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Overview of Birmingham Green

Birmingham Green, an award-winning senior living community located in serene Manassas, VA., has been providing superb senior care for over 90 years, Recognized by Newsweek as one of Virginia’s Top 5 Nursing Homes for 2024, Birmingham Green offers a wide variety of living options including assisted living, skilled care, memory care, and long-term care.

Well-known for its ability to cater to a wide range of senior care needs, at Birmingham Green each resident is cared for based on a personalized care plan, ensuring tailored attention and individual support. The community takes pride in its in-house physical therapy and rehabilitation services which provide residents with convenient access to comprehensive healthcare right within their living environment.

Birmingham Green features two distinct assisted living communities, Willow Oaks and District Home, designed to offer a holistic approach to care. Residents benefit from a compassionate team dedicated to their well-being, ensuring that comfort, dignity, and quality of life are always prioritized.

The community boasts a vibrant atmosphere complete with an extensive list of engaging activities curated to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. From friendly contests and social gatherings to guest speakers, holiday celebrations, and community outings, Birmingham Green ensures there is always something enjoyable and stimulating for every resident.

Whether seeking assistance with daily activities, specialized memory care, or rehabilitation services, Birmingham Green remains committed to delivering exceptional care and creating a fulfilling senior living experience. Families trust Birmingham Green for its longstanding dedication to senior care excellence and its nurturing environment that promotes independence and happiness among residents.

Overview of Falcons Landing

With more than two decades of exceptional service to the senior community and those that have served the nation, Falcon Landing provides premiere independent living, long-term care nursing, short-term rehab, assisted living and memory care in the Potomac Falls area. Committed to the utmost care for veterans and qualified former government employees through the Falcons Landing Life Plan Community, and the general public, Falcons Landing is a place to rest your wings.

A testament to the promise of quality care that Falcons Landing takes pride in, as a not-for-profit senior living community, all funds are invested back into the continuous upgrading and maintenance of the community. This ensures that amenities and services such as living quarters, wellness programs, and dining experiences, are always at their very best.

Focused on short-term rehabilitation, Harbor’s Edge is a 33-bed nursing community owned by Cathy L’heureux. Residents stay an average of 39 days, making it a suitable option for older adults recovering from surgery, orthopedic procedures, or hospitalization before returning home. The high-rise community offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom residences and accepts Medicare and private pay.

Around-the-clock nursing support is available, with residents receiving an average of 6 hours and 37 minutes of daily care. Registered nurses provide approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes each day, nursing aides contribute 4 hours and 3 minutes, and LPNs/LVNs add another 1 hour and 19 minutes to support rehabilitation and recovery.

Fine dining and a variety of freshly prepared meals help make daily life more comfortable during a rehabilitation stay. The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 46, allowing access to some nearby destinations on foot, although most trips require transportation. Tours are available daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., which allows families to explore the residences and learn more about the community.

Overview of The Chesapeake

Virginia Baptist Homes Inc operates The Chesapeake, a 644-bed continuing care retirement community in the Newport News suburbs. The nonprofit, faith-affiliated facility provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care in a large-scale setting. Residents are predominantly private-pay (87.5% of current census), with Medicare and Medicaid comprising 8.3 and 4.2% respectively.

Occupancy has declined from 66.2% in 2022 to 55.1% in 2023. Average stays run 140 days across all care levels.

The facility earns five-star CMS ratings in health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; each category exceeding benchmarks.

Staffing investment reflects this designation: nurses and aides deliver 5 hours 9 minutes of combined care/resident/day, ranking 19th statewide. Registered nurses provide 1 hour 6 minutes of daily coverage, 61% above state norms. The staff-to-resident ratio reaches 2.04:1, outperforming the average by 23%. Physical therapist hours at 10 minutes/resident/day, are double state averages, indicating emphasis on rehabilitation infrastructure.

The facility’s most recent inspection was January 2022. That inspection identified 23 citations from an eight-year window: no critical or serious deficiencies, 21 moderate, two minor. Resident Rights concerns comprised 35% of findings. No federal penalties have been assessed.

2023 net income was negative $1.1 million, though this represents improvement from negative $2.3 million in 2022. Annual revenue totals $29.5 million. Payroll consumes 46.9% of revenue; a reasonable level for nonprofit operations but below the typical 51–60% range.

Functional decline scores of 37.5 rank 90% worse than average.

