Went to a networking event yesterday sponsored by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce…read more I thought "The Landing" was the name of a restaurant and as I approached this RESIDENTIAL neighborhood I had to double check my GPS to make sure I had the right address, because the facade looks like an apartment building. Maybe a hotel? Turns out, this event was hosted on the rooftop balcony party room of a...wait for it... senior living community. Huh??? This is not your average senior living community with the old carpet, weird smells, poor lighting and 1970s library furniture. No, no, no. This place is super upscale. Could easily be a new apartment building in some hipster neighborhood. Apparently they opened four months ago and they are in a marketing partnership with the Alexandria Chamber to help promote their facilities to seniors 62 and up. They have three restaurants, a game room, a movie theater, pools tables, wrap around panoramic city-view balcony, and a bunch of other stuff that would make anybody not be too upset to live here - regardless of age. The food was provided by the in-house chef, who made an appearance on season 2 of Pitmasters. He prepared some lobster rolls, quesadillas, and three signature drinks for all of us mixer guests. I went back several times for refills + more food, lol. They had a full bar too. Not that I plan to hang out here, but I wasn't mad at the networking, the views, or the food.

My daughter and I enjoy visiting my Mother at the Landing; we particularly like eating there thanks…read moreto the Dining Room Manager Anita Acharya. Anita treats both residents and guests in a kind, compassionate and patient manner. She handles difficult situations expertly and resolves problems quickly and easily. She has managed the transition to a new chef/management team smoothly and she ensures that her entire staff treat everyone with respect and dignity. She is ideally suited to her role and represents the best of what assisted living/care should be!

This was a beautiful facility. It was clean, fresh and smelled wonderful. Talking with Savanna was…read morea joy and she was so helpful with getting me the information I needed and going out of her way to make sure my mother would get exactly what she needs.

From the owner: At Living Gracefully Assisted Living, we aim to create a home-like experience for our residents…read morewhile offering the benefits of advanced technology and comprehensive programs typically found in larger facilities offering Assisted Living. We take all Levels of Care 1-3. -Senior Living Advising - Senior Connect Program - Assistance with ALL Activities of Daily Living - Registered Nurse Care - Respite Care / Long Term Care - Laundry/Housekeeping - Nutrition/ 3 Meals Snack/ Day -Home Health/ Hospice, Palliative Care -Memory Care -Retirement Advising

We are so thankful my mother has made her home at Paul Spring. The facility is beautiful and very…read morewarm and welcoming. It is truly an assisted living establishment but feels as if you are in a retirement community. There are so many activities to keep busy. She has classes that include, art, yoga and even line dancing. She also enjoys eating with friends in the dining room and the meals are quite good, including seafood, steak and many other options. The grounds are lovely and well kept and inside is always decorated for every holiday.

My mom has lived in this retirement/assisted living community for five years. When she first got…read morethere she wanted a lot of fun and social activities and there were activities galore for her. Everyone was so kind, upbeat, and positive. As the years have passed her needs have changed. Now she needs careful, gentle attention and care, and to my great relief she is getting that too! Wonderfully kind and competent nurses! There are SO many positive things to say about Paul Spring, but the one I care about the most right now is that it can adapt to changing needs so my mom can stay in the bright, happy apartment she loves (which is so nicely cleaned each week), enjoy the delicious meals the chef prepares, and get the care she needs, which I don't have the ability to provide. I feel like finding Paul Spring was nothing short of a miracle!

It's nice to read the positive reviews of Silverado Alexandria. I sincerely wish our family had…read morebeen able to write one. My father entered Silverado Alexandria in November 2025 after our family was impressed by everything we were told the facility had to offer. Over the next several months, however, we experienced significant staff turnover, poor communication, unexpected charges, unkept promises, and, most concerning, serious issues involving my father's safety. Eventually, we felt we had no choice but to move him to a Silverado facility in California. He passed away in June. I could write a longer review detailing everything that happened, but I'll focus on a few incidents that I believe families considering Silverado should know about. A doctor prescribed my father Ativan and ordered that my father not be left alone for three days while he adjusted to it. Silverado charged us an additional $720 per day for one-on-one supervision. Despite those instructions, my father--who had dementia--asked the one-on-one attendant to leave his room, and the attendant did. My father was then left alone, fell, and spent three days in the ICU. Several members of the nursing staff, as well as the doctor, expressed frustration to my sister and me that my father had been left alone. Yet when I later met with management, I was told by a manager named Melissa that my father had not been alone when he fell. We were never given a satisfactory explanation for these conflicting accounts. While my father was hospitalized and restrained in his hospital bed, Silverado continued providing a one-on-one attendant at the hospital around the clock and continued charging us for that service. Melissa subsequently left Silverado. After her departure, another staff member told me, "With Melissa gone we can hopefully get back to the 'Silverado Way.'" Communication was another major problem. We have records of numerous phone calls, emails, and text messages to staff that went unanswered. Perhaps most troubling, Silverado allowed a person who was not on my father's authorized list to pick him up and leave the facility with him. When I questioned how this could happen, Silverado responded in writing that preventing a resident from leaving with someone--even someone not on an approved list--could violate the resident's rights. That explanation was especially difficult to understand because Silverado was simultaneously charging us an additional $720 per day for one-on-one supervision because they said my father was "exit seeking" and had attempted to get into an elevator. I understand that other families may have had very good experiences at Silverado Alexandria. Ours was very different. What concerns me almost as much as the incidents themselves is Silverado's unwillingness, in our experience, to acknowledge mistakes or take responsibility for them. I've noticed that Silverado responds to some reviews. I sincerely hope they respond to this one. Our family would still like answers to these questions, and I suspect families considering placing a loved one in Silverado's care would like to hear those answers as well.

