Page 7 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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. 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.
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 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.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Tribute at One Loudoun by Cogir
SC
AL
MC
Ashburn
154Yes 40 SuiteMelissa Fortner 73.4% A+1100%5151.0
Mennowood Retirement Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
Newport News (North Newport News)
90No 53 -Thelma Shaffer 66.7% A1100%2121.0
Poet’s Walk Leesburg
SC
MC
RC
Se Leesburg (Oaklawn)
68No 35 Semi-Private Studio / Studio / Large StudioHanny Kuma 70.6% -1100%3131.0
Cambridge Gardens Assisted Living
SC
AL
RC
Fredericksburg
60Yes 25 -Sharreek Malone 58.3% A922%20.2
Commonwealth Senior Living at Bon Air
SC
AL
MC
RC
Bon Air
88Yes 24 Studio / 1 BedGreogory Cole 81.8% -1100%33.0
Cambridge Landing Memory Care
SC
MC
Strasburg
40Yes 7 SuiteMs. Meta Patton 67.5% A+743%162.3
Dunlop House Assisted Living & Memory Care
SC
AL
MC
RC
Colonial Heights
134Yes 34 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedChristopher Seyler 87.3% -1100%1717.0
Paul Spring Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Alexandria
190Yes 20 1 Bed / 2 BedJoyceline Owusu-Dankwaa 71.6% -1100%2525.0
Yama Services Adult Assisted Living II
SC
AL
HOS
RC
Mechanicsville
8No 3 Private / Shared RoomsBill Okyere 87.5% -1100%88.0
Charter Senior Living of Fredericksburg
SC
AL
MC
RC
Falmouth (Belmont Hills)
99Yes 29 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedElisha Fade 68.7% -1100%1414.0
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Overview of Tribute at One Loudoun by Cogir

Tribute at One Loudoun by Cogir provides assisted living and memory care in Ashburn, VA. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 154 beds and offers suite housing, while its pet policy may allow a resident to continue living with a pet after moving in.

Ms. Melissa Fortner serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 40 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. For a resident who no longer drives, routine shopping and other errands would require transportation support.

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Overview of Cambridge Gardens Assisted Living

Cambridge Gardens is an extraordinary senior living community located in Fredericksburg, VA. Offering assisted living and respite care services, the community ensures comfort with their short and long-term residents. Cambridge Gardens also boasts spacious living areas that enable the residents to socialize with each other. Providing an abundance of amenities and services, the residents of Cambridge Gardens receive medication management, 3 meals a day, housekeeping, and much more.  Ensuring a happy and healthy living for the seniors, the community features clubs and events that the residents can partake in. Healthy meals are also served in elegant dining areas and pets are accommodated as well.

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Overview of Mennowood Retirement Community

Managed by administrator Thelma Shaffer, Mennowood Retirement Community offers a care continuum in the Warwick Boulevard area of Newport News, Virginia. About 2.7 miles from the city center, it serves occupants across three care levels: assisted living, independent living, and memory care, all under one roof. The facility operates 24/7 with licensed nurses on staff to support residents. Creating a balanced community atmosphere, the 90-bed facility maintains a 73 percent occupancy rate.

The home’s approach accentuates choice in daily life. Residents can select from numerous independent living floor plans tailored to their preferences. The facility also accommodates ambulatory and non-ambulatory occupants via its designated special care units. A full array of licensed nursing support is offered 24/7, providing reassurance for families and a foundation for the care model. The setting bolsters an active lifestyle with amenities designed to engage and stimulate. An on-site art studio, library, fitness center, and beauty shop supply residents and their families with choices for cultural, wellness, and personal care activities. The facility’s location on Warwick Boulevard puts it in a moderately walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 53, so some errands can be done on foot, while nearby Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital sits just 2.46 miles away.

Operational matters in areas like resident records, service planning documentation, and medication management protocols have been consistently addressed through state inspections. The facility’s track record mirrors attention to these repeating themes as part of active compliance efforts.

For families contemplating Mennowood Retirement Community, the mix of multi-level care, 24-hour staffing, and activity-focused amenities makes a setting suitable for occupants at different stages of need. For visiting family members and residents who can leave the facility independently, practical benefits are its moderate walk score and proximity to medical services.

