The Gardens at Fair Oaks Costs & Pricing
The Gardens at Fair Oaks presents a compelling range of living options with monthly costs that reflect both the premium services offered and its competitive position within Fairfax City and the broader Virginia area. For residents opting for a semi-private room, the monthly fee stands at $5,450, which is slightly above the local average of $5,413 but substantially higher than the state average of $3,991. The studio accommodation is priced at $6,000, again showing a modest increase compared to Fairfax City's average of $5,919 and significantly exceeding Virginia's average of $4,436. For those seeking more space, the one-bedroom option is available at $7,900; this exceeds both the city's average ($6,172) and the state average ($4,257). Finally, the two-bedroom units are offered at $10,000 per month - well above Fairfax City's rate of $7,570 and Virginia's average of $4,602. Overall, while The Gardens at Fair Oaks may have higher pricing relative to its immediate surroundings and statewide averages, it likely reflects an emphasis on quality care and amenities that cater to an upscale lifestyle for its residents.
| Floor plans | The Gardens at Fair Oaks | Fairfax city | Virginia |
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| Semi-Private | $5,450 | $5,413 | $3,991 |
| Studio | $6,000 | $5,919 | $4,436 |
| 1 Bedroom | $7,900 | $6,172 | $4,257 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $10,000 | $7,570 | $4,602 |
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Overall Review of The Gardens at Fair Oaks
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10 reviews mention this
Dining is consistently praised
Residents frequently highlight the quality and variety of the meals.
Multiple residents and families describe the food as excellent, with a menu they enjoy and meals that vary. Several also call out the dining room experience and note that it can feel less like a cafeteria. The community is described as working with resident dietary needs as well. A few comments temper this, saying the food is good but not always as flavorful as they’d like.
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10 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
Residents and families mention plenty of activities to join.
Reviews commonly describe a busy mix of scheduled activities such as exercise classes, bingo, socials, and entertainment. Families also mention arts and music-style programming, plus outside entertainers. Some residents are portrayed as very engaged through adult day or memory care programming, while others say their loved one didn’t participate as much. There are also a couple of less-positive notes, including concerns about activity quality in memory care and that there aren’t many activities for certain individuals.
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18 reviews mention this
Caring staff and quick help
Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, caring, and responsive.
Across reviews, residents and families describe staff as respectful, courteous, and attentive, with many saying the community feels safe and well cared for. Several comments mention staff being quick to respond when help is needed, including through an on-call/call system. A few reviews go further with more specific detail about staffing and medication delivery. The main caution is that memory care experiences are mixed, with one review questioning training in that unit.
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8 reviews mention this
Nursing support appears strong
Residents describe substantial nursing presence and care coordination.
Several reviews highlight nursing staffing and care delivery, including mentions of nurses passing medications and a nurse being on staff around the clock. Reviews also describe assistance through daily care needs and support when families call for help. For memory care, one review says the care is quality, while another raises concerns about how well staff are trained and how effective the memory care programming feels. Overall, the nursing story is supportive, but memory care quality is not described the same way by everyone.
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4 reviews mention this
Adult day and respite options
Families describe adult day and respite use for added flexibility.
Multiple reviews mention using the day program, including for regular participation and for shorter-term respite in memory care. One family describes the program as fantastic, with a relative cheerfully welcomed and saying the food is good. Another review flags an administrative requirement for maintaining program status and says customer service communication wasn’t clear. A separate review also calls out how their loved one joined through the day program and described a strong experience overall.
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5 reviews mention this
Cost is a recurring concern
Several reviews say the pricing can feel very high.
Price comes up repeatedly, with one review calling the community way over priced and another describing it as not inexpensive. A separate reviewer shares that moving forward required considering additional support costs and says hiring private duty help was out of reach for their family. Another comment suggests the pricing wasn’t wildly different from a nearby alternative. When comparing typical ranges, pricing is described as roughly above county for some unit types and above state for multiple unit types.
How we summarize
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125 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite Care
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Party space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Washington Dulles International (9 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions
Walking wheelchair assistance
Concierge services
Planned day trips
English
Welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff and residents, plus beautiful grounds and raised gardens that foster community.
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