Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living

Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living

Overview of Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living

Settled in the peaceful community of Leesburg, VA, Hessler Heights is an uplifting senior living community that offers a relaxing environment for independent living. Residents can choose from a variety of floor plans for their ideal accommodation, including a studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with 24-hour emergency pull cords for added safety. Committed to providing a supportive lifestyle, on-site managers stay within the community all day to make sure they can offer immediate assistance when residents need them.

Residents are presented with plenty of opportunities to live a full and meaningful life with vibrant and engaging activities and social outings. In addition, residents also enjoy access to amenities such as a resident travel program, fitness center, game room and library, and beautifully maintained walking paths and gardens to explore. With most of the chores handled, residents have plenty of time for exploration and doing what they love.

By The Numbers

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Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 68 Rank #241 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 241st out of 351 homes we track in Virginia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #246 / 420Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 246th out of 420 homes we track in Virginia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
36 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #176 / 279Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 176th out of 279 homes we track in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 279. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
66.2% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Virginia average: 70%
Occupied beds
45 / 68

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationSeptember 11, 2026 Expires in 18 days
QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Non-Ambulatory | Special Care Unit

Ownership & Operating Entity

Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living is administered by Mr. Justin J Roberts.

Contact Information

Business Hours12:00 AM - 11:59 PM, Sunday - Saturday

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Inspection History

In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
21 deficiencies 8 complaints 19 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total complaints (14% above)
• Complaints per year (14% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (34% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (59% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2132 This facility has 34% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (21 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 34% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.12.7 This facility has 59% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.1 vs. VA avg 2.7).↓ 59% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1914 This facility has had 36% more total inspections than the Virginia average (19 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 36% more

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 87 This facility has 14% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (8 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 14% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 1.61.4 This facility has 14% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.6 vs. VA avg 1.4).↑ 14% worse

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 398-562 / 533-934 / 871-1,001 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Housekeeping Services

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Exercise Programs

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living

2 bedroom
1 Bedroom
Studio

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Address 5.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Leesburg's city center to Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Virginia

Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living is located in Leesburg, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.

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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled
General Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Virginia resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
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Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month 200% FPL
Asset Limits Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
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Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Chore services Assessments Respite (~5 days/year)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
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Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits
Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
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Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General VA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
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High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
Income Limits (2025) ~$50,000-$75,000/year household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000
Asset Limits Varies e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000
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Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General VA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
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Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living

Is Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living in a walkable area?

Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living has a walk score of 36. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living's license expires on September 11, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living?

Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living's occupancy is 66.2%.

Are pets allowed at Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living?

No, Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living?

Mr. Justin J Roberts is the administrator of Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living.

How many beds does Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living have?

Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living has 68 beds.

Has Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living had any deficiencies?

Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living has had 21 reported deficiencies according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

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