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9140 Belvoir Woods Parkway, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
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Christine B
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Fairfax- a great choice
Lots to do, great staff, beautiful facilities. She's in independent living so I can't comment on other parts of the facility. Having some specialist doctors onsite periodically is helpful and convenient.
I would definitely recommend The Fairfax to anyone looking.
About the facility The Fairfax, a CCRC
The Fairfax is a continuing care retirement community conveniently located near Fort Belvoir, VA and is the perfect option for individuals over the age of 55 looking to enjoy and active, fulfilling life with none of worries of home-ownership. Meals, housekeeping and maintenance are included in the monthly fee.
Residents enjoy independent living on our beautiful 60 acre campus with walking trails, indoor pool, tennis courts, a putting green and a seven acre lake and nature preserve. The Fairfax offers a variety of living options including 347 apartments and 35 cottages. If health care needs increase, there are 52 assisted living suites, 23 memory care suites and 56 Medicare certified health care beds.
Our close proximity to Fort Belvoir I-95, Route 1 and Washington DC make The Fairfax an excellent location to call home. The continually updated community opened in 1989 and was developed by the non-profit Army Retirement Residence Foundation €” Potomac.
Residents enjoy independent living on our beautiful 60 acre campus with walking trails, indoor pool, tennis courts, a putting green and a seven acre lake and nature preserve. The Fairfax offers a variety of living options including 347 apartments and 35 cottages. If health care needs increase, there are 52 assisted living suites, 23 memory care suites and 56 Medicare certified health care beds.
Our close proximity to Fort Belvoir I-95, Route 1 and Washington DC make The Fairfax an excellent location to call home. The continually updated community opened in 1989 and was developed by the non-profit Army Retirement Residence Foundation €” Potomac.
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Amenities at The Fairfax, a CCRC
Healthcare Services
- High Acuity Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Medication Management
- Incontinence Care
- Memory Care
- Diabetic Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
Meals & Dining
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Meals Provided
- No Sugar
- Low / No Sodium
- Guest Meals
- Professional Chef
- Special Dining Programs
Room Amenities
- Fireplaces
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Ground Floor Units
- Kitchenette
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Handicap Accessible
- Air Conditioned
Community Amenities
On-site dining options
- Private Dining Room
- Bar or Pub
- Café or Bistro
Transportation & parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Covered Parking
- Resident Parking Available
- Transportation at Cost
- Uncovered Parking
Common areas
- Indoor Common Areas
- TV Lounge
- Beauty Salon
- Library
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Meeting Room
Recreational areas
- Game Room
- Raised Garden Beds
- Fitness Center
- Piano or Organ
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Ballroom
- Movie or Theater Room
- Woodworking Shop
- Swimming Pool
- Jacuzzi
Services
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Housekeeping
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Beautician
Languages spoken
- Spanish
- Filipino
- English
Activities
- Gardening Club
- Art Classes
- Community Service Organizations
- Christian Services
- Current Events Club
- Book Club
- Holiday Parties
- Dances
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Tai Chi
- Live Well Programs
- Birthday Parties
- Bridge Club
- Quilting or Sewing Club
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Resident Band or Musicians
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Walking Club
- BBQs or Picnics
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Catholic Services
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- Choir / Singing Club
- Protestant Services
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Stretching Classes
- Water Aerobics
- Activities On-site
- Wine Tasting
- Day Trips and Outings
- Bible Study Group
- Happy Hour
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Men's Club
- Live Musical Performances
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
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A Place for Mom has scored The Fairfax, a CCRC with 9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Fairfax, a CCRC has 28 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.
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Value for Cost
4.2
A Place for Mom has scored The Fairfax, a CCRC with 9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Fairfax, a CCRC has 28 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.
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Christine B - Family/friend
Independent Living
July 25, 2024
Fairfax- a great choice
Lots to do, great staff, beautiful facilities. She's in independent living so I can't comment on other parts of the facility. Having some specialist doctors onsite periodically is helpful and convenient.
I would definitely recommend The Fairfax to anyone looking.
