Spring Hills Mount Vernon

Q: Is Spring Hills Mount Vernon in a walkable area?

Spring Hills Mount Vernon has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Q: When does Spring Hills Mount Vernon's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Spring Hills Mount Vernon's license expires on March 9, 2027.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Spring Hills Mount Vernon?

Spring Hills Mount Vernon's occupancy is 49%.

Q: Are pets allowed at Spring Hills Mount Vernon?

Yes, Spring Hills Mount Vernon allows residents to bring their pets.

Q: Who is the administrator of Spring Hills Mount Vernon?

Bora Bisimwa is the administrator of Spring Hills Mount Vernon.

Q: How many beds does Spring Hills Mount Vernon have?

Spring Hills Mount Vernon has 98 beds.

Q: Has Spring Hills Mount Vernon had any deficiencies?

Spring Hills Mount Vernon has had 18 reported deficiencies since 2021 according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

Overview of Spring Hills Mount Vernon

Administered by Bora Bisimwa, Spring Hills Mount Vernon is an assisted living and memory care community on Shannons Green Way in Alexandria, Virginia. The 98-bed facility occupies a three-story building offering studio apartments and serves occupants requiring residential and assisted living care, including non-ambulatory support. The really walkable neighborhood bears a walk score of 70, so it’s easy for residents and visiting families to run errands on foot and access nearby essentials.

Spring Hills Mount Vernon welcomes pets through their PAW program, a beneficial addition for occupants valuing a furry friend’s companionship. Daily life centers on fine dining experiences and engaging activities tailored to bolster residents’ well-being. Transportation services help occupants manage appointments and outings, and a fitness and recreation program supports active engagement. With studio housing as the primary accommodation option, the home currently operates at 49 percent occupancy.

The Virginia Department of Social Services’ inspections have pointed to themes around medication management, incident reporting, resident supervision, and facility maintenance. These are themes families may want to ask about when touring.

Facility Direct Line (703) 780-7100

98-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 70 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

49%

Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%

Occupied beds

48 / 98

Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationMarch 9, 2027

QualificationSpecial Care Unit | Residential and Assisted Living Care | Non-Ambulatory

Spring Hills Mount Vernon is administered by Bora Bisimwa.

Business Hours6:00 a.m. - 5:59 a.m., Sunday - Saturday

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 37 deficiencies 11 complaints 18 inspections

Inspection Scorecard 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

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	VA Average	vs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	37	32	This facility has 16% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (37 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 16% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	2.1	2.3	This facility has 9% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2.1 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 9% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	VA Average	vs. VA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	18	14	This facility has had 29% more total inspections than the Virginia average (18 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 29% more
Inspections with violations Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.	14	9	This facility has 56% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (14 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 56% worse
Inspection violation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	78%	64%	This facility has 14 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (78% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 14% worse

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	VA Average	vs. VA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	11	7	This facility has 57% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (11 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 57% worse
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2021.	2.2	1.4	This facility has 57% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2.2 vs. VA avg 1.4).↑ 57% worse

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

The most recent inspection on November 10, 2025 found no deficiencies and did not substantiate complaints regarding resident care or buildings and grounds.
The October 6, 2025 complaint investigations substantiated multiple medication management violations, including failure to report major incidents timely and improper medication administration.
Between January and June 2025, repeated deficiencies involved failure to report incidents, inadequate resident supervision, and lack of air conditioning in resident areas.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

5.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Alexandria's city center to Spring Hills Mount Vernon's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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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Spring Hills Mount Vernon	AL MC	Alexandria	98 Facility 98 VA AVG 96 Rank #156 / 365	Yes	70 Facility 70 VA AVG 44 Rank #64 / 446	Studio	Bora Bisimwa	49.0%	A+	18	77.8% Facility 77.8% VA AVG 64.3% Rank #266 / 330	11 Facility 11 VA AVG 7 Rank #278 / 330	37 Facility 37 VA AVG 32 Rank #190 / 271	2.1 Facility 2.1 VA AVG 2.3 Rank #153 / 271
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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).

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

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.

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

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).

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.

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

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

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.

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Is Spring Hills Mount Vernon in a walkable area?

Spring Hills Mount Vernon has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

When does Spring Hills Mount Vernon's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Spring Hills Mount Vernon's license expires on March 9, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Spring Hills Mount Vernon?

Spring Hills Mount Vernon's occupancy is 49%.

Are pets allowed at Spring Hills Mount Vernon?

Yes, Spring Hills Mount Vernon allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Spring Hills Mount Vernon?

Bora Bisimwa is the administrator of Spring Hills Mount Vernon.

How many beds does Spring Hills Mount Vernon have?

Spring Hills Mount Vernon has 98 beds.

Has Spring Hills Mount Vernon had any deficiencies?

Spring Hills Mount Vernon has had 18 reported deficiencies since 2021 according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

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