Tl;dr: If you can afford it, this is absolutely the place for your loved one…read more We had to place our mother in a memory care facility rather suddenly after an unexpected deterioration (after a longer slow deterioration of several years while she still lived independently), and we feel so lucky that Silverado Alexandria was able to find a space for her quickly. During a traumatic time, the Silverado team (especially Lindsay, but everyone we interacted with) was a rock for us, giving us guidance, comfort, and resources. They have every level of coordination available, and we leaned heavily on them for help in getting our mother in and settled. Dementia requires such a different outlook than most health care, and it was a relief to work with a team that 'gets it.' The facility is clean and more like a nice hotel than a nursing home. They have a lovely little outdoor patio, and are planning to renovate to create more protected outdoor space for residents next year. Rooms and bathrooms are nice, no complaints there. You can bring in your own furniture or use theirs. My mom, after going in peacefully (we told her she needed to be monitored for a medical issue for a few days) had a rough first week. She was very agitated the first day, and constantly called us for days. Through it all, the staff was so kind and respectful to her, and gave us advice on how to respond. The whole thing was of course very painful for us, but the frequent updates and communication and advice we received from Lindsay, Dana and the team went a long way towards helping us cope. My mom did start to settle after a couple weeks, and after a month was eating meals with others, participating in activities, and sleeping well. Now that she has been there for two months, I can honestly say my mother is looking younger than she has in years. She was miserable at home, lonely and confused and bored. Now, she seems so much less stressed, even standing up straighter, and there are even fewer wrinkles on her face. Though when we visit she still wants to go back to her old life (me too, mom), she is now safe, healthy, and has so much more stimulation and engagement than she did isolated at home. She got physical therapy to strengthen her against falls, she socializes with residents and staff, and they even go on outings to local parks or historical sites! The staff take her (and others) on walks in the wooded cemetery next door whenever weather allows. The way the staff interacts with residents is inspiring. Every staff member is trained to handle dementia, and they are all kind and friendly and respectful. I've learned a lot from them about how to react and what to say when visiting my mom. These people really care. I'm trying to include as much info as I can think of, since when I was searching for facilities it really helped to read accounts from others who had gone through this. The place is spotless whenever I've been there. They're in frequent communication (we can text or email Lindsay anytime) and solve any issues promptly. The staff seem well-paid and glad to be there. They have a concierge doctor you can use before/during/after transition, if needed, but can move your loved one to the facility medical staff whenever you're ready. My mom says the food is good and they have great cookies. (One of the activities they do each week is baking/cooking!) Thanks to Silverado, I'm confident that my mom is receiving the best care and quality of life she could possibly have, and I know they'll continue to be there supporting her (and us) every step of the rest of the way. It's expensive and self-pay, but if your loved one can afford it, it's the best place in the area by far.

Our mom was at the Electric Ave facility…read more We choose Tyson Woods after being told out Mom needed to be placed in a nursing home where she could be watched more closely than her present assisted living. We love this facility. It is an assisted living in a "home" setting with a total of 8 residence. It was a very clean family atmosphere. Our mom was closely watched over and cared for by the most professional ,dedicated and loving staff. We are very grateful for the loving care given to our Mom. Thank you to all the staff for your dedication!

