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Brandywine Living At Alexandria

Brandywine Living At Alexandria is an assisted living and memory care community in Alexandria, VA.

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  • Interior

    A luxurious lobby interior featuring a grand chandelier, elegant furniture, and large windows.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom featuring a richly patterned bedspread, a wooden dresser with an ornate mirror, and a sunlit window with golden curtains.
  • Living Room

    A traditional living room with patterned sofas, a carpet, and wooden shelves.
  • Building

    A modern multi-story brick building with large windows illuminated at dusk.
  • Architecture

    A modern multi-story apartment building illuminated at night in an urban setting.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a warm orange color scheme featuring wooden flooring, elegant armchairs, and a white bed.
  • Windows

    A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, dresser with mirror, and large window.
  • Dining

    A cozy dining area with elegant wallpaper and blue upholstered chairs.
  • Lighting

    A cozy dining area with wooden tables and blue upholstered chairs, featuring elegant lighting and patterned wallpaper.
  • Artwork

    A well-decorated lobby area featuring comfortable seating, artwork, and decorative elements.
  • Seating Area

    A luxurious hotel lobby featuring a grand piano and elegant seating area.
  • Fireplace

    A luxurious living room featuring leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and an elegant chandelier.
  • Floor Plan

    Architectural floor plan of a suite with defined rooms and measurements.
  • Television

    A traditionally styled living room with patterned sofas, built-in bookshelves, and a mounted television.

5550 Cardinal Place, Alexandria, VA 22304

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 124 reviews
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Brandywine Living At Alexandria Costs & Pricing

Brandywine Living At Alexandria offers a range of accommodations with monthly costs that reflect the premium services and amenities provided. For instance, the semi-private room is priced at $5,400, which is notably more affordable than the average rate of $6,181 in Alexandria city, while still being higher than the state average of $3,991. The studio option at Brandywine is set at $6,000, again below the city's average of $6,448 and significantly above Virginia's statewide figure of $4,436. One-bedroom apartments are available for $7,900 - this cost exceeds the local average but remains competitive compared to state pricing. Finally, their two-bedroom units are listed at $10,000 per month; while this figure surpasses both Alexandria city's average of $7,845 and Virginia's lower statewide cost of $4,602. Overall, Brandywine Living At Alexandria positions itself as a premium provider in an area where quality often comes with higher price points.

Floor plansBrandywine Living At AlexandriaAlexandria cityVirginia
Semi-Private$5,400$6,181$3,991
Studio$6,000$6,448$4,436
1 Bedroom$7,900$7,173$4,257
2 Bedrooms$10,000$7,845$4,602

Overall Review of Brandywine Living At Alexandria

common 12 reviews mention this

Dining is a mixed picture

Dining stands out, with residents describing both high-quality meals and serious dissatisfaction.

Many residents describe the food as delicious, excellent, and prepared by on-site chefs, including attention to individual preferences. Others report the opposite, criticizing food quality and variety and even calling it terrible. A smaller number also mention that ordering or service can be slow at times, leaving some residents frustrated. Overall, dining feedback is polarized rather than uniformly positive.

  • A cozy dining area with wooden furniture and blue upholstered chairs, featuring decorative wallpaper and a chandelier.
  • A cozy dining area with elegant wallpaper and blue upholstered chairs.
  • An elegant restaurant dining room with yellow tablecloths and neatly set tables.
differentiator 9 reviews mention this

Care includes nursing support

Residents cite hands-on nursing support and medical oversight, including 24/7 availability in some accounts.

Several reviews reference nursing support that feels available when residents need it, including mentions of 24/7 or 24-hour nursing and ā€œon-siteā€ care. Families also describe staff helping with medication-related questions and supportive daily care, and at least one review calls out support during hospice. Memory care-focused reviews mention secure environments and assigned healthcare professionals. At the same time, a few critical reviews say care can be inconsistent and that follow-up is sometimes required.

common 10 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Activities are a recurring strength, with residents and families describing frequent programs and events.

Across multiple reviews, residents and families describe a steady schedule of activities, outings, and community events that help keep people engaged. Several accounts specifically praise the activities team’s creativity and how inclusive programming feels. Others highlight resident participation they observed during visits or events. A couple of critiques mention the need for stronger entertainment options, but the overall pattern is that activities are a key part of daily life.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Pricing feels high to some

Some families feel the cost is steep and point to additional fees or increases.

A few reviews explicitly call out cost concerns, including one referencing a supply fee added on top of monthly assessments and another describing the community as very expensive. While other reviewers discuss value positively, the negative cost comments are specific and direct. Pricing is therefore a factor that can shape expectations, especially around what families feel they pay beyond base care.

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Features

Housing

  • 52 resident community capacity 52 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National (6 miles away) Ronald Reagan Washington National (6 miles away)
  • Washington Dulles International (20 miles away) Washington Dulles International (20 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Alexandria, Virginia offers a convenient and bustling location with easy access to various amenities. With multiple dining options such as McDonald's, Chick-Fil-A, and Panera Bread nearby, you will never run out of choices for meals. Transport options are also readily available with several metro stations within a few miles' radius. Additionally, there are numerous pharmacies and healthcare facilities in the vicinity including CVS Pharmacy and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, providing peace of mind for seniors needing medical care. For leisure activities, parks like Huntley Meadows Park and theaters such as AMC Hoffman Center 22 offer opportunities for relaxation and entertainment. Overall, this area provides a vibrant and diverse community with everything you need for a comfortable senior living experience.

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • Aslin Beer Compan (0.6 miles)
  • Port City Brewing Company (1.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.4 miles)
  • Burger King (2.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.5 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.5 miles)
  • For Five Coffee (3.7 miles)
  • Junction Bakery & Bistro (3.9 miles)
  • Mae's Market and Cafe (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Van Dorn Street Metro Station (0.5 miles)
  • Eisenhower Avenue Metro Station (3.1 miles)
  • Franconia-Springfield Metro Station (3.5 miles)
  • Amtrak (3.5 miles)
  • King Street - Old Town Metro Station (3.6 miles)
  • Braddock Road Metro Station (4.1 miles)
  • Ballston-MU Metro Station (5.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Telegraph Corner Family Medicine (2.6 miles)
  • Patient First - Alexandria (3.2 miles)
  • Diagnostic Radiology (5.5 miles)

Parks

  • Springfield Forest Park (3.1 miles)
  • Huntley Meadows Park (3.1 miles)
  • Glencarlyn Park (3.9 miles)
  • Lake Accotink Park (4.8 miles)
  • Waterfront Park (4.8 miles)
  • Bluemont Junction Trail (5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Hoffman Center 22 (3.1 miles)
  • Regal Springfield Town Center (3.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Bernadette C (4.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (5.4 miles)
  • Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Emergency Room (5.4 miles)

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