Great Falls Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Herndon, VA

Great Falls Assisted Living

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Herndon, VA

Overview of Great Falls Assisted Living

Great Falls Assisted Living in Herndorn is the memory care center of the Artis senior living community. The memory care living experience is built on the individualized care plans of each unique individual, designed for their holistic needs. The top-ranked, trusted community in the area cultivates an environment where seniors maintain independence.

The Great Falls lifestyle follows the ARTIS philosophy of senior living. The ARTIS way establishes the empowerment of individuality and encouragement of mutual trust and respect while creating friendships, honoring integrity, and celebrating success and recognition. Other accommodations include 24-hour licensed supervision, medication management, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and stimulating memory care activities.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 64 Rank #225 / 311Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 225th 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.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #27 / 35Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 27th out of 35 assisted living communities we track in Virginia for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Virginia facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
26 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #220 / 336Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 220th 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.
32 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #1 / 249Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 1st 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.
98.4% This home is often near full
Higher than the Virginia average: 69.8%
Occupied beds
63 / 64
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
C+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationApril 30, 2027
QualificationAssisted Living | Non-Ambulatory | Special Care Un

Ownership & Operating Entity

Great Falls Assisted Living is administered by Michelle Mceyeson.

Contact Information

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

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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 2026 · 1 year 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.
22 deficiencies 4 complaints 1 inspection

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 2026 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (715% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (31% below)
• Total complaints (43% below)
• Complaints per year (43% 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. 22.02.7 This facility has 715% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (22 vs. VA avg 2.7).↑ 715% worse

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. 114 This facility has had 93% fewer total inspections than the Virginia average (1 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 93% 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. 47 This facility has 43% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 43% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2026. 47 This facility has 43% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 43% better

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Herndon's city center to Great Falls Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.74 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Brightview Fair Oaks
AL
IL
MC
Fairfax (Fair Lakes)
92
Facility 92
VA AVG 94
Rank #144 / 311
Yes
12
Facility 12
VA AVG 45
Rank #307 / 336
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedFranc Cooper
76.1%
Facility 76.1%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #19 / 249
-1
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 59.1%
Rank #214 / 303
12
Facility 12
VA AVG 32
Rank #67 / 248
12.0
Facility 12.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #130 / 248
Great Falls Assisted Living
AL
MC
NH
Herndon
64
Facility 64
VA AVG 94
Rank #225 / 311
Yes
32
Facility 32
VA AVG 45
Rank #220 / 336
-Michelle Mceyeson
98.4%
Facility 98.4%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #1 / 249
C+1
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 59.1%
Rank #168 / 303
22
Facility 22
VA AVG 32
Rank #108 / 248
22.0
Facility 22.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #70 / 248
Cobbdale Assisted Living
AL
Fairfax (Fairfax Woods)-Yes
51
Facility 51
VA AVG 45
Rank #134 / 336
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Great Falls Assisted Living is located in Herndon, 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 Great Falls Assisted Living

Is Great Falls Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Great Falls Assisted Living has a walk score of 32. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does Great Falls Assisted Living's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Great Falls Assisted Living's license expires on April 30, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Great Falls Assisted Living?

Great Falls Assisted Living's occupancy is 98.4%.

How long has Great Falls Assisted Living been in business?

Great Falls Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Great Falls Assisted Living?

Yes, Great Falls Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Great Falls Assisted Living?

Michelle Mceyeson is the administrator of Great Falls Assisted Living.

How many beds does Great Falls Assisted Living have?

Great Falls Assisted Living has 64 beds.

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