
Compare Assisted Living around Great Falls
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.
| The Kensington Falls Church | AL MC | Falls Church (West Broad Street) | 131
Facility
131
VA AVG
96
Rank
#67 / 365 | Yes |
87
Facility
87
VA AVG
44
Rank
#28 / 446 | Suite / 1 Bed | Ms. Amy Feather | 83.2% | - | 10 | 60%
Facility
60%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#184 / 330 | 4
Facility
4
VA AVG
7
Rank
#181 / 330 | 11
Facility
11
VA AVG
32
Rank
#90 / 271 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#74 / 271 |
| Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (Fair Oaks) | AL IL MC RC | Fairfax (Route 50) | 56
Facility
56
VA AVG
96
Rank
#291 / 365 | No |
44
Facility
44
VA AVG
44
Rank
#213 / 446 | Private Rooms | Bethlehem Getent | 94.6% | - | 2 | 0%
Facility
0%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#1 / 330 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 330 | -
Facility
-
VA AVG
32
Rank
#1 / 271 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 271 |
| Braddock Glen | AL HOS | Fairfax (Lee Meadows) | 79
Facility
79
VA AVG
96
Rank
#221 / 365 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
VA AVG
44
Rank
#213 / 446 | Studio / 1 Bed | Ms. Katherine Westerman | 68.4% | - | 10 | 30%
Facility
30%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#60 / 330 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
Rank
#110 / 330 | 3
Facility
3
VA AVG
32
Rank
#25 / 271 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#23 / 271 |
| Sunrise of Hunter Mill | AL HOS MC | Oakton | 100
Facility
100
VA AVG
96
Rank
#139 / 365 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
VA AVG
44
Rank
#64 / 446 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Isha Subedi | 71.0% | A- | 9 | 88.9%
Facility
88.9%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#301 / 330 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#68 / 330 | 16
Facility
16
VA AVG
32
Rank
#113 / 271 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#130 / 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
44
Rank
#104 / 446 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Jordan Kay | 67.3% | A- | 16 | 56.3%
Facility
56.3%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#168 / 330 | 7
Facility
7
VA AVG
7
Rank
#227 / 330 | 23
Facility
23
VA AVG
32
Rank
#146 / 271 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#98 / 271 |
| The Residence at Colvin Run | AL MC RC | Great Falls (Colvin Run Village) | 70
Facility
70
VA AVG
96
Rank
#246 / 365 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
VA AVG
44
Rank
#263 / 446 | Studio. / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Mr. Seth Wirekoh | 80.0% | - | 5 | 40%
Facility
40%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#90 / 330 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 330 | 6
Facility
6
VA AVG
32
Rank
#48 / 271 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#79 / 271 |
| The Gardens at Fair Oaks | AL ADC MC RC | Fairfax (Forest Hill Drive) | 125
Facility
125
VA AVG
96
Rank
#78 / 365 | Yes |
67
Facility
67
VA AVG
44
Rank
#75 / 446 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Helaine Walsh | - | - | 8 | 0%
Facility
0%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#1 / 330 | 3
Facility
3
VA AVG
7
Rank
#149 / 330 | - | - |
| The Virginian | AL IL MC | Fairfax (Arlington Boulevard) | 170
Facility
170
VA AVG
96
Rank
#26 / 365 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
VA AVG
44
Rank
#254 / 446 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | Ms. Jenna Ballard | 58.8% | - | 19 | 68.4%
Facility
68.4%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#236 / 330 | 3
Facility
3
VA AVG
7
Rank
#149 / 330 | 77
Facility
77
VA AVG
32
Rank
#249 / 271 | 4.1
Facility
4.1
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#234 / 271 |
| Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care | AL MC | Great Falls (Colvin Run Village) | 94
Facility
94
VA AVG
96
Rank
#170 / 365 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
VA AVG
44
Rank
#245 / 446 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Cindy Menker | 77.7% | - | 16 | 50%
Facility
50%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#127 / 330 | 5
Facility
5
VA AVG
7
Rank
#200 / 330 | 23
Facility
23
VA AVG
32
Rank
#146 / 271 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#98 / 271 |
| Sunrise at Fair Oaks | AL MC RC | Fairfax (Boulevard Estates) | 107
Facility
107
VA AVG
96
Rank
#120 / 365 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
VA AVG
44
Rank
#179 / 446 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Jordan Kay | - | A- | 16 | 56.3%
Facility
56.3%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#168 / 330 | 7
Facility
7
VA AVG
7
Rank
#227 / 330 | - | - |
| The Providence Fairfax | AL MC | Fairfax | 175
Facility
175
VA AVG
96
Rank
#24 / 365 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
VA AVG
44
Rank
#252 / 446 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Mr. Ray Dennison | 72.6% | - | 25 | 60%
Facility
60%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#184 / 330 | 9
Facility
9
VA AVG
7
Rank
#264 / 330 | 53
Facility
53
VA AVG
32
Rank
#222 / 271 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#153 / 271 |
| 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 |
| The Woodlands Retirement Community | AL ADC IL MC RC | Fairfax (Forest Hill Drive) | - | Yes |
19
Facility
19
VA AVG
44
Rank
#361 / 446 | 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
The Kensington Falls Church rests in the scenic landscape of Northern Virginia, providing compassionate support for seniors facing challenging circumstances in their golden years. With a range of services, including assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation, this community is dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents in a human-centric way. They also have an on-site physician office, regular family nights and support groups, psychological and psychiatric services, and a registered dietitian overseeing meals.
