Legacy Ridge Memory Care
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Gainesville, VA

Legacy Ridge Memory Care

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Gainesville, VA

Overview of Legacy Ridge Memory Care

Legacy Ridge Memory Care is a premier assisted living community located in Gainesville, Virginia. They present a purposeful and all-encompassing approach to memory care, ensuring the highest level of care for senior residents. With state-of-the-art accommodations, thoughtfully designed programming, and a warm, inviting atmosphere, every detail has been meticulously considered.

Legacy Ridge offers safe and secure courtyards, a rejuvenating Spa, a fitness center, a salon, and well-appointed activity rooms, offering residents a variety of engaging experiences. Their restaurant-style dining further elevates the senior living experience, where healthy living and healthy aging blend seamlessly.

 

License #AL1104880

Bed community size
72-bed community Rank #240 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 240th out of 365 homes in Virginia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 24 / 100 Rank #341 / 446Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 341st out of 446 homes in Virginia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
82%
Rank #96 / 297Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 96th out of 297 homes in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 297. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
59 / 72
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
License Number1104880
QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Special Care Unit | Non-Ambulatory

Ownership & Operating Entity

Legacy Ridge Memory Care is administered by Kathryn Barnes.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Business Hours12:00 A.M. - 11:59 P.M., Sunday through Saturday/24 hours

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Spa
Fitness Center
Salon
Sun Room
Activities
Specific ProgramsValeo™ Memory Care, Monthly Dementia Caregiver Support Group, Fall Festival

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Inspection History

In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 22 deficiencies 6 complaints 17 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (31% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (43% below)
• Inspections with violations (33% below)
• Inspection violation rate (45% below)
• Total complaints (14% below)
• Complaints per year (14% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2232 This facility has 31% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (22 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 31% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.32.3 This facility has 43% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.3 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 43% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1714 This facility has had 21% more total inspections than the Virginia average (17 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 21% more
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 69 This facility has 33% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (6 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 33% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 35%64% This facility has 29 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (35% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 29% better

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 67 This facility has 14% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (6 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 14% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 1.21.4 This facility has 14% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.2 vs. VA avg 1.4).↓ 14% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on August 12, 2025, found no deficiencies and did not substantiate three separate complaints related to resident care and administration.
  • The February 20, 2025 complaint investigation found eight deficiencies including inadequate staffing, incomplete service plans, and failure to ensure skilled nursing treatments by licensed nurses.
  • A monitoring visit on August 12, 2025, confirmed a medication administration violation from a self-reported incident, showing ongoing issues with following physician medication orders.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 265 / 285 / 305 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Legacy Ridge Memory Care

Studio
Studio
Studio

Places of interest near Legacy Ridge Memory Care

Address 2.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Gainesville's city center to Legacy Ridge Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 9.43 miles to nearest hospital (Fauquier Health)

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Legacy Ridge Memory Care
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Legacy Ridge Memory Care is located in Gainesville, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.

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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled
General Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
VA

Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Virginia resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
VA

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month 200% FPL
Asset Limits Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
VA

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Chore services Assessments Respite (~5 days/year)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
VA

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits
Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
VA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General VA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
VA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
Income Limits (2025) ~$50,000-$75,000/year household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000
Asset Limits Varies e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000
VA

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General VA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Legacy Ridge Memory Care

Is Legacy Ridge Memory Care in a walkable area?

Legacy Ridge Memory Care has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Legacy Ridge Memory Care?

Legacy Ridge Memory Care's occupancy is 82%.

Does Legacy Ridge Memory Care have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Legacy Ridge Memory Care on this page.

Are pets allowed at Legacy Ridge Memory Care?

No, Legacy Ridge Memory Care has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Legacy Ridge Memory Care?

Kathryn Barnes is the administrator of Legacy Ridge Memory Care.

How many beds does Legacy Ridge Memory Care have?

Legacy Ridge Memory Care has 72 beds.

Has Legacy Ridge Memory Care had any deficiencies?

Legacy Ridge Memory Care has had 17 reported deficiencies since 2021 according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

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