Best Memory Care in Northern Virginia?

[Anonymous]

Looking for recommendations from anyone with recent experiences. TIA!

[Anonymous]

Renaissance on Braddock Road (I'm not sure if it is Springfield/Fairfax address) was amazing with my friend's parent who had Parkinson's. I was able to visit and volunteer there, as well, and they were wonderful. Not perfect but kind, empathetic, took good care, and generally did a good job caring for the parent. The residents seemed clean, cared for, and happy (as much as they could be when you are in the throes of dementia and Alzheimers, etc.)

[Anonymous]

Personally recommend Silverado in Alexandria.

Have heard word of mouth that the Virginian is excellent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Renaissance on Braddock Road (I'm not sure if it is Springfield/Fairfax address) was amazing with my friend's parent who had Parkinson's. I was able to visit and volunteer there, as well, and they were wonderful. Not perfect but kind, empathetic, took good care, and generally did a good job caring for the parent. The residents seemed clean, cared for, and happy (as much as they could be when you are in the throes of dementia and Alzheimers, etc.)

Thank you, looks like it has an Annandale address.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Personally recommend Silverado in Alexandria.

Have heard word of mouth that the Virginian is excellent.

I have had Silverado recommended as well - can you elaborate on why you recommend? Looking for an engaging and stimulating environment for people are still relatively with it.

[Anonymous]

I'm PP who recommended Silverado. I needed to move a relative because they were asked to leave a Sunrise. I hired a geriatric care manager to help. They recommended Silverado and it has been a godsend.

My relative constantly wanted to escape from Sunrise and would drive everyone crazy doing that. At Silverado, they immediately stopped because the building is designed as a loop so residents don't feel trapped. Silverado has been prepared and confident in dealing with Alzheimer's and all that comes with it.

Some things I love:

- They manage all care themselves. For example, if your loved one falls they will call you and arrange x-rays and rehab on site. For behavior issues they will arrange a geripsych and make recommendations on medication changes. It allows you to enjoy being with your loved one rather than dealing with ongoing medical management. They don't require private duty aides either

- They do really well with managing all stages of care. Of course, their activities are great and varied (just check out their activity calendar), but as the disease progresses there are other concerns like behavioral issues, diet, falls or even hospice. They understand the disease progression and help you through it. There are 3 floors for the three stages (early, moderate, late stage) so your family member will be with residents at their particular stage. Then when they need to move up, they easily can (the floors are identical so they also adjust quickly).

- Support groups and ways for family to stay involved. The staff is always welcoming and the place is always very clean and well maintained. Nice monthly activities with great food. Recently an easter egg hunt, Christmas party with a photographer and Santa, trick or treating

- All the residents always look really nice and well groomed and taken care of. I've noticed there is a nice cross section of men and women, though of course this varies over time (right now the second floor seems to have many women on it). On the 3rd floor for late stage, they focus on late stage activities like music, massage, aromatherapy, and moving residents out of their wheel chairs to prevent bed sores

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm PP who recommended Silverado. I needed to move a relative because they were asked to leave a Sunrise. I hired a geriatric care manager to help. They recommended Silverado and it has been a godsend.

My relative constantly wanted to escape from Sunrise and would drive everyone crazy doing that. At Silverado, they immediately stopped because the building is designed as a loop so residents don't feel trapped. Silverado has been prepared and confident in dealing with Alzheimer's and all that comes with it.

Some things I love:

- They manage all care themselves. For example, if your loved one falls they will call you and arrange x-rays and rehab on site. For behavior issues they will arrange a geripsych and make recommendations on medication changes. It allows you to enjoy being with your loved one rather than dealing with ongoing medical management. They don't require private duty aides either

- They do really well with managing all stages of care. Of course, their activities are great and varied (just check out their activity calendar), but as the disease progresses there are other concerns like behavioral issues, diet, falls or even hospice. They understand the disease progression and help you through it. There are 3 floors for the three stages (early, moderate, late stage) so your family member will be with residents at their particular stage. Then when they need to move up, they easily can (the floors are identical so they also adjust quickly).

- Support groups and ways for family to stay involved. The staff is always welcoming and the place is always very clean and well maintained. Nice monthly activities with great food. Recently an easter egg hunt, Christmas party with a photographer and Santa, trick or treating

- All the residents always look really nice and well groomed and taken care of. I've noticed there is a nice cross section of men and women, though of course this varies over time (right now the second floor seems to have many women on it). On the 3rd floor for late stage, they focus on late stage activities like music, massage, aromatherapy, and moving residents out of their wheel chairs to prevent bed sores

PP, do you know if this is a not for profit facility? Also, how many residents?

