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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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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: 96The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Virginia. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Westminster Canterbury Richmond
SC
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
Richmond
214
Facility 214
VA AVG 96
Rank #15 / 365
Yes
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 45
Rank #375 / 435
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 2-4 BedMs. Susan Chrissley 60.7% A+5
0%
Facility 0%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #1 / 330
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 271
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 271
Goodwin House Alexandria
SC
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Alexandria (Alexandria West)
250
Facility 250
VA AVG 96
Rank #6 / 365
Yes
62
Facility 62
VA AVG 45
Rank #97 / 435
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bedMs. Dziedzic Christine 22.4% -6
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #121 / 330
18
Facility 18
VA AVG 32
Rank #126 / 271
3.0
Facility 3.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #205 / 271
Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach)
120
Facility 120
VA AVG 96
Rank #88 / 365
Yes
47
Facility 47
VA AVG 45
Rank #192 / 435
1 BedMs. Julia Fretwell 57.5% -9
78%
Facility 78%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #260 / 330
25
Facility 25
VA AVG 32
Rank #151 / 271
2.8
Facility 2.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #196 / 271
Arleigh Burke Pavilion at Vinson Hall Retirement Community
SC
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Mclean (Kirby Road)
32
Facility 32
VA AVG 96
Rank #335 / 365
No
52
Facility 52
VA AVG 45
Rank #160 / 435
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Analisse Vasquez Soto 59.4% -6
33%
Facility 33%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #56 / 330
21
Facility 21
VA AVG 32
Rank #138 / 271
3.5
Facility 3.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #223 / 271
Our Lady of the Valley
SC
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Roanoke (Gainsboro)
127
Facility 127
VA AVG 96
Rank #76 / 365
No
68
Facility 68
VA AVG 45
Rank #73 / 435
Studio / 1 BedMeagan Seale 87.4% A+20
55%
Facility 55%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #156 / 330
58
Facility 58
VA AVG 32
Rank #230 / 271
2.9
Facility 2.9
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #199 / 271
Brandermill Woods Healthcare Communities
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Midlothian (Brandermill)
91
Facility 91
VA AVG 96
Rank #177 / 365
Yes
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 45
Rank #430 / 435
Apartment / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedCarolyn L. Williams 60.4% -8
63%
Facility 63%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #202 / 330
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 32
Rank #62 / 271
1.0
Facility 1.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #61 / 271
The Glebe Retirement Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Daleville
84
Facility 84
VA AVG 96
Rank #205 / 365
Yes
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 45
Rank #375 / 435
-Crystal Larson 60.7% -15
40%
Facility 40%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #83 / 330
14
Facility 14
VA AVG 32
Rank #102 / 271
0.9
Facility 0.9
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #58 / 271
Virginia Veterans Care Center
SC
NH
Roanoke (Shenandoah Avenue Northwest)
3
Facility 3
VA AVG 96
Rank #365 / 365
No
19
Facility 19
VA AVG 45
Rank #363 / 435
-. Todd W Barnes 100.0% -5100%326.4
Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SC
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Roanoke (Westland)
43
Facility 43
VA AVG 96
Rank #313 / 365
Yes
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 45
Rank #282 / 435
-Adm Esteban Duran-Ballen 53.5% -10
40%
Facility 40%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #83 / 330
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 32
Rank #179 / 271
3.3
Facility 3.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #217 / 271
Lake Prince Woods
SC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Suffolk
54
Facility 54
VA AVG 96
Rank #294 / 365
No
6
Facility 6
VA AVG 45
Rank #425 / 435
1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Felita Creekmore 85.2% -6
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #313 / 330
37
Facility 37
VA AVG 32
Rank #190 / 271
6.2
Facility 6.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #258 / 271
Atlantic Shores
SC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Virginia Beach (Atlantic Shores Retirement Community)
50
Facility 50
VA AVG 96
Rank #300 / 365
Yes
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 45
Rank #413 / 435
1 Bed / 2 BedTripp Little 77.0% A+----
Birmingham Green
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Manassas
64
Facility 64
VA AVG 96
Rank #263 / 365
No
50
Facility 50
VA AVG 45
Rank #175 / 435
-Carmen Louise--5
20%
Facility 20%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #30 / 330
--
Falcons Landing
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Potomac Falls
60
Facility 60
VA AVG 96
Rank #270 / 365
Yes
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 45
Rank #282 / 435
-- 81.0% A+----
Harbor‘s Edge
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Norfolk (Fort Norfolk)
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 96
Rank #332 / 365
Yes
46
Facility 46
VA AVG 45
Rank #201 / 435
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed- 88.8% -----
The Chesapeake
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Newport News (Saunders)
52
Facility 52
VA AVG 96
Rank #298 / 365
Yes
30
Facility 30
VA AVG 45
Rank #304 / 435
1 Bed / 2 Bed- 89.6% -----
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Overview of Golden Years & More Assisted Living

