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Brightview Fair Oaks in Fairfax, VA

Brightview Fair Oaks is an assisted living and memory care community in Fairfax, VA.

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Brightview Fair Oaks in Fairfax, VA

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12725 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030

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4.8 from 94 reviews
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Overall Review of Brightview Fair Oaks

common 38 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families consistently describe staff as kind, responsive, and professional.

Across many reviews, residents and families describe staff members as warm, helpful, and attentive, including front desk support and team members who follow through on questions. Several reviewers also mention that staff help reduce the stress of moving and provide support to both residents and family members. A few people writing from different roles also highlight consistent engagement and a welcoming feel from the moment you arrive.

common 26 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept spaces are noticed

Cleanliness is a frequent point of pride in resident and visitor feedback.

Multiple reviews call out the building as spotless, well maintained, and clean throughout common areas and private spaces. Visitors repeatedly describe the environment as orderly and cared for, and several mention that the facility feels modern and comfortable. Even when experiences are mixed, cleanliness is still often singled out as a strong point.

common 19 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents and families describe a busy schedule of events and social activities.

Reviewers frequently mention community-sponsored and resident social activities, describing chances to stay active and connected. Several notes include specific examples like exercise classes, card games, movies, and happy hour, plus arts and group activities. Residents and families also describe the overall atmosphere as lively and welcoming, with engagement showing up in daily life rather than just occasional events.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Dining quality is mixed

Dining gets both strong praise and a few complaints in reviews.

Some reviewers describe meals positively, including variety, accommodating service, and specific improvements like soups and well-prepared vegetables. Others describe food as lacking or not meeting expectations, including one review that says they wanted to speak with someone about the food. Taken together, dining seems to land unevenly for different families and visits.

common 21 reviews mention this

Community design feels upscale

Many reviews describe the physical setting as modern, attractive, and home-like.

A recurring theme is that the community feels clean, modern, and thoughtfully designed rather than institutional. Reviewers describe inviting common areas and a comfortable atmosphere, with some calling out design details like high ceilings, wide hallways, balconies, and multiple gathering spaces. Several also mention enjoying visits or tours because the facility looks and feels welcoming.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Washington Dulles International (8 miles away) Washington Dulles International (8 miles away)
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National (19 miles away) Ronald Reagan Washington National (19 miles away)

Care Services

  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • 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

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Wegmans (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Guapos Restaurant (1.2 miles)
  • Blue Iguana (1.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.4 miles)
  • Silver Diner (1.5 miles)
  • Ozzie's Good Eats (2.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.5 miles)
  • Dogfish Head Alehouse (2.7 miles)

Parks

  • FairLakes Townhouse Playground (1.4 miles)
  • Van Dyck Park (4.8 miles)
  • Fairfax Memorial (5.6 miles)
  • Daniels Run Park (5.6 miles)
  • Burke Lake Park (7.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Peet's Coffee and Tea (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)
  • Paris Baguette (2.8 miles)
  • Cafein (4.3 miles)
  • Chateau De Chantilly Cafe (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Fairfax Corner 14 and XD (2 miles)

Physicians

  • Eye Specialists and Surgeons of Northern Virginia (2.3 miles)
  • Fairfax Allergy (2.3 miles)
  • Fairfax Radiolgy Consultants Centreville/Clifton Imaging Center (2.7 miles)
  • Fairfax Pediatric Associates (2.8 miles)
  • Otolaryngology Associates, PC (4.5 miles)
  • Burke Allergy & Asthma Center (7 miles)
  • Olde Towne Pediatrics (7.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Islamic Center Northern Virginia Trust (2.5 miles)
  • St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Inova Vascular Diagnostic and Imaging Services - Fair Oaks (3.1 miles)
  • UVA Prince William Medical Center (7.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Vienna/Fairfax - GMU Metro Station (6.7 miles)
  • AeroTrain - Concourse C (7.8 miles)
  • Concourse C (7.8 miles)
  • United Club (7.8 miles)
  • Shuttle to Main Terminal & A Gates (7.9 miles)
  • Concourse D (7.9 miles)
  • Concourse A (8 miles)

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