Virginia has earned the nicknames “Old Dominion” and “Mother of Presidents” due to the state’s long and storied history. Founded as one of the oldest British colonies, Virginia has also been the birthplace of 8 former U.S. presidents. From the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains in the west, to its scenic beaches along the Atlantic coast as well as its proximity to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Virginia truly has something for everyone and is a great place to retire.
A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors can help you find the best retirement communities in Virginia. Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 120 retirement communities in Virginia that provide independent living. The median monthly cost of independent living in Virginia is about $2,500.
Sunrise is a great organization. From the "sales" people to the billing office, from the unit coordinator to all of her staff, and even the maintenance staff, everyone was welcoming, warm, and helpful. The...
Upon retirement, we looked at various long-term care facilities within our community. The location and the updated facilities at Falcons Landing are impressive. The food and service are excellent. We were...
Jubilation is an outstanding senior community an ideal location for friendship, support and positive motivation. A 5-star facility for sure.
Received prompt professional courteous service. Submitted work order and the next day job was scheduled and completed. The modifications were exactly that which were requested. Great workmanship. Thanks.
We picked this community, because they had more meal options, larger number of residents, outdoor patio, not far from home, always had some residents hanging around the main living room--seemed like more...
It's close only a little more than a mile away, which is important. I'm living in how much driving I'm doing and right now. I managed to get to see her about three times a week. I visited the place before...
I would definitely recommend Sunrise. The office staff are caring, helpful, and knowledgeable. They were wonderful with my husband and very attentive and friendly with me. We felt so comfortable there.
Beautiful, spacious rooms in a gorgeous setting! Staff is courteous and helpful. Dining is amazing in quality and variety. Amenities and activities are plentiful and fun! This is a wonderful place to live...
Everyone is genuinely happy to help and they make you feel comfortable. The facility is alive with activity and they always have something going on that you can participate in!
All of the categories are great. My sister loves living at Hessler. It was the right choice for meeting her needs. Thanks again for helping us find this wonderful place.
Morningside is an excellent organization who put their customers families first. They were very caring and understanding in a constantly changing family. There was good communication with timely responses.
Spring Arbor is great! The staff and residents act as a family. I enjoy spending time with the staff while visiting my father. My father's 1 bed room is perfect. The studio apartments are enough as well.
Friendly atmosphere, felt like a family, other residents were so nice to Dad and us, the staff was with us to the end - some staff came in to pay their respects when Dad passed away. We appreciated their...
5 absolutely. The facility was absolutely beautiful with activities and amenities included that would support active lifestyle. The only reason I didn't choose the facility is my brother is on Disability and...
What we like the most about the community is how the staff works hard to do everything they can to make the residents comfortable, involved and active!!! Yes, we would recommend The Barrington at Hioaks to...
Virginia only regulates independent living communities if they share a building or campus with an assisted living or memory care facility. Conversely, stand-alone independent living communities only need to follow general rental and housing regulations. Some communities do have their own constraints though, such as residents needing to be 55+.
When independent living communities share a building or campus with an assisted living and/or memory care unit, they must follow the same regulations. The Virginia Department of Social Services licenses these facilities and inspects them to confirm policy compliance.
Since Virginia doesn’t regulate stand-alone independent living communities at a state level, landlords and tenants are responsible for obeying general housing and apartment guidelines. Landlords are obligated to:[01]
Likewise, tenants have their own responsibilities that include:[01]
The Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provide safeguards to tenants from renting discrimination. Virginia’s Fair Housing Law also protects tenants from prejudice based on:[02]
Landlords must also provide reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications for tenants. Reasonable accommodations refer to a change, exception, or adjustment to rules and policies to allow someone complete access and enjoyment of the property. For instance, letting a tenant to transfer to a ground floor unit or allowing them to break their lease without penalty if they can’t live alone anymore both qualify.
Reasonable modifications are structural or physical changes that similarly let a tenant to fully access and enjoy the property. In private housing, tenants are responsible for modification costs, but landlords pay when their housing receives any kind of federal financial assistance. Installing a ramp into a building, adding grab bars to bathroom walls, and lowering the entry threshold of a unit are all examples of reasonable modifications.
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There aren’t inspections at a state level, but many cities and counties in Virginia do have regulations in place for landlords. For example, Roanoke and Bristol have districts that require an interior and exterior inspection of rental properties every four years after an initial inspection. Because of this, it’s a good idea to contact the local housing authority if you’re curious what rental inspection policies are in place.
When sharing a building or campus with an assisted living and/or memory care facility, the Virginia Department of Social Services conducts unannounced inspections of independent living communities at least annually. However, if someone files a complaint against the facility, inspections can occur sooner. The inspection process is comprised of:[03]
In the event the department finds any violations, the facility must submit a Plan of Correction (PoC) within 15 calendar days describing how the problem(s) will be handled. Afterward, the facility can request the department conduct a follow-up review to confirm the correction(s).
The department’s thorough online tool allows you to view a facility’s complaint, violation, and licensure reports. Select either “assisted living care” or “special care unit” to find a specific facility, or you can search by its name, city/town, or zip code. You can also contact the long-term care ombudsman service for information concerning a facility’s violation history.
Virginia Department of Health
109 Governor Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone Number: 804-864-7000
LIS Virginia Law. (2024). Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. (2024). Virginia Fair Housing Office.
Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy. (2015). Virginia.
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