The Virginian
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Fairfax, VA

The Virginian

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Fairfax, VA

Overview of The Virginian

A vibrant community for residents looking to find a community that feels like home, The Virginian provides a new and inspiring approach to senior independent living. Adults and seniors can feel confident with the relaxing independent living lifestyle they’ll be able to enjoy during their stay. For over 40 years, the premier choice in Northern Virginia has continuously ensured an active senior lifestyle. As a Life Care Services community, management has designed an exclusive LifeSTYLE Promise® program that focuses on enhancing the lifestyle of individuals through comfort, choice, and flexibility.

The Virginian offers an innovative and modern approach to residential living, appealing to seniors who seek new opportunities and a sense of community. Residents will immerse themselves in a person-focused care plan that involves a range of fitness programs, scheduled outings, majestic dining experiences, and engaging programs for holistic wellness.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
100
Bed community size
170-bed community Rank #26 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 365 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 37 / 100 Rank #253 / 434Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 253rd out of 434 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
59%
Rank #215 / 293Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 215th out of 293 homes we track in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 293. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
100 / 170
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationOctober 24, 2026
CMS Certification Number495319
QualificationSpecial Care Unit | Residential and Assisted Living Care | Non-Ambulatory

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Virginian is administered by Ms. Jenna Ballard.

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 2018 · 8 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 77 deficiencies 3 complaints 19 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 2018 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (141% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (44% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (6% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total complaints (57% below)
• Complaints per year (56% 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. 7732 This facility has 141% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (77 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 141% worse

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. 1914 This facility has had 36% more total inspections than the Virginia average (19 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 36% more
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory deficiency. 139 This facility has 44% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (13 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 44% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 68%64% This facility has 4 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (68% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 4% worse

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. 37 This facility has 57% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 57% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2018. 0.40.9 This facility has 56% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.4 vs. VA avg 0.9).↓ 56% better

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near The Virginian

Address 2.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fairfax's city center to The Virginian'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.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Virginian
AL
IL
MC
Fairfax
170
Facility 170
VA AVG 96
Rank #26 / 365
Yes
37
Facility 37
VA AVG 45
Rank #253 / 434
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsMs. Jenna Ballard 58.8% -19
68%
Facility 68%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #229 / 330
77
Facility 77
VA AVG 32
Rank #249 / 271
4.1
Facility 4.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #234 / 271
The Kensington Falls Church
AL
MC
Falls Church
131
Facility 131
VA AVG 96
Rank #67 / 365
Yes
87
Facility 87
VA AVG 45
Rank #28 / 434
Suite / 1 BedMs. Amy Feather 83.2% -10
60%
Facility 60%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #178 / 330
11
Facility 11
VA AVG 32
Rank #90 / 271
1.1
Facility 1.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #74 / 271
Sunrise of Fairfax
AL
MC
RC
Fairfax (Boulevard Estates)
107
Facility 107
VA AVG 96
Rank #120 / 365
Yes
61
Facility 61
VA AVG 45
Rank #104 / 434
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Jordan Kay 67.3% A-16
56%
Facility 56%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #160 / 330
23
Facility 23
VA AVG 32
Rank #146 / 271
1.4
Facility 1.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #98 / 271
Sunrise of Hunter Mill
AL
HOS
MC
Oakton
100
Facility 100
VA AVG 96
Rank #139 / 365
Yes
70
Facility 70
VA AVG 45
Rank #64 / 434
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Isha Subedi 71.0% A-9
89%
Facility 89%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #295 / 330
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 32
Rank #113 / 271
1.8
Facility 1.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #130 / 271
Braddock Glen
AL
HOS
Fairfax (Lee Meadows)
79
Facility 79
VA AVG 96
Rank #221 / 365
Yes
44
Facility 44
VA AVG 45
Rank #212 / 434
Studio / 1 BedMs. Katherine Westerman 68.4% -10
30%
Facility 30%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #53 / 330
3
Facility 3
VA AVG 32
Rank #25 / 271
0.3
Facility 0.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #23 / 271

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

The Virginian is located in Fairfax, 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 The Virginian

Is The Virginian in a walkable area?

The Virginian has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does The Virginian's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, The Virginian's license expires on October 24, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at The Virginian?

The Virginian's occupancy is 59%.

Are pets allowed at The Virginian?

Yes, The Virginian allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Virginian?

Ms. Jenna Ballard is the administrator of The Virginian.

How many beds does The Virginian have?

The Virginian has 170 beds.

Has The Virginian had any deficiencies?

The Virginian has had 77 reported deficiencies since 2018 according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

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