Set in the inviting town of Manassas, VA, Golden Years & More Assisted Living is a promising senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care services. Residents can select from convenient and spacious accommodations based on their preferences. This community offers round-the-clock care and support catering to the immediate needs of its residents.

Explore its above-and-beyond amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy tasty and healthy meals based on dietary needs, weekly housekeeping and building maintenance, grooming services, and transportation services. Meet new friends by visiting its beautifully appointed common spaces. Join in a full calendar of social activities and other life enrichment programs coordinated by a professional team. With Golden Years & More Assisted Living, seniors can enjoy a worthwhile living experience.

Contact Golden Years & More Assisted Living

Moore Comfort Home Care

4240 Portsmouth Blvd #185, Chesapeake, VA 23321
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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Overview of Kings Crossing

Kings Crossing is a senior living community in Richmond, Virginia. It sits in the Henrico neighborhood. The building has two floors, and it offers luxury apartments with one, two, or three bedrooms.

The apartments come in different sizes. The smallest is about 740 square feet, and the largest is about 1,820 square feet. This means residents can pick a size that fits their needs.

Every apartment has a full kitchen and its own washer and dryer. Residents can plug in devices using USB charging outlets. The rooms are open, so there is space to move around.

Some apartments also have extra outdoor space. This might be a balcony, a patio, or a fenced yard.

Residents can stay active without leaving the property. There are two pools that feel like a resort, and each one has a sundeck. There is also a fitness center and a walking circuit for exercise.

Pet owners can visit the on-site dog park too. It gives residents with pets a place close to home to spend time outside.

Most trips around the area need a car. The Walk Score here is 27, which means the area is somewhat walkable. A few errands can be done on foot.

Most other trips need a car ride instead. Hospitals, drugstores, restaurants, shops, and parks are all a short drive away.

Kings Crossing is a good fit for active older adults. They get a big apartment and resort-style amenities close to home. Since apartments come in many sizes, each resident can find the right fit.

One person might like a small one-bedroom home. Another person might need more space in a three-bedroom home instead.

Contact Kings Crossing

Overview of Morningside House of Leesburg
Morningside House of Leesburg is a senior living community in Leesburg, VA. It offers personalized assisted living and respite care services that prioritize well-being and independence. The community is known for its warm atmosphere and engaging activities.

Contact Morningside House of Leesburg, LLC

Overview of Living Waters Senior Care

Living Waters Senior Care is a 40-bed assisted living facility located at 379 North Main Street in Timberville, Virginia. Administered by Melissa Green, the community is locally owned and operated.

Daily care is supported by 24-hour staffing, nutrition management, specialized diet modifications, and on-site hospice services. While pets are not permitted, the neighborhood has a Walk Score of 31, indicating most errands require a vehicle.

State inspections primarily focus on administrative and documentation compliance, such as staff training, medication licensure records, emergency planning, and safety screenings. Although complaint investigations have not substantiated any resident harm, they have pointed to recurring themes in service plan documentation, building maintenance, and incident reporting.

Families seeking a mid-sized, locally run assisted living setting in Timberville can schedule a tour to evaluate the facility firsthand.

Contact Living Waters Senior Care

Overview of Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake

Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake is a dedicated memory care community in Chesapeake, Virginia, offering specialized programming, certified dementia practitioners, and a clinically guided approach to care. This 73-bed community is administered by Kenya Baines and is designed specifically for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. 48 beds are currently occupied, representing approximately a 66% occupancy rate, suggesting availability for interested families.

