Page 33 of Best Senior Communities in Virginia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 440 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. 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.
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.
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 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.
Ashleigh at Lansdowne Independent & Assisted Living Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Leesburg
140?Yes 84 -Ms. Angela Whitlock-3444%--
Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury
SC
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
Irvington
70?Yes 27 -Cynethia Davis-5-00.0
Brandon Oaks
SC
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Sw Roanoke
80B+Yes--Jessica White-863%111.4
Chesapeake Place Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Chesapeake (Greenbrier East)
153D-Yes 58 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedIngrid Wilson-Brown-3494%1434.2
Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Chesapeake (Greenbrier West)
73B-No 31 Private / Companion SuiteKenya Bains-3272%591.8
Friendship Retirement Community
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Roanoke (Hollins)
253AYes 48 2 Bed- 91.0% ----
Virginia Veterans Care Center
SC
NH
Roanoke (Shenandoah Avenue Northwest)
3?No 19 -Todd Barnes-5100%163.2
Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall
SC
AL
MC
RC
Norfolk
90CYes 62 -Claudia Salazar-3077%702.3
Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine
SC
AL
MC
RC
Norfolk
88CYes 59 -Patrice Cherry-1392%423.2
Living Waters Senior Care
SC
AL
HOS
MC
Timberville
40DNo 31 -Melissa Green 82.5% 11100%544.9
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Overview of Ashleigh at Lansdowne Independent & Assisted Living Community

Ashleigh at Lansdowne Independent & Assisted Living Community in Leesburg, Virginia, houses independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite programs under one roof. Independent living fits self-reliant seniors, while assisted living provides hand-on help with bathing, dressing, and managing prescriptions. A secured area accommodates individuals experiencing cognitive decline or memory issues, and respite stays support families needing short-term relief.

Administrator Angela Whitlock oversees this 140-bed location, where residents can transition between care tiers as health needs evolve. On-site rehabilitation therapies help individuals recover strength, while a full-service salon and spa handles grooming needs. The property welcomes pets and boasts an 84 walk score, giving non-driving residents simple pedestrian access to neighborhood destinations.

Prospective representatives seeking multi-level senior care options can reach out to Ashleigh at Lansdowne to learn about current openings or schedule a walk-through of the facility.

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Overview of Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury

Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury offers nursing home care, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, and nursing care in Irvington, VA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains their own living space; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home care and nursing care provide residential access to licensed nursing support, including nursing care around the clock, while home care supports a resident in their own home. With several care levels available, the community may be a good fit for someone whose care needs may change over time.

The community has 70 beds. Total nurse staffing is 5h 23m per resident/day, representing the total nursing time allocated to each resident across a day. Medicare and private pay are accepted; Medicare can help cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly for covered services.

The Life Enrichment Center offers a dedicated setting for resident activities, and the Fitness program provides on-site exercise opportunities. Fine Dining, the Residents’ Clinic, Support Services, the Rappahannock Club, Concierge, and Around Town are also available as named community programs and services. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet while living in the community. Ms. Cynethia Davis serves as the administrator.

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Brandon Oaks

3804 Brandon Avenue Sw, Roanoke, VA 24018
Overview of Brandon Oaks

Set up for memory care, home care, skilled nursing, independent living, assisted living, and nursing home care, Brandon Oaks operates in Roanoke, VA. With a list that long, a family choosing today is also choosing where a later and more serious need would be met.

Independent living, through the Living Independently program, leaves the day to the resident. Assisted living handles the daily tasks, and memory care moves anyone whose wandering has become a concern into secured, supervised care. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing, while home care goes out to people in their own homes.

Rehabilitation comes as Inpatient Therapies and Outpatient Services, so therapy can continue whether a person is staying on-site or living elsewhere. The Rehab Process is a named program alongside them, and so is The Oaks Club.

Residents may bring a pet, and payment can come from Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay. Jessica White leads the 80-bed community as its administrator.

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Chesapeake Place Senior Living

1508 Volvo Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Overview of Chesapeake Place Senior Living

Chesapeake Place Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Chesapeake, VA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living supports private living without daily care; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 153 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. Multiple care levels can accommodate changing needs without requiring a move to another community, while a two bedroom residence may suit a couple moving together.

In the Greenbrier East neighborhood, the area has a Walk Score of 58 and is somewhat walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently. Residents can use the salon and transportation services, and pets are allowed. Ingrid Wilson-Brown serves as the administrator. Chesapeake Place Senior Living may be a good fit for someone who needs changing levels of support or a short term respite stay.

$3,695/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake

Create meaningful moments at Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake, a distinct community in Chesapeake, VA, specializing in memory care. Those with cognitive conditions receive exceptional care from a compassionate and specially-trained team available around the clock. With purposely built and spacious memory care units, residents can keep their peace of mind.

Stimulating activities and enriching programs are conducted to improve residents’ cognition and living experiences. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delectable and well-balanced gourmet dining options. Care coordination, medication management, and transportation to medical appointments are provided for residents’ healthcare needs. Residents make the most of their best years amidst the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment.

Starting Price $4,080/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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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.

Starting Price $1,709/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Virginia Veterans Care Center

Virginia Veterans Care Center is a nursing home in Roanoke, VA. Nursing home care provides nursing support and daily care within the residential setting. With 3 beds, the home has a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other, which may suit someone who prefers a more intimate setting.

Todd Barnes serves as the administrator. Payment may come through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay, depending on the resident’s coverage and resources. Total nurse staffing is 4h 56m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident.

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Overview of Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall

Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall, nestled in Norfolk, Virginia, stands as a cornerstone in assisted living facilities. This three-story home offers a spectrum of services, including memory care services, independent senior living, short-term stays, and adherence to the highest assisted living guidelines.
Here, seniors experience unwavering support from 24-hour on-site caregivers. Nourishing meals are served daily, ensuring both health and satisfaction. The community’s commitment extends beyond the basics, encompassing a diverse range of activities that infuse each day with fulfillment. It also boasts a 24-hour emergency response system and farm-to-table dining experience. Notably, Commonwealth Senior Living is not only a pet-friendly community but also a provider of engaging programs and housekeeping services.

Starting Price $130/Day Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine

Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Norfolk, Virginia. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is a short-term stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover, and having these care levels together may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 88 beds in Norfolk’s Larchmont neighborhood. It opened in 1896, and Patrice Cherry is the administrator. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet.

The starting price is $4,050 per month, giving families an initial figure for monthly budgeting. A Walk Score of 59 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be handled on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby errands independently. Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine also offers the Sweet Memories program and short-term stays, giving residents access to a named community program and a temporary care arrangement when a long-term move is not needed.

Starting Price $177/Day Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Living Waters Senior Care

Living Waters Senior Care provides assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in Timberville, VA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort and support for a person with a serious illness, so the range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time.

It has 40 licensed beds. A Walk Score of 31 places the community in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Melissa Green serves as the administrator.

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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