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Page 9 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 Paragon Assisted Living – Yorktown

A novel community located in the beautiful neighborhood of Yorktown Boulevard, Arlington, VA< Paragon Assisted Living – Yorktown offers assisted living. The community features specially designed and well-lit accommodations, prioritizing residents’ comfort and welfare. With a dedicated and highly trained team, residents receive personalized care for their unique needs and preferences for a better quality of life.

Remain socially-engaged and happy with fun-filled activities and wellness programs tailored to residents’ interests. Promoting a close-knit and welcoming environment, residents are encouraged to interact and adapt to their surroundings. The community strives to provide a safe place where residents thrive and live to their potential surrounded by new and purposely built amenities.

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Overview of Vienna Manor Assisted Living

Vienna Manor Assisted Living, established in 2011 by Bill and Rosa Susinski, serves as a safe and loving haven for individuals seeking assisted living in Vienna, Virginia. Their unwavering mission is to provide exceptional care in a warm, nurturing home environment. With a steadfast vision to become the premier assisted living facility in the area, Vienna Manor expanded in 2016 by opening a second home just around the corner from their initial establishment.

Residents at Vienna Manor are embraced with personalized, loving, and intimate care, supported by the presence of a licensed nurse available 24/7. The community prides itself on offering gourmet cooking, a luxurious and bright atmosphere, and a location that is ranked among the best small cities. Families can find solace in knowing their loved ones are treated with dignity and grace at Vienna Manor. 

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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 Elancé at West End

Situated in the sunlit Cardinal Plane, Alexandria, VA, Elance at West End is a distinguished senior living community providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Live a comfortable and sophisticated retirement within the beautifully crafted and elegant residences of Elance at West End in its wide array of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. A reliable and highly qualified team strives to deliver top-notch care and support for seniors to thrive and gain meaningful experiences in their golden years.

With its purposely built spaces and friendly environment, Elance at West End ensures seniors receive the utmost attention and assistance every step of the way. Through engaging activities and enrichment programs, residents explore new hobbies and reignite past interests for leisure and wellness. Dining is something to look forward to with healthy and delectable meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Elance at West End is an incredible community that provides a wide range of signature programs to enhance seniors’ quality of life within its stunning spaces.

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Overview of Sunrise of Vienna

Sunrise of Vienna, situated in the heart of Fairfax County, Virginia, along Maple Avenue, lovingly referred to as Vienna’s “Main Street,” presents a vibrant and engaging haven for seniors. This contemporary community adopts a holistic approach to senior care, placing residents’ unique desires and requirements at the forefront of its mission. With personalized programming and spacious, luminous environments, Sunrise of Vienna emphasizes individual wellness and well-being, enabling residents to embrace life on their terms. With a legacy spanning over 40 years, underpinned by a dedication to excellence grounded in the latest research and aging theories, Sunrise of Vienna fosters a warm and supportive atmosphere where seniors can flourish.

The community features an array of amenities to enhance comfort, safety, and connection, including a salon, hydroponic micro-farm, private dining room, and a cozy coffee shop. Strategically located near shopping, dining establishments, and picturesque parks like the esteemed Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, Sunrise of Vienna beckons seniors to embrace a highly personalized lifestyle tailored to their preferences, needs, and aspirations.

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Overview of Brightview Woodburn

Tucked away in the vibrant neighborhood of Annandale, VA, Brightview Woodburn is a welcoming senior living community that offers assisted living and specialized memory care services to residents dealing with the challenges of memory loss. Choose from a studio, companion, or one bedroom home, with each option having a well-designed kitchenette and large windows for plenty of natural light. Compassionate care and assistance are provided by a team of compassionate and friendly care teams.

Residents can leave the usual hassles and worries that come from homeownership with convenient services like housekeeping, maintenance, and meal preparation taken care of by the community. With on-site nursing seven days a week and an office space for visiting physician including podiatrist, audiologist, dentist, and dermatologist, residents are guaranteed to receive all types of support and care that help them maintain their health and overall well-being.

