The 20 Best Assisted Living in Virginia

Your friends may have decided to spend their senior years in a rocking chair, but you still have a lot of living left to enjoy. At Brookdale Danville Piedmont, our assisted living community in Danville, Va., you’ll stay busy as much as you like with our engaging calendar of activities, classes and outings. Fill in your social calendar and focus on your interests, and we’ll provide just the right amount of personal assistance and care to make your life easier. Your golden years should be your active years and Brookdale Danville Piedmont is here to help that happen. Oh, and those rocking chairs? We have them, too, right on our front porch. You’ll usually find our residents relaxing in them at the end of a long, eventful day. Each day is about living life to the fullest and letting us take care of mundane daily chores. Our full activities program includes wine-and-cheese socials, gardening, tea parties, cornhole, live music, fitness classes to boost both your body and brain, Bible study and arts & crafts. You may want to spend your day resuming an old hobby or learning a new one. Or maybe indulge your competitive streak in a friendly game of cards. Perhaps you want to settle in with a good book and a cup of tea in the fireside living room. We love visiting local restaurants and shops, and nearby attractions make exciting day excursions, such as visiting the Tank Museum, Danville’s Riverwalk Trail or the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History. You can be active as much — or as little — as you choose.… Read more

Brookdale Staunton, which provides both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, offers the sense of community and the gracious living you’ve been seeking. Set on 22 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, we are considered one of Virginia’s premier retirement communities. Our community features mountainside views in a natural setting, where deer frequently roam our campus. And though our community is located in a beautiful and quiet area of town, we are also very close to major shopping districts, local attractions and Augusta Medical Center. As an assisted living resident, you can fill in your social calendar and focus on your interests, and we’ll provide just the right amount of personal assistance and care to make your life easier. Should your needs change over time, and you require memory care, you have the security of knowing you can remain here, in your home, without leaving familiar surroundings. And there’s always peace of mind knowing our staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There’s always something going on at Brookdale Staunton, so you’ll find plenty to do. Round up a few friends and neighbors for a little friendly competition at the game tables, try your hand at watercolor painting or sit and stitch with other knitters and crocheters. We offer Bible studies, movies dancing and our B-Fit exercise program. You’ll look forward to such frequent outings as fishing at area lakes, picnics, excursions on the Gypsy Express Mini Train round Gypsy Hill Park, ice cream runs, and scenic rides through Virginia’s picturesque Shenandoah Valley. Our memory care residents enjoy such activities as walking, dancing, socializing at get-togethers, reminiscing about the old days, enjoying music and competing in board games. Maybe you’ll find them playing cards, singing karaoke or baking some culinary delights. Each of these activities is part of a carefully designed care program to help them flourish and use meaningful life skills and talents — even when their dementia is advanced.… Read more

"If you visit othere places and then visit here you can really see the difference"… Read more

If you’re seeking more than just a place to live, then Brookdale Harrisonburg is the place for you, because, here, we offer a place to live well. Retirement is the time to indulge yourself, to live purposefully and re-ignite some of those passions that got left by the wayside throughout the years. At our community, which offers both assisted living and memory care, you can savor the beauty of the majestic Shenandoah Valley while remaining convenient to the attractions of the Richmond, Charlottesville, Roanoke and Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas. As an assisted living resident, you can stay wonderfully independent and active while receiving the daily personal assistance you need. Should your needs change over time, and you require memory care, you have the security of knowing you can remain here, in your home, without leaving familiar surroundings and close friendships. And you have peace of mind knowing our staff is on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. At Brookdale Harrisonburg, we offer tailored activities, interest groups and social gatherings to stimulate the mind, body and soul. Begin your day with positive reinforcement thinking, a morning dialogue or a morning stretch and flex exercise group. Fill the rest of the days with arts & crafts, live music, mix-and-mingle socials, sing-alongs, current events and board games. We love planning off-site trips to the Blue Ridge Parkway for picnics, Harrisonburg’s Quilt Museum, an ice cream social at Bruster’s or an evening meal out at one of our local restaurants. When you want to venture out and don’t want to drive, we are conveniently located on the Harrisonburg Transit Authority bus line. Our memory care residents engage in such activities as beach ball volleyball, chair swimming, painting, singing, movie nights or playing trivia games. Maybe you’ll find them getting coffee with a friend, participating in reminiscing chats or attending mix-and-mingle socials. They’re having fun, yes. But each of these activities is part of a carefully structured care program to help our residents live their best life, even when dementia is advanced.… Read more

"staff was friendly and atmosphere was "homey" but we were not satisfied with level of communication from Admissions Director, Health & Wellness Director and Administrator; also not satisfied with level of attention to medical issues with serious issues going unnoticed or not fully addressed" - Johnny… Read more

