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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.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%Sunrise at Countryside is administrated by Ms. Kaitlin Peitz.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 32 | 32 | This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Virginia average (32 vs. VA avg 32).— At avg |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 6.4 | 6.4 | This facility has deficiencies per year in line with the Virginia average (6.4 vs. VA avg 6.4).— At avg |
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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
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 15 | 14 | This facility has 7% more total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (15 vs. VA avg 14).↑ 7% worse |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 9 | 9 | This facility has inspections with violations in line with the Virginia average (9 vs. VA avg 9).— At avg |
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Inspection violation rate
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
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (5 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 1 | 1.4 | This facility has 29% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1 vs. VA avg 1.4).↓ 29% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
7.8 miles from city center
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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Sunrise at Countryside is located in Sterling, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.
The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
| Sunrise at Countryside |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Sterling (Potomac Falls) | 130
Facility
130
VA AVG
95
Rank
#69 / 371 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
VA AVG
44
Rank
#59 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Kaitlin Peitz |
46.9%
Facility
46.9%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#264 / 297 | 15 | 60%
Facility
60%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#183 / 332 | 5
Facility
5
VA AVG
7
Rank
#200 / 332 | 32
Facility
32
VA AVG
32
Rank
#236 / 332 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#213 / 332 |
| The Ridge at Sterling |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Sterling | 80
Facility
80
VA AVG
95
Rank
#214 / 371 | No |
23
Facility
23
VA AVG
44
Rank
#345 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Mary Franck-Rolin |
82.5%
Facility
82.5%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#89 / 297 | 20 | 55%
Facility
55%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#161 / 332 | 8
Facility
8
VA AVG
7
Rank
#252 / 332 | 33
Facility
33
VA AVG
32
Rank
#240 / 332 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#179 / 332 |
| Poet’s Walk Leesburg |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Leesburg (Oaklawn) | 68
Facility
68
VA AVG
95
Rank
#255 / 371 | No |
35
Facility
35
VA AVG
44
Rank
#264 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Hanny Kuma |
63.2%
Facility
63.2%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#202 / 297 | 3 | 66.7%
Facility
66.7%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#219 / 332 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#67 / 332 | 6
Facility
6
VA AVG
32
Rank
#108 / 332 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#204 / 332 |
Sunrise at Countryside is in the Potomac Falls neighborhood of Sterling.
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.
According to VA state health department records, Sunrise at Countryside's license expires on September 21, 2026.
Sunrise at Countryside's occupancy is 47%.
Ms. Kaitlin Peitz is the administrator of Sunrise at Countryside.
Sunrise at Countryside has 130 beds.
Sunrise at Countryside has had 15 recently reported deficiencies.
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