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4300 George Mason Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22030
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Kristin M
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Child of resident/client
4.0
Recommend for assisted living and memory care
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 marks. They were available whenever I needed to talk to someone, if they were not my voicemails were returned promptly. I got a phone call each week with my move in coordinator to update us on how he is doing. It was difficult for my dad because once he moved in here the lock down due to covid started, so it was not the best experience for him. Overall I would recommend to others looking for assisted living/memory care.
About the facility Sunrise at George Mason
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 services. From assistance with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, dressing to medication monitoring, Sunrise provides residents with the help they need. Residents maintain the same privacy in their new home as they enjoyed in their own home. At Sunrise, we encourage residents to challenge themselves while offering the assistance they need. We encourage family and friends to be involved, to visit frequently, and to invite residents on outings to community events. This innovative approach to senior care is designed to maintain independence and dignity, yet is balanced with the comfort and security that comes from knowing experienced help is close at hand.
Senior living options offered
Assisted Living
Memory Care
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Amenities at Sunrise at George Mason
Healthcare Services
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Incontinence Care
- Memory Care
- Diabetic Care
- Medication Management
- Non-Ambulatory Care
Meals & Dining
- Low / No Sodium
- Gluten-free
- Guest Meals
- Professional Chef
- No Sugar
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Meals Provided
- Special Dining Programs
Room Amenities
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Kitchenette
- Handicap Accessible
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Air Conditioned
- Ground Floor Units
Community Amenities
On-site dining options
- Private Dining Room
- Café or Bistro
Transportation & parking
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Resident Parking Available
- Uncovered Parking
Pets
- Cats Allowed
- Dogs Allowed
Common areas
- Beauty Salon
- Indoor Common Areas
- Library
- Indoor Atrium
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Outside Patio
- TV Lounge
- Central Fireplace
Services
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Beautician
- Housekeeping
Languages spoken
- English
- Korean
- Chinese
- Filipino
- Spanish
Activities
- Activities On-site
- Art Classes
- Day Trips and Outings
- Live Well Programs
- BBQs or Picnics
- Birthday Parties
- Reminiscence Programs
- Pet-focused Programs
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Trivia Games
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Community Service Programs
- Holiday Parties
- Activities Off-site
- Happy Hour
- Cooking Classes
- Gardening Club
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Overall Rating
3.6
Cleanliness
3.6
Friendliness
3.7
Care Services
3.6
Staff
4.5
Meals & Dining
Activities
3.7
Value for Cost
3.4
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Kristin M - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 31, 2021
Recommend for assisted living and memory care
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 marks. They were available whenever I needed to talk to someone, if they were not my voicemails were returned promptly. I got a phone call each week with my move in coordinator to update us on how he is doing. It was difficult for my dad because once he moved in here the lock down due to covid started, so it was not the best experience for him. Overall I would recommend to others looking for assisted living/memory care.
Colonel Nancy - Family/friend
Memory Care
January 1, 2020
Excellent Assisted Living Community
Sunrise at George Mason is a first-rate community offering individualized care in a warm and welcoming environment. We toured several facilities recommended by A Place for Mom before selecting this one and have been very pleased.
The knowledgeable and attentive staff smoothed our 93 year old mother's transition from her midwestern home to this small, personalized community. Staff members and administrators greet our mother and frequent visitors by name, care managers ensure that residents are invited and welcomed at activities and family members are encouraged to participate in resident's care plans and in family centered activities.
We have been impressed with the tasty, nutritious meals, the facilities cleanliness and the variety of engaging activities. The accessible administrator responds quickly to concerns, vigilant staff members ensure the residents and comfort, and residents needs are quickly addressed. We have been very pleased!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 10, 2019
Review of Staff and Living Conditions
Sunrise at George Mason is a small community of about 50+ residents. Everything is on one floor ,which is very convenient. Some issues I have experienced are based on a lack of follow-through. Included in the room rate we signed up for includes weekly room cleaning and laundry. Until it came to my attention, laundry was not picked up for three weeks nor the room cleaned. There're also issues with communication between the staff and the residents. Some staff are extremely friendly and nice while others are combative and unprofessional. One example in particular is the variable treatment in the dining room. Some residents are asked what they want to eat while others are just given a plate of food. This was my mother's experience and when she spoke about it with a friend at her table, the dinning room staff person verbally confronted my mother in a harsh and unprofessional manner, demanding that if there was an issue, she should only talk to her about it.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
May 28, 2018
This facility is subsidized by the county-many people may actually have too much money to qualify.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
January 28, 2018
The staff was very warm and inviting. The facility was small but very welcoming.
Pam
Memory Care
December 27, 2017
Stay Away
Do not have your loved on stay here. Always short staffed, especially in their memory care unit. Residents developed bed sores and are dressed in dirty clothes.
Response from Sunrise at George Mason
December 29, 2017
Hello Pam. We’re sorry to hear about your experience at our community. We care deeply about the safety and well-being of our residents and staff. Please do contact us at information (at) sunriseseniorliving.com so that we can learn more. Hope you and your family have a nice start to 2018. –The Sunrise Team
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 25, 2017
Caring Environment
Sunrise at George Mason is a very clean and inviting community. My father-in-law receives hospice care and the staff is very caring and attentive. We feel he is an absolutely safe and caring environment. Sunrise at Mason does provide activities for the residents to participate if they are able. When my father-in-law was eating he absolutely enjoyed the meals they provided. The staff keep him as comfortable as possible and that is why we chose Sunrise at George Mason. I really like that the director is very personable and knowledgeable and they really listen to us when we voice our concerns. They make my family feel welcome when we come to visit.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
January 5, 2017
Satisfied with My Mother Moves Here
My mother is doing well with her move to this community. I know she is being provided with good care, and she is safe. I like the staff, they have been very positive through out this experience. Even though she can not participate in the activities, I have noticed they have plenty available for the residents. She is eating well. Overall everything is working well, and I would recommend this community.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
January 3, 2017
An ok community
This is an older clean community. The cafeteria did not seem as nice as the community we chose. They did not have an open area that we liked. This community just did not feel desirable to us.
