Page 5 of Best Senior Communities in Virginia

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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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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Our Lady Of Peace
SC
AL
MC
NH
Charlottesville
140ANo 99 -Rachel Lindberg 99.3% -825%101.3
Blue Ridge Christian Homes – Bealeton
SC
AL
RESC
Bealeton
36A+No 4 Private / Shared RoomsTara Martin 80.6% A838%81.0
Uptown Assisted Living
SC
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Manassas
8A+No 71 Private / Shared RoomsJacinta Gomes 87.5% -633%50.8
Cambridge Landing Memory Care
SC
MC
Strasburg
40B+Yes 7 SuiteMeta Patton 67.5% A+1040%171.7
Sunrise of Falls Church
SC
AL
MC
Falls Church
69AYes 85 Studio / 2 Bed / SuiteStephen Cuthbertson 71.0% -1533%110.7
Great Falls Assisted Living
SC
AL
MC
NH
Herndon
64B+Yes 32 -Michelle Mceyeson 98.4% C+1567%221.5
The View Alexandria
SC
AL
IL
RC
Alexandria (Alexandria West)
200BYes 66 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedDeborah Kline 60.0% -1242%322.7
Sunrise at Bluemont Park
SC
AL
MC
RC
Arlington (Boulevard Manor)
250B-Yes 65 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrian Williams 62.0% -1567%281.9
First Colonial Inn
SC
AL
IL
MC
Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach)
85C-Yes 63 Private RoomsTina Marin 94.1% -1173%403.6
Brookdale Danville Piedmont
SC
AL
Danville
99C-Yes 45 Studio / 2 BedCarole Maxwell 45.5% A+888%415.1
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Our Lady Of Peace

751 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Overview of Our Lady of Peace

Our Lady of Peace offers assisted living, memory care, and nursing care in Charlottesville, Virginia. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while residents keep their own living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while nursing care includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Multiple care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, allowing a move between levels without leaving the community. The home has 140 beds and is 99% occupied, so nearly all beds are currently filled.

A Walk Score of 99 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band. Daily errands do not require a car, which means a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. The community offers the Life Enrichment program, and Ms. Rachel Lindberg serves as administrator.

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Overview of Blue Ridge Christian Homes – Bealeton

Spend your golden years without worries in the trusted community of Blue Ridge Christian Homes – Raphine located in the serene neighborhood of Beulah Drive, Raphine, VA, that offers assisted living. The community strives to accommodate up to 20 residents, providing them with the highest quality of care and assistance, accompanied by purposely designed accommodations for better comfort and convenience. Delivering trusted care for over 24 years, residents are guaranteed to make every moment of their best years count.

With a jam-packed calendar of fun-filled activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and create social connections. The community handles the housekeeping, meal preparation, and other daily living activities for residents to have more time to focus on the things they truly enjoy. Retain independence without worries for daily responsibilities with the community’s utmost support and welcoming spaces.

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Uptown Assisted Living

9103 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20110
Overview of Uptown Assisted Living

Live without worries at Uptown Assisted Living, an outstanding community in Manassas, VA, offering assisted living and memory care. Those with memory-related needs can ease their worries with a kind and highly trained team helping with their unique needs 24/7. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Wellness opportunities and fun recreational activities are conducted, so residents can live actively and make new friends. Diabetes management, incontinence care, and respite care are also provided for residents’ healthcare needs. With dietary management, residents enjoy delicious and well-balanced meals that cater to their nutritional needs and preferences. The community’s wide range of services and purposely built amenities create the ideal setting for residents to reach their potential in retirement.

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Cambridge Landing Memory Care

304 Bowman Mill Rd, Strasburg, VA 22657
Overview of Cambridge Landing Memory Care

Cambridge Landing Memory Care is a memory care community in Strasburg, VA, for people living with memory-related conditions. The setting provides supervision, support with daily living, and medication management, which may suit someone who needs those services while living with a memory-related condition. Trained staff are available around the clock, so residents can receive assistance and supervision during the day and night.

With 40 beds, Cambridge Landing falls in the smaller-community range, where staff and residents can get to know one another. Private and companion suites give residents a choice between having their own living space and sharing with a companion. Pets are allowed, and the secure outdoor courtyard gives residents an outdoor area within the community.

Scheduled transportation is available for medical appointments and outings, supporting residents on those trips. An on-site beauty salon and barber provide grooming services without requiring a resident to leave the community. Three chef-prepared meals are served daily, with snacks and hydration support available, and Ms. Meta Patton serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Sunrise of Falls Church

Sunrise of Falls Church is a senior living community located just steps from downtown Falls Church, Virginia, helping residents enjoy all that Northern Virginia has to offer, as well as opportunities to pursue their interests in beautifully designed spaces. The community’s room rates start at $5,715 per month.

