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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.
Higher than the Virginia average: 85.7%Brightview Fair Oaks is administrated by Franc Cooper.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 9 | 32 | This facility has 72% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (9 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 72% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 4.5 | 16 | This facility has 72% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4.5 vs. VA avg 16).↓ 72% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.3 | 2.3 | This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Virginia average (2.3 vs. VA avg 2.3).— At avg |
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 4 | 14 | This facility has 71% fewer total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4 vs. VA avg 14).↓ 71% better |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 3 | 9 | This facility has 67% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 67% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 75% | 64% | This facility has 11 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (75% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 11% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on September 11, 2025, found deficiencies related to supervision of resident schedules, care, and activities, including prevention of falls and wandering. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of medication administration and storage issues, as well as missing annual reviews and service plans for residents in the special care unit. Inspectors cited problems with following physician instructions for medications and ensuring availability of PRN medications. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports, and complaint investigations were not noted. The inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with medication management and resident supervision, with no clear improvement trend.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
22.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fairfax's city center to Brightview Fair Oaks's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.97 miles to nearest hospital (Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Emergency Room)
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Brightview Fair Oaks is located in Fairfax, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.
| Tall Oaks Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Reston (Hunter Mill District) | 165 | Yes | 29 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Mr. Nathan Salari | 69.1% | 21 | 47.6% | 8 | 22 | 1.0 |
| The Gardens at Fair Oaks |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Fairfax (Forest Hill Drive) | 125 | Yes | 67 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Helaine Walsh | - | 8 | - | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Brightview Fair Oaks |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Fairfax (Fair Lakes) | 92 | Yes | 12 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Franc Cooper | 91.3% | 4 | 75% | - | 9 | 2.3 |
| Braddock Glen |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Fairfax (Lee Meadows) | 79 | Yes | 44 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Katherine Westerman | 68.4% | 10 | 30% | 2 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Cobbdale Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Fairfax (Fairfax Woods) | - | Yes | 51 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Brightview Fair Oaks is in the Fair Lakes neighborhood of Fairfax.
Brightview Fair Oaks has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to VA state health department records, Brightview Fair Oaks's license expires on February 19, 2026.
Brightview Fair Oaks's occupancy is 91%.
Franc Cooper is the administrator of Brightview Fair Oaks.
Brightview Fair Oaks has 92 beds.
Brightview Fair Oaks has had 4 recently reported deficiencies.
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