Page 31 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. 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):
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.
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.
Runk & Pratt Residential Adult Care of Lynchburg
SC
ADC
AL
IL
MC
Lynchburg
94No 51 -Alice Bryant3040%
English Meadows Abingdon Campus
SC
AL
MC
Abingdon
85No 70 -Anna Laura Henderson1050%
Friendship Retirement Community
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Roanoke (Hollins)
253Yes 48 2 Bed---
Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall
SC
AL
MC
RC
Norfolk
90No 63 -Claudia Salazar3077%
Regency at Augusta
SC
AL
MC
Fishersville
96No 28 -Jessica Covell2752%
Dominion Village at Poquoson
SC
AL
MC
RC
Poquoson
58Yes 11 StudioTabitha Gleesing1593%
Aviva Pembroke
SC
AL
IL
MC
Virginia Beach
58Yes 55 -Jennifer Stell967%
Hermitage Three Chopt
SC
MC
Richmond
48No 59 -Daniel Nimon729%
Cardinal Senior Communities
SC
AL
MC
RC
Bedford
57No 65 -Hollie Bruffy3168%
Runk & Pratt of Forest
SC
AL
IL
MC
Forest
84No 47 -Meia Booker6156%
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Overview of Runk & Pratt Residential Adult Care of Lynchburg
Runk & Pratt Residential Adult Care of Lynchburg is a senior living community that provides exceptional assisted living and memory support care. The facility focuses on enhancing the lives of residents through individualized care plans and a variety of activities. It offers a comfortable living environment with high-quality amenities and culinary programs.

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Overview of English Meadows Abingdon Campus

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.

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Overview of Friendship Retirement Community

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.

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Overview of Regency at Augusta

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.

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Overview of Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall
Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall is located in Norfolk, Virginia. It offers Assisted Living, Memory Care through the Sweet Memories™ program, and Short-Term Stays. Residents enjoy farm-to-table dining, engaging programs, and a supportive community.

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Overview of Dominion Village at Poquoson

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.

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Aviva Pembroke

373 Constitution Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Overview of Aviva Pembroke
Aviva Pembroke is a senior living community in Virginia Beach. It offers independent living, assisted living, and memory support units. The community features a vibrant lifestyle with access to dining, shopping, and entertainment.

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Overview of Hermitage Three Chopt

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.

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Overview of Runk & Pratt of Forest
Runk & Pratt at Forest specializes in Memory Support for residents living with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. The facility is designed to provide a home-like environment with secured areas and various amenities to support residents' needs. It offers a range of services including medical oversight, wellness programs, and engaging activities.

Contact Runk & Pratt of Forest

Overview of Cardinal Senior Communities
Cardinal Senior Communities is a senior living facility located in Cave Spring, Virginia. It offers a variety of services including assisted living and specialized memory care for residents. The community is dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to enhance the lives of its residents.

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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 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