Response from Sunrise at George Mason
January 12, 2017
We are sorry to hear about your experience at our community. We take your comments very seriously and would like to speak with you further. Please email information (at) sunriseseniorliving (dot) com with your contact information so that we can reach out to you. Thank you, The Sunrise Team
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 7, 2016
I would have reservations about recommending this community!
There have been a number of issues since my mom moved into Sunrise. The majority of the time the staff seem very caring but we have had an issue with them not making sure the supplies she needs are in her room. THe food is ok but we are hoping that with a new food service coming in on 6/25/16 that things will improve. They offer daily activities but sometimes she is taken to the wrong location or they are cancelled without notice.
Oscar H Wiygul, Jr - Family/friend
Memory Care
April 28, 2016
committed staff & leadership
Shannon and her entire team knock themselves out to make my mom's stay as comfortable as possible...in the few months that she has been there there have been occasional misfires but Shannon is all over improving their performance and making certain that the residences get excellent service and support...would recommend that you give this place a look if you are looking for a smaller footprint and a highly committed and competent staff/leadership.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
September 6, 2015
Very nice facility. Liked the one-level and small number of residents. Sandi was very helpful and easy to talk with.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
June 16, 2015
Sunrise at George Mason is quite small and all on one level which has its advantages.It is also connected to the Commonwealth Rehab and Nursing Center--literally down the hall. The admissions director is wonderful and all the staff seemed friendly and helpful--truly to care about the residents. The memory care unit is quite nice with attentive caregivers. I think my mom could be happy there, but the rooms on the assisted living side seemed too small and the common areas too crowded for my dad's comfort.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
September 15, 2014
Review of Sunrise at George Mason Alzheimer's / Memory Care in Fairfax, VA
We toured Sunrise at George Mason and were pleasantly surprised at how much we liked the place. It smelled good and felt good. We enjoyed meeting several of the residents and staff, who were all wonderful. We will definitely keep this on the list of those to consider.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
September 12, 2014
Off to a Great Start
My elderly father has lived in three assisted living places over the last four years (one was in another state). He rates them as Good, Better, Best. He has lived at Sunrise at George Mason about two weeks and since he is WC bound he appreciates the smaller size of the place and one level with no elevators, less distances to travel, easier to get to know people, the good home cooked food, attentive and pleasant staff, the wonderful outside garden that is easy to get to and relax, all the activities, flexible eating times, physical help without feeling like he is a nuisance, and the involvement of volunteers and family members. It suits his needs and wants at this stage in his life though his room is physically the smallest he has had. I can't say enough about how attentive and helpful the staff has been so far. It feels like home already to him---and to us, his family.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 15, 2014
Mediocre at best
Our mother was in the memory care unit. It was crowded with too many residents for the number of staff, wheelchairs in the way, television blaring all the time. Expensive: rooms more expensive than in assisted living side (why?); charged separately for every single service. We had to point out burned out light bulbs in her room and other things needing attention. Staff were friendly, several were excellent, most were just ok. Care very haphazard: no real system in place to remember to put in hearing aids (broken by 1 of the staff), wash hair (forgotten several times when showered), not enough showers a week unless we paid extra. Prices went up the first of the year, but staff didn't get raises, as far as we know. Happy to move our mother out.
Response from Sunrise at George Mason
June 16, 2014
We are sorry to hear you had this experience at our community. We take your comments very seriously. Please reach out to Information(at)SunriseSeniorLiving(dotcom) with your contact information and further details. Thanks, The Sunrise Team
Marietta J. - Family/friend
Memory Care
January 12, 2014
Sunrise at George Mason
Sunrise at George Mason is a very pleasant home with assisted living and Memory Care only. It is small, with only about 70 residents. The activities director, Lynette, is absolutely wonderful. She plans great things for the seniors to do, such as lunch out once a week, parties to celebrate every holiday, musical programs, nightly Bingo, etc. There are religious services for Protestants and Catholics. The home has a resident dog, which pleases my mom, who loves animals and had dogs for many years. One thing that is not quite what I would like is the difficulty of having a meal with my mom. I have to sit at her regular table with her and displace one of her friends, who also sit at that table. Sometimes there are hurt feelings. I would like it if there were a special table where seniors with company could eat. However, this is a relatively minor issue.
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
October 9, 2013
Too Expensive Room (include...
Too Expensive Room (includes housekeeping, laundry, meals, activities, etc): $123-153/day (works out to $4,950/month for a private room) Care (varies): $47-92/day (works out to $1,410-$2,760) [removed] $14-25/day (works out to $420-750) So, at a minimum a private room would be $6,780. At a maximum, it would be $8,460. At this point, he'd probably fall somewhere in between.
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
December 30, 2012
Very nice. Big! we feel that we mi...
Very nice. Big! we feel that we might be paying for a lot more than she would use - she's not a very "activity" type person, so a lot of what Sunrise offers might be lost on her.
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
December 25, 2012
Very impressed with grounds, residenc...
Very impressed with grounds, residence options, friendly and efficient staff.
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