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Residing in the peaceful street of Brookside Road in the borders of Arlington and McLean in Virginia, Paragon Assisted Living – Brookside is a distinguished community that provides assisted living. With its intimate and quaint setting, the community strives to meet the needs of up to eight residents. The community offers personalized care with a caring team of professionals, ensuring residents are well-cared for in its bright and friendly environment.
With residents’ interests and wellness in mind, the community conducts outdoor trips and fun social events to keep them happy and active. Here, the whole team is cared-for, ensuring a conducive environment where everyone grows and lives happily. The community strives to create a haven for residents to make the most out of their best years without worries.
Similar to the Virginia average: 85.7%Paragon Assisted Living – Brookside is administrated by Elissa Clark.
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 2020.
| 1.5 | 5.3 | This facility has 72% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.5 vs. VA avg 5.3).↓ 72% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.3 | 2.3 | This facility has 43% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.3 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 43% 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.
| 7 | 14 | This facility has 50% fewer total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (7 vs. VA avg 14).↓ 50% 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.
| 43% | 64% | This facility has 21 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (43% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 21% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on May 12, 2025, found deficiencies related to staff training hours and emergency preparedness training for residents. Earlier inspections showed a mix of compliance issues, including medication management, emergency supplies, staff certifications, and record security. Inspectors cited recurring themes around staff training and emergency preparedness, as well as documentation and medication storage. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports, and complaint investigations were not noted. The pattern of findings suggests ongoing challenges with training and emergency readiness, with no clear trend of improvement or worsening over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Recreational Activities
Edwin Funes is the Executive Director/Administrator at Paragon Assisted Living - Brookside. With 19 years in senior living, he brings deep expertise in clinical operations and community leadership. Edwin is known for his servant leadership approach, fostering respectful and supportive environments for residents, families, and team members. He was honored with the Argentum Senior Living Community Leadership Award in 2023, reflecting his dedication to excellence and compassionate care.
2.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Mclean's city center to Paragon Assisted Living – Brookside's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Paragon Assisted Living – Brookside is located in McLean, Virginia.
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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
| Sunrise of McLean |
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. | Mclean | 120 | Yes | 50 | Private Rooms | Ms. Julie Clouse | 60.0% | 15 | 66.7% | 6 | 25 | 1.7 |
| Sunrise of 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 (North Washington Street) | 69 | Yes | 85 | Private Rooms | Stephen Cuthbertson | 68.1% | 14 | 28.6% | 5 | 9 | 0.6 |
| Paragon Assisted Living – Brookside |
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. | Mclean | 8 | No | 12 | Private Rooms | Elissa Clark | 87.5% | 7 | 42.9% | - | 9 | 1.3 |
| Avalon House on Dominion Crest |
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. | Mclean (Chesterbrook) | 8 | No | 47 | Private Rooms | Ms. Winsome Hartley | 100.0% | 3 | 33.3% | - | 4 | 1.3 |
Paragon Assisted Living – Brookside 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, Paragon Assisted Living – Brookside's license expires on June 30, 2026.
Paragon Assisted Living – Brookside's occupancy is 88%.
Elissa Clark is the administrator of Paragon Assisted Living – Brookside.
Paragon Assisted Living – Brookside has 8 beds.
Paragon Assisted Living – Brookside has had 7 recently reported deficiencies.
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