Spring Hills Mount Vernon in Alexandria, VA

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  • Interior

    A welcoming lobby with comfortable seating and a central reception desk.
  • Decor

    A colorful indoor mural featuring a large tree, with a wooden cart in front of it.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and television.
  • Building

    A landscaped courtyard with a circular walkway between two buildings.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a large window, featuring a bed, dresser, lamps, and seating area.
  • Windows

    A spacious and elegantly decorated dining room with multiple tables and chairs, featuring large windows and ambient lighting.
  • Dining

    A formal dining room with a decorated table, elegant chandelier, and red chair covers.
  • Lighting

    A cozy waiting area with wicker chairs, a large table, and decorative plants against light blue walls.
  • Patio

    A cozy balcony with comfortable seating and a scenic view through French doors.
  • Bathroom

    A modern bathroom with blue and white décor, featuring a shower with a floral curtain, coordinating towels, wall art, and a bath mat.

Spring Hills Mount Vernon in Alexandria, VA

Spring Hills Mount Vernon is an assisted living and memory care community in Alexandria, VA.

Information last verified:

3709 Shannons Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22309

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

4.2 from 110 reviews
5 stars
65
4 stars
24
3 stars
8
2 stars
3
1 stars
10

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Spring Hills Mount Vernon Costs & Pricing

Spring Hills Mount Vernon offers competitive pricing for its residents, particularly when compared to the higher costs found in Fairfax County. For instance, a semi-private room at Spring Hills is priced at $4,100 per month, significantly lower than the county average of $5,598, while also being more affordable than the state average of $3,991. Studio apartments are available for $4,300 - again under the Fairfax County rate of $6,335 but slightly above Virginia's average of $4,436. The one-bedroom option stands out at $5,200, which is higher than both county and state averages. Finally, two-bedroom units are listed at $5,800, again positioned below the Fairfax County average of $5,044 and slightly above Virginia's average. Overall, Spring Hills Mount Vernon provides a valuable option for those seeking quality living spaces in an area where costs can be notably high.

Floor plansSpring Hills Mount VernonFairfax CountyVirginia
Semi-Private$4,100$5,598$3,991
Studio$4,300$6,335$4,436
1 Bedroom$5,200$4,884$4,257
2 Bedrooms$5,800$5,044$4,602

Overall Review of Spring Hills Mount Vernon

differentiator 28 reviews mention this

Dining feels restaurant-style

Residents and families frequently describe the meals as restaurant-style and enjoyable.

Food comes up again and again, with residents and families saying the meals are good and the variety is better than what they expected. Several reviewers also describe dining as restaurant-like, including menu-style ordering and staff involvement during mealtimes. A few reviews contrast that with complaints about less-nutritious snacks or food not meeting expectations, so the experience is not uniform. Still, the dining theme is one of the most consistently positive threads in the reviews.

common 31 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Many residents stay engaged thanks to frequent, varied activities.

Reviews repeatedly describe busy days with games, outings, and social events, including birthday celebrations and music. Families also mention that the activity team helps residents stay interested and involved, and that activities can be tailored to what residents will participate in. A few caveats show up around disruptions to activities at times (including COVID-related limitations) and concerns about staffing affecting how consistently programming runs. Overall, the community’s activity offering is a major part of day-to-day life for many families.

common 45 reviews mention this

Staff friendliness is a frequent plus

Many reviewers describe caregivers and staff as friendly, caring, and helpful.

A large share of reviews highlight staff warmth and approachability, including responsive help with questions and concerns. Several families mention hands-on support for daily needs and praise for communication, especially when leadership is involved. Even among more critical reviews, there are occasional acknowledgments that some caregivers work hard or that certain staff members are more helpful than others. The reviews overall suggest the friendliness and helpfulness are real strengths, but quality can vary by unit, shift, or leadership stability.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Communication varies with leadership

Some families report communication gaps, especially during leadership changes.

Several reviewers say communication was inconsistent, describing delays in updates, difficulty getting answers, or missing follow-through on promised information. Some reviews connect these issues to staffing thinness, turnover, or management changes, while others note improvements after leadership stabilized. There are also concerns in memory care about whether care plans and investigation results were provided to families. Taken together, reviews suggest families may need to stay engaged and advocate—particularly if you expect frequent, proactive updates.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Care consistency and staffing concerns

A minority of reviews raise concerns about staffing and care consistency.

Some negative reviews describe understaffing and late or missed attention, including concerns about delivering meals, responding to residents’ needs, or maintaining cleanliness. A few reviews mention higher-acuity needs (especially in memory care) and question whether the care team ratios are sufficient for the level of assistance required. On the other hand, many other reviewers describe timely support, safety follow-up, and responsiveness when needs arise. The reviews overall show a split experience, so it’s especially important to ask how staffing works by time of day and for your loved one’s specific care needs.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 98 resident community capacity 98 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • 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
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financial aid Financial aid
  • Fireplaces Fireplaces
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Garden view Garden view
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • 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
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • 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 (9 miles away) Ronald Reagan Washington National (9 miles away)
  • Washington Dulles International (24 miles away) Washington Dulles International (24 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • 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

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • 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
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • 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
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Alexandria, Virginia, offers a convenient and bustling community with a variety of amenities nearby. With multiple healthcare facilities such as diagnostic radiology centers, urgent care clinics, and hospitals in close proximity, residents can easily access medical services. There are also several dining options ranging from fast-food chains to cafes for a quick bite to eat. Pharmacies are within a short drive for medication needs. Additionally, there are beautiful parks for leisurely walks or outdoor activities and public transportation options for easy access to other parts of the city. The area also offers places of worship for spiritual connection and several theaters for entertainment. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded environment suitable for senior living with its accessibility to essential services and recreational opportunities.

Physicians

  • Diagnostic Radiology (1 miles)
  • Patient First - Alexandria (3.3 miles)
  • Telegraph Corner Family Medicine (4 miles)
  • Mount Vernon Medical Group (6.7 miles)
  • Williamsburg Square Family Practice (6.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Emergency Room (1 miles)
  • Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (1.1 miles)
  • Fort Belvoir Community Hospital (3.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • IHOP (1.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.7 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Burger King (3.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Wegmans (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.7 miles)

Parks

  • Fort Hunt Park (2.7 miles)
  • Springfield Forest Park (4.6 miles)
  • Waterfront Park (5.5 miles)
  • Huntley Meadows Park (6.5 miles)
  • Lake Accotink Park (7.7 miles)
  • The Play Ground (7.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • For Five Coffee (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)
  • Mae's Market and Cafe (5.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.4 miles)
  • Junction Bakery & Bistro (6.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Franconia-Springfield Metro Station (4.5 miles)
  • Eisenhower Avenue Metro Station (4.7 miles)
  • Van Dorn Street Metro Station (4.8 miles)
  • Amtrak (5.2 miles)
  • King Street - Old Town Metro Station (5.2 miles)
  • Braddock Road Metro Station (5.9 miles)
  • TSA PreCheck (8.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Hoffman Center 22 (4.8 miles)
  • Regal Springfield Town Center (5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Pohick Church (5.6 miles)
  • Saint Bernadette C (6.6 miles)
  • St Marys Catholic Church (7.2 miles)

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