Aarondale is a wonderful community.I toured last week, looking for a place my mother and I was…read morehighly impressed. The salesman Ibn was so kind and patient with us, and the entire staff were also very accommodating.

This is a wonderful community for mom. The staff and residents are caring and supportive of one…read moreanother. Varied activities and events keep mom engaged. The nursing team is consistently attentive and available. So happy mom is here!

--- This place is…read morereally struggling with basic maintenance and cleanliness. There are water‑damaged floors, and the rooms are consistently dirty. Housekeeping doesn't clean under or behind furniture, and even dirt, dropped food sitting in the middle of the room aren't cleaned properly. The level of care they show in the rooms reflects the level of care residents--especially those who can't speak up for themselves--are receiving. Some residents have visible dandruff and grease because their hair isn't being washed regularly, dried crust around their eyes from not having their faces cleaned properly, ears full of wax, and noticeable odors on their hands. These are all signs that their hygiene needs are not being met.

Everyone is nice and is professional. They have activities for the patients and are good about…read morechecking on them and seeing to their needs.

Overall, the independent living care experience is a good match for worry free living. Yes, the…read moreentrance fee can be daunting for many, as well as the monthly fee. However, the meal plan and all utilities (even cable) are included, and are truly value added. They have various floor plans to choose from. Some do mention the lack of diversity in the dining menus, but can attest they do rotate and listen to the residents regarding menu items, but you have to participate in the surveys and meetings they hold. The staff are caring and friendly. The offices are accessible to answer any questions and any paperwork is easily to file. Online updates and robocalls also inform residents of any acute issues or changes such as snow storm plans or electrical outages etc . Healthcare wise: On site flu/immunization drives along with on-site health care with adjoining CVS is a bonus! They even have a visiting dermatologist, audiologists, cardiologist, & podiatrist in addition to primary care physicians. You do have to sign up for their plan to access their on-site healthcare, but pricing is reasonable and the care is excellent! Shuttles also take you on campus and off to sites such as the grocery stores, Ft. Belvoir PX/commissary, and the metro for example. They have over 100 clubs, garden plots, putting green, golf simulator, on-site gym with pool & pickle ball, and multiple restaurants as well. They also have home health, on-site Physical Therapy, assisted living and dementia care available as the need arises. Though they do their best to keep you independent and active.

Wife's grandma has lived here for 10+ years. Drinks at the bar are $4-5 and tipping isn't…read moreallowed, what a deal!

I toured Kensington at Falls Church recently as I was looking to move my 93-year-old mother from an…read moreassisted living facility in Florida to a location closer to me in Northern Virginia. Kensington was quite impressive! Upon entering I was welcomed by the friendly staff and an elegant but comfortable atmosphere. Fern, the Director of Community Relations, gave me an engaging tour and even let me enter two of the apartments and speak with a resident and her daughter who was visiting. I appreciated how much time Fern spent with me and how informative she was. The environment at Kensington felt home-like, well-kept, and it was safely designed for residents with mobility issues to feel at home while ensuring support was available if needed. It was clear that the staff were caring and attentive, with an emphasis on engaging residents in activities. One of the residents told me how much she enjoyed the services - she loved the fact that she no longer had to worry about cleaning, cooking, doing laundry, and all the chores she had to do when she lived in her own home. I walked through the dining area and saw happy residents engaged in meals and chatting. Another highlight was the excellent food offered by a top-notch chef where residents could pick one of two displayed meals or order from a menu if they preferred. I liked Kensington's model for ongoing personalized evaluation and care. Unlike several of the other assisted living arrangements I had looked at for my mother, Kensington had the ability to support her over the long term. This is because they are licensed as an enhanced assisted living residence and can offer a higher level of care. At this time, I plan to delay moving my mother here, but if I feel she requires increased care and more in-person attention, I will be recontacting Kensington to see if they will evaluate her for assisted living and possibly memory care.

Lovely Mother's Day Tea at the Kensington. We are blessed that our mom found this new next phase…read moreof life family. Daily live music, families welcome to meals and lots of special events! The staff truly cares

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.

Excellent care and the staff is very professional and accessible. I can't even imagine my mother…read morebeing cared for by anyone else at this time in her life. I can call and get her on the phone or FaceTime whenever she is ready to talk. Great location and the home feels like a HOME.

Look no further for a residence for your loved one. Almost Home at Contact Information…read moreAddress: 8945 Little River Turnpike Fairfax, VA 22031 Phone: (703) 225-5466 is an extraordinary home where a small staff provide excellent nursing care. They tailor their care to the needs and desires of the resident and can manage fairly complex physical conditions. I am an RN who is familiar with facilities in the area, and having the same consistent, loving providers is invaluable. Great nurses and assistants, great physical, mental and spiritual attention.

I have many years of experience with Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads. My grandparents were…read moreresidents there for many years, first in independent living, and later in skilled nursing. My parents moved there about 12 years ago when my mother's Alzheimer's was making it too challenging for my father to care for her. He moved into independent living (where, at the age of 90, he is still living with my stepmother), and my mother moved into skilled nursing. She received wonderful care there and was treated with respect. When she passed away, the staff on her floor cried and showed us great compassion. One of the things I'm most impressed with are the many activities planned there. Recently they had a Moroccan festival, where they learned about the culture and customs. They had Moroccan food at dinner that night, and they even brought in belly dancers. The units are nicely appointed and maintained. The entire building and grounds are lovely. The staff is friendly, making a point of getting to know the residents. It's comforting to know my father is living in a place where he is safe and will be well cared for.

If you want your family member living in a place where they aren't taken care of and every week…read morethere is a problem then chose this place. It's enjoyable to every week have to question what they are doing there. It was unreal the the excuses, the stupidity and incompetence of people on all levels there from the director of the entire place down to the hairdresser and telephone operator. You could never get anything done by calling just once it required follow up after follow up. It's all very glossy on the outside but it hides rottenness. Ask for information on what services are provided in assisted living they can't provide you with one. *See Angies list for similar experiences as mine. * They like to blame family members for being difficult because you expect the nurses to do their job. For example bathing, clothing not on backwards, proper medication, getting the person down to get their hair done, being treated with respect by physical therapy. Doctors who can't call you back, who have medications being refilled at all different times and amounts. If you want to put your entire fortune down with this place and then continue to pay $5000 a month as well for a place that doesn't have enough staff or proper oversight, management, or procedures come here. Oh, and they also like to use the excuse -- well you know it's the memory - using that to blame or make excuses for their staff who do not do their jobs. One time my family member was waiting for the hair dresser to come pick her up. She say and sat. Thevstaff ciuldnt take tge time to see her sitting on the couch there and tell her they werent coming. The whole management of assisstedbliving which is full of memory issue people is confusing bevause there is no oversiggt, lead nurse, lead manager actively making sure things are done right. And i dont think there thirld world staff is trained well at all in how to deal with memory issue patients. And as for doctors they misdiagnosed what was wrong with my family member giving her medication that made things worse. It's not a good place.