The Providence Fairfax

I would recommend it. It was newer and modern.

The food could be improved. There is only one actual registered nurse on duty for the entire facility. There are medical techs that give medications. There are some language/communication issues. We had to really push to not use their insurance for medications. But overall, my mother in law loves living there. The place looks like a modern hotel. She has made friends and is happy there. There are just a few things that could be improved.

My mother chose another place to live, but had I made the choice, I would i have gone with the Providence of Fairfax. The building is stunning, the food was excellent and the staff clearly cares about its residents. It was by far the most impressive community we toured and was very welcoming.

They were easy to deal with. Offered an amazing discount which made it affordable for my father. They have been very accommodating for my father. The staff have been very friendly. I believe my dad is pretty happy there.

We are very happy with The Providence Fairfax. They have new management since we moved my loved one in to the Memory Care floor last February. Many of the staff are the same and the food has improved.

After spending time trying to find a place for my Mother (and now my Father) we chose the Providence of Fairfax. My Mother has been here for 2+ years and still loves it. My Father has now joined her at Providence and has also been very happy. These are the things that they like the most: 1. Great management. Management has jumped through hoops for us when critical care issues arose and we needed solid solutions. I cannot express how happy we were with their skillsets and caring on what were very timely and delicate issues. 2. Excellent staff - from nurses, aids, kitchen staff, etc. all are helpful, caring and well trained. Many staff have been here 3+ years since the building opening. 3. Activities - 5-8 activities a day including: off-site trips, games, professor led discussions, art classes, workout activities, etc. 4. A new facility - great location, larger units, easy parking. 5. On-site restaurant with lots of good food options with long dining hours.

They provided very good care services for my loved one, except for communication. I sometimes felt that I didn't know who the contact person was when I had issues or questions concerning my loved one's well being. I think it would be helpful if The Providence could provide a list of contacts for each family so that they know who to call, when needed.

We were looking for a more suitable place for my mom and we found The Providence. I requested info through their website and got a call back very quickly from the sales coordinator. She was fantastic and we were able to coordinate a tour for the next day. Once I got to The Providence, I met with the Director of Sales. She was really awesome to work with throughout the process. She laid out all of the pricing tiers and gave me a tour. My mother was at [removed]. There is no comparison between these two assisted living facilities. The Providence has sunlight everywhere. The 1st floor has floor to ceiling windows all around, very nice gathering areas and looks like a 5 star hotel. I moved mom into the memory care floor last weekend. I have been impressed with the staff whoa re always looking to engage the residents in activities. The outdoor patio area is beautiful and I am sure is used frequently when the weather is nice. Thank you everyone at the Providence!

Overall, I would definitely recommend The Providence Fairfax to others. The staff is great, for the most part. The night nurses need a bit more training. The facility is not versed in using TriCare for prescriptions. They push using their pharmacy, but that costs more. They just need a little more training. They could improve the variety of activities. The move in process went well. The food, to me, is just ok. But other people like it. The prices for the food for visitors is expensive for what is served. My loved one is really doing quite well there and enjoys living there.

The Providence Fairfax is an extra ordinary retirement community that offers an abundance of unique activities, in an aesthetically exquisite environment where residents are encouraged to be active, social and enjoy their retirement years. The Providence Fairfax has multiple restaurants that can please any pallet. Most of all, this communities leadership with the current Executive Director at the helm demonstrates a genuine compassion and care for all it's members. I'm so grateful that my nearest and dearest friend lives at The Providence Fairfax. Don't overlook this community when searching for a retirement community. It's a true gem!!