Independent Living Communities in Alexandria City, VA

"I toured Golden Rule Plaza. I like that it was convenient to a lot of places that I could get to, like close to my church and grocery shopping. Also, the place was very nice. It was up-to-date. Everybody was friendly and knowledgeable. The structure is very sturdy and clean. The layout was very nice, and everything was very roomy. I felt like it was kind of bright and cheery."

"I toured The Lewis Apartments. The location and the whole complex were very nice. It's a relatively new senior living facility. It was clean and quiet. The people I encountered were nice. I walked into the office and the apartments, and the residents greeted me. They were sitting in the lobby area. The manager greeted me, gave me the information about the apartment, and showed me the apartment. It didn't take long, but it was a nice, pleasant experience. They had general appliances, stainless steel. I preferred a gas stove, but they only had electric stoves."

Nestled in the heart of picturesque and historic Palisades, The Fitzgerald is a boutique community designed for discerning seniors who relish a slice of tranquility within steps of the best that Washington, D.C. has to offer. With its imaginative Art Deco-inspired interiors and highly personalized service, The Fitzgerald is where an independent and refined lifestyle meets peace of mind. INDEPENDENT LIVING AT THE FITZGERALD: The Fitzgerald of Palisades brings a breath of fresh air to independent senior living, offering a worry-free lifestyle complemented by upscale amenities, distinctive dining and the personalized service that elevates everyday experiences into memorable moments. Our award-winning architecture and interior design create surroundings that provide everything you need, all under one roof. INSPIRED DESIGN: Our Signature design aesthetic combines imaginative, locally inspired architecture with modern fixtures to set the mood for an elegant yet comfortable lifestyle. KITCHENS Quality cabinetry with brass hardware Quartzite countertops Kohler brass fixtures and Bosch stainless steel appliances Sub-zero refrigerators in penthouse residences BATHROOMS Caesarstone bathroom countertops Porcelain mosaic bathroom tile Kohler brass fixtures Teak shower seats Full-size GE washer and dryer LIFE AT THE FITZGERALD: At The Fitzgerald, independent living means a long list of upscale amenities where you can pursue your interests. Best of all, youll have the time to do so thanks to the many services we make available to you, including: Personal concierges Scheduled, chauffeured transportation in our fleet of luxury electric vehicles Valet parking and reserved covered parking onsite Full-service beauty salon Room service and housekeeping services ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES: Assisted Living residences offer the same upscale features found in independent living, along with large windows that allow for plenty of natural sunshine and picturesque views. Whether a studio or one bedroom, each residence has a full kitchen with soft-close cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, as well as beautifully appointed bathrooms with high-end fixtures, teak shower seats and a full-size washer and dryer. Assisted Living has its own dedicated amenities, including: District, an exclusive dining room with multiple menu selections and everyday entrees three times daily Private dining room for intimate dinners and celebrations A well-appointed library and activity space Living room for impromptu gatherings with other residents PEACE OF MIND - MEMORY CARE Above all, our Memory Care program is designed to provide peace of mind, both to residents and their families. We accomplish this by hiring passionate associates and providing them with ongoing specialized training. We also employ best-in-class protocols to keep our residents safe, including: 24/7 security and front-desk services 24/7 access to clinically trained nurses Environmental Health and Safety personnel to ensure a healthy building Emergency response system, generator and daily check-ins On-site physician offices and physical therapy clinic To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Government of the District of Columbia Assisted Living Residences

"I toured the House of Lebanon. It's a nice apartment building with nice people. The staff who assisted me was good, but she was not always there. They don't have a common area. It's an apartment, and it's clean and nice."

"I found the Paragon Assisted Living Potomac House Communities for my father. It's a group home. He moved in and he loves it -- the best place he's ever lived. This was perfect for him. The staff is great, my father feels very special there, it's very small, only eight residents, so it's very individualized. It's like they really care. He has the same, consistent people all the time. They have a chef who comes in every day and prepares the food. It's a brand-new facility, it's not even a year old. It's well-maintained. They clean the room every day. They have nice, big, open hallways. They have minimal activities, and they could probably do better for people who have the ability to do stuff. They're a great alternative to a bigger facility."

"Visionary Square was beautiful, but it didn't feel personal. It was too strict. I like to have the feeling that I feel protected, and I didn't feel that from there. The room was beautiful, and my granddaughter loved it, but to fit in a setting like that, it's gonna cost me money. If you want to study outside your room or if you don't want people to come into your room, you could sit out in the hallway. It was clean. The staff was honest enough to say that they have all types of people. I could be next to a mentally ill person. I respected that because most people only want to tell you the best of everything, and then you get in and find it's not like that. It's a very nice district. There are stores everywhere. They said they didn't offer much. I asked them if they had a gym room and things like that. She said no, but they were thinking about doing something like that or having different vendors come in."

