Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Great Falls, VA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 assisted living communities in Great Falls, VA using VA Depts. of Social Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in VA
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
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 violations, 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 violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Gardens at Fair Oaks
AL
ADC
MC
RC
Fairfax
125
Facility 125
VA AVG 94
Rank #64 / 314
A-Yes
67
Facility 67
VA AVG 45
Rank #59 / 332
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedHelaine Walsh9
11%
Facility 11%
VA AVG 57.7%
Rank #7 / 308
2
Facility 2
VA AVG 32
Rank #10 / 307
0.2
Facility 0.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #7 / 306
The Woodlands Retirement Community
AL
ADC
IL
MC
RC
Fairfax
--Yes
19
Facility 19
VA AVG 45
Rank #276 / 332
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other VA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 12 analyzed for Great Falls. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of The Gardens at Fair Oaks

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.

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Overview of The Woodlands Retirement Community

The Woodlands Retirement Community in Fairfax, VA, provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, adult day care, and short-term respite stays. Independent living offers private quarters alongside communal services without daily assistance. Assisted living delivers help with routine daily tasks, while secured memory care features structured supervision for residents prone to wandering. Day care and respite programs accommodate short-term relief needs for visiting individuals or primary family caregivers.

Established in 1964, the property offers two-bedroom residence options suited for single occupants, couples, or shared living arrangements. On-site perks include pet-friendly policies and arranged community transportation. Amenities feature an indoor heated pool, fitness center, walking trail, library, and a salon.

Scheduled Senior Fitness & Wellness programs accompany daily menu planning, which accommodates specialized dietary requirements alongside changing weekly meals made with fresh seasonal ingredients.

Individuals searching for versatile senior living options or short-term care arrangements in Fairfax can contact The Woodlands Retirement Community to ask about unit availability or schedule an on-site visit.

Starting Price $4,200/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Assisted Living in Great Falls at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 49/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Great Falls, VA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 110The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Great Falls, VA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90