Sunrise at Countryside
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Sterling, VA

Overview of Sunrise at Countryside

Sunrise at Countryside is a senior living community in Sterling, Virginia, that delivers an exceptional retirement experience. The community features colorful flowers from the outdoor patio, along the walking paths, and on the lovely front porch, as well as cozy indoor common areas where residents can enjoy their favorite activities, such as unwinding in the sunroom, enjoying coffee in the cafe, or watching a movie in the TV lounge area.

Sunrise at Countryside offers compassionate staff available around the clock to provide a variety of short- or long-term care options, including assisted living, independent living, and short-term respite care. The community offers thoughtfully designed suites and studio options with in-suite kitchens, open layouts, and oversized windows for ample natural light. Residents can delight in services like three home-cooked meals served daily, housekeeping and daily trash removal, and weekly laundry assistance. The area surrounding Sunrise at Countryside offers ample shopping, dining, and popular attractions, as well as top-notch medical care and easy access to Dulles International Airport.

Bed community size
130-bed community Rank #68 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th 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: 74 / 100 Rank #58 / 446Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
47%
Rank #263 / 297Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 263rd 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
61 / 130
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationSeptember 21, 2026
QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Non-Ambulatory

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sunrise at Countryside is administered by Ms. Kaitlin Peitz.

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 32 deficiencies 5 complaints 15 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. 2 At Avg Metrics at Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (at VA avg)
• Inspections with violations (at VA avg)
4 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (9% below)
• Inspection violation rate (6% below)
• Total complaints (29% below)
• Complaints per year (29% 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. 3232 This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Virginia average (32 vs. VA avg 32).— At avg
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.12.3 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 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. 1514 This facility has had 7% more total inspections than the Virginia average (15 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 7% more
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 99 This facility has inspections with violations in line with the Virginia average (9 vs. VA avg 9).— At avg
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 60%64% This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (60% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 4% 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.

  • September 8, 2025 complaint and monitoring inspections found failures in medication management, including untimely refills and incorrect administration per physician orders, with three substantiated deficiencies issued.
  • August 6, 2025 renewal inspection cited four deficiencies including invalid DNR orders, outdated posted menus, poor healthcare oversight documentation, and medication administration errors.
  • August 15, 2024 renewal inspection identified 14 deficiencies including infection prevention review failures, unsecured medications and records, missing resident disclosures, and lack of annual fire inspection; plans of correction were submitted.

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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Type of Rooms Available

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sterling's city center to Sunrise at Countryside's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.93 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.

Sunrise at Countryside
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Sterling (Potomac Falls)
130
Facility 130
VA AVG 96
Rank #68 / 365
Yes
74
Facility 74
VA AVG 44
Rank #58 / 446
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Kaitlin Peitz 46.9% 15
60%
Facility 60%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #184 / 330
32
Facility 32
VA AVG 32
Rank #176 / 271
2.1
Facility 2.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #153 / 271
The Ridge at Sterling
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IL
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Sterling
80
Facility 80
VA AVG 96
Rank #212 / 365
Yes
23
Facility 23
VA AVG 44
Rank #344 / 446
Studio / 1 BedMs. Mary Franck-Rolin 82.5% 20
55%
Facility 55%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #163 / 330
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 32
Rank #179 / 271
1.7
Facility 1.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #119 / 271

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Sunrise at Countryside 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 Sunrise at Countryside

What neighborhood is Sunrise at Countryside in?

Sunrise at Countryside is in the Potomac Falls neighborhood of Sterling.

Is Sunrise at Countryside in a walkable area?

Sunrise at Countryside has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

When does Sunrise at Countryside's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Sunrise at Countryside's license expires on September 21, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Sunrise at Countryside?

Sunrise at Countryside's occupancy is 47%.

Are pets allowed at Sunrise at Countryside?

Yes, Sunrise at Countryside allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Sunrise at Countryside?

Ms. Kaitlin Peitz is the administrator of Sunrise at Countryside.

How many beds does Sunrise at Countryside have?

Sunrise at Countryside has 130 beds.

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