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Tall Oaks Assisted Living presents a vibrant community with a nice blend of active living and serene surroundings. Their apartments come in various styles, and the community amenities are designed to enhance residents’ experiences. For years, they have been providing exceptional assisted living, memory care, and respite care services in Reston, Virginia, making seniors feel genuinely at home.
Residents enjoy maintenance-free living in apartment homes with spacious closets and convenient features like individual climate controls and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The community provides seamless connectivity with Wi-Fi availability and offers the added benefit of proximity to Reston Hospital and Reston Town Center, reflecting the unparalleled convenience that seniors experience in this welcoming community.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%Tall Oaks Assisted Living is administrated by Mr. Nathan Salari.
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.
| 22 | 32 | This facility has 31% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (22 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 31% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 3.7 | 5.3 | This facility has 30% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3.7 vs. VA avg 5.3).↓ 30% better |
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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
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 21 | 14 | This facility has 50% more total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (21 vs. VA avg 14).↑ 50% worse |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 10 | 9 | This facility has 11% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (10 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 11% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 48% | 64% | This facility has 16 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (48% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 16% 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 2020.
| 1.3 | 1.2 | This facility has 8% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.3 vs. VA avg 1.2).↑ 8% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on October 29, 2025, found deficiencies related to failure in written communication to keep direct care staff informed of significant resident issues. Earlier inspections showed a mixed pattern, with some visits identifying deficiencies in resident care documentation, emergency preparedness, and staff training, while others found no violations. Main themes across citations included resident care and related services, communication and documentation, and emergency preparedness. Several complaint investigations were substantiated in part, particularly involving resident care and medication administration, but fines or enforcement actions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows some recurring issues but also periods of compliance, with no clear overall trend of improvement or worsening.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 283 / 336 / 463 / 567 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
9.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Reston's city center to Tall Oaks Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.69 miles to nearest hospital (Reston Hospital Center)
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Tall Oaks Assisted Living is located in Reston, Virginia.
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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
| Tall Oaks Assisted Living |
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. | Reston (Hunter Mill District) | 165 | Yes | 29 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Mr. Nathan Salari | 69.1% | 21 | 47.6% | 8 | 22 | 1.0 |
| The Gardens at Fair Oaks |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Fairfax (Forest Hill Drive) | 125 | Yes | 67 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Helaine Walsh | - | 8 | - | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Brightview Fair Oaks |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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 (Fair Lakes) | 92 | Yes | 12 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Franc Cooper | 91.3% | 4 | 75% | - | 9 | 2.3 |
| Braddock Glen |
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Fairfax (Lee Meadows) | 79 | Yes | 44 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Katherine Westerman | 68.4% | 10 | 30% | 2 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Cobbdale Assisted Living |
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 (Fairfax Woods) | - | Yes | 51 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Tall Oaks Assisted Living is in the Hunter Mill District neighborhood of Reston.
Tall Oaks Assisted Living has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to VA state health department records, Tall Oaks Assisted Living's license expires on April 1, 2027.
Tall Oaks Assisted Living's occupancy is 69%.
Mr. Nathan Salari is the administrator of Tall Oaks Assisted Living.
Tall Oaks Assisted Living has 165 beds.
Tall Oaks Assisted Living has had 21 recently reported deficiencies.
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