Explore the best retirement communities in Virginia

Virginia Retirement Communities

Virginia is a popular retirement destination due to its tax-friendliness, rich history, easy access to health care, low crime rates and high community safety, and proximity to major cities as well as the scenic countryside. Browse these Virginia retirement communities and find your right match for a new home. Explore active adult communities that support a vibrant, independent lifestyle. Click on a VA community to view information, photos, homes for sale, and resident reviews.

More Information About Senior Living Homes Within Virginia Private Communities

Virginia benefits from a vibrant, accessible cultural and arts community, a rich history and heritage, and fantastic locations and backdrops. Each united community provides retirees ample choice about the places, rural settings, and bustling cities that present a perfect environment for their happy retirement.

The east coast features pristine beaches, while the waters of Lake Anna, Claytor Lake, and Kerr Lake are perfect for boating, fishing, and life by the water, contrasted with the stunning beauty of the Virginia and Blue Ridge Mountains.

The Climate and Seasons at 55-and-Over Virginia Senior Living Communities

One of the many aspects of living in retirement communities in Virginia is the ability to see each distinctive season passing by. VA enjoys a warm, subtropical climate that is comfortable and balmy, although with cooler winters where many areas see a blanket of festive snowfall.

Senior living communities around the Chesapeake Coast and the Eastern Shore have an abundance of brighter, sunnier weather. The north and west are a bit cooler–although with a warm, pleasant spring and summer season.

Choosing a Virginia Retirement Community With Varied Amenities

You'll find a broad range of communities on our site featuring a variety of property types - spacious homes, luxury residences, and apartments throughout Virginia. We curate communities for retirement with a diverse range of amenities, hobbies, crafts, sports, and leisure activities to cater to all interests and preferences in each place.

These communities include:

  • Oceanfront communities with access to superb marinas, fishing opportunities, boating facilities, and water sports.
  • Golfing communities with numerous recreational activities and sports, from pickleball to resort-style gyms and fitness classes.
  • Tranquil communities close to beaches, forests, and woodlands–ideal for a relaxed retirement close to the incredible natural landscapes and native wildlife species in Virginia.
  • Retirement communities nestled in the mountains, with unparalleled panoramic scenery and perfectly clean, fresh air.

Whether you aspire to retire in the mountains, along the coast, or in areas rich in natural beauty, Virginia provides the perfect place for you to retire with a variety of senior living communities and homes to choose from.

If you wish to spend your well-deserved retirement years in welcoming, friendly, and active communities with ample amenities, catering options, and facilities, Virginia has everything you need.

You can tour retirement communities in Virginia to find the right community to make your home. You can also read each rating and review to help you choose a senior living community.

Types of Activities and Attractions Close to Popular Virginia Retirement Living Communities

Virginia offers you a wealth of historical sites and museums to explore, including Jamestown, Bacon's Castle, Smith's Fort, the Manassas National Battlefield Park, and the National D-Day Memorial.

If you're looking for a retirement or 55+ community close to some of the finest cultural attractions, you'll love visiting world-class museums like the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Plus, you can immerse yourself in the heritage cuisines of Jackson Ward, a National Historical Landmark district in VA brimming with unique eateries waiting for you to discover.

Other events and types of attractions include the hundreds of championship golf courses, the Summer Entertainment Series of concerts and performances, and the annual Arts in the Parks, where community residents can enjoy one of the top art shows nationwide showcasing paintings, crafts, jewelry, and pottery.

Understanding Taxation and Living Costs at Virginia Retirement Villages

The cost of living in Virginia is lower than the national average, ensuring that quality transport, dining services, and groceries remain affordable when at a VA senior living retirement community. Senior residents in an independent living complex also enjoy non-taxable social security benefits.

Retirees have a generous tax-deductible retirement income allowance of up to $12,000, which can ensure the security of their hard-earned savings, pensions, and assets throughout their golden years!


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Birchwood at Brambleton

Ashburn, Virginia Retirement Community
Ashburn, Virginia

Birchwood at Brambleton is an award-winning, 55-plus community centrally located within the suburban Washington, DC area in Loudoun County, Virginia. In addition to a vibrant town center, Brambleton is home to numerous recreational amenities- including several parks, miles of trails, basketball courts, tennis courts, swimming pools, multiple sports fields, and an active community center. Buyers can select from a wide variety of neighborhoods and home offerings, each designed to meet the needs of families at every stage of their lives. Elevator brownstones priced from the low $700,000s; elevator single-family homes priced from the mid $900,000s. Courtyard homes priced from the mid $800,000s. Read More...

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Colonial Heritage

Williamsburg, Virginia Retirement Community
Williamsburg, Virginia

The lifestyle offered by this Williamsburg, Virginia active adult community combines small-town charm and city conveniences with an $18 million amenities package, featuring an Arthur Hills championship golf course. Elegant low-maintenance single-family villas and homes are priced from the upper $300,000s - $600,000. Read More...

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The Settlement at Powhatan Creek

Williamsburg, Virginia Retirement Community
Williamsburg, Virginia

Located just minutes from the historic area of Williamsburg in Virginia, the Settlement at Powhatan Creek is 55+ gated community of single-family and attached homes that offer a maintenance-free lifestyle and the amenities of a luxurious clubhouse. Townhomes and custom-style homes are priced from $400,000 to $600,000. Read More...

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ThreeOaks™, a Trilogy® Boutique Community®

Culpeper, Virginia Retirement Community
Culpeper, Virginia

Nestled in the heart of Northern Virginia horse country, just 70 miles from Washington D.C. and 45 miles north of Charlottesville, ThreeOaks™, a Trilogy® Boutique Community® is a new 55-plus community in Culpeper, VA. The charming town boasts locally-owned restaurants, boutiques, and shopping in a quintessential, historic setting—with easy access to the attractions of the greater D.C. area. Planned amenities within the Virginia retirement community are set to include a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, pickleball courts, and walking trails; with approximately 270 new homes for sale ranging from 1,829 to 3,149 square feet. Priced from the high $400,000s. Read More...

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