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The Residence at Colvin Run in Great Falls, VA

The Residence at Colvin Run is an assisted living and memory care community in Great Falls, VA.

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The Residence at Colvin Run in Great Falls, VA

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  • Interior

    A beautifully designed modern living room featuring high ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and stylish seating arrangements.
  • Decor

    A stylish living room featuring a rustic stone wall and a cozy fireplace, blending modern design with comfort.
  • Living Room

    A beautifully designed living room showcasing modern decor with a focus on natural light and elegant furnishings.
  • Building

    A modern residential building with a welcoming entrance and landscaped surroundings.
  • Architecture

    A modern residential building showcasing a blend of stone and siding with outdoor lighting along the pathway.
  • Dining

    Spacious dining area with modern decor and ample seating.
  • Garden

    A charming residential house with a lush garden and blooming trees.
  • Fireplace

    A beautifully designed modern living room featuring a stone fireplace and wooden beams, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
  • Lobby

    An elegantly designed lobby featuring a grand piano and stylish furniture.

1131 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22066

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The Residence at Colvin Run Costs & Pricing

The Residence at Colvin Run offers a range of accommodation options, each reflecting a premium pricing structure that aligns with its upscale amenities and services. For instance, the monthly cost for a studio apartment is $6,615, which significantly surpasses the averages in Loudoun County at $5,590 and across Virginia at $4,436. This trend continues with semi-private rooms priced at $7,615 compared to $4,642 in Loudoun County and $3,991 statewide. One-bedroom units are available for $9,230, while two-bedroom apartments are offered at $10,225; both figures notably exceed local and state averages - $4,705 and $4,806 respectively. These costs reflect the enhanced lifestyle offerings of The Residence at Colvin Run, making it an attractive option for those seeking a higher quality of living within a vibrant community setting.

Floor plansThe Residence at Colvin RunLoudoun CountyVirginia
Studio$6,615$5,590$4,436
Semi-Private$7,615$4,642$3,991
1 Bedroom$9,230$4,705$4,257
2 Bedrooms$10,225$4,806$4,602

Overall Review of The Residence at Colvin Run

common 25 reviews mention this

Staff care feels personal

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are attentive and genuinely caring.

Across many reviews, families say the staff takes time to know residents and support daily needs. Multiple reviewers highlight responsive care when concerns come up, including quick evaluation after a fall. Several also describe communication with families as strong, with staff following up and giving updates during health issues. Reviews also frequently mention the community’s tone as family-like and supportive, with caregivers and management both described positively.

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Memory care for dementia needs

Reviews specifically tie the memory care unit to supportive dementia care.

Residents who needed more secure support for dementia are described as receiving professional, compassionate care in the memory care setting. One family chose the memory care unit after touring and says the care blended competence with ongoing support. Another reviewer mentions staff evaluating a resident quickly after a fall and coordinating further care. A separate review describes a father with dementia and credits knowledgeable staff focused on both physical and mental healthcare needs.

common 11 reviews mention this

Engaging activities and outings

Activities are a consistent point of engagement for residents.

Many reviews describe the days as full, with social, educational, and recreational programs. Residents are said to stay engaged through things like puzzles and music performances, plus outings and scheduled events. A few reviewers also describe specific examples such as cooking demonstrations and ongoing programming that keeps residents active. Families often frame this as part of the reason their loved ones seem to thrive in the community.

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Food quality stands out

Several reviews highlight food and dining as a strong daily experience.

Dining comes up often, with families describing the meals as excellent and the dining room as appealing. Some reviewers mention staff making sure residents are happy with food choices, while others single out the enjoyment of the food their loved ones receive. Cooking demonstrations and references to restaurant-style dining also reinforce that dining is treated as more than just routine meals.

  • Spacious dining area with modern decor and ample seating.
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Fast call bell response

Call bell response times are a recurring detail in reviews.

One reviewer calls out that the community lists call bell response time and says that provides peace of mind. Another mentions the nurse call system and describes response times to call bell alerts as some of the quickest they’ve seen across communities. Together, these comments suggest residents and families value prompt help when alerts are triggered.

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Pricing feels high for some families

Some families say the community is priced on the higher side.

At least two reviews raise cost concerns, with one directly calling the community pricey. Another reviewer compares the experience to a prior facility that was also expensive, suggesting the overall budget expectations can be challenging. Reviews in this category still include positive care and environment observations, but cost is repeatedly flagged as a consideration.

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Features

Housing

  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-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
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • 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
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • 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)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • 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
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • 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

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • 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 dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Trivia games Trivia games
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

Great Falls, Virginia offers a tranquil and convenient lifestyle for seniors looking to reside in a peaceful suburban community. With several parks nearby such as Great Falls Park, Wolf Trap National Park, and Foxstone Park, residents can enjoy scenic walks and outdoor activities. The area also provides easy access to various restaurants, cafes, and pharmacies for everyday necessities. For medical needs, there are reputable hospitals and physicians in close proximity such as Reston Hospital Nursery and Loudoun ENT Specialists. Additionally, transportation options like the Tysons Corner Metro Station make it convenient for seniors to travel around the area. Overall, Great Falls presents a desirable location with ample amenities and services suitable for senior living.

Parks

  • Great Falls Park (2.6 miles)
  • Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (3.3 miles)
  • Foxstone Park (4.5 miles)
  • Tysons Pimmit Park (6.7 miles)
  • Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park (7 miles)
  • Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (7.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (2.7 miles)
  • Jackson's Mighty Food and Lucky Lounge (3.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4.1 miles)
  • Shamshiry (4.1 miles)
  • Sir Sandwich (4.2 miles)
  • The Block (4.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Bluestone Lane Tysons Boro Café (4.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.9 miles)
  • Paris Baguette (4.9 miles)
  • Caffe Amouri (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • McLean Islamic Center (3.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Reston Hospital Nursery (3.8 miles)
  • Inova Vascular Diagnostic and Imaging Services - Fair Oaks (7.6 miles)

Theaters

  • ShowPlace ICON at The Boro (4.9 miles)
  • AMC Tysons Corner 16 (5.7 miles)
  • Regal Dulles Town Center (8 miles)
  • Regal Entertainment Group (8 miles)

Transportation

  • Tysons Corner Metro Station (5.4 miles)
  • Vienna/Fairfax - GMU Metro Station (6.8 miles)
  • Concourse A (8.1 miles)
  • National Car Rental (8.2 miles)
  • Budget Rent A Car (8.2 miles)
  • Avis Rent A Car (8.2 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (8.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Loudoun ENT Specialists (7.2 miles)
  • The Retina Group of Washington (7.4 miles)
  • Radiology Imaging Associates (7.6 miles)
  • Virginia Heart (8 miles)
  • Fairfax Allergy (8.1 miles)
  • Eye Specialists and Surgeons of Northern Virginia (8.1 miles)

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