Top Retirement Communities
Virginia Living is pleased to present its annual list of the Commonwealth’s Top Retirement Communities for 2025. This carefully curated guide highlights 48 exceptional communities that combine independent living with additional levels of care. Each community was selected for its quality, amenities, and commitment to resident well-being, offering a welcoming environment for those seeking a vibrant and supportive lifestyle.
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Aarondale Retirement & Assisted Living Community
Acclaim at East Beach
Ashby Ponds
Atlantic Shores
August Healthcare at Richmond
Avery Point
Brandermill Woods
Bridgewater Retirement Community
Brightview Dulles Corner
Brightview Fair Oaks
Cedarfield
Chancellor’s Village
Cogir of Alexandria Fillmore
Commonwealth Senior Living at the Devonshire
Covenant Woods
Culpepper Garden
English Meadows Harrisonburg Campus
Falcons Landing
Friendship Richfield Living
Goodwin House Alexandria
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