Best Independent Living in Virginia Beach, Virginia
8 communities found
Virginia Beach lists 12 independent living communities, all residential in setting, with an average rating of 4.5 across 12 rated communities and 844 reviews read. All 12 report medication management, social activities, 24-hour staff, gathering spaces, housekeeping, private rooms, emergency call systems and wheelchair access.
- 8communities
- 4.6average rating, 8 rated
- 519family reviews read
Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community
Virginia Beach, Virginia
4.9(195)
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Commonwealth Senior Living at King's Grant House
Virginia Beach, Virginia
4.7(85)
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First Colonial Inn
Virginia Beach, Virginia
4.6(77)
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Harmony at Independence
Virginia Beach, Virginia
4.5(54)
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The Lipton House
Virginia Beach, Virginia
5(4)
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Marian Manor Retirement Community
Virginia Beach, Virginia
4.5(27)
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Aviva Pembroke
Virginia Beach, Virginia
4.5(17)
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Atlantic Shores
Virginia Beach, Virginia
4.3(60)
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Best-rated independent living in Virginia Beach
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community
4.9 (195 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community holds a 4.9 rating from 195 Google reviewers, though no individual review comments were provided.
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Commonwealth Senior Living at King's Grant House
4.7 (85 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Commonwealth Senior Living at King's Grant House offers assisted and independent living, rated 4.7 from 83 Google reviews.
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4.6 (77 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
First Colonial Inn, Kisco Senior Living's flagship property in Virginia Beach, holds a 4.7 rating from 77 Google reviewers on one wooded campus.
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4.5 (54 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Harmony at Independence is an independent and assisted living community in Virginia Beach rated 4.5 from 54 Google reviews.
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Marian Manor Retirement Community
4.5 (27 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Marian Manor Retirement Community is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 27 Google reviews, with no detailed review text available.
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4.5 (17 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Aviva Pembroke combines independent living, assisted living, and memory care with resort-style amenities, rated 4.4 on Google from 14 ratings.
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4.3 (60 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Atlantic Shores has a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 59 Google reviews, though no specific review comments are available.
What families say about independent living in Virginia Beach
Counted across the review summaries of 8 Virginia Beach communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often mention activities and social life, cited in 50% of the 12 communities, along with medical and nursing care and building and grounds, each noted by 33%. Food and dining and safety and security each appear in 25% of communities. On the concern side, cost and billing comes up in 83% of communities and communication with families in 75%, while staff attitude and staffing levels and turnover each appear in 8%.
Praised most
- Food and dining 38%
- Activities and social life 38%
- Medical and nursing care 38%
- Caring, attentive staff 25%
- Well staffed 13%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 75%
- Cost and billing 75%
- Staff attitude 13%
- Staffing levels and turnover 13%
“The Staff is wonderful, the activities are structured in a way that resident who are able to participate are engaged and involved. Family members are always encouraged and invited to join.”
“My husband Jack and I have had the privilege of living here at Aviva for the past year ! We've enjoyed everyday and appreciate the wonderful , kind and caring staff ! It’s a friendly, fun place to live !”
“I led a religious service. The room was set up nicely, with the help of some of the church members who are residents there. The lady at the front desk was very helpful in getting a companion signed up.”
Independent Living in Virginia Beach: the figures
- •Most common amenities: medication management (8), private rooms (8), 24-hour staff (8), gathering / activity spaces (8), housekeeping (8), laundry service (8).
How families pay for independent living in Virginia
Most families in Virginia start by looking at what they already have: savings, retirement income, and often the proceeds from selling a house. Long-term care insurance, when a parent purchased a policy years ago, can also help cover the monthly cost of assisted living, memory care, or independent living. It's worth reading the policy closely, since some only pay after a waiting period or require a certain level of care need before benefits kick in.
The full picture for the state: Independent Living in Virginia.
Independent Living near Virginia Beach
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk8.6 mi | 24 | 3.9 / 5 | 8.6 mi |
| Chesapeake11.1 mi | 30 | 4.1 / 5 | 11.1 mi |
| Portsmouth12.8 mi | 30 | 4.2 / 5 | 12.8 mi |
| Hampton21.5 mi | 22 | 4.3 / 5 | 21.5 mi |
| Suffolk25.8 mi | 36 | 4.3 / 5 | 25.8 mi |
| Newport News27.1 mi | 35 | 4 / 5 | 27.1 mi |
| Yorktown29.6 mi | 9 | 4.3 / 5 | 29.6 mi |
All of Virginia: Independent Living in Virginia. Closer to home? Compare independent living near you, sorted by distance.
About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 8 communities listed in Virginia Beach, 519 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Virginia Beach ask about.
- Home Care in Virginia: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Complete Independent Living Moving Checklist For Stress-Free Senior Relocation
- How Independent Living Supports An Active Senior Lifestyle
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Independent Living in Virginia Beach: Common Questions
How many independent living communities are in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
MyLivingChoice lists 8 independent living communities in Virginia Beach, Virginia, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which independent living communities in Virginia Beach are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community (4.9★, 195 ratings), Commonwealth Senior Living at King's Grant House (4.7★, 85 ratings), First Colonial Inn (4.6★, 77 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Virginia Beach?
Beyond independent living, Virginia Beach has assisted living (18 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (16 communities), memory care (13 communities), home health (10 communities), at-home care (4 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate independent living in Virginia Beach?
Families rate Virginia Beach independent living communities 4.6 out of 5 on average, across 519 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Virginia Beach independent living communities?
Across the review summaries of 8 Virginia Beach communities, the most common praise is food and dining (mentioned for 38%), activities and social life (mentioned for 38%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 38%). The most common concerns are communication with families (75%), cost and billing (75%), staff attitude (13%).
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Virginia Beach bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
