Hermitage in Northern Virginia

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5000 Fairbanks Avenue

Alexandria

22311

Hermitage in Northern Virginia

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Sailingwidow 2018-05-15 I felt right at home when we arrived at the Hermitage. It is very clean and the residents I saw appeared to be well cared for. I could feel at home there. I only gave the facility 4 stars because there is no guarantee if you run out of money before you die that you would be able to stay there. This is probably because you do not have a huge 'buy-in'. You rent your room after a small entrance fee. Because the facility is small, there are only a couple of two-bedroom apartments and the activities available on site are small compared to the larger CCCs. All in all, if there were some guarantee that you could stay once your money was gone, I could be at home there. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Happy Visitor031301 2017-04-18 Hermitage was excellent. The people were friendly. They had classes, two different types of dining rooms, a pool, and a gym. The residents seemed happy. The apartments were spacious and came in all different sizes. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Visitor678525 2016-10-10 My mother has signed a contract, and my parents are moving in next month to the Hermitage (Hermitage in Northern Virginia). It’s convenient to where they previously lived. They offer the 3-meals a day. The rooms are good size. They have activities that my parents are interested in. They have transportation to the places they need to go. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Marina4 2016-02-21 We visited Hermitage at Northern VA. It was great and seemed like the perfect place for a senior. The room was nice and clean. There was a nice salon and good food in the dining area. I visited this facility

5 5 1

A Fellow Reviewer17 2015-12-21 I have visited Hermitage In Northern Virginia in the past. The staff was accommodating and helpful. The rooms were nice and very clean. They have their own kitchenette and bathrooms, which is good. They also had the typical social activities different outings. They had movie nights too. There were also entertainment and live music. They also take the residents out to the barber shop. It was a fair community. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Barbara101615650 2015-01-16 We chose Hermitage for a combination of location and price, and they provided the care level that we needed. The food is OK, and the staff is very knowledgeable. I am a friend or relative of a resident

5 5 1

Jean99556150 2014-09-29 I'm at The Hermitage in Northern Virginia. I have no problem at all with the people working here. They're really good. They're very kind. However, one problem is so many of them are immigrants, so language isn't that all great, but they are young. Their rooms and their apartments are fine. You have quite a choice. I'm in assisted living and I have a full kitchen. We celebrated the place's 50th anniversary a few years ago, so it has been here a long time. A lot of their activities are outside. We are affiliated with the Methodist church, and there are several churches that provide services. There are a lot of games. One thing they love very much is bingo. The Hermitage is just a wonderful community. I chose this one because of its grounds and its locations. I am/was a resident of this facility

5 5 1

ML 2021-04-19 For our family, Hermitage in Northern Virginia was too far, so that's one of the things that made us not consider it. But the people I met there were helpful and friendly. The rooms seemed clean and had a good amount of space. We didn't tour all those spaces; we primarily saw the rooms, and they seemed well maintained, clean, and organized. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Karen 2020-12-22 We looked at Hermitage in Northern Virginia, and we liked it. It was under some renovations, and I think that's where my father wanted to go, but he's not ready to move right now. The staff was great, they were informative, helpful, they provided a lot of information, and gave us a good tour. We looked at 1-bedrooms, and they were both really nice, there weren't a whole lot of outdoor spaces, and I think it was fine. We saw the whole place, the dining room was in temporary space, they were renovating it and creating a new one. I visited this facility

5 4 1

GS 2019-04-17 I'm at Hermitage in Northern Virginia. The people are very nice, very helpful, and very welcoming. Upkeep and cleanliness are good. The staff has been very helpful and courteous. They have frequent entertainment, outside performers, and trips to band concerts, a barber shop and a beauty shop. The dining room is very comfortable and has lots of windows. I am/was a resident of this facility

5 4 1

Pamela085247 2016-09-30 I really liked Hermitage in Northern Virginia. It's in a beautiful location, and it was a very nice place. The staff seemed very caring. The food in the dining hall was good. The salesperson was very responsive to questions and concerns. It's also reasonably priced. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Nancy99 2016-09-11 I liked The Hermitage very much. They had a studio apartment, which was nice, and I liked that it had a lot of activities that appealed to me in a fairly intellectual route. Education was possible via the community college, and there were lectures and events involving the community that were more than the Bingo around. They had in-house care of different levels with physical therapy and doctors available in the community. You can also have free transportation to appointments within ten miles. It had a nice location too -- right in the middle of where I used to live. They have different levels of care, including respite care, which was nice. I visited this facility

5 5 1

5000 Fairbanks Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311

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May 15, 2018

By Sailingwidow

I visited this facility

I felt right at home when we arrived at the Hermitage. It is very clean and the residents I saw appeared to be well cared for. I could feel at home there. I only gave the facility 4 stars because there is no guarantee if you run out of money before you die that you would be able to stay there. This is probably because you do not have a huge 'buy-in'. You rent your room after a small entrance fee. Because the facility is small, there are only a couple of two-bedroom apartments and the activities available on site are small compared to the larger CCCs. All in all, if there were some guarantee that you could stay once your money was gone, I could be at home there.