Overlooking the charming, tree-filled Madison Park, Sunrise of Falls Church features a relaxing back patio and a scenic dining room with ceiling-to-floor French windows. The community’s compassionate team members are available around the clock to assist with personalized memory care, assisted living, and short-term respite care stays, and they also provide monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse. Sunrise of Falls Church is conveniently located near local shops, parks, restaurants, churches, and healthcare facilities, including Virginia Hospital Center, Fairfax Hospital, and Kaiser Permanente Falls Church Medical Center. The community’s activities and programs are designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit of each resident, with a focus on providing a diverse range of engaging and enriching experiences.

Starting Price $5,290/Month

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Overview of Great Falls Assisted Living

Great Falls Assisted Living in Herndorn is the memory care center of the Artis senior living community. The memory care living experience is built on the individualized care plans of each unique individual, designed for their holistic needs. The top-ranked, trusted community in the area cultivates an environment where seniors maintain independence.

The Great Falls lifestyle follows the ARTIS philosophy of senior living. The ARTIS way establishes the empowerment of individuality and encouragement of mutual trust and respect while creating friendships, honoring integrity, and celebrating success and recognition. Other accommodations include 24-hour licensed supervision, medication management, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and stimulating memory care activities.

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Overview of The View Alexandria

Situated in the serene west end of Alexandria, residents of The View Alexandria can bask in the breathtaking beauty of the Washington DC skyline. They can choose from varying living options, such as independent living, assisted living, and long-term care. The community features a functional mix of spacious and modern apartments, ranging from cozy studios to roomy two-bedroom units.

Its refined interiors, airy penthouse, and beautifully designed public spaces are all designed to evoke a sense of ease and stability. The home also provides housekeeping and laundry services, medication administration, and daily assistance. The View Alexandria is a community that empowers seniors to make the most of their retirement years. With its gorgeous location, stylish apartments, and comprehensive services, it’s no surprise that it’s a first-rate pick for retirees in Alexandria.

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Overview of Sunrise at Bluemont Park

Sunrise at Bluemont Park is a senior living community in Arlington, Virginia, that treats residents with respect, offers them choice, and encourages their independence. The community’s tenured team members provide personalized care, build relationships, and create a comfortable environment, handling the cooking, cleaning, laundry, and other daily tasks so residents have more time to enjoy all that the beautiful community has to offer. Sunrise at Bluemont Park residents receive monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse and can participate in a variety of fun and engaging group activities.

Located in a convenient Arlington location, Sunrise at Bluemont Park offers an abundance of engaging programs, social events, and excursions to the D.C. Metro area. The community’s spacious suites, some with full kitchens, are designed specifically for older adults, with warmth, comfort, and safety features built-in. The community’s room rates start at $4,226 per month, providing residents with a comfortable and enriching living experience.

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First Colonial Inn

845 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Overview of First Colonial Inn

An 85-bed assisted living community on First Colonial Road in Virginia Beach is First Colonial Inn. The three-story residence has private rooms in a residential setting and upholds a stable 84 percent occupancy rate. The moderately walkable neighborhood has a score of 63, meaning some errands can be finished on foot alongside nearby amenities and services.

For occupants and their families, the location offers accessibility to the wider Virginia Beach community. With just over 71 residents currently living in the home, First Colonial Inn provides a mid-sized residential atmosphere relative to larger senior living facilities in the region.

State inspections by Virginia’s Department of Social Services have noted themes spanning staff certification practices, resident admission documentation processes, health care oversight protocols, and resident rights reviews as subjects of regulatory attention. First Colonial Inn operates with a data record of five years of inspection activity.

It’s suggested that prospective residents and families contact the facility directly for current information if they’re interested in learning more about specific care services, amenities, programs, pricing, or availability.

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Overview of Brookdale Danville Piedmont

Burrowed in the harmonious community of Executive Court, Danville, VA, Brookdale Danville Piedmont is a one-of-a-kind senior living community providing assisted living. Featuring carefully designed floor plans ranging from various studio to two-bedroom apartments, residents enjoy a comfortable and safe residence. Experience round-the-clock care and assistance with a team of compassionate and dedicated professionals.

Brookdale Danville Piedmont strives to improve seniors’ quality of life, forging care plans that best match their unique needs and preferences. Residents fully enjoy their freedom with the housekeeping and other necessities handled by the community. Converse with friends over nutritious and delicious meals freshly prepared to satisfy their dietary needs and cravings. Take a seat on the front porch and relax while overlooking the scenic courtyard and ethereal garden. Other amenities include a therapy room, a fireside living room, an arts and crafts studio, a whirlpool, a cafe, transportation, and postal services.

Starting Price $6,285/Month

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Weighting overview

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