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We chose Sunrise at George Mason because of the proximity from my house, it was close so we could visit frequently. The staff were also very friendly and I talked to a couple of people who gave it high...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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This is an excellent community for your loved one. It is good for people who want to have an independent lifestyle with great amenities. The staff here are excellent with the residents and the family. The...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Attain the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of at our state-of-the-art 62+ active adult apartment home community in Fairfax. Boasting thoughtfully designed floor plans, upscale apartment features and impressive community amenities, Overture Fair Ridge is the ideal place to elevate your standard of...
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Upon retirement, we looked at various long-term care facilities within our community. The location and the updated facilities at Falcons Landing are impressive. The food and service are excellent. We were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Needed a convenient place to commute to work in 2006. Family had moved south just when I got a significant promotion in the area. Planned on staying just 5 years and then move to family. Did that, but...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Amid a tranquil, wooded setting, Forest Glen Senior Apartment Community offers a relaxing atmosphere for seniors 62+. Located in Centreville, Forest Glen is central to the numerous conveniences and attractions of the region, including Washington Dulles International Airport, Eleanor Lawrence Park...
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I chose Coppermine apartments because of the value for the money. The apartment sizes are a nice size, they are not too big and not too small. I was able to fit my king sized bed in the bedroom. The office...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Coppermine Place II Come home to affordable comfort
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I have never been one to do reviews but we need to take time to show our appreciation. I am going on my 3rd year at Kendrick Court. From the very beginning everyone was very welcoming. My apartment is great,...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Kendrick Court Senior ApartmentsKendrick Court is a senior apartment community located in Herndon, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Our community is income restricted and designed to meet the needs of senior residents aged 62-years or older who wish to continue living an independent lifestyle. We...
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The Kensington is very pricy. We moved mom in anyway for the activities. There was an adjustment period, and some care management changes that needed to be made. However, after one month we are on the right...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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This is NOT a nursing home. It is an independent living senior residence with mostly 8-A subsidized apartments.
Provides: Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Overall, I think this is a great place. They're very good at keeping the common areas clean. The apartments are good but a bit small, especially when you're restricted from being able to get out and about...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Herndon Harbor House, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. Free resident parking available at our...
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My 86 year old mother was at Chesterbrook Residences for 9 month before she died peacefully in her sleep from heart problems. She loved Chesterbrook Residences, her apartment, the people there who became...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Chesterbrook ResidencesChesterfield Residences is an assisted living community located in Falls Church, VA in Fairfax County and home to just over 12,000 people. Falls Church is a busy city close to D.C., with lots of great stores, shopping and activities. Residents will enjoy going out to...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Currently under construction, this beautiful community is a blend of one-story cottage apartments and a four-story mid-rise apartment building. Park Place, designed for adults 55+, is expected to open in late summer 2003. Conveniently located near shopping in Manassas Park, Park Place will offer...
Cost of independent living in Fairfax Acres, VA
The average cost of senior living in Fairfax Acres is $4,904 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falls Church, VA with an average of $4,643 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairfax Acres, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairfax Acres, VA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Fairfax Acres
Recent reviews for independent living in Fairfax Acres
Forest Hills of DC in Washington, DC
4.6
My sister has lived at Forest Hills in the Health Care Center for a while. Before the pandemic, they had wonderful activities as well as great nursing care. In the pandemic they have done an incredible job to keep everyone safe, to figure out ways to have safe activities and/or virtual or safe ...
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Victory Terrace in Potomac, MD
5.0
Victory Terrace Senior Apartments have been a wonderful experience so far for my mom. The staff is friendly and helpful. It is a beautiful community with well-kept landscaping in a breathtaking neighborhood. My mom is an active 84 and this lifestyle suits her well. She still enjoys making her ...
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Ingleside at King Farm, a CCRC in Rockville, MD
4.6
Overall my mothers happy. Communication was tough at the beginning but has gotten better. They set up covid shots for the residence and made that really easy. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.
Fairfax Acres independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfax Acres independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairfax Acres, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairfax Acres independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fairfax Acres partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfax Acres independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fairfax Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
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36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfax Acres independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Fairfax Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
54.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Falcons Landing, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairfax Acres, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 54 independent living facilities near Fairfax Acres, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fairfax Acres, Virginia are Falcons Landing, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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