The community has undergone 31 inspections, significantly more than the Virginia average of 14, reflecting the added oversight often associated with specialty dementia care. 71% of which resulted in cited violations, and a total of 58 deficiencies have been recorded, both above the state average of 64.3% and 32, respectively. 15 inspections were complaint-related, with some partially substantiated outcomes. Past findings also involved areas such as medication management, staffing and supervision, individualized service plans, and background check timelines. However, the most recent inspection on October 30, 2025, reported no deficiencies, indicating a recent improvement in operations. Moreover, there are no records of fines or license suspensions.

Among the services provided is the Sweet Memories™ program, an established dementia care model delivered by trained staff around the clock. Private and companion suites, farm-to-table dining, landscaped outdoor spaces, and a patio area are also provided, along with daily programming that includes activities, outings, and social engagement opportunities. Additional features include a 24-hour emergency response system and assistance with daily care needs such as toileting. Short-term respite stays are also offered.

With a focused care model, transparent pricing, and recent improvements in inspection outcomes, Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake is a specially designed community for those in moderate to advanced stages of dementia who require structured support in a secure and specialized setting in the Chesapeake and Hampton Roads area.

Contact Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake

Overview of The Crossings at Bon Air

The Crossings at Bon Air is a senior living community located at 9100 Bon Air Crossings Drive in the Bon Air neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. The property allows domestic pets, and provides an integrated continuum of care on a single campus, combining independent living, assisted living, and memory care services to allow residents to transition between levels of support smoothly.

The four-story development sits on 20 acres of landscaped grounds and features 194 residential units configured in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment floor plans. Shared community spaces include private dining areas, a library, a barber and beauty salon, an on-site pub, and a game room.

Daily operations feature 24-hour on-site staffing, emergency call networks, registered nurse care coordination, and personalized assistance with daily hygiene and medication management. The recreational calendar offers yoga, crafting, group bingo, local scenic outings, and integrated pet therapy visits.

Sited in an area with a walk score of 31, the immediate neighborhood is car-dependent, though the facility operates dedicated local transportation services for resident medical visits and retail errands. For medical access, the campus is positioned approximately 2.5 miles from Chippenham Hospital.

Family representatives can contact the Bon Air Crossings Drive business office directly to confirm current apartment availability, verify entry requirements, and schedule a tour of the property.

Contact The Crossings at Bon Air

Overview of Belmont Gardens Gracious Retirement Living

Belmont Gardens Gracious Retirement Living is a highly regarded independent living community in Woodbridge, VA, that features thoughtfully designed studio to two-bedroom apartments for older adults. Here, older adults can find a home away from home, accompanied by its warm and welcoming environment. With chef-prepared meals, housekeeping and maintenance services, and transportation services, residents are guaranteed a worry-free lifestyle. The community is also committed to helping residents maintain their independence through exceptional services and well-curated amenities.

Group excursions, art classes, and exercise routines are among the many ways that residents can engage with friends and explore new hobbies. Residents are also encouraged to utilize the community’s state-of-the-art amenities, including raised garden beds, balconies, and a theater room, for leisure and wellness activities. With its serene setting in the residential area of Woodbridge, near public transportation, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This independent living community has plenty of amenities dedicated to older adults’ well-being, making it an ideal choice for senior living in Virginia.

Contact Belmont Gardens Gracious Retirement Living

Colonial Manor

8679 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Overview of Colonial Manor
Colonial Manor is a senior living facility located in Williamsburg, Virginia. It offers a family atmosphere with homemade meals, engaging activities, and comprehensive on-site medical care. The facility provides levels 1 through 4 care, ensuring residents maintain their independence while receiving necessary support.

Contact Colonial Manor

Overview of Warwick Forest – Independent Living

Warwick Forest is a continuing care retirement community in Newport News, Virginia, that offers a range of independent living options, including cottages and apartments. Beyond its exceptional amenities, Warwick Forest is a unique family of individuals, each contributing a distinctive story to the community. Celebrating diversity and fostering deep connections among neighbors, Warwick Forest takes pride in its inclusive and united environment.

Recognized for its unwavering commitment to enhancing residents’ quality of life, Warwick Forest has earned accreditation from the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), a testament to its dedication and tireless efforts. Nestled along the Newport News and York County border, this community provides seniors with the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience, serving as a gateway to the best of both worlds. 

Contact Warwick Forest – Independent Living

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.