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.

Bed community size
94-bed community Rank #170 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 170th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 40 / 100 Rank #245 / 446Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 245th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
78%
Rank #122 / 297Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 122nd 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.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
73 / 94
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

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 23 deficiencies 5 complaints 16 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. 7 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (28% below)
• Deficiencies per year (28% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (39% below)
• Inspections with violations (11% below)
• Inspection violation rate (22% below)
• Total complaints (29% below)
• Complaints per year (29% below)
Latest Inspection August 28, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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 year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2021. 4.66.4 This facility has 28% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4.6 vs. VA avg 6.4).↓ 28% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.42.3 This facility has 39% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.4 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 39% 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1614 This facility has had 14% more total inspections than the Virginia average (16 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 14% more
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 89 This facility has 11% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (8 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 11% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 50%64% This facility has 14 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (50% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 14% 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. 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

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

  • August 28, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated failures in staffing levels, respectful treatment of residents, and timely reporting of major incidents, resulting in three violations and staff termination.
  • June 13, 2025 monitoring visit found three violations including failure to secure immediate medical attention after a serious incident and inadequate documentation for private duty personnel.
  • February 20, 2025 renewal inspection cited five deficiencies including 33 medication administration errors, missed TB risk assessments, and incomplete fire drills across all shifts.

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.

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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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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.

Sunrise of Fairfax
AL
MC
RC
Fairfax (Boulevard Estates)
107
Facility 107
VA AVG 96
Rank #120 / 365
Yes
61
Facility 61
VA AVG 44
Rank #104 / 446
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Jordan Kay 67.3% A-16
56.3%
Facility 56.3%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #167 / 330
23
Facility 23
VA AVG 32
Rank #145 / 271
1.4
Facility 1.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #97 / 271
Sunrise of Hunter Mill
AL
HOS
MC
Oakton
100
Facility 100
VA AVG 96
Rank #139 / 365
Yes
70
Facility 70
VA AVG 44
Rank #64 / 446
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Isha Subedi 71.0% A-9
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #300 / 330
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 32
Rank #112 / 271
1.8
Facility 1.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #129 / 271
Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Great Falls (Colvin Run Village)
94
Facility 94
VA AVG 96
Rank #170 / 365
Yes
40
Facility 40
VA AVG 44
Rank #245 / 446
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Cindy Menker 77.7% -16
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #126 / 330
23
Facility 23
VA AVG 32
Rank #145 / 271
1.4
Facility 1.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #97 / 271
Braddock Glen
AL
HOS
Fairfax (Lee Meadows)
79
Facility 79
VA AVG 96
Rank #221 / 365
Yes
44
Facility 44
VA AVG 44
Rank #213 / 446
Studio / 1 BedMs. Katherine Westerman 68.4% -10
30%
Facility 30%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #59 / 330
3
Facility 3
VA AVG 32
Rank #25 / 271
0.3
Facility 0.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #23 / 271
Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (Fair Oaks)
AL
IL
MC
RC
Fairfax (Route 50)
56
Facility 56
VA AVG 96
Rank #291 / 365
No
44
Facility 44
VA AVG 44
Rank #213 / 446
Private RoomsBethlehem Getent 94.6% -2
0%
Facility 0%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #1 / 330
-
Facility -
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 271
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 271

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care is located in Great Falls, 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. Somewhat walkable. 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 78%.

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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