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Great Falls Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Herndon, VA
Great Falls Assisted Living Great Falls Assisted Living, memory care in Herndon, VA — Lush green lawn surrounding residential buildings with trees

Great Falls Assisted Living

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Herndon, VA
1121 Reston Ave, Herndon, VA 20170 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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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.

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Bed community size
64-bed community Rank #263 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 263rd 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.
Years in operation
26 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 32 / 100 Rank #288 / 446Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 288th 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.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: C+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 297Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st 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.
Higher than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
64 / 64
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationApril 30, 2027
QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Non-Ambulatory | Special Care Unit

Ownership & Operating Entity

Great Falls Assisted Living is administered by Ms. Michelle Mceyeson.

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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 2004 · 22 years of data 16 deficiencies 4 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 2004 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (50% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (48% below)
• Inspections with violations (11% below)
• Inspection violation rate (3% below)
• Total complaints (43% below)
• Complaints per year (33% 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. 1632 This facility has 50% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (16 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 50% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.22.3 This facility has 48% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.2 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 48% 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
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. 62%64% This facility has 2 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (62% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 2% 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. 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 2004. 0.20.3 This facility has 33% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.2 vs. VA avg 0.3).↓ 33% 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 July 30, 2025, found no deficiencies in Administration and Administrative Services after a complaint investigation.
  • The July 30, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated a medication administration timing violation, issuing a violation notice for failing to follow dosing schedules.
  • Inspections from 2021 to 2025 repeatedly cited deficiencies in medication management, resident care documentation, staff qualifications, and securing hazardous materials.
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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Great Falls Assisted Living

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.

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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. Somewhat walkable. 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 100%.

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?

Ms. 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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