The community designed specialized neighborhoods for memory care to be warm and inviting, creating a sense of familiarity and comfort for seniors with memory impairments. Recognizing the unique strengths and abilities despite the challenges of memory loss, the community creates an environment that nurtures a sense of purpose and dignity. Unique programs such as the Parkinson’s Communications Club and Parkinson’s Energized Fitness, along with caregiver support through the Caregiver Connect program led by aging and dementia specialists, demonstrate the community’s commitment to holistic care.
Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (Fair Oaks)
Arden Courts – Promedica Memory Care Community in Fair Oaks provides outstanding supervision and care. The community offers an inviting atmosphere with fine hospitality; the staff is ready to attend to any need with compassion and dignity. Arden Courts maintain their residents’ sense of individuality while being able to enhance their quality of life in a nurturing environment.
Memory care services focus on its residents’ cognitive health and overall wellness– 24-hour supervision, medication management, outside rehabilitative care, physical therapy available, reassurance and advice support, structured programs, and mobility assistance.
A proud affiliate of the Sunrise senior living community, Braddock Glen is the assisted living-focused on hospice coordination services in Fairfax. 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 Braddock Glen 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.
Offering assisted living, memory care, and hospice care, Sunrise of Hunter Mill is a senior living community in Oakton, Virginia, near Great Falls. The community is housed in a three-story building with 100 beds. It has been serving residents for 45 years, reflecting a long-established presence in the area. Isha Subedi serves as the community’s administrator.
Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. The community currently has an occupancy rate of 71%. Its Oakton location has a Walk Score of 70 out of 100, so many everyday errands can be completed on foot.
Daily life includes weekly housekeeping and laundry, daily meals, and a schedule of organized outings and activities. The memory care program includes specialized staff training for residents living with cognitive conditions. The community also offers short-term respite stays alongside hospice care for residents who need end-of-life support. Residents have access to transportation services and fitness and recreation programs.
State inspection reviews have focused on documentation and operational practices, including medication management, healthcare oversight records, and emergency preparedness documentation. More recent inspections show these areas were addressed and cleared. Families touring Sunrise of Hunter Mill can ask how medication management is handled daily because it has been a recurring topic during state inspections.
Sunrise of Hunter Mill offers a long-established senior living community in a walkable part of Oakton, with assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and respite services available to support residents with changing care needs.
Sunrise of Fairfax is a senior living community that can be found in the heart of Virginia. With a commitment to providing comprehensive care and creating a warm, welcoming environment, Sunrise of Fairfax offers a range of services made to meet the needs of each resident. From assisted living to memory care, their dedicated team strives to create meaningful experiences for senior residents.
Sunrise of Fairfax allows their individuals to explore and enjoy their community while feeling at-home. With their enriching activities, innovative care services, and creative community, life at Sunrise brings joy to their senior residents. They also focus on building independence, promoting well-being, and encouraging meaningful connections, making them a premier facility.
The Residence at Colvin Run undoubtedly provides the highest care for memory care and assisted living options. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The upscale senior living community prides itself on being a renowned home in Norwood.
The lifestyle at The Residences is an easy and worry-free community; through the community’s extensive services, residents can live a fulfilling everyday life. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.
The Gardens at Fair Oaks is an assisted living community in Fairfax, Virginia, offering personal care, memory care, adult day care, and respite care services. Operating for more than 25 years under the leadership of administrator Helaine Walsh, this 125-bed community has a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom accommodations within a two-story building.
Residents receive support through medication management, routine health monitoring, and scheduled transportation services. A calendar of classes and outings provides opportunities for engagement, while a dedicated memory care program delivers specialized assistance for older adults experiencing cognitive changes. Respite care is also available for individuals needing temporary support.
Additionally, the adult day care program operates daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, providing daytime care for older adults while allowing families to remain actively involved. On-site physical therapy services also add convenience by reducing the need to travel for rehabilitation appointments.
A dining room with a bistro, multiple living areas, a hair salon, and a game room are available, along with outdoor spaces such as gardens, a patio, and an enclosed walking area with a gazebo. Pets are also welcome. The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 67, allowing some errands and outings to be reached on foot.
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.
Brightview Great Falls undoubtedly provides the highest care for assisted living and memory care residents. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The premier retirement community strives to satisfy the holistic wellness of its residents in a cozy, nurturing, and fun-filled environment.
Brightview Great Falls’ residential lifestyle encourages its seniors to live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, specialized memory care programs, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs. Other amenities include a library, full baths, a cafe, a fitness center, and a multi-purpose room– to name a few of what the home offers.
Serving older adults in the Boulevard Estates neighborhood of Fairfax, Virginia, Sunrise at Fair Oaks is a senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The three-story community has been serving residents for 45 years. It has 107 beds with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. Jordan Kay serves as the community’s administrator.
Residents have access to transportation services, on-site fitness and recreation programs, weekly housekeeping, and laundry services. Daily meals and a calendar of outings and activities are part of everyday life. The community also offers specialized programs alongside its respite care services for families who need short-term support. Pets are welcome, which can make the transition easier for residents who want to keep a companion animal.
The community is about 2 miles from Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, providing residents and families with convenient access to nearby hospital care if needed. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 49, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car.
Families comparing memory care with assisted living should ask how the two programs are organized within the same community and what services are available through each level of care.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Great Falls, VA
What is the average cost of assisted living in Great Falls, VA?
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Great Falls, VA is approximately $6,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for assisted living in Great Falls, VA?
Assisted living in Great Falls, VA typically ranges from $5,800–$8,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Great Falls, VA?
Assisted living facilities in Great Falls, VA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Virginia?
Assisted living in Virginia supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Virginia?
Assisted living in Virginia is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Virginia Medicaid cover assisted living?
Virginia Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Virginia) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.


















