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The Ridge at Sterling, in Sterling, Viginia, is a premier care facility that gives its residents an opportunity for carefree living. They offer independent living, assisted living, and respite care with tailored programs for seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.
The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, The Ridge at Sterling provides peace of mind to families in the community.
Similar to the Virginia average: 85.7%The Ridge at Sterling is administrated by Ms. Mary Franck-Rolin.
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.
| 33 | 32 | This facility has 3% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (33 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 3% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 6.6 | 6.4 | This facility has 3% more deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (6.6 vs. VA avg 6.4).↑ 3% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.7 | 2.3 | This facility has 26% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.7 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 26% 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.
| 20 | 14 | This facility has 43% more total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (20 vs. VA avg 14).↑ 43% worse |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 11 | 9 | This facility has 22% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (11 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 22% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 55% | 64% | This facility has 9 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (55% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 9% 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.
| 8 | 7 | This facility has 14% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (8 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 14% worse |
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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 |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
18.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sterling's city center to The Ridge at Sterling's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.36 miles to nearest hospital (Reston Hospital Center)
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The Ridge at Sterling is located in Sterling, 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.
| Sunrise at Countryside |
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. | Sterling (Potomac Falls) | 130
Facility
130
VA AVG
98
Rank
#73 / 371 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
VA AVG
44
Rank
#59 / 449 | - | Ms. Kaitlin Peitz |
46.9%
Facility
46.9%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#264 / 297 | 15 | 60%
Facility
60%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#183 / 332 | 5
Facility
5
VA AVG
7
Rank
#200 / 332 | 32
Facility
32
VA AVG
32
Rank
#236 / 332 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#213 / 332 |
| The Ridge at Sterling |
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. | Sterling | 80
Facility
80
VA AVG
98
Rank
#218 / 371 | No |
23
Facility
23
VA AVG
44
Rank
#345 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed | Ms. Mary Franck-Rolin |
82.5%
Facility
82.5%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#89 / 297 | 20 | 55%
Facility
55%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#161 / 332 | 8
Facility
8
VA AVG
7
Rank
#252 / 332 | 33
Facility
33
VA AVG
32
Rank
#240 / 332 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#179 / 332 |
The Ridge at Sterling has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to VA state health department records, The Ridge at Sterling's license expires on November 3, 2026.
The Ridge at Sterling's occupancy is 83%.
Ms. Mary Franck-Rolin is the administrator of The Ridge at Sterling.
The Ridge at Sterling has 80 beds.
The Ridge at Sterling has had 20 recently reported deficiencies.
Yes — there are 8 photos of The Ridge at Sterling in the photo gallery on this page.
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