Paragon Assisted Living - McLean welcomes residents into warm home settings, cares for them with respect and devotion, and ensures their days are filled with hope, purpose and joy. We have a strong team of experienced, compassionate and engaging caregivers who provide consistent and loving care for our residents. We also have a dedicated Activities Coordinator who oversees resident activities and overall engagement. Our experienced leadership team, including an Administrator with over 18 years of experience including Nursing Home Administration, ensures we can care for residents with advanced needs, comparable to nursing home-level care. We believe social engagement is as vital - and sometimes more helpful - for our residents' quality of life. That is why we have invested in dedicated Activities Coordinators in our community. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search

"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 her friends and the many diverse activities. I am so glad we found Chesterbrook Residences and we are only sorry we had not found it sooner!"

"We toured The Fairfax, and my aunt used to live there. We saw the rooms and the units and everything. We walked around there, and we ate there. So, it meets all of our criteria except for the cost. The staff all appeared to be busy and helpful, like you would expect. We had a good tour. They have different types of displays there. They had a display for when they would do a buffet, like in the hallway, where you could nibble on. So, they had good food that looked good. The location was good. The one my aunt had was a two-bedroom with a part in the middle and then a bedroom on either side. They always take care of their rooms whenever we've been in them."

"Chevy Chase House was quite nice. Everything was good and I was well taken care of during my tour. The staff was very good and very helpful. The apartments were fine. Everybody was very friendly."

"Greenbrier Assisted Living was a single-family home that has been fitted for senior living, and it was very clean and very nice on the inside. The woman that I spoke to was also very nice. They've got 6 or 8 rooms and they all looked well taken care of. They had a nice sunroom area with a TV and a patio area with a grill."

"I like that Golden Shield Ark Assisted Living Facility is small and family-owned and it's close to my grandfather. I don't know if there's anything that I like the least. The staff was very knowledgeable. I believe two of them are RNs, and I forgot what the certification is for the other aide. It was very clean. It's a small homelike atmosphere. It's very similar to my grandmother's house, so it was great. The dining area was fine. The size of the room was great and the layout was nice. They will allow us to bring a hospital bed and it has enough room for a Hoyer lift. There were probably two or three people that could sit in the room with her. It was great."

"The Virginian was very nice, but we thought it was a little expensive. It's a beautiful facility. They had great facilities, too. They're just really wonderful. However, we were not happy with the floor plans we looked at. They had a small kitchen area, but we need a little bit more kitchen space than that. They don't have cottages; they're just apartments. The activities were great. They had a beautiful range of activities. The staff was very nice and very accommodating. We enjoyed our visit there, but it wasn't exactly what I was looking for. It's a couple of thousand a month more than most of the places we looked at. I would love to be there. However, it's a little far away from where we wanted to be. It's half an hour from the doctors, which is not good."

"My husband and I are going to be moving to The Trillium Tysons for independent living. I think it's the best. Everything's around there; it's the 10th floor, which thrills us, and we got a corner unit, so we get sun and light on both sides. It's beautiful and surpassed my expectations. I saw pictures of it first on the internet, so I expected it to be nice, but when we walked in there, we were awed. I'm having the master bedroom and master bath changed to be the color of our bedroom now because it's the most soothing color. They said they would have done the whole apartment if we wanted. They also said if we wanted to have the closet organizers we have in our house, they could do that for us. They're also going to put grab bars in the shower because that's very important to me. As it is right now, they don't have a door in the shower, so we're getting glass doors in the shower, which they're doing for us, too. The lady who worked with us was as patient as could be. She drew things out for us, answered every question we had, and said that if we had any further questions, we should not hesitate to call. She has the sweetest personality so I just love her. When I came in, I said we've been driving around, and the coffee is horrible. She went and got us a latte during the meeting. If that's an indication of what the service will be like, then I'd rate them highly. She is outstanding. The place is conveniently located near everything, with all the stores and doctors around. That's if you want to go outside, because you don't have to. Everything is already there for you. I would say within a square mile, you have banks, hairdressers, and a movie theater. It's like a village unto itself. You have a choice of a 20-meal package or a 30-meal package. We took the 20-meal package because we like to eat out a lot, and there are a lot of restaurants around there, too. The 20-meal package means you get at least one meal a day. The person we are working with said most people go for dinner because it's a big, fancy meal. They have a Michelin chef there, too. She did say that if you went beyond your 20 or 30 meals, you could get a card and you could pay for it."