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Brightview Northfax opens in Fairfax City, welcomes first residents. Brightview Northfax celebrated its grand opening Tuesday as the first residents moved into the new senior living community. Posted Tue, Jul 7, 2026 at 3:40 pm ET FAIRFAX CITY, VA - A long-awaited senior living community officially opened its doors Tuesday as Brightview Northfax celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, welcoming its first residents to Fairfax City. City leaders, business representatives, Brightview staff and dozens of guests gathered at the new community on Chain Bridge Road to celebrate the opening of Brightview Northfax, the company's 50th senior living community. The development includes 200 apartments offering independent living, assisted living and memory care. The ceremony culminated with Gail and Chuck Mckeon, the first couple to reserve an apartment at Brightview Northfax, cutting the ceremonial ribbon. The Mckeons signed a lease in April 2025 - more than a year before the building opened - after touring another Brightview community and committing before they had ever seen the finished property. "We signed up a year ago in April," Chuck Mckeon said. Find out what's happening in Fairfax Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch. At the time, prospective residents relied largely on renderings and photos because construction was still underway. "It was all pictures because the construction was going on," he said. First residents move in. Tuesday wasn't just ribbon-cutting day. It also marked the Mckeons' first night in their new home. "Tonight is our first sleepover," Gail Mckeon said with a smile. The couple had lived in Fairfax County for 49 years and said the community's location was the deciding factor. "It's about five miles from where we were, so all the facilities we're used to are still where they were - the doctors, the shops," Chuck Mckeon said.spous Executive Director Juli Swanson said demand for the community has been strong even before opening day. The community has received 75 deposits for its 200 apartments, with many reservations made before prospective residents could tour the building. Swanson said about 25 residents planned to spend their first night at Brightview Northfax on Tuesday, with the remaining residents expected to move in over the next two months. Assisted living and memory care neighborhoods are expected to open in about six weeks after state licensing is completed. Keeping seniors connected to Fairfax. Mayor Catherine Read said the project fills a need she has discussed for years by allowing longtime residents to remain in Fairfax City as they downsize. "I have lived inside the city for 26 years, and I have talked for many, many years about needing a place for our residents to downsize so they can stay in this beautiful community," Read said. She encouraged new residents to take advantage of city amenities, including the free CUE bus, which provides access to George Mason University, the Vienna Metro station and destinations throughout Fairfax. In an interview following the ceremony, Read said the location gives residents opportunities that extend well beyond the building itself. "What this brings to the city is residents who are looking for amenities," she said, pointing to transportation, lifelong learning opportunities at George Mason University, Nova Labs and city-sponsored events as benefits available to residents. Swanson said the community's location has consistently been its biggest selling point. "A lot of residents... want to stay in the City of Fairfax. They don't want to move," she said. "We knew that going in that there was a large population of folks that would need this service." Brightview Northfax includes 110 independent living apartments and 90 assisted living and memory care residences. The community also offers daily activities, dining, transportation and wellness programming designed around residents' interests.

Gallagher advises on development of Brightview Senior Living East Brunswick. March 27, 2026 Gallagher is serving as the legal advisor to Brightview Senior Living, a leading developer and operator of senior living communities, on its forthcoming project Brightview East Brunswick in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Once completed, this community will span more 207,000 square feet across 6.5 acres and include 175 independent living, assisted living, and memory care units, three resident courtyards, and amenities such as a theatre, art studio, and cafe. The East Brunswick community, which broke ground earlier this year, will be Brightview's 12th location in New Jersey upon its expected opening in mid-2028. The Gallagher team advising Brightview Senior Living on the development, construction, financing, leasing, and management of the project was led by Adam Block and Emily Johnson with support from Matt Oakey and Diane McCarthy. About Brightview Senior Living Based in Baltimore, MD, Brightview Senior Living operates 49 vibrant and award-winning senior living communities across Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. For more information, visit www.BrightviewSeniorLiving.com. About Gallagher For 65 years, Gallagher has been a trusted advisor for businesses and non-profits across the mid-Atlantic region. Representing top universities, hospitals, financial institutions, real estate developers, and more, our firm is experienced in a wide range of practice areas, including real estate development, affordable housing development and financing, civil litigation, health care, employment law, corporate transactions, renewable energy, and confidential investigations. We pride ourselves on offering innovative, practical solutions with a personal touch, acting as your partner and trusted advisor. With a deep commitment to seeing challenges from every angle, Gallagher is here to help you navigate the complex legal landscape with confidence. For more information, visit www.GallagherLLP.com.

Brightview Senior earns third mention on Best Workplaces for Women list. Brightview Senior Living was the only senior living company named to the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women list released Thursday by Great Place To Work. This is the third year on the list for Brightview, which ranked No. 62 out of 100, and was one of only two companies named in the aging services category. The Baltimore-based company landed at No. 99 in 2022 and No. 48 in 2019. The award follows Brightview's No. 1 ranking on Fortune's Best Workplaces for Aging Services. It also was No. 96 on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2025 list and No. 77 on the 2025 PEOPLE Companies that Care list. Various communities also were listed in the Best Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care by U.S. News and World Report 2025. "For most of our history, we have had an extraordinary woman at the helm, modeling the way for women across our organization," Brightview Senior Vice President of Talent Strategies Andrea Griesmar said of Marilynn Duker, former Brightview CEO and current co-chair of the company, and the 2023 McKnight's Women of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award honoree. "She and so many others have paved an inclusive path, empowering and inspiring - one where every associate, including our exceptional women at every level, has opportunities to lead, to grow and to make an impact." In its employee survey feedback, 91% of associates said the organization was a great place to work, 94% said people treated them fairly regardless of their gender, 93% said they were proud of their workplace, and 91% said they felt management trusted them to do a good job. SCAN Health Plan also made the aging services list, landing at No. 53. The not-for-profit operates Medicare Advantage health plans across multiple states and supports older adults through four medical groups. The Long Beach, CA-based company also made the list in 2024 and 2023. Great Place To Work analyzed survey responses from nearly 605,000 women who work for Great Place To Work Certified companies. To be considered, a company had to employ at least 50 women, have at least 20% of non-executive managers who are women, and have at least one female C-suite executive. To determine the Best Workplaces for Women list, Great Place To Work measured self-identified women's survey responses, compared them to those of their peers, and analyzed the extent to which women's demographic backgrounds or positions within the organization change that experience. Companies with the broadest set of women who reported positive workplace experiences received the highest rankings on the list. In the last year, Great Place to Work surveyed companies employing 8.4 million people in the US, and received 1.3 million survey responses. Of those, more than 605,000 responses were received from female employees at companies eligible for the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women.