Vinson Hall Retirement Community

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Vinson Hall Retirement Community

6251 Old Dominion Drive, Mc Lean, VA 22101

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

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Assisted Living Continuing Care Retirement Community(CCRC) Independent Living Memory Care Respite Care Skilled Nursing Facility

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    Overall Review

    Pros

    • pro The young lady who gave the tour at Vinson Hall was efficient, professional, and friendly.
    • pro The dining room areas at Vinson Hall were pleasant and looked very good.
    • pro Vinson Hall has a unique hilltop campus in McLean that provides privacy while still being conveniently located near shopping centers.
    • pro The WWII generation residents at Vinson Hall have access to a variety of activities and support groups that promote socialization and engagement.
    • pro The employees at Vinson Hall are generally very nice people.
    • pro The residents seem to enjoy the food at Vinson Hall.
    • pro Vinson Hall has confident nurses and comfortable apartments for its residents.
    • pro The atmosphere at Vinson Hall is liked by many prospective residents who visit multiple times before making a decision.
    • pro The grounds at Vinson Hall are well-landscaped and provide a pleasant environment for its residents.
    • pro Vinson Hall Retirement Community offers specialized facilities for dementia and Alzheimer's patients, showing their commitment to providing comprehensive care options.

    Cons

    • pro Some residents would like to see fewer starches and creamy sauces in the food options.
    • pro The potential change in caregivers could be a negative aspect for residents who prefer to hire their own caregivers.
    • pro One reviewer mentioned that their wife had to move to the nursing facility due to frequent falls.
    • pro The size of the kitchens in the apartments is described as very small.
    • pro One review mentioned that the volunteer coordinator was not very good.
    • pro The restricted access to retired military and state department people means that it is not available to everyone.

    Review

    Vinson Hall Retirement Community, located in McLean, offers a unique and impressive experience for its residents. Situated on a hilltop campus, it provides a private atmosphere while still being conveniently close to amenities such as a shopping center, bank, supermarket, drug store, and restaurant. The community mainly serves the WWII generation who moved in around 10 to 20 years ago. This generation is described as wonderful, decent, and smart people who have formed strong friendships within Vinson Hall.

    One of the standout features of Vinson Hall is its dedication to providing a wide range of activities and support for its residents. Weekly activity programs, support groups for the hearing- or sight-impaired individuals, bridge groups, and transportation services are just a few examples of the services offered by Vinson Hall. Additionally, guests visiting relatives can enjoy affordable accommodation in the community's guest rooms instead of expensive local hotels.

    The dining experience at Vinson Hall is generally pleasant. While some residents appreciate the food provided, one reviewer mentions that they would prefer fewer starches and creamy sauces due to personal dietary preferences. Nevertheless, the convenience of having meals prepared eliminates the need for cooking for those who no longer wish to do so.

    Another aspect that sets Vinson Hall apart is its dedicated chaplain who is highly praised by residents. The presence of compassionate employees adds to the overall positive atmosphere at Vinson Hall.

    However, there are some potential changes on the horizon regarding hiring caregivers independently. It seems that using Vinson Hall's consulting health aides may become mandatory in the future. While this could mean less control over caregiver assignments for residents, some have reported success in requesting specific caregivers consistently.

    Moving on to accommodations, Vinson Hall offers comfortable living options with various amenities. One reviewer describes their apartment with one bedroom and two bathrooms as very comfortable. For those requiring nursing care, there is also a nursing facility with decent-sized rooms available.

    Vinson Hall has an attractive and well-landscaped environment, featuring mature trees that add to its pleasant atmosphere. The community is recommended by residents, although it is important to note that it is restricted to retired military personnel and state department officials.

    Vinson Hall Retirement Community goes beyond the traditional nursing facility by offering extensive assisted living services as well as a separate building specifically designed for dementia and Alzheimer's patients. This specialized care sets Vinson Hall apart from other facilities in the area.

    In conclusion, Vinson Hall Retirement Community provides a unique and impressive retirement living experience in McLean. With its range of activities, support groups, transportation services, comfortable accommodations, and dedicated staff, it aims to cater to the needs of its residents. Although there may be upcoming changes regarding caregiver assignments, Vinson Hall continues to prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of its residents.

