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Heatherwood Retirement Community in Burke, VA

Heatherwood Retirement Community is an assisted living community in Burke, VA.

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Heatherwood Retirement Community in Burke, VA

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  • Interior

    A modern community seating area featuring tables, chairs, and a shuffleboard table.

  • Decor

    A modern kitchen with white cabinets and sleek appliances, complemented by minimalist decor and framed artwork.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with elegant furnishings and a fireplace.

  • Building

    A residential building with a landscaped entrance, surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky.

  • Windows

    A cozy living room with soft lighting and comfortable furnishings.

  • Dining

    An elegant dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring chandeliers and decorative artwork.

  • Kitchen

    Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a large wall clock.

  • Lighting

    A modern reception area with a desk and a carpeted hallway.

  • Seating Area

    A serene outdoor patio featuring comfortable seating and a decorative table, perfect for relaxation.

  • Fireplace

    An outdoor patio with a seating area, featuring cushioned chairs, a round table, and a built-in fireplace.

  • Patio

    A well-furnished patio area with tables, chairs, and umbrellas in front of a building.

  • Bathroom

    A neatly organized bathroom with modern amenities including a toilet, sink, and grab bar, complemented by wall art and a patterned shower curtain.

  • Television

    A comfortable lounge area with armchairs, a large television, and a popcorn machine.

  • Library

    A cozy library room with a round table and upholstered chairs surrounded by bookshelves.

9642 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA 22015

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Overall Review of Heatherwood Retirement Community

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Caring, responsive staff

Residents and families consistently describe a staff that’s helpful and attentive.

Many reviews highlight staff members who are friendly, kind, and willing to assist with day-to-day needs. Families also mention nurses and management being responsive, professional, and supportive, creating a sense of safety and peace of mind. Several residents and visitors describe regular engagement with staff, including welcoming interactions at the front desk and ongoing follow-through on concerns.

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Life enrichment and outings

A busy schedule of activities helps residents stay engaged.

Residents and families repeatedly point to an active life enrichment program with frequent events and planned activities. Reviews describe everything from daily entertainment and games to outings and religious services, with many mentioning that there is “always something going on.” The community’s activity approach also comes up alongside mentions of social opportunities that help residents feel at home and connected.

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Food is a frequent bright spot

Dining stands out as a strong, regularly praised part of life here.

Food comes up often as a positive, with residents and families describing meals as great and healthy, along with a dining experience that feels more like restaurant-style service. Several reviews also mention specific items or how the chef contributes to what residents enjoy. One review notes food is not gourmet but still pretty good, suggesting expectations vary from person to person.

  • An elegant dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring chandeliers and decorative artwork.
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24-hour support and nurse call

Residents benefit from on-site nursing support designed for emergencies.

Multiple reviews describe reassurance from 24-hour nursing care and a call system for getting help quickly. Care services are also tied to practical support like medication management and assistance with daily needs, along with therapies available on-site. Families mention that staff coordinate medical appointments and respond promptly when help is needed, reinforcing the community’s focus on safety and monitoring.

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Renovations and staffing can vary

A few reviewers mention trade-offs around condition, food, or staffing.

Some reviews mention the facility being in the process of renovations, with parts of the building older or still being updated. A minority of feedback also brings up staffing constraints at times, while noting staff do their best anyway. There is also one strongly negative review describing a lack of engagement during a visit, which contrasts with the much more positive activity descriptions in other reviews.

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Features

Housing

  • 150 resident community capacity 150 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
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • 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
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National (14 miles away) Ronald Reagan Washington National (14 miles away)
  • Washington Dulles International (15 miles away) Washington Dulles International (15 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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Burke Allergy & Asthma Center (0.7 miles)
  • Otolaryngology Associates, PC (4.7 miles)
  • Virginia Heart (6.7 miles)
  • Mount Vernon Medical Group (6.9 miles)
  • Williamsburg Square Family Practice (6.9 miles)
  • Eye Specialists and Surgeons of Northern Virginia (7.7 miles)
  • Fairfax Allergy (7.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • IHOP (1 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (4 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.7 miles)
  • Mike's American (5 miles)
  • McDonald's (5 miles)

Parks

  • Burke Lake Park (2.1 miles)
  • Fairfax Memorial (3.1 miles)
  • Lake Accotink Park (3.5 miles)
  • Daniels Run Park (4.5 miles)
  • The Play Ground (4.7 miles)
  • Van Dyck Park (4.7 miles)
  • Sandy Run Regional Park (5.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.2 miles)
  • Peet's Coffee and Tea (6.5 miles)
  • Mom & Pop (6.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)
  • Simply Social Coffee (7.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (7.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Bernadette C (4 miles)
  • Islamic Center Northern Virginia Trust (5.3 miles)
  • Pohick Church (7 miles)
  • St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church (7.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (5.6 miles)
  • Labor and Delivery - Fairfax Hospital (5.7 miles)
  • Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (5.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Springfield Town Center (5.7 miles)
  • Cinemark Fairfax Corner 14 and XD (6.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Franconia-Springfield Metro Station (6.1 miles)
  • Vienna/Fairfax - GMU Metro Station (6.4 miles)
  • Van Dorn Street Metro Station (8.1 miles)

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