Walking ability worsened in 56.1% of residents, 184% above the average. Unintended weight loss affected 18.0% of long-stay residents, 206% above the baseline. Falls resulting in major injury occurred in 6.6% of long-stay residents, 82% above state norms. Urinary tract infections appeared in 2.3% of residents, 51% above state incidence.

High-risk clinical events score 22.3, representing 120% worse performance than average.

Measurable strengths include depressive symptoms at 3.1% (79% better than average) and antipsychotic use at 5.2% (60% better). Influenza vaccination compliance reaches 100%.

Short-stay rehabilitation residents show zero antipsychotic medication initiations versus the average of 1.2%, and zero major-injury falls versus 0.8% statewide. Successful community return reached 58.2%, 15% above baseline. Emergency department visits ran 54% lower than state norms.

The Chesapeake presents as a highly-resourced facility optimized for post-acute rehabilitation with infrastructure that does not translate into sustained functional maintenance for long-term residents.

Overview of Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads

Located at 3440 South Jefferson Street in Falls Church, Virginia, Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads is a skilled nursing facility with 500 beds. Under the ownership of Donald Calloway, the facility serves residents recovering from acute illness or surgery and those requiring ongoing nursing care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, offering families multiple pathways to cover short-term rehabilitation or longer-term nursing stays. The facility’s occupancy rate is around 62%, so there’s room for admissions while serving a substantial resident population.

Residents staying an average of 127 days reflects a mixed census of post-acute rehabilitation residents and those with extended care needs. Short-term rehab is a core service. General rehabilitation offerings are available as well, making the home a great option for patients transitioning from a hospital or recovering from a specific injury or condition.

Total nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 16 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses provide 1 hour and 39 minutes of that care. Nursing aides contribute 3 hours and 11 minutes daily. LPN/LVN staff add another 42 minutes. Providing clinical support across all shifts, the nursing team forms a full care structure.

The facility’s Goodwin Living services include on-site hospice, home health, rehabilitation services, and a specialized StrongerMemory program. Support extends beyond the nursing home. Residents and families can access related services through a coordinated system. Inspection data collected over several years has shown attention to medication management documentation and resident record completeness. There are active plans to address identified concerns.

Falls Church has a Walk Score of 65, so it’s moderately walkable. Some nearby errands can be done on foot, but most trips involve a short drive. For those comparing large skilled nursing facilities in Northern Virginia, Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads combines substantial size with rehabilitation capacity and continuity of care through affiliated services.

Overview of Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community

Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community is a skilled nursing home on Sunnyside Drive in Rockingham County. The community is on a full-service campus that offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Residents can move through multiple care levels without leaving the facility.

Families can pay through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. With a Walk Score of 88, the neighborhood is highly walkable. Visiting family members can handle most errands on foot.

Richard Morin leads and owns the 91-bed home. With an average length of stay of about 149 days, Sunnyside mostly serves post-acute rehabilitation residents and those receiving ongoing care. The facility’s current occupancy rate is 80%, so rooms are available for families searching for a community.

On the nursing side, each resident receives 4 hours and 46 minutes of hands-on care each day. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides are all part of the daily care routine.

Rehabilitation services and outpatient therapy are available on site. Respite care and 24-hour staffing are available within the facility. There’s also a nurse aide training program, as the facility is invested in the people who deliver frontline care. Residents can participate in volunteer activities and serve on a resident council that meets regularly to discuss policies and quality of life.

State inspections recently identified administrative and documentation matters rather than direct care concerns. On the bright side, the facility’s inspection record is clear, with improvements over time. Residents can dine in multiple venues and are served a variety of menu options centered on flavor and the social side of shared meals.

Overview of Windsormeade Williamsburg, Pinnacle Living

Windsormeade Williamsburg, Pinnacle Living is a 32-bed nonprofit continuing care community in Williamsburg, Virginia, operated by Virginia United Methodist Homes of Williamsburg, Inc. The community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care to residents 62 and older, and holds CARF accreditation. The inspection record is notably clean. Across seven inspections since 2021, the facility logged 7 total deficiencies, 1.4 per year against a Virginia average of 9.1, placing it among the top 15% of the state’s assisted living facilities. Four of the seven inspections found no violations; the two complaint investigations were unsubstantiated; and no fines, enforcement actions, or license actions appear in the record. The citations on file are documentation-related: staff recordkeeping, service plan signatures, and medication order forms, with no findings involving resident harm, abuse, or neglect. CMS ratings reflect the same story. The overall rating is 30.9% above the Virginia average, driven by a Health Inspection score 49.3% above the state average and a staffing rating 38.5% above. Nurse staffing averages 6 hours and 7 minutes per resident per day, roughly 28% above Virginia’s average of 4 hours and 47 minutes, ranking the facility 8th out of 85 Virginia SNFs on total adjusted nursing hours. The community operates as a continuing care retirement community with on-site memory care, rehabilitation services, and respite care. CARF accreditation signals a third-party quality review. An active Resident Council gives residents a structured channel for feedback on care and operations. Windsormeade Williamsburg fits residents seeking a nonprofit, continuum-of-care setting in Williamsburg, particularly those planning for memory care or who value high staffing ratios and a consistently clean compliance record.