Response from The Fairfax, a CCRC
July 29, 2024
Christine, thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at The Fairfax. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to continue exceeding your expectations.
Thomas - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 16, 2024
I Recommend The Fairfax At Belvoir Woods
The value for cost is a 4 because charges are based on number of meds not frequency of administration. This community has a very high percentage of military and state department retirees who have experiences that match my wife's. There is a lot of community.
Response from The Fairfax, a CCRC
May 24, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Thomas. We're glad to hear that you are enjoying the community and feel a connection with other retirees.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
January 19, 2024
Exceptional staff, lovely setting
Staff is exceptionally caring. Several staff members, from dining room, maintenance and administrative staff have gone above and beyond in the one week since my parents have been there. The library, pool, dining room and out door setting are all beautiful.
Response from The Fairfax, a CCRC
January 26, 2024
Thank you for the wonderful things you said about The Fairfax and the dedicated team members. We are passionate about our community and always enjoy hearing positive feedback about our team members and amenities.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 27, 2023
My Experience with Sunrise
They have a Reputation for quality care, service military retirees and family, and are close proximity wise to our home. I would say that The Fairfax is a good wise choice but they can be expensive. it depends on what you are looking for. They meet my loved ones needs for safety medicine administration and socialization.
Response from The Fairfax, a CCRC
June 30, 2023
Hello, each and every guest who enters The Fairfax is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring. We would be pleased to answer any remaining questions you may have. If you have additional questions, you are welcome to contact info@sunriseseniorliving.com. Thank you! – The Sunrise Team
Victoria - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 3, 2022
Caring Staff-Lovely Facility
I liked the options, that they had for the activites. We picked this community because, it was the only community that accepted my loved ones health issues. The staff was very kind. It was really clean. I was really happy with my loved one there. The nurses took awhile to ge to the residents. They need more staff, since they seem to be understaffed. They were really nice and super personable.
Keith - Toured community
Assisted Living
October 4, 2022
tour review
Our family had an in person tour and it was a very good tour experience, the dining hall felt like you were walking into a country club with a luxurious atmosphere. The meal we were able to eat was wonderful
Response from The Fairfax, a CCRC
October 7, 2022
Hi Keith, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring The Fairfax. We would be pleased to answer any remaining questions you may have. If you have additional questions, you are welcome to contact info@sunriseseniorliving.com. Thank you! – The Sunrise Team
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 28, 2022
Highly Dedicated and Caring Community
I think that The Fairfax has done a good job for my Mom . They are caring and dedicated in the support they offer her. My Mom also has a companion from The Key each day which also makes a huge difference. I feel that this is the right place for my Mom and the biggest factor in moving her here was the safety aspect and proximity to our home.
Response from The Fairfax, a CCRC
August 1, 2022
Hi Customer, It is delightful to hear that you have been satisfied with the personalized support provided to your loved one by The Fairfax. Our team members share a common goal of enriching every resident’s life by carefully listening to their needs and always delivering the very best. Thank you! – The Sunrise Team
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
July 21, 2021
i'm just beginning my research for a retirement community for myself. I toured a 2BR apartment and a 2BR cottage. I liked them both but unfortunately they were out of my price range. I could have been happy in either one but my preference was for the cottage. Overall, Fairfax is a beautiful community.
sc - Toured community
Assisted Living
May 19, 2021
my review of The Fairfax a CCRC
We toured this community and it was nice. The staff was great and they provided lots of information to us. The community was higher priced than others in the area.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 25, 2020
The Fairfax A CCRC
They have been taking very good care of the residents during the Covid-19 pandemic. I do think they need more staff. They do offer activities for the residents, although my husband does not often participate. The Fairfax had good medical care available and the food is pretty good.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
March 2, 2020
Nice place but a number of other communities offer a much higher level of service for much less money. Very pricey...
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
May 15, 2019
This is a 5 star community. The place is well maintained and offers lot of flexibility to residents. Very friendly staff and residents. Floor plans available to suit space and budget needs.
