The Ridge at Sterling
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Sterling, VA

The Ridge at Sterling

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Sterling, VA

Overview of The Ridge at Sterling

Administered by Mary Franck-Rolin, The Ridge at Sterling is a senior living community in Sterling, Virginia, in Loudoun County. The community offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care. Residents receive different levels of support without moving to another community as their needs change.

The 80-bed community currently houses 66 residents, reflecting an occupancy rate of 83%. Staff are available 24 hours a day. Housekeeping and laundry services are included as part of everyday life. Residents can relax in the outdoor courtyard and join in activities and programs designed around their individual interests and needs.

Reston Hospital Center is about 4 miles away, giving residents and families convenient access to nearby hospital care. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 23. Most errands and outings require a vehicle.

State inspections by Virginia’s Department of Social Services have mainly focused on staff training and medication management documentation. Some inspections found no deficiencies. Families touring The Ridge at Sterling should ask how these areas are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

Bed community size
80-bed community Rank #212 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 212th 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: 23 / 100 Rank #346 / 435Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 346th out of 435 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
83%
Rank #88 / 297Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 88th 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.
Similar to the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
66 / 80
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 3, 2026
QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Non-Ambulatory

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Ridge at Sterling is administered by Ms. Mary Franck-Rolin.

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 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 33 deficiencies 8 complaints 20 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 4 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (3% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (22% above)
• Total complaints (14% above)
• Complaints per year (14% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (14% 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. 3332 This facility has 3% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (33 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 3% 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. 2014 This facility has had 43% more total inspections than the Virginia average (20 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 43% more
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory deficiency. 119 This facility has 22% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (11 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 22% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 55%64% This facility has 9 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (55% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 9% 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. 87 This facility has 14% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (8 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 14% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 1.61.4 This facility has 14% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.6 vs. VA avg 1.4).↑ 14% worse

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Address 2.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sterling's city center to The Ridge at Sterling's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.36 miles to nearest hospital (Reston Hospital Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Loudoun County

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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The Ridge at Sterling
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VA AVG 96
Rank #212 / 365
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VA AVG 45
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Studio / 1 BedMs. Mary Franck-Rolin 82.5% 20
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

The Ridge at Sterling is located in Sterling, 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 The Ridge at Sterling

Is The Ridge at Sterling in a walkable area?

The Ridge at Sterling has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

When does The Ridge at Sterling's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, The Ridge at Sterling's license expires on November 3, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at The Ridge at Sterling?

The Ridge at Sterling's occupancy is 83%.

Are pets allowed at The Ridge at Sterling?

Yes, The Ridge at Sterling allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Ridge at Sterling?

Ms. Mary Franck-Rolin is the administrator of The Ridge at Sterling.

How many beds does The Ridge at Sterling have?

The Ridge at Sterling has 80 beds.

Has The Ridge at Sterling had any deficiencies?

The Ridge at Sterling has had 33 reported deficiencies since 2021 according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

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