[Anonymous]

Any experience with The Residence at Colvin Run?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm PP who recommended Silverado. I needed to move a relative because they were asked to leave a Sunrise. I hired a geriatric care manager to help. They recommended Silverado and it has been a godsend.

My relative constantly wanted to escape from Sunrise and would drive everyone crazy doing that. At Silverado, they immediately stopped because the building is designed as a loop so residents don't feel trapped. Silverado has been prepared and confident in dealing with Alzheimer's and all that comes with it.

Some things I love:

- They manage all care themselves. For example, if your loved one falls they will call you and arrange x-rays and rehab on site. For behavior issues they will arrange a geripsych and make recommendations on medication changes. It allows you to enjoy being with your loved one rather than dealing with ongoing medical management. They don't require private duty aides either

- They do really well with managing all stages of care. Of course, their activities are great and varied (just check out their activity calendar), but as the disease progresses there are other concerns like behavioral issues, diet, falls or even hospice. They understand the disease progression and help you through it. There are 3 floors for the three stages (early, moderate, late stage) so your family member will be with residents at their particular stage. Then when they need to move up, they easily can (the floors are identical so they also adjust quickly).

- Support groups and ways for family to stay involved. The staff is always welcoming and the place is always very clean and well maintained. Nice monthly activities with great food. Recently an easter egg hunt, Christmas party with a photographer and Santa, trick or treating

- All the residents always look really nice and well groomed and taken care of. I've noticed there is a nice cross section of men and women, though of course this varies over time (right now the second floor seems to have many women on it). On the 3rd floor for late stage, they focus on late stage activities like music, massage, aromatherapy, and moving residents out of their wheel chairs to prevent bed sores

PP, do you know if this is a not for profit facility? Also, how many residents?

If you want non profit maybe try Goodwin House? They are also excellent and I think nonprofit.

[Anonymous]

We’ve had a great experience at Waltonwood Ashburn memory care, after really bad experiences in both independent and assisted living elsewhere. My mom is really hard to please and seems to really enjoy it there. I’m there several times a week and they keep the residents busy with lots of activity choices. The staff is amazing. They do weekly field trips with the residents who are able or interested. Having my mom there has allowed me to be her daughter again. It’s a huge relief for me.

It’s set up as a square with an interior courtyard. My mom has never expressed feeling stuck there.

Silverado sounds amazing though, I hadn’t heard of that one but wanted to stay in Loudoun County.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm PP who recommended Silverado. I needed to move a relative because they were asked to leave a Sunrise. I hired a geriatric care manager to help. They recommended Silverado and it has been a godsend.

My relative constantly wanted to escape from Sunrise and would drive everyone crazy doing that. At Silverado, they immediately stopped because the building is designed as a loop so residents don't feel trapped. Silverado has been prepared and confident in dealing with Alzheimer's and all that comes with it.

Some things I love:

- They manage all care themselves. For example, if your loved one falls they will call you and arrange x-rays and rehab on site. For behavior issues they will arrange a geripsych and make recommendations on medication changes. It allows you to enjoy being with your loved one rather than dealing with ongoing medical management. They don't require private duty aides either

- They do really well with managing all stages of care. Of course, their activities are great and varied (just check out their activity calendar), but as the disease progresses there are other concerns like behavioral issues, diet, falls or even hospice. They understand the disease progression and help you through it. There are 3 floors for the three stages (early, moderate, late stage) so your family member will be with residents at their particular stage. Then when they need to move up, they easily can (the floors are identical so they also adjust quickly).

- Support groups and ways for family to stay involved. The staff is always welcoming and the place is always very clean and well maintained. Nice monthly activities with great food. Recently an easter egg hunt, Christmas party with a photographer and Santa, trick or treating

- All the residents always look really nice and well groomed and taken care of. I've noticed there is a nice cross section of men and women, though of course this varies over time (right now the second floor seems to have many women on it). On the 3rd floor for late stage, they focus on late stage activities like music, massage, aromatherapy, and moving residents out of their wheel chairs to prevent bed sores

PP, do you know if this is a not for profit facility? Also, how many residents?

If you want non profit maybe try Goodwin House? They are also excellent and I think nonprofit.

I thought their MC was pretty small?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any experience with The Residence at Colvin Run?

Lots of turnover

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any experience with The Residence at Colvin Run?

Lots of turnover

Thank you, PP. Do you know anything about Brightview in Great Falls or Great Falls Assisted Living?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any experience with The Residence at Colvin Run?

Lots of turnover

Thank you, PP. Do you know anything about Brightview in Great Falls or Great Falls Assisted Living?

Not the PP but I’ve heard good things about Great Falls Assisted Living. I didn’t tour there though, and I believe the rooms are very small. I don’t think the bathrooms in the rooms have showers.

[Anonymous]

A relative stayed at Great Falls AL and her family thought it was a very good experience.