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Page 6 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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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 The Estates at Charlottesville

Tucked away in Charlottesville, VA, Morningside of Charlottesville is a warm and welcoming senior living community that offers assisted living and Five Star’s award-winning Bridge to Rediscovery memory care program for people dealing with Alzheimer’s. Featuring a range of accommodations, including studio and one-bedroom apartments, the community warrants a comfortable living space. Residents receive individualized attention from well-trained team members available 24/7.

The community ensures residents stay engaged with various recreational activities and programs. Morningside of Charlottesville’s close location to notable attractions, dining, shopping, and entertainment further enhances residents’ engagement, ensuring that they live a vibrant lifestyle. Residents also enjoy restaurant-style meals developed by a celebrity chef, with an emphasis on fresh selections, ensuring that they get the nourishment they require to stay healthy.

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Overview of Evermore Senior Living of Lake Ridge

Settled in the inviting town of Woodbridge, VA, Evermore Senior Living of Lake Ridge is a promising senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Convenient and spacious accommodations are available tailored to the primary needs of its residents. This community offers 24/7 care and support catering to the immediate needs of its residents to ensure comfort and security within the place.

Explore its above-and-beyond amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy delectable and nutritious home-cooked meals every day with an on-site chef, weekly housekeeping and building maintenance, spa and beauty salon, and transportation services. Meet new friends by visiting its beautifully appointed common spaces. Participate in a jampacked calendar of social activities and other life enrichment programs coordinated by a professional team. With Evermore Senior Living of Lake Ridge, seniors can enjoy a wondrous living experience.

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Overview of Brookdale Roanoke

Live in every moment with the mesmerizing senior living community of Brookdale Roanoke located on Persinger Road Southwest, Roanoke, VA, focusing on memory care. The community goes above and beyond in providing comfort and safety for its residents with pet-friendly studio floor plans. Experience genuine care and support from a team of gentle, dependable, and trustworthy professionals.

The community respects each resident’s individuality, striving to provide them with care plans specifically created to meet their needs and preferences. With its exclusive programs such as Clare Bridge and Solace, residents receive evidence-based and consistent care to relax their minds and keep their loved ones at ease. Activities are carefully chosen to match seniors’ strengths and interests to better enhance their cognition. From breakfast to dinner, the community prepares healthy and delicious meals with a lot of snacks on the side to meet the seniors’ dietary needs. Walk around the serene and ethereal grounds or enjoy time with peers at the cafe. Brookdale Roanoke provides fabulous amenities including a library, a courtyard and garden, a whirlpool, a piano, a beauty and barber shop, a greenhouse, a therapy room, a community kitchen, and transportation. Proving its excellent care, the community was recognized by US News and World Report as the Best Memory Care in 2024.

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Overview of Sunrise of Fairfax

Sunrise of Fairfax is a senior living community that can be found in the heart of Virginia. With a commitment to providing comprehensive care and creating a warm, welcoming environment, Sunrise of Fairfax offers a range of services made to meet the needs of each resident. From assisted living to memory care, their dedicated team strives to create meaningful experiences for senior residents.

Sunrise of Fairfax allows their individuals to explore and enjoy their community while feeling at-home. With their enriching activities, innovative care services, and creative community, life at Sunrise brings joy to their senior residents. They also focus on building independence, promoting well-being, and encouraging meaningful connections, making them a premier facility.

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Overview of Elancé at Old Town Alexandria

Elance at Old Town Alexandria is an outstanding senior living community set in the peaceful North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Live a relaxing and sophisticated retirement within the meticulously crafted and elegant accommodations of Elance at Old Town Alexandria in various studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. A responsible and well-trained team strives to deliver world-class care and assistance for seniors to have the finest retirement within its premises.

The community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring seniors thrive in the best way they can. Moreover, signature programs are utilized to enhance seniors’ quality of life. Have a delightful dining experience with well-balanced meals that satisfy dietary needs and tastes. Elance at Old Town Alexandria is an incredible community that provides a safe place for seniors to spend every moment of their golden years gracefully within its scenic spaces and fabulous amenities.