This community requires a buy in which may not be doable if budget is limited. But, it ensures long term needs are being met if health declines.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
November 19, 2018
The facility was clean. It looks like they were about to serve lunch. So we did get to meet with some of the residents. Looked like they had a different activities. The staff was very vague and rude. Talking about financing before we even started the tour (in the hallway) not even in a room. Wanting to talk logistics pretty much as we entered.
Response from The Fairfax, a CCRC
January 2, 2019
Good Afternoon - Thank you for sharing and are sorry to about your tour experience at. We would like to connect with you to learn more. Please do consider emailing Information (at) SunriseSeniorLiving(dot) com with further details so we may follow up. Thank you. - The Sunrise Team
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
May 25, 2017
Over the top!
We toured Fairfax and we were astounded at how expensive it was, its like 10000 a month plus we would have to set up a trust to ensure my mother would be able to pay. There was a community fee before you even get in that was not refundable and it was in the thousands. For someone who could afford it, it would be like living in a resort. I'm glad it's there and available for others, but it was not something we could afford. The facility was gorgeous.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 1, 2016
Very happy with our choice...
So far everything is going well with my father's move to this community. We like the meals I've eaten there several times and they are very good. They also have a church there, we go every Sunday. The place is very clean well maintained. They have activities available at all times and the staff is very helpful and friendly. We are very happy with our choice.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
January 18, 2016
Pricing
The pricing here i would have to say is fantastic. I feel like my family and I get a great financial stress reilef . Everything is perfect here.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 26, 2015
Very nice place!
Our experience with The Fairfax has been a very good one, I've been pleasantly surprised! Everyone here is very friendly! The staff is pleasant and professional, and the other residents are friendly, active, and alert. The facility itself is beautifully done and well maintained, and they've got a lot to offer the people who live here.
Enjoying Life in VA - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 17, 2015
The Fairfax at Belvoir Woods - nice but true Souther efficiency!
It is a very attractive place but the staff is very inefficient and disorganized! You get s different answer to the same question for each person you ask -- accounting says one thing, the resident services people say something different, and the engineering folks (who do things like fix toilets, HVAC, etc) have another answer! The monthly statements are nearly unintelligible and don't even ask about how to hook up and get cable TV. So for a senior citizen, it's quite frustrating to have to call people all the time to straighten things out. It's like you never left your single family home that you owned, where you had to hire help, manage all the maintenance, research how to fix things, etc. it's like you never left!! You thought you were going to stress free living but -----no!!! The staff at The Fairfax is much more interested in leaving at 4 pm on the dot and you never, ever, ev er, ever (!) get the staff on the phone live in person when you call for help or with a question. You ALWAYS have to leave a phone message and wait (and wait and wait) for them to call you back. On the positive side, the residents are friendly, they run some very nice outings for the residents, and the food is mostly tasty. But don't expect your move-in and set up to go smoothly. I could not even close on my apartment on the scheduled date because they emailed my family and I a legal document the night before that required me to sign which would hold my children and grandchildren (!) responsible for all financial obligations for my health care ----should i ever run out of money to pay them in the future. Waiting 2 months to spring this required legal document on me within 24 hours of my move was, needless to say, quite stressful and really left a bad taste in my mouth. I had to reschedule my moving company and everything was in a disarray or we could let an attorney look it over. If you are considering the Fairfax, ask right away for all legal and financial documents or they will try to spring it on you at the last minute. Also, you will enjoy life here if you are social and don't mind the inefficient staff. Bring your patience.
Response from The Fairfax, a CCRC
January 2, 2019
Good Afternoon - Good Afternoon - Thank you for sharing and are sorry to hear that you did not have a positive experience. We care deeply about the comfort, safety, and well-being of our residents. We would like to learn more about your move-in experience and hear any additional recommendations you and your family might have. Please do consider contacting us at information (at) sunriseseniorliving.com so that we can learn more. –The Sunrise Team
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
July 20, 2015
This is the one I'm most interested in. It appears to have the most to offer and reasonable prices.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
July 1, 2014
This facility was a little ...
This facility was a little larger than our needs. Also requires an entry deposit that at our age is not as advantageous
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