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Overview of Hunters Woods at Trails Edge

Live your dreams with Hunters Woods at Trails Edge, an idyllic senior living community in Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA, that offers memory care, assisted living, and independent living. Residents are free to choose among the variety of spacious and cozy accommodations, designed to foster comfort and familiarity. Personalized care plans are also created for each resident to meet their needs and preferences.

Play with friends and enjoy fun-filled moments with carefully curated activities and events. Here, mealtimes promote a sense of belonging while satisfying their dietary needs with delicious and healthy meals. Amenities also include a library, an art studio, and a theater, perfect for those looking to spend their best years doing the things they love.

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Overview of Tall Oaks Assisted Living

Tall Oaks Assisted Living presents a vibrant community with a nice blend of active living and serene surroundings. Their apartments come in various styles, and the community amenities are designed to enhance residents’ experiences. For years, they have been providing exceptional assisted living, memory care, and respite care services in Reston, Virginia, making seniors feel genuinely at home.

Residents enjoy maintenance-free living in apartment homes with spacious closets and convenient features like individual climate controls and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The community provides seamless connectivity with Wi-Fi availability and offers the added benefit of proximity to Reston Hospital and Reston Town Center, reflecting the unparalleled convenience that seniors experience in this welcoming community.

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Overview of Brookdale Harrisonburg

Located in Deyerle Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA Brookdale Harrissonburg is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. With various studios provided, the community ensures an elegant retirement. Cherish every moment and enjoy freedom without worrying about mundane activities and maintenance. A team of kind, compassionate, and reliable individuals is available to lend extra support whenever needed.

Brookdale Harrisonburg promotes a warm and welcoming environment, empowering its residents to live an active lifestyle and connect with their surroundings. Prioritizing the seniors’ meal preferences and dietary needs, the community prepares delicious, healthy meals. Within its beautifully landscaped grounds, the community provides fabulous amenities for its residents’ wellness and leisure including a beauty and barbershop, a whirlpool, a courtyard and garden, a porch, a piano, and transportation.

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Overview of Commonwealth Senior Living at Bon Air

Occupying 36 units across 88 licensed beds in Bon Air, Virginia, Commonwealth Senior Living at Bon Air delivers memory care under Administrator Kenneth Gibson’s direction. The community sits 6.6 miles from downtown in a car-dependent neighborhood (Walk Score 24). Current census stands at 61 residents (69% occupancy), notably lower than the statewide average of 85.7%.

Starting resident fees begin at $4,440 monthly. The facility accepts pets.

Staffing operates on a 24-hour basis with trained associates managing resident care, toileting assistance, and supervision. Residents benefit from farm-to-table meals, daily housekeeping, weekly linens, landscaped outdoor spaces, and private or companion room options. The community emphasizes its Sweet Memories™ Program, Travel The World offerings, trips, and social activities. Respite stays are available.

Inspection compliance demonstrates a mixed record since initial licensing in April 2024.

The inaugural inspection (April) and a mandated monitoring visit (July 2024) yielded zero deficiencies. However, renewal inspections beginning October 2024 have documented recurring documentation gaps. October 2024 identified inadequate recording of signaling device limitations in individualized service plans. One year later, October 2025 inspections (both monitoring and renewal) cited the same service plan deficiency plus two additional violations: missing written approval procedures for cognitive impairment placements and insufficient supervision protocols following a resident’s self-reported wandering incident from the secure memory care unit.

Four total deficiencies across five inspections places the facility 78% below Virginia’s average deficiency rate, yet the recurring nature of service plan documentation issues and the October 2025 supervision concern suggest systemic care planning and implementation challenges. No fines, complaints, or enforcement actions appear in available records.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Bon Air offers specialized dementia residential care with 24-hour staffing, activity programming, and controlled access.

The facility is appropriate for families with loved ones seeking memory care with documented attention to care planning protocols and supervision procedures.

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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.