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Overview of The Huntington Assisted Living

Administered by Stephen Berczek, The Huntington Assisted Living is a 52-bed community in Newport News, Virginia. The mid-rise building offers studio and one-bedroom floor plans. It’s about 3.5 miles from the Newport News city center and roughly a mile from Riverside Regional Medical Center. This keeps medical appointments within easy reach for residents and families.

Residents have access to nursing staff around the clock. The care team also manages home health care, rehabilitation, and hospice services. Scheduled transportation, housekeeping, and linen services are part of daily life. Many practical needs are handled by the community. A bed and breakfast-style guest apartment is also available for visiting family members who plan to stay longer.

Daily life includes full-service dining in a main dining room, along with private dining space for family gatherings or special occasions. Wellness and fitness programs are available alongside a wider activities calendar to keep residents active and engaged. Other amenities include an on-site beauty salon and barber, plus complimentary snacks and beverages. Pets are also welcome. Apartments are fully furnished with kitchenettes, cable television, and emergency response systems for more peace of mind.

The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 55, meaning some errands can be handled on foot. However most trips require driving. Virginia’s Department of Social Services oversees the community’s licensing. Its inspection record have no violations during the licensing review and no deficiencies during the building walkthrough. There are also no complaints on file.

Families considering the home for a parent or spouse may want to ask about current room availability. Floor plan availability can vary by season.

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Overview of Brightview Dulles Corner

Situated in the quiet community of Herndon, VA, the Brightview Dulles Corner is an idyllic senior living community providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Cozy and beautifully appointed accommodations are available for its residents. With a competent and empathetic team, this community offers high-quality and innovative memory care services for those with cognitive conditions like dementia.

Having top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy chef-prepared meals, a beauty salon, an art studio, a fitness room, and complimentary transportation. Meet new friends by visiting its common spaces like the courtyards and outdoor gardens. Engage in diverse programs and activities to further enhance social engagement and life enrichment. At Brightview Dulles Corner, seniors are assured of a wondrous living experience.

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Overview of Avalon House on Dominion Crest

Welcome to Avalon House on Dominion Crest, a budget-friendly senior care solution nestled in McLean, Virginia. With a dedicated focus on delivering top-notch care within a homely atmosphere, this care home specializes in serving individuals grappling with Alzheimer’s disease and various memory-related conditions.

Residents at Avalon House on Dominion Crest relish home-cooked meals, assistance in arranging medical needs, and a vibrant social environment. For those seeking temporary care options, respite care services are readily accessible. The committed and experienced staff is on hand 24/7, ensuring personalized attention for every resident. Specifically trained to cater to memory loss requirements, the team treats each resident with utmost respect and addresses their distinct needs. From aiding with daily activities and medication management to incontinence care and personal assistance, Avalon House prioritizes every senior resident’s well-being. Conveniently located in Fairfax County, with proximity to Washington D.C., residents revel in easy access to an array of shopping, dining, cultural, and medical facilities. Comfort and happiness are the focal points of life at Avalon House on Dominion Crest.

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Overview of Paragon Assisted Living – Locker

Set at the core of Falls Church, Virginia, near INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Paragon Assisted Living -Locker is an outstanding community that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ welfare, the community utilizes a team of compassionate and well-trained professionals attending to their special needs and preferences. Here, residents keep their peace of mind, knowing the community has their backs.

With planned trips and fun-filled activities, residents are encouraged to remain active and happy. The community also provides specialized memory care programs for those living with dementia to enhance their cognition and quality of life. Residents receive the finest care and support from an experienced team that promises the highest quality of life.

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Overview of The Residence at Colvin Run

The Residence at Colvin Run undoubtedly provides the highest care for memory care and assisted living options. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The upscale senior living community prides itself on being a renowned home in Norwood.

The lifestyle at The Residences is an easy and worry-free community; through the community’s extensive services, residents can live a fulfilling everyday life. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.

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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.