Brightview Alexandria
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Alexandria, VA

Brightview Alexandria

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Alexandria, VA

Overview of Brightview Alexandria

Brightview Alexandria is a top-rated retirement community in Alexandria, VA, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring 167 specially designed apartments in a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults are comfortable and safe. Residents can also maintain their independence with ease, with exceptional services like chef-prepared meals, household services, and recreational programs. Through customized care plans, residents also receive the utmost attention and care based on their needs and habits.

Fitness programs, art activities, and social events ensure residents can stay active and explore new hobbies. A movie theater, a wellness spa, and a beautiful walking trail leading to Franconia Recreation Center are among the many amenities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. Set in the peaceful residential area of Alexandria, the community guarantees a laid-back retirement. As one of the finest options for senior living in Virginia, this retirement community provides comprehensive care to help older adults age gracefully.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #287 / 336Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 287th out of 336 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

Awards

Ranked by FORTUNE Magazine four consecutive years (2019 - 2024)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Movie Theater
Bar
Spa
Game Room
Dining
Salon
Fitness Center
Arts & Crafts
Garden
Walking Loop
Fitness And Recreation
Activities
Wellness ProgramSPICE in Motion fitness classes
Specific ProgramsBright Minds Program, Culinary Experiences, Vibrant Living

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Brightview Alexandria.
Food DescriptionBrightview Alexandria offers daily chef-prepared meals with table service.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types86 Independent Living, 45 Assisted Living, 36 Memory Care

Contact Brightview Alexandria

Managed by Katie A

Community Executive Director

Over 10 years of experience

Katie A. serves as the Community Executive Director at Brightview Alexandria. She joined Brightview over 10 years ago, starting as a concierge and progressing through several community director roles. Katie now leads the community with extensive experience and a deep commitment to vibrant senior living.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brightview Alexandria

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Address 5.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Alexandria's city center to Brightview Alexandria's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the VA Depts. of Social Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Fountains at Washington House
AL
IL
MC
Alexandria (Alexandria West)
177
Facility 177
VA AVG 94
Rank #16 / 311
Yes
66
Facility 66
VA AVG 45
Rank #61 / 336
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bedChristina Bernstein
48.6%
Facility 48.6%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #208 / 238
A+7
43%
Facility 43%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
12
Facility 12
VA AVG 32
Rank #63 / 246
1.7
Facility 1.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #88 / 246
Benchmark at Alexandria
AL
MC
RC
Alexandria (Alexandria West)
134
Facility 134
VA AVG 94
Rank #53 / 311
Yes
81
Facility 81
VA AVG 45
Rank #33 / 336
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedCarol Tarlowoh
67.2%
Facility 67.2%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #153 / 238
A10
90%
Facility 90%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
25
Facility 25
VA AVG 32
Rank #118 / 246
2.5
Facility 2.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #142 / 246
Sunrise of Alexandria
AL
HOS
MC
Alexandria (Seminary Hill)
110
Facility 110
VA AVG 94
Rank #86 / 311
Yes
62
Facility 62
VA AVG 45
Rank #80 / 336
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedArin Burrell-Duru
69.1%
Facility 69.1%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #146 / 238
A-9
33%
Facility 33%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
11
Facility 11
VA AVG 32
Rank #57 / 246
1.2
Facility 1.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #82 / 246
Silverado Alexandria Memory Care Community
AL
MC
RC
Alexandria (Rosemont)
88
Facility 88
VA AVG 94
Rank #156 / 311
Yes
21
Facility 21
VA AVG 45
Rank #271 / 336
Private RoomsMegan Fritz
78.4%
Facility 78.4%
VA AVG 70.6%
Rank #92 / 238
-8
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #76 / 303
7
Facility 7
VA AVG 32
Rank #43 / 246
0.9
Facility 0.9
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #67 / 246
Brightview Alexandria
AL
IL
MC
Alexandria-Yes
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 45
Rank #287 / 336
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedKatie A------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other VA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Brightview Alexandria is located in Alexandria, 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 Brightview Alexandria

Is Brightview Alexandria in a walkable area?

Brightview Alexandria has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Brightview Alexandria?

Yes, Brightview Alexandria allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Brightview Alexandria?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Brightview Alexandria in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Brightview Alexandria provide?

Brightview Alexandria offers Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care.

What is the address of Brightview Alexandria?

Brightview Alexandria is located at 6940 S Kings Hwy Suite 206, Alexandria, VA 22310.

What is the phone number of Brightview Alexandria?

(571) 570-2925 will put you in contact with the team at Brightview Alexandria.

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