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Discovery Commons Virginia Beach

1628 Old Donation Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

4.599 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Discovery Commons Virginia Beach

Retirement should be made comfortable with accommodations all in one space. Atria Virginia Beach in Virginia Beach, Virginia is proud to offer older adults a relaxing living arrangement to age in grace and in place. Located in the heart of Virginia, residents enjoy all the comforts of modest retirement with our great location and essential living options — independent living, assisted living, and memory care. We orient our community and services to cultivate a fulfilling life experience at Atria. With our variety of amenities and services, residents and their families are ensured safety, comfort, and compassion every moment. Our professional staff develop personalized relationships with residents and families to better understand them and their goals for a healthy and enriching life. Atria Virginia Beach has cultivated a new standard of retirement that includes endless opportunity for everyone to have the freedom to thrive. Community Services and Amenities Residents reserve the choice to enjoy life outside of our community, but on campus, we offer an array of services and amenities, so residents never have to worry about leaving in order to accomplish daily activities. We’ve developed our Engage Life program tailored to promoting purposeful and memorable moments for residents to enjoy. Residents can express themselves creatively with arts and crafts, team with neighbors for cards and games, connect with nature, and stay fit with safe and stimulating exercise programs. Personal care is always available to our memory care and assisted living residents. We believe in caring for each individual resident, with a specified approach that more accurately details the care each resident deserves. Our professional staff assist residents with all activities of daily living, including but not limited to incontinence care, bathing, dressing, eating, and more, as well as medication management, and cognitive therapy through our Life Guidance Memory Care program. Living Options Residents relax in our refined studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. Each unit features utility packages (excluding phone), emergency alert systems, and private bathrooms. Maintenance, housekeeping, and linen services are regularly administered, and our staff are on campus 24 hours a day to assist residents whenever needed. Care Types Offered Atria Virginia Beach is an assisted living facility , which in the state of Virginia is a congregate residential setting that provides or coordinates personal and health care services, 24-hour supervision, and assistance for the maintenance or care of four or more residents who are aged, infirm, or disabled, and who are cared for in a primarily residential setting. Atria Virginia Beach Inspection Reports Related Links Your Complete Guide to Assisted Living Your Complete Guide to Memory Care Your Complete Guide to Independent Living

Family and resident feedback

4.5 out of 5 from 99 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Cozy but classy Kind staff with great sense of humor Friendly residents Necessary services Proximity to family

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Susan A. KessingerJuly 22, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Wonderful 'at-home' setting

I have no complaints at all, so I would give them 5 stars. The facility is great! Modern, excellent dining setup and the rooms are spacious. The staff is upbeat and maintains a positive atmosphere.

Kyle SJune 22, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Our families experience

No improvement's, they were good all around. Some super folks and a few poor, but overall good value, particularly when she was well. When she turned for the worse, she went downhill fast and got hospice. But I chose an outside group, which held them accountable and glad I did. Absolutely, but would recommend for folks with family and friends that visit and check on them regularly. And paid companions as and when needed.

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4.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
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2.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
AnonymousFebruary 3, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Great staff and environment, food has gotten really bad

I moved in about a year ago. I loved everything about D.C,even the food. The medical staff is outstanding as well as the servers in the dining room BUT since about April or May of [removed name], the preparation ha continuity gone down hill. The food itself is not bad but the way the cooks fix it is terrible. It is either over cooked and too hard to cut, much less eat, cold, or has no sauce or taste what-so-ever. There is a monthly meeting where we give our suggestions and opinions on the food, but it doesn't seem

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2.0 / 5
AnonimousDecember 15, 2025

★★★★★

Critical

Great Staff But Really Bad Food

My mom moved in to Discovery Commons about a year ago. Her experience with everything except for the meals has been great. The staff is very helpful and flexible in dealing with my mom's medical issues. Initially, the meals were pretty good also. But about six months ago, they made significant changes to the meal service. Since that time, the meal quality has declined drastically. They are using low quality ingredients and frequently do a very poor job preparing the meals. They are often served cold or overcooked

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AnonymousNovember 24, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Discovery Commons Virginia Beach

So far it's been good, there are always a few learning issues with staff and the residents but for the most part they have been very helpful and supportive to my Mom and I. My only other comment would be that I didn't jump into a decision about Discovery too quickly, I researched, visited several times and other places and found they were pretty consistent and I always saw people out of their rooms and socializing with other people. That was important to me. And management is very accommodating if you have any issu

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4.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
AnonymousAugust 18, 2025

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 1, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Pureed Meals
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Anytime Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Diabetic Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation

Activities & engagement

  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Karaoke
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Book Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Men's Club
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Activities On-site
  • Wine Tasting
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Catholic Services
  • Wii Bowling
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Cooking Classes
  • Gardening Club
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Tai Chi
  • Community Service Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Activities Off-site
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Walking Club
  • Bridge Club
  • Other Religious Services
  • Holiday Parties
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga

Outdoor spaces

  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Library
  • Private Bath
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds

Apartment & room features

  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Kitchenette
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

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Move-in fee
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