"So sad because it seemed like such a nice place at first." - Ruth… Read more

Welcome to Tribute at The Glen! We’re an active senior living community in Woodbridge, VA. When you live here, you’ll enjoy a symphony of experiences and activities to address every aspect of life. We offer beautiful modern aging apartments and a full spectrum of services should you ever need them. Tribute at The Glen caters to the lifestyles of retired adults to bring out the very best in each person in every phase of life. We offer a variety of supportive services for today, tomorrow and the life you lead.… Read more

"My father lived at Sunrise of Arlington for the last 4 months of his life. I really wanted to give Sunrise the highest marks because the front-line staff who do the daily caretaking of residents are very kind and compassionate, and I think they do a very difficult job about as well as could be expected. I was very touched by their kindness at times. An organization is only as strong as its weakest link, however, and given our experience with the director of medical care there, I cannot recommend Sunrise. The lack of compassion and even professionalism made the final weeks of my father's life and the experience of his death much harder for him and the family than it needed to be. At the time of our greatest distress, the medical director responded to our needs and concerns with callous indifference. When choosing Sunrise for dad, I was focused on daily living questions but it turns out, the medical director is by far the most important position there." - Sam… Read more

Sunrise of Richmond is a prestigious senior living community nestled in the West End of Richmond, Virginia. It is advantageously positioned just minutes from the Regency Square Mall and I-64, providing residents with easy access to numerous shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The community is also within close proximity to popular attractions such as the Short Pump Town Center, Stony Point Fashion Park, and many of Richmond's renowned museums. For added convenience, residents can easily access medical services at the nearby Henrico Doctors’ Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital. This community emphasizes a holistic approach to senior living. It offers a wide array of activities designed to stimulate both the mind and body, with a focus on exercise, arts, intergenerational mentoring, community service, and spirituality. Its ranch-style design ensures all suites and activity rooms are on a single level, enhancing residents' mobility and convenience. In addition, the community features a serene and secure Reminiscence patio, providing a tranquil outdoor space for relaxation and socialization. Sunrise of Richmond prides itself on its effective communication, facilitating informed decision-making among residents, their families, and physicians. This commitment to transparency, combined with its exceptional services and amenities, has earned the community widespread recognition. Notably, the community has been honored with a Bronze National Quality Award by the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), reflecting its dedication to providing outstanding care and enhancing the quality of life for its residents.… Read more

"Overall, I am extremely pleased with the care my dad is getting here. The staff are amazing and so kind and friendly, and I know my dad is well cared for and attended to. Can’t say enough great things about the Colonnades!" - Cristina… Read more

"The Fairfax is a retirement community that offers many opportunities for social activities and leadership positions. The beautiful grounds are well-cared for, and the staff is very polite. I love the apartment and the location. The Fairfax struggles with the problems that trouble every business these days, but does a heroic job of trying to solve them." - Emma… Read more

"I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy. Their memory care unit is not the best place around. They have a hard time convincing the memory care patients to quit packing their bags thinking they are going home. Some of the new residents all think they will be going home. and, this staff has a hard time convincing them that their relatives have dumped them there to be there the rest of their life. Not a particularly good place" - anonymous… Read more

"My 93 year old mother has been at Auburn hill almost 3 years. She and her family of seven are extremely happy that we chose Auburn hill. My mother is happier now than she has been in years since daddy died. Lots of great activities, wonderful staff it’s become like a family. Thank you Auburn hill for all you do for mom we are so blessed to have you as an extended part of our loving family." - Constance… Read more

"This community is in a perfect location with a lot of amenities inside and out." - Jay… Read more

At the core of her being Mary Bickford had happiness coursing through her. She gave beauty and strength to everyone around her. She enriched their lives in every possible way. And the Bickford Family Tree that sprang from the seed of her life continues on with the self-same purpose, the core running throughout every aspect of what we do, enriching happiness in the lives that become intertwined with ours.… Read more

"Watercrest Richmond has been great. Getting us through the process, working through decisions and challenges, and then in getting ready for the move, Watercrest representatives and staff have gone the extra mile. I believe my dad will have a most pleasant experience being a resident there." - David… Read more

"I visited this community, and it is very beautiful. The staff was friendly and accommodating. I could tell they really like working there. The community seems quite well managed. I would recommend this community if you’re looking for you or your loved ones." - Janelle… Read more

"Very nice community with a good setup and a clean environment. I like the apartments and programs for seniors. The tour was good and informative." - Michael… Read more

"Elance at Tuckahoe has been an absolutely amazing place to work! I am surrounded by an amazing team and residents on a daily basis. Everyone's top priority is the residents and gives their all every single day! So thankful for an amazing career and amazing co workers!" - Meredith… Read more

Nestled in the heart of McLean, Sunrise of McLean Village offers upscale senior living with modern amenities. Each day at Sunrise of McLean Village is filled with engaging activities in a variety of flexible, light-filled, and welcoming spaces. This community is thoughtfully designed with several areas featuring gathering spaces for all kinds of lifestyle opportunities for social connections, fun events, and wellness activities.… Read more