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Senior living in Harrisonburg, VA

11 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
11
in Harrisonburg
Licensed capacity
772
7 of 11 report it
Adults 65+
5,411
Census estimate for Harrisonburg
Within 25 miles
43
of the center of Harrisonburg
Senior LivingAssisted Living 5Memory Care 4Independent Living 2Home Care 3Nursing Homes 4Senior Apartments 3
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Senior Apartments

Lineweaver Annex Apts

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
265 N Main St Apt 5, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Units60
1.1 mi from city center
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Senior ApartmentsHUD-subsidized

Heritage Haven

95 of 100· HUD inspection
1501 Virginia Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Units150
HUD-assisted150
(540) 564-3400
2.7 mi from city center
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Senior Apartments

Cambridge Court

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
1203 Randall Rd, Grottoes, VA 24441
Units39
12.0 mi from city center
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Senior Apartments

Springbrook Place

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
233 Alger Ln Apt 5, Broadway, VA 22815
Units38
12.6 mi from city center
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Senior Apartments

Autumn Ridge (Page County)

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
340 Pocahontas Ave, Shenandoah, VA 22849
Units34
14.7 mi from city center
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Nearby

Senior living communities near Harrisonburg

Counting neighboring towns, there are 43 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Harrisonburg, 32 more than in Harrisonburg itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Harrisonburg

See all 43 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior living in Harrisonburg at a glance

Our directory lists 11 senior living communities with an address in Harrisonburg, based on public records. ZIP code 22801 has the most, 6 of the 11, and 2 ZIP codes have at least one. By size, the most common group is more than 60 residents (6 of 7 that report it).

By ZIP code

  • 228016
  • 228025
Senior living communities in Harrisonburg by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer0
  • 17 to 60 residents1
  • More than 60 residents6
4 senior living communities did not report a size. Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in Virginia

In Virginia, the Virginia Department of Social Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Virginia Department of Social Services about a licensed community, or the Virginia long-term care ombudsman at (804) 565-16002.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in Virginia

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Virginia Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Virginia Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Virginia Department of Veterans Services helps with claims (804-786-0286).7
Medicare counseling
Virginia’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-552-3402.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Harrisonburg

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Rockingham County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Rockingham County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Valley Program for Aging Services2

    (540) 471-9244

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Rockingham County.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Virginia Adult Protective Services

    888-832-3858

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP)8

    1-800-552-3402

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Virginia Department of Veterans Services7

    804-786-0286

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Virginia Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Virginia.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Harrisonburg

How many senior living communities are in Harrisonburg, VA?

WeFoundCare lists 11 senior living communities in Harrisonburg, VA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Harrisonburg there are 43.

How many residents can senior living communities in Harrisonburg serve?

7 of the 11 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 772 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 5,411 adults age 65 and older live in Harrisonburg.

Which Harrisonburg ZIP codes have the most senior living communities?

22801 (6), 22802 (5). In all, 2 ZIP codes in Harrisonburg have at least one.

Who licenses senior living in Virginia?

The Virginia Department of Social Services licenses senior living in Virginia. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Harrisonburg?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Rockingham County, call (540) 471-9244. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Virginia Adult Protective Services at 888-832-3858.

Are there senior living communities near Harrisonburg?

Nearby cities with listings include Rockingham (1, 4.9 mi), Bridgewater (1, 5.9 mi), Grottoes (1, 11.8 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Harrisonburg

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Harrisonburg (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 7 of 11 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Harrisonburg (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Licensing Programs. dss.virginia.gov/facility/search/alf.cgi Accessed .
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.