Provider Response

Thank you for taking the time to review Hermitage Northern Virginia. Our team members support resident independence, safety and social engagement. We are a medium sized faith-based, non-profit continuing care retirement community with a rental business model. We have no buy-in requirements, and residents do not have to sign away any of their personal assets. Benevolent assistance, through our Samaritan Program can provide financial assistance to residents who outlive their resources, and through no fault of their own, become unable to pay some or all of their monthly charges. Benevolent assistance is part of our charitable mission and we are committed to focusing on individual needs and enriching life's journey. There are 5 different two-bedroom model options but not always available when there is an inquiry. There are up to 15 daily activities available to our residents. Our community is a warm friendly place. Please consider a visit!

April 18, 2017

By Happy Visitor031301

I visited this facility

Hermitage was excellent. The people were friendly. They had classes, two different types of dining rooms, a pool, and a gym. The residents seemed happy. The apartments were spacious and came in all different sizes.

Provider Response

Thank you for the warm review. There are many activities, lectures, musical and theatrical performances on site. There is a gym but no pool. We provide transportation and membership to a nearby recreation center twice a week for interested residents who like to swim and take water aerobics.

October 10, 2016

By Visitor678525

I visited this facility

My mother has signed a contract, and my parents are moving in next month to the Hermitage (Hermitage in Northern Virginia). It’s convenient to where they previously lived. They offer the 3-meals a day. The rooms are good size. They have activities that my parents are interested in. They have transportation to the places they need to go.

February 21, 2016

By Marina4

I visited this facility

We visited Hermitage at Northern VA. It was great and seemed like the perfect place for a senior. The room was nice and clean. There was a nice salon and good food in the dining area.

December 21, 2015

By A Fellow Reviewer17

I visited this facility

I have visited Hermitage In Northern Virginia in the past. The staff was accommodating and helpful. The rooms were nice and very clean. They have their own kitchenette and bathrooms, which is good. They also had the typical social activities different outings. They had movie nights too. There were also entertainment and live music. They also take the residents out to the barber shop. It was a fair community.

January 16, 2015

By Barbara101615650

I am a friend or relative of a resident

We chose Hermitage for a combination of location and price, and they provided the care level that we needed. The food is OK, and the staff is very knowledgeable.

September 29, 2014

By Jean99556150

I am/was a resident of this facility

I'm at The Hermitage in Northern Virginia. I have no problem at all with the people working here. They're really good. They're very kind. However, one problem is so many of them are immigrants, so language isn't that all great, but they are young. Their rooms and their apartments are fine. You have quite a choice. I'm in assisted living and I have a full kitchen. We celebrated the place's 50th anniversary a few years ago, so it has been here a long time. A lot of their activities are outside. We are affiliated with the Methodist church, and there are several churches that provide services. There are a lot of games. One thing they love very much is bingo. The Hermitage is just a wonderful community. I chose this one because of its grounds and its locations.

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Independent Living Reviews for Hermitage in Northern Virginia

April 19, 2021

By ML

I visited this facility

For our family, Hermitage in Northern Virginia was too far, so that's one of the things that made us not consider it. But the people I met there were helpful and friendly. The rooms seemed clean and had a good amount of space. We didn't tour all those spaces; we primarily saw the rooms, and they seemed well maintained, clean, and organized.

December 22, 2020

By Karen

I visited this facility

We looked at Hermitage in Northern Virginia, and we liked it. It was under some renovations, and I think that's where my father wanted to go, but he's not ready to move right now. The staff was great, they were informative, helpful, they provided a lot of information, and gave us a good tour. We looked at 1-bedrooms, and they were both really nice, there weren't a whole lot of outdoor spaces, and I think it was fine. We saw the whole place, the dining room was in temporary space, they were renovating it and creating a new one.

Provider Response

Thank you for the kind review Karen. Our renovation is now complete and our building is simply a beautiful and inviting space our residents enjoy. There are many options at Hermitage Northern Virginia to enjoy the outdoors. Because we are located in a residential neighborhood and on 7 acres of land, our residents walk on and off the property to enjoy the outdoors. We have many park benches in the front and back of our community, a picturesque Gazebo with seating, and a Breezeway with seating for residents who just enjoy taking in the view. On rainy days residents enjoy the 2 Solariums that are on each floor, that are all windows that give great light and a panorama of the grounds. Please consider our community for both the care we can provide as well as sharing life in a light-filled building with engaged and happy residents.

April 17, 2019

By GS

I am/was a resident of this facility

I'm at Hermitage in Northern Virginia. The people are very nice, very helpful, and very welcoming. Upkeep and cleanliness are good. The staff has been very helpful and courteous. They have frequent entertainment, outside performers, and trips to band concerts, a barber shop and a beauty shop. The dining room is very comfortable and has lots of windows.

