The Gardens at Fair Oaks
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fairfax, VA
The Gardens at Fair Oaks
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fairfax, VA
Overview of The Gardens at Fair Oaks
The Gardens at Fair Oaks is the premier assisted living home with memory care services and adult day care programs offering exceptional personal care for each individual. The vibrant community performs nothing less than outstanding service by its professional and compassionate staff. The family-owned senior residences have maintained a warm, welcoming, family-like, dedicated approach to innovating senior care for over 25 years.
The Gardens at Fair Oaks offers one of the affordable assisted living services with top-notch senior care services. Personalized care includes daily health checks and medication management, scheduled transportation, a planned list of classes and outings, respite stays, and specialized memory care programs. Amenities include an elegant dining room, a spacious game room, beautiful gardens, a patio, and a salon.
125-bed community Rank #80 / 371Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 371 homes in Virginia. 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.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: 67 / 100 Rank #76 / 449Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 449 homes in Virginia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationJune 19, 2027
QualificationThree Year | Residential and Assisted Living Care | Special Care Unit | Non-Ambulatory
The Gardens at Fair Oaks is administered by Ms. Helaine Walsh.
Respite Care
Dining Room
Enclosed Walking Area With Gazebo
Hair Salon
Physical Therapy Center
Bistro
Several Living Rooms
Specific ProgramsFine Dining, Beauty Salon, Therapy Services, Transportation
Touring HoursAdult Day Care: Open seven days a week, from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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
3 complaints
8 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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
3 Better
Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total inspections (43% below)
• Total complaints (57% below)
• Complaints per year (57% below)
• Total inspections (43% below)
• Total complaints (57% below)
• Complaints per year (57% below)
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.
| 8 | 14 | This facility has 43% fewer total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (8 vs. VA avg 14).↓ 43% 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.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 0.6 | 1.4 | This facility has 57% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.6 vs. VA avg 1.4).↓ 57% better |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Gardens at Fair Oaks
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2.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fairfax's city center to The Gardens at Fair Oaks's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.1 miles to nearest hospital (Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Emergency Room)
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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
| The Gardens at Fair Oaks | AL ADC MC RC | Fairfax (Forest Hill Drive) | 125
Facility
125
VA AVG
95
Rank
#80 / 371 | Yes |
67
Facility
67
VA AVG
44
Rank
#76 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Helaine Walsh | - | - | 8 | 0%
Facility
0%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#1 / 332 | 3
Facility
3
VA AVG
7
Rank
#149 / 332 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
32
Rank
#1 / 332 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 332 |
| Sunrise of Fairfax | AL MC RC | Fairfax (Boulevard Estates) | 107
Facility
107
VA AVG
95
Rank
#122 / 371 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
VA AVG
44
Rank
#105 / 449 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 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 MC RC | Fairfax (Boulevard Estates) | 107
Facility
107
VA AVG
95
Rank
#122 / 371 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
VA AVG
44
Rank
#180 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed / 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 HC MC | Oakton | 100
Facility
100
VA AVG
95
Rank
#141 / 371 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
VA AVG
44
Rank
#65 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed / 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 |
| Sunrise at Fair Oaks | AL MC RC | Fair Oaks | 74 | Yes | 34 | Studio / Suite / 2 Bed | Lydia Gravelyn | 78.4% | - | 10 | - | 5 | 7 | 0.7 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia
The Gardens at Fair Oaks is located in Fairfax, Virginia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Gardens at Fair Oaks
What neighborhood is The Gardens at Fair Oaks in?
The Gardens at Fair Oaks is in the Forest Hill Drive neighborhood of Fairfax.
Is The Gardens at Fair Oaks in a walkable area?
The Gardens at Fair Oaks has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
When does The Gardens at Fair Oaks's license expire?
According to VA state health department records, The Gardens at Fair Oaks's license expires on June 19, 2027.
Who is the administrator of The Gardens at Fair Oaks?
Ms. Helaine Walsh is the administrator of The Gardens at Fair Oaks.
How many beds does The Gardens at Fair Oaks have?
The Gardens at Fair Oaks has 125 beds.
Has The Gardens at Fair Oaks had any recent deficiencies?
The Gardens at Fair Oaks has had 8 recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of The Gardens at Fair Oaks?
Yes — there are 11 photos of The Gardens at Fair Oaks in the photo gallery on this page.
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