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Brightview Great Falls undoubtedly provides the highest care for 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 Great Falls’ 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.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care is administrated by Ms. Cindy Menker.
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.
| 23 | 32 | This facility has 28% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (23 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 28% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 4.6 | 6.4 | This facility has 28% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4.6 vs. VA avg 6.4).↓ 28% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.4 | 2.3 | This facility has 39% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.4 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 39% better |
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.
| 16 | 14 | This facility has 14% more total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (16 vs. VA avg 14).↑ 14% worse |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 8 | 9 | This facility has 11% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (8 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 11% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 50% | 64% | This facility has 14 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (50% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 14% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (5 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 1 | 1.4 | This facility has 29% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1 vs. VA avg 1.4).↓ 29% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on August 28, 2025, identified deficiencies related to staffing levels, failure to report major incidents within 24 hours, and staff conduct regarding residents’ rights and dignity. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues involving resident care, medication management, documentation, and safety measures, with some substantiated complaints and violations related to supervision and emergency preparedness. Complaint investigations substantiated some concerns, including mistreatment by staff and medication errors, while others were unsubstantiated. Enforcement actions such as violation notices and plans of correction were required, but fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with staffing and resident care, with no clear trend of consistent improvement or worsening over time.
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: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Katie A. serves as the Community Executive Director at Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care. She joined Brightview over 10 years ago, starting as a concierge and progressing through several community director roles. Katie now leads the community with extensive experience and a deep commitment to vibrant senior living.
2.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Great Falls's city center to Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.66 miles to nearest hospital (Reston Hospital Center)
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Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care is located in Great Falls, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.
The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
| The Providence Fairfax |
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.
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 | 175 | Yes | 38 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Mr. Ray Dennison | 72.6% | - | 25 | 60% | 9 | 53 | 2.1 |
| The Kensington Falls Church |
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. | Falls Church (West Broad Street) | 131 | Yes | 87 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Amy Feather | 83.2% | - | 10 | 60% | 4 | 11 | 1.1 |
| Sunrise at Fair Oaks |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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 (Boulevard Estates) | 107 | Yes | 49 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Jordan Kay | - | A- | 16 | 56.3% | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care |
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.
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. | Great Falls (Colvin Run Village) | 94 | Yes | 40 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Cindy Menker | 77.7% | - | 16 | 50% | 5 | 23 | 1.4 |
| Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (Fair Oaks) |
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.
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 (Route 50) | 56 | No | 44 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Bethlehem Getent | 94.6% | - | 2 | - | - | 0 | 0.0 |
Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care is in the Colvin Run Village neighborhood of Great Falls.
Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to VA state health department records, Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care's license expires on March 7, 2026.
Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care's occupancy is 78%.
Ms. Cindy Menker is the administrator of Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care.
Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care has 94 beds.
Brightview Great Falls Assisted Living & Memory Care has had 16 recently reported deficiencies.
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