Provider Response

Thank you for sharing your experience at Hermitage Northern Virginia, a continuing care retirement community in Alexandria who's goal is to enrich life's journey. As a non-profit and faith-based with independent, assisted living and nursing care options, Hermitage is best known for great care in a friendly and enjoyable environment. Our resident are happy living here. Our apts are very clean and full of light. Residents enjoy lots of live music and performances on the campus, and take full advantage of trips we offer to the multitude of museums and live events available throughout the Washington, DC area.

September 30, 2016

By Pamela085247

I visited this facility

I really liked Hermitage in Northern Virginia. It's in a beautiful location, and it was a very nice place. The staff seemed very caring. The food in the dining hall was good. The salesperson was very responsive to questions and concerns. It's also reasonably priced.

September 11, 2016

By Nancy99

I visited this facility

I liked The Hermitage very much. They had a studio apartment, which was nice, and I liked that it had a lot of activities that appealed to me in a fairly intellectual route. Education was possible via the community college, and there were lectures and events involving the community that were more than the Bingo around. They had in-house care of different levels with physical therapy and doctors available in the community. You can also have free transportation to appointments within ten miles. It had a nice location too -- right in the middle of where I used to live. They have different levels of care, including respite care, which was nice.

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All Inclusive Rent
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Assisted Living Starting At: $3960/month
Independent Living Starting At: $3345/month

Room and housing options

1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Companion Suites: We Do Not Offer Companion Suites
Studio Apartments

Dining options

In Room Kitchenette
In Room Kitchens
Dining Room Shared Meals

Features

Beauty Barber Shop
Computer Room
Resident Transportation
Party Space
General Store
Tv Room
Garden And Patio
Resident Parking
Security Gate
Features Extra: Take Residents To Senior Center Pool

Cleaning services

Laundry For Linens
Private Cleaning Services
Housekeeping
Laundry For Clothing

Technology and entertainment

Cable In Rooms
Internet Enabled Rooms
Wifi

Health services

Skilled Nursing
Hospice Care
Medication Management
Physical Therapy
Psychiatric Care
Nurse On Staff: Yes
Pharma

Activities

Offsite Activities
Music
Games
Stories
Religious Services
Lectures Discussions
Book Clubs
Wii Sports
Tai Chi
Fitness Room
Yoga
Gardening
Cooking
Arts And Crafts

Financial guidance

Financing Advice

Affiliations

Affiliations Extra: Methodist

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Guest Parking
Guests At Mealtime
Overnight Guests

Languages

English

General

Resident Capacity: 200
Staff Patient Ratio: 5 To 1
Respite Care
Minimum Age: 62
Pets: Yes

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Physical Therapy

Licenses

Licenses: CCAC
State Licenses: ALF 11428-L153

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About Hermitage in Northern Virginia

Hermitage in Northern Virginia is a non-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) owned and operated by Virginia United Methodist Homes, Inc. Since the community’s founding in 1962, our mission has been to provide services, programs and amenities that enhance the quality of life for older persons of all faiths. We are dedicated to making Hermitage a welcoming community where senior citizens can enjoy an enriching lifestyle with many choices. Residents live in spacious apartments, with a generous service package that frees them from the demands of home maintenance and supports continued personal independence. As a CCRC, Hermitage also offers health services on site, including assisted living and skilled nursing care. Residents gain peace of mind, knowing their future needs will be met without having to relocate. Hermitage in Northern Virginia is accredited by CARF, International, a non profit accreditor of health and human servic es.

Each month a new calendar of events features social, recreational, entertainment and educational options. Enjoy a ceramics class in the arts and crafts studio. Exercise in the fitness room. Join the Bridge club or music appreciation. Attend a social event in the Penthouse and enjoy the view of the Washington, D.C. skyline.

Not a “joiner”? At Hermitage you’ll find choices for quiet, unstructured times, too. Select a book from the campus library. Take a stroll on level, landscaped walking paths. Meet a friend for lunch in the restaurant-style dining room. Drop by one of the solarium lounges for billiards, cards or conversation. Or enjoy a peaceful afternoon in the privacy of your spacious apartment.

Services include:

Maintenance of apartment home and provided appliances
Weekly housekeeping and linen service
Landscaping and snow removal
Transportation to stores and local physicians’ appointments
Planned social, recreational and wellness programs
All utilities including cable, phone service and WIFI
Twenty-four hour security
Emergency call system
Licensed nurses on site 24 hours a day
Priority access to healthcare services

Dining Services include:

Daily entrée selections
Three meals per day
Traditional dining with table service
Seasonal menus with many choices, including heart-healthy options
Dietician on staff
Holiday and themed dining

What Makes Us Special

We are a warm, inclusive and friendly community. We have equal numbers of men and women, which allows for a very normalizing day to day experience. We have been owned and operated by the same company all 53 years and our staff retention is high, maintaining great consistency. Our apts are light with many windows and our hallways are wide, with hand rails for assistance.

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