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Overview of Poet’s Walk Leesburg

Peacefully located near local parks and a bustling downtown in Leesburg, VA, Poet’s Walk Leesburg is a blissful community that specializes in memory care. The community also offers respite stay and hospice coordination, alongside a specially trained and dedicated team of professionals available 24/7, ensuring residents receive the utmost care and attention for their specific needs. With a lively and welcoming environment, residents enjoy a stress-free lifestyle that helps enhance their cognition.

Experience various activities and fun-filled trips, tailored to residents’ interests and strengths for a well-connected lifestyle. There is no need to worry about meal preparation with the community’s restaurant-style dining that serves healthy and delectable meals for their dietary needs and tastes. Filled with serene spaces and pet-friendly amenities, residents are encouraged to make every moment of their best years memorable.

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Overview of Commonwealth Senior Living at Bon Air

Commonwealth Senior Living at Bon Air provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Bon Air, VA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, dining, and toileting, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short-term stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 88 beds and offers studio and one-bedroom residences, with a studio providing one private living space and a one-bedroom offering separate living and sleeping areas. Its starting price is $4,440, although the available details do not assign that figure to a specific care level. The combination of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Pets are allowed, so residents may be able to keep a companion animal with them. Dining includes farm-to-table, chef-prepared meals, and the community offers the Sweet Memories™ Program. Kenneth Gibson serves as the administrator.

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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 Yama Services Adult Assisted Living II

Peacefully nestled in the tree-laden neighborhood of Atlee Station Rd, Mechanicsville, VA, Yama Services Adult Assisted Living is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living, dementia care, hospice care, and respite care. Residents receive the finest care and assistance with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Medication management, housekeeping, and activities of daily living are well-cared for, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they truly enjoy.

A fun-filled calendar of activities and engaging programs is conducted to promote an active lifestyle and social engagement. Indulge in delicious and nutritious meals satisfying dietary needs and tastes. Experience the best of your golden years with the community’s beautiful amenities and dedicated services.

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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Fredericksburg

Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle at Charter Senior Living of Fredericksburg in Fredericksburg, VA, a charming senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. The community features a variety of apartments including studio suites, private one-bedroom suites and two-bedroom suites. Residents enjoy the comfort of knowing that nursing care, individual emergency call systems, and a manager is available 24 hours per day.

The community enhances its residents’ lives with a wide array of convenient amenities and services that make life as worry-free as possible. With weekly housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and transportation services, residents are guaranteed to enjoy a convenient life. A Variety of meaningful daily activities, on-site therapies, and fitness and health programs, helps residents stay active and engaged. Amenities include a country store, chapel, cafe, activity areas, salon, attractive landscaped grounds.

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Overview of Dunlop House Assisted Living & Memory Care

Tucked in the quiet neighborhood of Dunlop Farms Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA, is the astounding senior living community of Dunlop House offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. With over 25 years of experience in delivering exceptional care, the community provides unwavering commitment to seniors’ well-being. Moreover, Dunlop House was awarded the Best of the Best by LNN USA from 2021 to 2023, as proof of its top-tier quality.

Promoting a warm and welcoming environment, the community provides opportunities for seniors to interact with their surroundings and create lasting moments. Eat well and feel good with nutritious and tasty meals for an unforgettable dining experience. Dunlop House is ideal for seniors looking to make their retirement more meaningful.

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Overview of Paul Spring Community

Located on 12 acres just south of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, Paul Spring is a family-owned senior living community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services. Serving the Mount Vernon area since 1988, Paul Spring combines lush surroundings with proximity to Washington, D.C., ensuring residents enjoy the best of both worlds. Paul Spring is committed to offering outstanding hospitality and customized programs that meet the various requirements of its residents.

With the provision of exceptional social, emotional, physical, and cognitive support, residents flourish in a secure and cozy setting. Paul Spring offers a variety of services such as housekeeping, a lively Life Enrichment Program, and professionally cooked meals made by an on-site chef. These features guarantee that residents feel comfortable from the time they arrive. The Paul Spring Retirement Community provides the ideal balance of comfort and convenience, whether one is looking for a carefree retirement or specialized care.

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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
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