Compare Senior Communities around Virginia
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.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
SC (Senior Communities):
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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| Runk & Pratt Residential Adult Care of Lynchburg | SC ADC AL IL MC | Lynchburg | 94 | No | 51 | - | Alice Bryant | 30 | 40% | 14 |
| English Meadows Abingdon Campus | SC AL MC | Abingdon | 85 | No | 70 | - | Anna Laura Henderson | 10 | 50% | 3 |
| Friendship Retirement Community | SC AL CCRC IL MC NH RC SNF | Roanoke (Hollins) | 253 | Yes | 48 | 2 Bed | - | - | - | - |
| Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall | SC AL MC RC | Norfolk | 90 | No | 63 | - | Claudia Salazar | 30 | 77% | 11 |
| Regency at Augusta | SC AL MC | Fishersville | 96 | No | 28 | - | Jessica Covell | 27 | 52% | 7 |
| Dominion Village at Poquoson | SC AL MC RC | Poquoson | 58 | Yes | 11 | Studio | Tabitha Gleesing | 15 | 93% | 4 |
| Aviva Pembroke | SC AL IL MC | Virginia Beach | 58 | Yes | 55 | - | Jennifer Stell | 9 | 67% | 2 |
| Hermitage Three Chopt | SC MC | Richmond | 48 | No | 59 | - | Daniel Nimon | 7 | 29% | - |
| Cardinal Senior Communities | SC AL MC RC | Bedford | 57 | No | 65 | - | Hollie Bruffy | 31 | 68% | 16 |
| Runk & Pratt of Forest | SC AL IL MC | Forest | 84 | No | 47 | - | Meia Booker | 61 | 56% | 20 |
English Meadows Abingdon Campus is a senior living community located in Abingdon, VA. It offers personalized care and luxurious accommodations, including Assisted Living and Dementia Care. Residents enjoy a variety of services and amenities designed to enhance their quality of life.
Friendship Retirement Community undoubtedly provides the highest quality of care for seniors of Roanoke; they are one of the city’s most trusted retirement communities because of the essential service offered: friendship. As its name suggests, management makes it a point that seniors are encouraged to find the opportunity to discover long-lasting companies that help make the aging experience a little less daunting.
Offering senior independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care services, the staff is committed to delivering resort-style services with respect and dignity. Many will find an enhanced day-to-day living experience beneficial to health and wellness, recovery journey, and individual growth; life enrichment programs, social activities, specialized therapy programs, and ADLs support these.
Regency at Augusta offers assisted living and memory care in Fishersville, Virginia. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management while a resident continues living in their own apartment; Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels available may suit a resident whose support needs could grow over time.
The community has 96 beds, giving families a clear picture of its licensed capacity. Respite care is available for short stays, which can help when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Jessica Covell serves as the administrator.
Dominion Village at Poquoson is an intimate and home-like senior living community settled in Poquoson, VA, offering assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. With a focus on residents’ welfare and independence, the community offers 24/7 maximum support provided by well-experienced caregivers and team members. Guaranteeing a safe and secure living environment, the community offers a wide range of floor plans, including a studio, deluxe studio, and companion studio.
Ensuring residents dealing with memory loss are met with compassionate and comprehensive care, the community offers their Flourish memory care program that cultivates love, nurture purpose, and fiercely preserve residents’ dignity. Personal care assistance, physician visits, bus transportation, weekly housekeeping, laundry services, and maintenance, adds to residents’ comfort and convenience. With more free time on their hands, residents are free to enjoy the community’s plethora of amenities.
Hermitage Three Chopt provides memory care in Richmond, VA. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who may be at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs that level of oversight.
There are 48 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. A Walk Score of 59 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to handle certain nearby errands independently. Pets are allowed, giving residents the option to keep a pet while living in the community.
Daniel Nimon is the administrator, and Shakerrie Allmond is the director. The community offers the Pathways to Wellness program and volunteer opportunities, giving residents access to named wellness and service programming.
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against others offering the same care type in the same state — never against a different care type.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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.
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- 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.













