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The Gardens at Fair Oaks in Fairfax, VA

The Gardens at Fair Oaks is an assisted living and memory care community in Fairfax, VA.

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The Gardens at Fair Oaks in Fairfax, VA

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  • Interior

    A traditional interior setting featuring two red upholstered chairs flanking a wooden chest of drawers, adorned with decorative plants and a wall-mounted art piece above.

  • Decor

    A well-furnished living room with a sofa, chairs, and decorative elements.

  • Living Room

    A cozy and elegantly decorated living room with a sofa, glass coffee table, and chandelier.

  • Building

    A beautifully illuminated hotel exterior during the evening with a cloudy sky.

  • Architecture

    A scenic outdoor patio area with a pergola and green umbrella-shaded tables, surrounded by lush greenery.

  • Bedroom

    A modern bedroom with a chandelier, dresser, and a large window.

  • Windows

    An elegant dining room with tables set for a meal, featuring a chandelier and large windows.

  • Dining

    An elegantly decorated dining room with neatly arranged tables and a chandelier.

  • Landscaping

    A small chicken coop with black chickens in an urban backyard setting during autumn.

  • Kitchen

    A communal kitchen area with multiple tables and chairs, equipped with appliances such as a refrigerator and microwave.

  • Lighting

    An inviting cafe interior with tables and chairs on a wooden floor.

  • Artwork

    A cozy salon interior featuring chairs, hair dryers, and a desk with art on the walls.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy cafe interior with a serving counter and seating area.

  • Fireplace

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating around a fireplace.

4310 Forest Hill Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030

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

4.4 from 35 reviews
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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 plansThe Gardens at Fair OaksFairfax cityVirginia
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

Overall Review of The Gardens at Fair Oaks

differentiator 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.

  • An elegantly decorated dining room with neatly arranged tables and a chandelier.
  • An elegant dining room with tables set for a meal, featuring a chandelier and large windows.
  • An inviting cafe interior with tables and chairs on a wooden floor.
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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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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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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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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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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.

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Features

Housing

  • 125 resident community capacity 125 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
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

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
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • 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
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Washington Dulles International (9 miles away) Washington Dulles International (9 miles away)
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National (16 miles away) Ronald Reagan Washington National (16 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
  • Diabetic care Diabetic 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
  • Walking wheelchair assistance Walking wheelchair assistance

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • 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

This part of Fairfax, Virginia offers a variety of amenities and services that may be attractive to seniors looking for a peaceful and convenient place to live. With several pharmacies, physicians' offices, and hospitals in close proximity, residents can easily access healthcare services. There are also places of worship nearby for those who desire spiritual support. The area boasts a selection of restaurants and cafes for dining out, as well as theaters for entertainment. Additionally, there are parks within a short driving distance for outdoor recreation and relaxation. The Vienna/Fairfax - GMU Metro Station provides convenient transportation options for those looking to explore the surrounding areas. Overall, this neighborhood offers a mix of convenience, resources, and recreational opportunities that may appeal to seniors seeking a comfortable living environment in Fairfax.

Pharmacies

  • Wegmans (0.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Islamic Center Northern Virginia Trust (0.3 miles)
  • St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church (5.2 miles)
  • McLean Islamic Center (7.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)
  • Ozzie's Good Eats (0.9 miles)
  • Silver Diner (1.6 miles)
  • Blue Iguana (2.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.5 miles)
  • Guapos Restaurant (2.8 miles)
  • Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (3 miles)

Cafes

  • Peet's Coffee and Tea (0.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Paris Baguette (5.2 miles)
  • Cafein (5.4 miles)
  • Chateau De Chantilly Cafe (5.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Fairfax Corner 14 and XD (1 miles)

Parks

  • FairLakes Townhouse Playground (1.7 miles)
  • Van Dyck Park (2.5 miles)
  • Daniels Run Park (3.3 miles)
  • Fairfax Memorial (3.4 miles)
  • Foxstone Park (6.5 miles)
  • Burke Lake Park (6.5 miles)
  • Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (7.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Eye Specialists and Surgeons of Northern Virginia (2 miles)
  • Otolaryngology Associates, PC (2.1 miles)
  • Fairfax Allergy (2.3 miles)
  • Fairfax Pediatric Associates (3.7 miles)
  • Fairfax Radiolgy Consultants Centreville/Clifton Imaging Center (5.1 miles)
  • Burke Allergy & Asthma Center (5.4 miles)
  • Virginia Heart (6.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Inova Vascular Diagnostic and Imaging Services - Fair Oaks (3.2 miles)
  • Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (6.2 miles)
  • Labor and Delivery - Fairfax Hospital (6.3 miles)
  • Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (6.3 miles)
  • Reston Hospital Nursery (7.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Vienna/Fairfax - GMU Metro Station (4.4 miles)

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