Overview of The Village at Orchard Ridge

The Village at Orchard Ridge is a continuing care retirement community in Winchester, Virginia, operated by National Lutheran Inc., a nonprofit. With 47 beds, the community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing on a single campus. Medicare and private pay are accepted in the skilled nursing unit. CMS rates the facility 5 stars overall, 31% above the Virginia average, driven by a 4-star Health Inspection score and staffing levels running 39% above the state benchmark. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 53 minutes per resident per day, ranking 22nd out of 85 Virginia skilled nursing facilities, with RN staffing more than double the state average. Quality Measures are at the Virginia average. Across inspections since 2021, the facility has averaged 4 deficiencies per year, 56% below Virginia’s annual average of 9.1. One substantiated self-reported violation was recorded in September 2021, a medication administration error involving a single resident. No fines, Immediate Jeopardy findings, or license actions appear in the record. Current occupancy is 79%, below the Virginia average of 85.7%, suggesting availability. The campus includes a secured unit and 24-hour staffing. National Lutheran’s nonprofit governance and CCRC structure are consistent with a long-term care model oriented toward continuity across care levels. The Village at Orchard Ridge fits older adults seeking a planned continuum of care, from independent living through skilled nursing, within a single nonprofit campus in Winchester.

Overview of Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is a not-for-profit Life Plan community operated by a church in Lynchburg, Virginia, offering assisted living, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, and respite care. Administered by Lori Sweeney, this 78-bed community holds CARF accreditation, a nationally recognized standard in aging services, along with a Gold Award for Best Retirement Community and a 5-star inspection rating, placing it among the more highly credentialed providers in Central Virginia. 54 of 78 beds are currently occupied, representing an approximately 69% occupancy rate, which indicates moderate availability.

The assisted living component has undergone 5 state inspections, fewer than the Virginia average of 14, which aligns with a more recent presence in the inspection dataset. All of which resulted in cited violations, representing a 100% rate, higher than the state average of 64.3%. However, the total number of deficiencies is 12, well below the statewide average of 32, suggesting that findings were generally limited. Common issues have included documentation accuracy, particularly related to uniform assessment instruments, medication administration practices, adherence to care plans, and certain physical environment safety items. Additionally, there are no records of complaint investigations, fines, or license suspensions. With this regulatory history, families are encouraged to consider the consistent citation pattern alongside the relatively low number of total deficiencies and the community’s accreditation status.

Rehabilitation services, short-term recovery programs, licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, and respite care are offered, alongside a Community Life program that supports engagement and social connection. The not-for-profit model and CARF accreditation also reflect a mission-driven approach with an emphasis on quality oversight and long-term care planning. As a Life Plan community, it is structured to support residents as their needs change over time.

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is an ideal option for older adults and families who value nonprofit governance, clinical support, and a full continuum of care under one roof. Its accreditation and recognition provide added assurance for those seeking a community with established standards and rehabilitation-focused services, particularly for those transitioning from hospital care or planning for long-term stability.

Overview of Sunrise of Springfield

Located on Franconia Road East, Sunrise of Springfield is an assisted living community in Springfield, VA, that offers personal care, memory care, and hospice services. Featuring a three-story setting, the community has a variety of studio, one- and two-bedroom accommodations. Administered by Anne McCray, the community has been in operation for 45 years and is currently operating at 84% occupancy. Monthly rates start at $4,043.

Its neighborhood has a Walk Score of 75, making it very walkable. This also suggests that services are easily accessible on foot. Furthermore, transportation services, fitness programs, and recreational activities are provided. The pet-friendly environment also allows residents to keep small animal companions. A high-definition virtual tour is also available to provide families with an opportunity to explore the community before arranging an in-person visit.

State inspections conducted over the past five years have primarily addressed documentation and recordkeeping practices, including reviews of resident care and medication management. In response, corrective plans have been implemented, and the community has been in continuous compliance.