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Offering assisted living and memory care services, Sunrise at Fair Oaks is one of the best senior living facilities in the city. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has shown with a welcoming approach. Life at the Sunrise at Fair Oaks offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.
The senior living community’s services and amenities include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, specialized memory care training programs, short-term stays, and hospice care plans.
Higher than the Virginia average: 72.8%Sunrise at Fair Oaks is legally operated by Fair Oak Assisted Lvg; Sunrise Senior Living Mgt, and administrated by Lydia Gravelyn.
In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Virginia state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Virginia assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
3 points above the Virginia average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #731 / 1401 in Virginia Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 731st out of 1401 homes in Virginia. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Virginia average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 84 out of 100. Letter grade B. 3 points above the Virginia average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 3 | 3 | This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the Virginia average (3 vs. CA avg 3).— At avg Rank #753 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 753rd out of 1164 homes in Virginia. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the Virginia average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 1.2 | 2 | This facility has 40% fewer citations per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 40% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.4 | 3.3 | This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 16 | 16 | This facility has total visits in line with the Virginia average (16 vs. CA avg 16).— At avg |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 13 | This facility has 62% fewer complaint visits than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 62% better Rank #592 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 592nd out of 1397 homes in Virginia. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the Virginia average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 6 | 4 | This facility has 50% more official inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 50% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with Virginia regulators.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer complaint investigations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
3.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fair Oaks's city center to Sunrise at Fair Oaks's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.12 miles to nearest hospital (Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Emergency Room)
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Sunrise at Fair Oaks is located in Fair Oaks, 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 of Fairfax |
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.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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. | Fairfax (Boulevard Estates) | 107
Facility
107
VA AVG
95
Rank
#122 / 371 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
VA AVG
44
Rank
#105 / 449 | Studio / Suite / 2 Bed | Ms. Jordan Kay |
67.3%
Facility
67.3%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#187 / 297 | A- | 16 | 56.3%
Facility
56.3%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#166 / 332 | 7
Facility
7
VA AVG
7
Rank
#229 / 332 | 23
Facility
23
VA AVG
32
Rank
#206 / 332 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#158 / 332 |
| Sunrise at Fair Oaks |
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. | Fairfax (Boulevard Estates) | 107
Facility
107
VA AVG
95
Rank
#122 / 371 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
VA AVG
44
Rank
#180 / 449 | Studio / Suite / 2 Bed | Ms. Jordan Kay | - | A- | 16 | 56.3%
Facility
56.3%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#166 / 332 | 7
Facility
7
VA AVG
7
Rank
#229 / 332 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
32
Rank
#1 / 332 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 332 |
| Sunrise of Hunter Mill |
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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. | Oakton | 100
Facility
100
VA AVG
95
Rank
#141 / 371 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
VA AVG
44
Rank
#65 / 449 | Studio / Suite / 2 Bed | Ms. Isha Subedi |
71.0%
Facility
71.0%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#159 / 297 | A- | 9 | 88.9%
Facility
88.9%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#302 / 332 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#67 / 332 | 16
Facility
16
VA AVG
32
Rank
#173 / 332 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#190 / 332 |
| Braddock Glen |
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Fairfax (Lee Meadows) | 79
Facility
79
VA AVG
95
Rank
#223 / 371 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
VA AVG
44
Rank
#214 / 449 | Studio / Suite / 2 Bed | Ms. Katherine Westerman |
68.4%
Facility
68.4%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#182 / 297 | - | 10 | 30%
Facility
30%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#57 / 332 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
Rank
#110 / 332 | 3
Facility
3
VA AVG
32
Rank
#85 / 332 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#83 / 332 |
| Sunrise at Fair Oaks |
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. | Fair Oaks | 74 | Yes | 34 | Studio / Suite / 2 Bed | Lydia Gravelyn | 78.4% | - | 10 | - | 5 | 7 | 0.7 |
The legal owner and operator of Sunrise at Fair Oaks is Fair Oak Assisted Lvg; Sunrise Senior Living Mgt.
Sunrise at Fair Oaks has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Sunrise at Fair Oaks's occupancy is 78%.
Lydia Gravelyn is the administrator of Sunrise at Fair Oaks.
Sunrise at Fair Oaks has 74 beds.
Sunrise at Fair Oaks has had 6 recently reported deficiencies.
Yes — there are 5 photos of Sunrise at Fair Oaks in the photo gallery on this page.
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