We were looking for a place for Mother who was 93. When we visited Tysons Woods and talked with…read moreAndy Cocito, I was convinced that this was the right place. The residents appeared happy, the facility was clean, the staff were positive and friendly, Andy was concerned about each resident, and the staff to resident ratio was very good, 7/2. I felt that Mother's needs would be attended to very quickly unlike at the larger senior residences we visited. As it turned out, this was the best decision we could have made for Mother. The Tysons Woods facility always was clean. The residents were always dressed neatly and seemed happy. All the food was home cooked. The staff was attentive, cheerful, and genuinely concerned about the residents. I came to know that the senior staff members, Yesica, Rosario, Simona, and Andy, were professionals and followed State and Federal requirements to the letter, such as making sure we signed the appropriate documents and assuring that Mother received her prescribed medicines and treatments. There is a doctor on call. Mother was treated very well, and she was comfortable there. We could visit her whenever and as long as we wanted to. I unconditionally recommend Tysons Woods as a residence for aging seniors, especially those with Dementia or Alzheimer's disease. We were confident that Mother was well cared for by concerned and dedicated people and that Mother was happy there. Tysons Woods was Mother's residence for her last 9 years. Brian C.

The staff is very caring and attentive. They make their residents a priority at all times. The food…read moreis also very good! You won't regret choosing Chesterbrook for your loved ones!

My father has been a resident for over a year and he has been pretty happy. The other residents are…read morevery active and engaging. I have had many meals there and they have been consistently good quality and delicious. They have many activities, including local excursions to theaters and even a recent boat trip on the Potomac. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a safe, affordable, and comfortable place for their parents.

The best place to work. I cherished every day spent there and truly appreciated the wonderful…read moreresidents.

Sunrise's staff is so pleasant, caring, and patient. I feel my loved one is safe and well cared for…read morethere.

This is not a review about living at Thomas House. I had thought I wanted to live there, and had a…read moreconversation with one of the rental agents. She was supposed to email me some documents with information I had asked for. She didn't. I repeatedly followed up on the phone, leaving numerous messages that were never returned. If this is their level of responsiveness to somebody practically standing there with an open checkbook, I hate to think about they treat their residents.

This was from the Director: Dianelle Gordon "Memory care Director"…read moreI had a very unprofessional experience during my interview process. I arrived 15 minutes early for my scheduled 11:30 AM interview and waited without any communication. After reaching out, I was told the interviewer was 'on the way,' however, she never showed up. Instead of acknowledging the situation, I was later told that their time was wasted, which was surprising given that I was early, punctual, and prepared. I understand that patient care comes first, but basic communication and respect for a candidate's time should still be maintained, especially in a leadership role. This experience reflects poor professionalism, lack of accountability, and disregard for others' time. I would not recommend applying here if you expect clear communication and respect. "Do not apply here proof is in the pudding!!!" Look at the times as well as she say two minutes which led to 25-30 extra weight time and she's rude to me?? I had pictures as well of the unprofessional behavior

My mother lived at the Wellington for the last 8 of her 90 years- and it was perfect for her. The…read morequality of care was exceptional, and the staff are incredibly patient and understanding. Shout out to awesome nurse Clara! The facility is also beautiful and very well maintained and clean. My mom loved the beautiful gardens outside as well. While my mom could be resistant to activities, Jennifer, the wonderful activities director, often got her engaged in the art, music or exercise they had going on what seemed to be daily. As my mom got sick toward the end, she required hospice support, and we were so happy she could remain at the Wellington during this time. The hospice staff along with the Wellington nursing staff made everything as peaceful as possible for her. My brother, sister, and I are very thankful for everything the Wellington staff have done for our mom.

My mom has been at the Wellington for almost two years and I am very pleased with the care and…read moreattention she receives. The building itself is very clean and the kitchen staff make wonderful meals that the residents enjoy in an elevated country club environment. The nursing staff are friendly, kind comforting and lovable and the activities directors are very good at what they do keeping things well organized and fun for the seniors. My mom is comfortable and feels at home. We are very happy here.

My mother is in the Memory unit at Kensington Park. She's getting very good care, around the clock…read more She likes the food a lot - much more than what her in-home caregivers used to prepare. There are musical performances and other cultural and healthful activities. It's difficult for anyone to adjust to a new environment, and even more so for an elderly person with dementia. The Kensington Park staff do their best to welcome and acclimate new residents - which, with the added problem of Covid, is a challenge. They are kind and attentive, dealing with irritability and other behaviors with grace and patience. The management is very open to communication from family members and every issue is addressed. Visits from family members are easily scheduled. It's a good place.

The supervisor, Christine (I believe) is in the wrong line of work. I went to visit a lady I cared…read morefor for almost 2 years and was told evening visiting was canceled. This was a direct lie to my face. Subsequently, I spoke to my friends' daughter who told me "since her mother broke her arm, she was not participating in activities, and was too tired from too many visitors. The supervisor's recommendation was no visitors other than once a week from each daughter, as per my friend. My friend is 97 yeaars old. The elderly NEED verbal stimulation, not isolation. My friend, the elderly lady, does not like this place and has expressed it in no uncertain terms. My experience with ideas like this ends in the life of the elderly person in less than 8 weeks. My friend (the daughter) has placed her mother in a prison because caing for her mother is an inconvenience.