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Best Memory Care in Fairfax County, VA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 memory care providers in Fairfax County, VA using VA Depts. of Social Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in VA
Reviewed by
Jordan Weiss, PhD
Last updated
We analyzed These are the providers in Fairfax County, VA our team has analyzed — not a count of every memory care provider in Fairfax County, VA. Home health and home care providers may be included if they specialize in memory care services.
3 providers
Other senior care options in Fairfax County:
Assisted Living Nursing Homes Independent Living

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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. 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.
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.
Great Falls Assisted Living
MC
AL
NH
Herndon
64
Facility 64
VA AVG 102
Rank #220 / 276
Yes
32
Facility 32
VA AVG 46
Rank #200 / 301
-Michelle Mceyeson
98.4%
Facility 98.4%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #1 / 222
C+1
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 59.1%
Rank #143 / 255
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 7
Rank #130 / 255
22
Facility 22
VA AVG 32
Rank #80 / 208
22.0
Facility 22.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #53 / 208
Brightview Fair Oaks
MC
AL
IL
Fairfax (Fair Lakes)
92
Facility 92
VA AVG 102
Rank #140 / 276
Yes
12
Facility 12
VA AVG 46
Rank #279 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedFranc Cooper
76.1%
Facility 76.1%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #24 / 222
-1
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 59.1%
Rank #181 / 255
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 255
12
Facility 12
VA AVG 32
Rank #49 / 208
12.0
Facility 12.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #104 / 208
Chantilly Heights
MC
RC
Chantilly
54
Facility 54
VA AVG 102
Rank #241 / 276
No
31
Facility 31
VA AVG 46
Rank #206 / 301
-Latoya Brown
70.4%
Facility 70.4%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #117 / 222
-1
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 59.1%
Rank #107 / 255
3
Facility 3
VA AVG 7
Rank #112 / 255
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 32
Rank #42 / 208
8.0
Facility 8.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #42 / 208

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other VA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 analyzed for Fairfax County. See how we rank facilities

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Great Falls Assisted Living

1121 Reston Ave, Herndon, VA 20170
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Great Falls Assisted Living in Herndorn is the memory care center of the Artis senior living community. The memory care living experience is built on the individualized care plans of each unique individual, designed for their holistic needs. The top-ranked, trusted community in the area cultivates an environment where seniors maintain independence.

The Great Falls lifestyle follows the ARTIS philosophy of senior living. The ARTIS way establishes the empowerment of individuality and encouragement of mutual trust and respect while creating friendships, honoring integrity, and celebrating success and recognition. Other accommodations include 24-hour licensed supervision, medication management, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and stimulating memory care activities.

Phone: (888) 365-0693

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Brightview Fair Oaks

12725 Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030
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Brightview Fair Oaks undoubtedly provides the highest care for independent living, 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 Fair Oaks 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.

Phone: (703) 278-1001

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Chantilly Heights

3925 Downs Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151
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Chantilly Heights offers memory care and respite care in Chantilly, VA. Memory care provides a secure setting with supervision for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, while respite care provides a short-term stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. With both services available, Chantilly Heights may be a good fit for someone with dementia whose usual caregiver also needs temporary support.

The community has 54 beds. Enclosed porches and courtyards provide outdoor areas within the community, and on-site therapy and rehabilitation partnerships allow residents to receive those services without arranging outside transportation. Dining services include dementia-friendly finger-food meals, which can help a resident eat when using utensils is difficult.

Chantilly Heights has a Walk Score of 31 out of 100, placing it in a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Mr. Brian Zurakowski serves as the administrator.

Phone: (703) 810-3992

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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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No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
Data source Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS)
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Memory Care in Fairfax County at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 25/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Fairfax County, 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: 70The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Fairfax County, VA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Fairfax County, VA

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.

Does Virginia Medicaid cover memory care?

Virginia Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 3 memory care communities in Fairfax County, VA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Fairfax County, VA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Fairfax County, VA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Fairfax County, VA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

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