The Virginian

Q: What neighborhood is The Virginian in?

The Virginian is in the Arlington Boulevard neighborhood of Fairfax.

Q: Is The Virginian in a walkable area?

The Virginian has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: When does The Virginian's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, The Virginian's license expires on October 24, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at The Virginian?

The Virginian's occupancy is 59%.

Q: Does The Virginian operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Virginian is registered as a for-profit in VA.

Q: Who is the administrator of The Virginian?

Ms. Jenna Ballard is the administrator of The Virginian.

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Fairfax, VA

CMS overall rating

9229 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22031 View map

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The Virginian accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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The Virginian accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of The Virginian

A vibrant community for residents looking to find a community that feels like home, The Virginian provides a new and inspiring approach to senior independent living. Adults and seniors can feel confident with the relaxing independent living lifestyle they’ll be able to enjoy during their stay. For over 40 years, the premier choice in Northern Virginia has continuously ensured an active senior lifestyle. As a Life Care Services community, management has designed an exclusive LifeSTYLE Promise® program that focuses on enhancing the lifestyle of individuals through comfort, choice, and flexibility.

The Virginian offers an innovative and modern approach to residential living, appealing to seniors who seek new opportunities and a sense of community. Residents will immerse themselves in a person-focused care plan that involves a range of fitness programs, scheduled outings, majestic dining experiences, and engaging programs for holistic wellness.

Facility Direct Line (703) 385-0555

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Virginia state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 54m per day

This facility Virginia avg (3h 45m per day)

vs Virginia avg

+4%

0 of 1 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend Total Nursing is +11% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 43m per day	▲ 11% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day

Capacity and availability

58 days

170-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

Walk Score: 37 / 100

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

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

59%

Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%

Occupied beds

100 / 170

Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationOctober 24, 2026

CMS Certification Number495319

QualificationSpecial Care Unit | Residential and Assisted Living Care | Non-Ambulatory

The Virginian is administered by Ms. Jenna Ballard.

Business Hours12:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m., Sunday to Saturday 24 hours a day

Since 2018 · 8 years of data 77 deficiencies 3 complaints 19 inspections

Inspection Scorecard 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 2018 vs. Virginia state average

Overall vs. VA average

Latest Inspection October 9, 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.	77	32	This facility has 141% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (77 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 141% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2018.	9.6	4	This facility has 140% more deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (9.6 vs. VA avg 4).↑ 140% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	4.1	2.3	This facility has 78% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4.1 vs. VA avg 2.3).↑ 78% worse

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.	19	14	This facility has 36% more total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (19 vs. VA avg 14).↑ 36% worse
Inspections with violations Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.	13	9	This facility has 44% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (13 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 44% worse
Inspection violation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	68%	64%	This facility has 4 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (68% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 4% worse

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.	3	7	This facility has 57% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 57% better
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2018.	0.4	0.9	This facility has 56% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.4 vs. VA avg 0.9).↓ 56% better

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

The most recent inspection on October 9, 2025, found no violations and confirmed compliance with the Intensive Plan of Correction.
The October 3, 2025 renewal inspection cited 7 deficiencies including medication administration errors, unsecured hazardous products, and incomplete resident rights reviews.
A substantiated complaint on October 9, 2025, found failures to maintain current disclosure forms and a written staffing plan for direct care needs.

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Inspections since 2018

Total health inspections 3

Virginia average 4.2

Last Health inspection on Mar 2022

Total health citations

Virginia average 38.4

Citations per inspection

Virginia average 8.93

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 21 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 8 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 0.4

Serious health citations

100% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 1

0 critical citations Virginia average: 0.4

2 serious citations Virginia average: 1

17 moderate citations Virginia average: 36.3

2 minor citations Virginia average: 0.8

Citations history (last 8 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 10, 2022

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 10, 2022

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 10, 2022

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 10, 2022

Corrected

Total staff 128

Employees 99

Contractors 29

Staff to resident ratio 1.97 : 1

18% more staff per resident than Virginia average

Avg staff/day 45

Average shift 8 hours

0% compared with Virginia average

Total staff hours (quarter) 33,168

Nursing staff breakdown

8.2 hours

8.3 hours

7.9 hours

Contractor staffing

3,457 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	39	0	39	13,628	92	100%	7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	24	1	25	7,094	92	100%	8.3
Registered Nurse	13	6	19	3,781	92	100%	8.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist	11	0	11	2,483	85	92%	8.6
Physical Therapy Aide	0	4	4	1,352	75	82%	7.2
Mental Health Service Worker	2	0	2	920	69	75%	7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	6	6	739	77	84%	7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	663	82	89%	7.2
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	6	6	503	68	74%	6.8
Dietitian	1	0	1	472	59	64%	8
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	432	54	59%	8
Qualified Social Worker	0	4	4	417	60	65%	4.9
RN Director of Nursing	4	0	4	108	11	12%	9
Speech Language Pathologist	0	2	2	65	14	15%	4.4

39 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

25 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

19 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

11 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 92%

4 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 82%

2 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 75%

6 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 84%

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 89%

1 Administrator

% of Days 70%

6 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 74%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 64%

2 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 59%

4 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 65%

4 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 12%

2 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 15%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 9.4

8% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 10.1

Functional decline score 24.0

22% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 19.7

Long-stay resident measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 23.1%

37% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 16.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 25.0%

10% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 22.6%

Falls with Major Injury 0.9%

77% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 8.7%

61% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 3.5%

129% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 1.5%

Lost Too Much Weight 4.9%

16% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 5.9%

Depressive Symptoms 1.8%

88% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 14.9%

Antipsychotic Use 30.1%

134% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 12.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 63.3%

31% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 91.3%

Influenza Vaccine 85.7%

9% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 94.0%

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 73.4%

In line with Virginia average

Virginia average: 74.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.1%

6% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine 66.2%

10% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 73.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

56% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

37% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Total residents 65

Medicare

44.6% of residents

Medicaid

9.2% of residents

Private pay or other

46.2% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for The Virginian from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 43.4% ↓ 41.2pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$15.4M ↑ ~$728.8K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $16.5M ↑ ~$2.9M vs 2022

Operating Margin -57.5% ↑ 15.3pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	77.3%	76.9%	75.7%	71.6%	72.2%	74.1%	71.3%	69.7%	93.5%	72.6%	67.1%	84.6%	43.4%
Beds	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	81	81	81	81	170
Net Income	$629,931	$1,558,860	$1,291,598	$1,045,696	$236,208	$506,182	$510,374	$1,193,426	-$258,129	-$106,311	-$1,368,892	-$1,283,061	-$2,240,148
Gross Revenue	$19,570,991	$26,893,959	$28,887,947	$28,496,367	$27,944,585	$27,766,150	$26,865,533	$26,496,207	$15,605,946	$18,978,108	$18,983,190	$22,617,753	$26,933,303
Operating Expenses	$19,727,713	$27,476,689	$28,545,786	$29,056,903	$29,466,132	$28,602,129	$28,763,198	$28,194,093	$22,519,150	$27,507,531	$28,695,313	$38,239,914	$42,136,785
Net Patient Income	-$1,212,912	-$2,568,678	-$1,933,031	-$2,711,501	-$3,514,145	-$2,434,637	-$3,122,378	-$2,956,648	-$7,484,877	-$9,386,947	-$10,572,223	-$16,107,677	-$15,378,877
Net Patient Revenue	$18,514,801	$24,908,011	$26,612,755	$26,345,402	$25,951,987	$26,167,492	$25,640,820	$25,237,445	$15,034,273	$18,120,584	$18,123,090	$22,132,237	$26,757,908
Payroll Costs	$11,939,655	$14,983,396	$15,850,614	$16,970,487	$17,422,242	$16,457,150	$16,610,517	$16,592,443	$9,418,383	$13,629,677	$12,977,622	$13,644,425	$16,494,799
Operating Margin %	-6.6%	-10.3%	-7.3%	-10.3%	-13.5%	-9.3%	-12.2%	-11.7%	-49.8%	-51.8%	-58.3%	-72.8%	-57.5%
Medicare %	34.5%	39.0%	41.5%	37.6%	30.7%	24.2%	25.8%	23.7%	24.4%	21.5%	33.9%	45.3%	56.3%
Medicaid %	9.6%	13.1%	11.2%	12.8%	7.7%	11.9%	8.3%	1.2%	8.7%	12.8%	0.9%	7.9%	6.2%
Private %	55.9%	47.9%	47.3%	49.5%	61.6%	63.9%	66.0%	75.2%	66.9%	65.6%	65.2%	46.8%	37.5%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$871	$885	$963	$1,008	$984	$965	$985	$993	$791	$842	$914	$885	$994
Cost/Day	$928	$976	$1,033	$1,112	$1,118	$1,055	$1,105	$1,109	$1,185	$1,278	$1,447	$1,530	$1,566
Avg Length of Stay	27.1 days	34.1 days	34.7 days	28.4 days	27.1 days	25.5 days	31.4 days	26.7 days	64.9 days	73.5 days	81.6 days	68.5 days	57.8 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$26.8M

Net patient income

-$15.4M

For-profit Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$26.8M

Net patient income

-$15.4M

Other income

$7.0M

Payroll costs

$16.5M 61.6% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$25.6M

Total costs

$42.1M

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type: Mid-rise

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (56% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 56%

Private pay 37%

Medicaid 6%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 56%

Private pay 38%

Medicaid 6%

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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 The Virginian in?

The Virginian is in the Arlington Boulevard neighborhood of Fairfax.

Is The Virginian in a walkable area?

The Virginian has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does The Virginian's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, The Virginian's license expires on October 24, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at The Virginian?

The Virginian's occupancy is 59%.

Does The Virginian operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Virginian is registered as a for-profit in VA.

Who is the administrator of The Virginian?

Ms. Jenna Ballard is the administrator of The Virginian.

How many beds does The Virginian have?

The Virginian has 170 beds.

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The Virginian

Overview of The Virginian

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

Occupancy

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Contact Information

Contact The Virginian

Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

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

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2018

Breakdown of citation severity (last 8 years)

Citations history (last 8 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

39 Certified Nursing Assistant

25 Licensed Practical Nurse

19 Registered Nurse

11 Clinical Nurse Specialist

4 Physical Therapy Aide

2 Mental Health Service Worker

6 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Administrator

6 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Dietitian

2 Nurse Practitioner

4 Qualified Social Worker

4 RN Director of Nursing

2 Speech Language Pathologist

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Family Member Group

CCRC

Active Family Council

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Admissions

Discharges

Places of interest near The Virginian

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Virginia

Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

Adult Services Program

Auxiliary Grant Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia