Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Great Falls, VA

Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Great Falls, VA

Overview of Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care

Brightview Great Falls undoubtedly provides the highest care for assisted living and memory care residents. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The premier retirement community strives to satisfy the holistic wellness of its residents in a cozy, nurturing, and fun-filled environment.

Brightview Great Falls’ residential lifestyle encourages its seniors to live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, specialized memory care programs, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs. Other amenities include a library, full baths, a cafe, a fitness center, and a multi-purpose room– to name a few of what the home offers.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 94 Rank #139 / 311Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 139th out of 311 assisted living communities we track 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.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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #194 / 336Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 194th 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.
40 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #94 / 249Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 94th out of 249 assisted living communities we track in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 249. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
77.7% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Virginia average: 69.8%
Occupied beds
73 / 94

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationMarch 7, 2027
QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Non-Ambulatory | Special Care Unit

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care is administered by Ms. Cindy Menker.

Contact Information

Business Hours12:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m., Sunday through Saturday 24 hours

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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 These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
23 deficiencies 5 complaints 13 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. 4 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (28% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (33% below)
• Total complaints (29% below)
• Complaints per year (29% 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. 2332 This facility has 28% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (23 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 28% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.82.7 This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.8 vs. VA avg 2.7).↓ 33% 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. 1314 This facility has had 7% fewer total inspections than the Virginia average (13 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 7% fewer

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. 57 This facility has 29% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (5 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 29% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 11.4 This facility has 29% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1 vs. VA avg 1.4).↓ 29% better

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Katie A

Community Executive Director

Over 10 years of experience

Katie A. serves as the Community Executive Director at Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care. 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 Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Great Falls's city center to Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.66 miles to nearest hospital (Reston Hospital Center)

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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. 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 deficiencies, 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 deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Kensington Falls Church
AL
MC
Falls Church
131
Facility 131
VA AVG 94
Rank #56 / 311
Yes
87
Facility 87
VA AVG 45
Rank #20 / 336
Suite / 1 BedAmy Feather
83.2%
Facility 83.2%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #58 / 249
-1
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 59.1%
Rank #198 / 303
13
Facility 13
VA AVG 32
Rank #85 / 248
13.0
Facility 13.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #85 / 248
Sunrise of Fairfax
AL
MC
RC
Fairfax (Boulevard Estates)
107
Facility 107
VA AVG 94
Rank #95 / 311
Yes
61
Facility 61
VA AVG 45
Rank #86 / 336
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedJordan Kay
72.9%
Facility 72.9%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #153 / 249
A-1
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 59.1%
Rank #153 / 303
23
Facility 23
VA AVG 32
Rank #134 / 248
23.0
Facility 23.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #98 / 248
Sunrise of Hunter Mill
AL
HOS
MC
Oakton
100
Facility 100
VA AVG 94
Rank #113 / 311
Yes
70
Facility 70
VA AVG 45
Rank #51 / 336
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedIsha Subedi
72.0%
Facility 72.0%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #131 / 249
A-1
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 59.1%
Rank #272 / 303
20
Facility 20
VA AVG 32
Rank #108 / 248
20.0
Facility 20.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #98 / 248
Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Great Falls (Colvin Run Village)
94
Facility 94
VA AVG 94
Rank #139 / 311
Yes
40
Facility 40
VA AVG 45
Rank #194 / 336
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Cindy Menker
77.7%
Facility 77.7%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #94 / 249
-13
54%
Facility 54%
VA AVG 59.1%
Rank #119 / 303
23
Facility 23
VA AVG 32
Rank #134 / 248
1.8
Facility 1.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #98 / 248
Braddock Glen
AL
HOS
Fairfax (Lee Meadows)
79
Facility 79
VA AVG 94
Rank #190 / 311
Yes
44
Facility 44
VA AVG 45
Rank #169 / 336
Studio / 1 BedJay Gyawali
69.6%
Facility 69.6%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #149 / 249
-1
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 59.1%
Rank #45 / 303
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 32
Rank #23 / 248
8.0
Facility 8.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #20 / 248

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 Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care is located in Great Falls, 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 Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care

What neighborhood is Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care in?

Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care is in the Colvin Run Village neighborhood of Great Falls.

Is Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care in a walkable area?

Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care has a walk score of 40. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care's license expires on March 7, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care?

Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care's occupancy is 77.7%.

Are pets allowed at Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care?

Yes, Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care?

Ms. Cindy Menker is the administrator of Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care.

How many beds does Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care have?

Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care has 94 beds.

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