Best Nursing Homes in Reston, VA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 nursing homes in Reston, VA using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in VA
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Overview of August Healthcare at Iliff

August Healthcare at Iliff is a nursing home in Dunn Loring, VA, offering long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and respite care. With its peaceful and welcoming setting, the community ensures older adults can find a home away from home. Gourmet-style meals, housekeeping, laundry, and recreational activities are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Personalized care plans are also provided to meet residents’ needs and preferences.

Social events, light exercises, and recreational activities provide residents with more opportunities to stay active and have fun. Focusing on residents’ recovery and wellness, a well-equipped rehabilitation gym and lively gathering areas are also available. Set along Interstate 495 in the quiet neighborhood of Dunn Loring, the community ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is dedicated to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it a great choice for senior living in Virginia.

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Overview of The Boulevard Post Acute

The Boulevard Post Acute is a top-rated nursing home in Fairfax, VA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Here, older adults can feel at home, accompanied by its nurturing and welcoming environment. Residents also have a maintenance-free living, with 24-hour care, gourmet dining, and household services. Focusing on residents’ recovery and wellness, individualized care plans are provided for their unique needs and habits.

Seasonal events, day outings, and recreational activities help residents have fun and make friends. A lively lobby area, a coffee shop, and a bistro are also available for residents’ leisure. With its ideal location near Mantua Park and public transportation, along Arlington Boulevard, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. Dedicated to older adults’ well-being, this nursing home is one of the leading options for senior living in Virginia.

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Overview of Kensington Reston Owner

Kensington Reston Owner offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Reston, VA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, while nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time because moving to another level does not require leaving the community.

Opened in 2021, the community has 105 beds. Llena Sta.Ana serves as the administrator. A salon and spa provide personal grooming services within the community, and pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet with them.

Respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short-term rehabilitation provides temporary care during recovery. The area has a Walk Score of 33, a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for errands.

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Overview of Kensington Reston Owner
Kensington Reston Owner is a senior living community located in Reston, Virginia. It offers a range of services including assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation services. The community is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to its residents.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
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Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
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Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Nursing Homes in Reston at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Reston, VA. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 4.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Reston, VA. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Reston, VA. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Reston, VA

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 nursing home care?

Yes — Virginia Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 4 nursing homes in Reston, VA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Reston, 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 Reston, 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 nursing homes in Reston, 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.