Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living

Q: What neighborhood is Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living in?

Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living is in the Sandridge Way neighborhood of Leesburg.

Q: Is Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living in a walkable area?

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

Q: 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.

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

Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living's occupancy is 66%.

Q: Who is the administrator of Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living?

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

Q: How many beds does Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living have?

Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living has 68 beds.

Q: Has Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living has had 22 recently reported deficiencies.

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.

(703) 723-3870

68-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 36 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

66%

Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%

Occupied beds

45 / 68

Average residents per home in Virginia 98 per day

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationSeptember 11, 2026

QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Non-Ambulatory | Special Care Unit

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

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

What does this home offer?

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

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: Mid-rise

Dining Services

Transportation Services

Recreational Activities

Housekeeping Services

Exercise Programs

Types of Care at Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living

Independent Living

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 21 deficiencies 8 complaints 22 inspections

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Since 2021 vs. Virginia state average

Overall vs. VA average

Latest Inspection August 28, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	VA Average	vs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	21	32	This facility has 34% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (21 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 34% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2021.	4.2	6.4	This facility has 34% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4.2 vs. VA avg 6.4).↓ 34% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	1	2.3	This facility has 57% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 57% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	VA Average	vs. VA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	22	14	This facility has 57% more total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (22 vs. VA avg 14).↑ 57% worse
Inspections with violations Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.	9	9	This facility has inspections with violations in line with the Virginia average (9 vs. VA avg 9).— At avg
Inspection violation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	41%	64%	This facility has 23 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (41% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 23% better

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	VA Average	vs. VA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	8	7	This facility has 14% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (8 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 14% worse
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2021.	1.6	1.4	This facility has 14% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.6 vs. VA avg 1.4).↑ 14% worse

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

The most recent inspection on August 28, 2025, found deficiencies related to the facility’s failure to report a major incident involving suspected mold in HVAC units within the required 24-hour timeframe. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues with timely incident reporting, medication management, and resident care documentation, along with occasional problems ensuring residents’ access to their rooms and proper supervision. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for the recent substantiated complaint about the delayed incident report. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with regulatory compliance, particularly in reporting and medication practices, with no clear trend of sustained improvement.

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living

Floor Plan 2 Bedroom 3

Floor Plan 1 Bedroom 3

Floor Plan Studio 3

5.7 miles from city center 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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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).

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

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.

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

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).

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.

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

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

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.

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits

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

What neighborhood is Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living in?

Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living is in the Sandridge Way neighborhood of Leesburg.

Is Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living in a walkable area?

Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. 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%.

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 recent deficiencies or citations?

Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living has had 22 recently reported deficiencies.