    Features

    Housing

    • 22 resident community capacity 22 resident community capacity
    • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
    • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
    • 3-bedroom apartments 3-bedroom apartments
    • Studio apartments Studio apartments

    Types of Care

    • Assisted Living Assisted Living
    • Continuing Care Retirement Community(CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community(CCRC)
    • Independent Living Independent Living
    • Memory Care Memory Care
    • Respite Care Respite Care
    • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

    Amenities

    • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
    • 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
    • Laundry Laundry
    • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
    • Outdoor space Outdoor space
    • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
    • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
    • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
    • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
    • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    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
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
    • Medication management Medication management
    • Physical therapy Physical therapy
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

    Dining

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

    Activities

    • Activities off-site Activities off-site
    • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
    • Fitness programs Fitness programs
    • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

    Languages Spoken

    • English English

    Description

    Vinson Hall Retirement Community in McLean, VA offers a variety of housing options including 2-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom apartments, and studio apartments. As a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), they provide various levels of care including independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing facility services.

    Residents at Vinson Hall can enjoy a range of amenities to make their retirement experience comfortable and convenient. These include a beauty salon for all their grooming needs, cable or satellite TV for entertainment, community-operated transportation for easy access to nearby areas, and a fully furnished living space. The community also provides housekeeping services to ensure a clean environment, kitchenettes in the apartments for self-cooking if desired, laundry facilities, and outdoor spaces for residents to relax and enjoy nature.

    In terms of care services offered, Vinson Hall provides round-the-clock supervision for residents' safety as well as assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. They also have specialized care for those with diabetes as well as physical therapy services. Medication management is available to ensure proper administration of medications.

    Dining at Vinson Hall accommodates special dietary restrictions that residents may have. With onsite meal preparation and service provided, residents can enjoy nutritious meals tailored to their needs.

    To keep residents engaged and active, the community organizes various activities such as fitness programs and resident-run activities. There are also scheduled daily activities sponsored by the community.

    Vinson Hall Retirement Community is conveniently located near several amenities like cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, transportation options like buses or trains if needed by non-medical means), theaters and hospitals.

    Overall, Vinson Hall Retirement Community offers a comprehensive range of services and amenities to support older adults in their retirement years while ensuring they receive the care they need in a comfortable and engaging environment.

    Nearby Places of Interest

    Pharmacies

    • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
    • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)

    Restaurants

    • McDonald's (2.1 miles)
    • Lebanese Taverna Market (2.3 miles)
    • Italian Store (2.4 miles)
    • Chipotle Mexican Grill (3.5 miles)
    • Chick-Fil-A (3.5 miles)
    • Medium Rare (3.6 miles)
    • Eddie V's Prime Seafood (3.7 miles)

    Transportation

    • East Falls Church Metro Station (2.3 miles)
    • Ballston-MU Metro Station (3.4 miles)
    • Tysons Corner Metro Station (3.8 miles)
    • Bethesda Metro Station (5.4 miles)
    • Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station (5.6 miles)

    Hospitals

    • Sibley Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles)
    • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (4.1 miles)
    • Georgetown University Hospital Pasquerilla Center (4.2 miles)
    • Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (5.9 miles)
    • Labor and Delivery - Fairfax Hospital (5.9 miles)
    • Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (6 miles)

    Parks

    • Tysons Pimmit Park (3 miles)
    • Bluemont Junction Trail (3.3 miles)
    • Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park (3.7 miles)
    • Glencarlyn Park (4.2 miles)
    • Georgetown Waterfront Park (4.9 miles)
    • Foxstone Park (5.7 miles)
    • West Potomac Park (6.1 miles)

    Cafes

    • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
    • Shotted Specialty Coffee (3.6 miles)
    • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
    • Tatte Bakery & Cafe (3.9 miles)
    • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
    • Paris Baguette (4.4 miles)
    • Bluestone Lane Tysons Boro Café (4.4 miles)

    Theaters

    • AMC Tysons Corner 16 (3.6 miles)
    • ShowPlace ICON at The Boro (4.3 miles)
    • AMC Georgetown 14 (5 miles)

    Physicians

    • Foxhall Pediatrics (3.7 miles)
    • Virginia Heart (5 miles)
    • One Medical (5.9 miles)
    • The Centers For Advanced Orthopaedics (5.9 miles)

    Places of Worship

    • McLean Islamic Center (5.3 miles)

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