and transportation services to help residents enjoy local amenities. Dining moments are also delightful with meals prepared fresh and tailored to consider special diets and preferences. At Cha Cha’s Care Home, LLC, residents enjoy a maintenance-free life amidst a relaxing and supportive environment.

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Overview of Alternative Living Residences

Alternative Living Residence is a dedicated home care provider based in the tree-line streets of Flewellen Drive, Stafford, VA, that provides comprehensive home care services. With its commitment to improving residents’ quality of life, the community delivers a wide range of care for those looking for extra hands to live comfortably in the safety of their homes. A kind and highly trained attends to residents’ unique needs while retaining their independence.

The community strives to provide residents with genuine companionship to ease their loneliness while ensuring they do not feel burdened. Keep peace of mind and do the things you love without thinking too much about household responsibilities and some healthcare needs.

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Overview of Wonders Home Health Care LLC

Comfortably age in the comfort of your home with the help of Wonders Home Healthcare, a reliable home care provider in Alexandria, VA. Committed to helping retirees age in place, the home care provider offers an array of services, including personal care, recovery support, respite care, and specialized services. Knowing the importance of their care team to their mission, Wonders Home Healthcare only hires the absolute best in the field.

With 24/7 supervision retirees are guaranteed to live in comfort and ease knowing someone is always available to care for their needs. By offering a person-centered approach to care, the home care provider ensures retirees receive the support that best suits their needs. With its flexible care plans and affordable rates, Wonders Home Healthcare ensures retirees have access to the comfort and convenience they need to retire with ease.

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Overview of Blue Ridge Senior Living of Richmond

Experience the finest retirement with Blue Ridge Senior Living of Richmond, a dedicated community peacefully located on Gayton Road, Richmond, VA, offering assisted living and memory care. With its commitment to improving residents’ wellness, the community utilizes exclusive memory care programs alongside purposely designed accommodations in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. A team of compassionate and well-trained professionals also attends to residents’ daily living activities and housekeeping around the clock, ensuring a hassle-free lifestyle.

The community strives to provide a blissful lifestyle with its jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs. Here, residents dine in comfort with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Medication management, continence management, and onsite medical and therapy services are available for residents to receive the utmost care and support for their specific needs. Promoting a pet-friendly environment, residents have a joyous retirement.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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 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.