Great Falls Assisted Living
Memory Care & Assisted Living · Herndon, VA

Great Falls Assisted Living

Memory Care & Assisted Living · Herndon, VA

Overview of Great Falls Assisted Living

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.

Bed community size
64-bed community Rank #266 / 371Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 266th out of 371 homes in Virginia. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
26 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 32 / 100 Rank #289 / 449Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 289th out of 449 homes in Virginia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: C+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 314Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 314 homes in Virginia. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 314. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
64 / 64
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationApril 30, 2026 Expired
QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Non-Ambulatory | Special Care Unit

Ownership & Operating Entity

Great Falls Assisted Living is administered by Ms. Michelle Mceyeson.

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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 2004 · 22 years of data 16 deficiencies 4 complaints 13 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 2004 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 8 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (50% below)
• Deficiencies per year (53% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (48% below)
• Total inspections (7% below)
• Inspections with violations (11% below)
• Inspection violation rate (3% below)
• Total complaints (43% below)
• Complaints per year (33% below)
Latest Inspection July 30, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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. 1632 This facility has 50% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (16 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 50% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2004. 0.71.5 This facility has 53% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.7 vs. VA avg 1.5).↓ 53% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.22.3 This facility has 48% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.2 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 48% 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1314 This facility has 7% fewer total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (13 vs. VA avg 14).↓ 7% better
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 89 This facility has 11% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (8 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 11% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 62%64% This facility has 2 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (62% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 2% better

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. 47 This facility has 43% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 43% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2004. 0.20.3 This facility has 33% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.2 vs. VA avg 0.3).↓ 33% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on July 30, 2025, found no deficiencies in Administration and Administrative Services after a complaint investigation.
  • The July 30, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated a medication administration timing violation, issuing a violation notice for failing to follow dosing schedules.
  • Inspections from 2021 to 2025 repeatedly cited deficiencies in medication management, resident care documentation, staff qualifications, and securing hazardous materials.

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Great Falls Assisted Living

Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Herndon's city center to Great Falls Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.74 miles to nearest hospital (Reston Hospital Center)

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Compare Memory Care around the area

The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.

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Great Falls Assisted Living
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Herndon64 Yes C+ 32 -

Frequently Asked Questions about Great Falls Assisted Living

Is Great Falls Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Great Falls Assisted Living has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does Great Falls Assisted Living's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Great Falls Assisted Living's license expires on April 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Great Falls Assisted Living?

Great Falls Assisted Living's occupancy is 100%.

Who is the administrator of Great Falls Assisted Living?

Ms. Michelle Mceyeson is the administrator of Great Falls Assisted Living.

How many beds does Great Falls Assisted Living have?

Great Falls Assisted Living has 64 beds.

Has Great Falls Assisted Living had any recent deficiencies?

Great Falls Assisted Living has had 13 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of Great Falls Assisted Living?

Yes — there are 2 photos of Great Falls Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.

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