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Manorcare Health Services - Fair Oaks in Fairfax, VA

Manorcare Health Services - Fair Oaks is a nursing home community in Fairfax, VA.

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Manorcare Health Services - Fair Oaks in Fairfax, VA

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  • Interior

    A white wall with visible scuffs and scratches near the floor.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room or waiting area with comfortable seating and soft lighting.

  • Building

    A car approaches a well-lit building entrance during the evening.

  • Bedroom

    A hospital patient in a gown sitting on a bed, with a story overlayed in red text.

  • Dining

    A hospital meal tray featuring mashed potatoes, meatloaf, and peas.

  • Seating Area

    A spacious lobby area with comfortable seating, a chandelier, and carpeted flooring.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped rehabilitation therapy room with exercise machines and parallel bars.

  • Healthcare

    A patient in a hospital bed with a meal tray in front of them.

12475 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax, VA 22033

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

3.7 from 127 reviews
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Overall Review of Manorcare Health Services - Fair Oaks

common 26 reviews mention this

Care team is often praised

Residents and families frequently describe staff as kind and responsive.

Across many reviews, residents and families highlight nurses, CNAs, and therapists as genuinely caring and respectful. Multiple reviewers also call out particular people by name, describing day-to-day attention and follow-through that made recovery feel more manageable. Even reviews that are overall critical still tend to acknowledge that some staff members helped when they could.

common 18 reviews mention this

Therapists drive noticeable progress

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are a frequent bright spot.

Many reviews describe therapy staff as knowledgeable, patient, and focused on exercises and progress. Several people specifically mention communication during therapy and how the team helped with mobility, walking, and daily function. A few reviews also raise concerns about timing and consistency, but the majority of therapy comments are positive.

caveat 19 reviews mention this

Call-bell response is inconsistent

Several reviewers say help requests are delayed or ignored.

A recurring negative theme is slow response to call buttons and other requests for assistance. Some reviewers describe situations where staff did not arrive promptly for urgent needs, and others mention that families had to stay highly involved to get care done. In the most serious accounts, this lack of timely attention is linked to declines in comfort or health.

caveat 17 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and maintenance concerns

Multiple reviews report cleanliness and bug problems.

Several reviewers criticize the facility’s cleanliness, describing dirty rooms, bad odors, and reports of bugs or infestations. Others mention inadequate maintenance or items not being cared for as expected, such as linens not being changed consistently. A smaller number of reviews take the opposite view and describe a clean environment, but cleanliness complaints show up often enough to matter.

common 14 reviews mention this

Food quality gets mixed reactions

Dining quality ranges from good to bland or limited.

Some reviews say the food is good and that residents can even enjoy outside food, while others describe meals as bland, cold, or lacking in meaningful choices. Several comments focus on whether preferences are followed and how often food arrives at a desirable quality. Even with the negatives, a number of reviewers still mention food support or that it worked well enough for their situation.

  • A hospital meal tray featuring mashed potatoes, meatloaf, and peas.
  • A meal featuring a slice of meat, pasta, zucchini, and a bread roll on a plate.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 155 resident community capacity 155 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • 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 (6 miles away) Washington Dulles International (6 miles away)
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National (18 miles away) Ronald Reagan Washington National (18 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • 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
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Fairfax, Virginia offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors considering living in the area. With several reputable physicians nearby, including allergy specialists, eye surgeons, pediatricians, radiologists, and otolaryngologists, residents can easily access healthcare services. Additionally, there is a variety of dining options available within a short distance, including popular chains like Chick-Fil-A and McDonald's as well as local favorites like Blue Iguana and Ozzie's Good Eats. Several pharmacies are also close by for medication needs. For recreation and relaxation, there are parks like FairLakes Townhouse Playground and Van Dyck Park nearby. The area also offers cultural opportunities with theaters like Cinemark Fairfax Corner 14 and XD as well as places of worship for spiritual fulfillment. Transportation options are accessible with the Vienna/Fairfax Metro Station located within a reasonable distance for easy travel around the area or beyond.

Physicians

  • Fairfax Allergy (0.4 miles)
  • Eye Specialists and Surgeons of Northern Virginia (0.5 miles)
  • Fairfax Pediatric Associates (1.3 miles)
  • Fairfax Radiolgy Consultants Centreville/Clifton Imaging Center (4.3 miles)
  • Otolaryngology Associates, PC (4.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (0.8 miles)
  • Blue Iguana (0.9 miles)
  • Silver Diner (1 miles)
  • Dogfish Head Alehouse (1.1 miles)
  • Guapos Restaurant (1.3 miles)
  • Ozzie's Good Eats (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Wegmans (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Inova Vascular Diagnostic and Imaging Services - Fair Oaks (1 miles)
  • Reston Hospital Nursery (6.2 miles)

Parks

  • FairLakes Townhouse Playground (1 miles)
  • Van Dyck Park (4.6 miles)
  • Daniels Run Park (5.4 miles)
  • Fairfax Memorial (5.8 miles)
  • Foxstone Park (7.1 miles)
  • Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (7.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • Peet's Coffee and Tea (1.5 miles)
  • Cafein (2.9 miles)
  • Chateau De Chantilly Cafe (3.1 miles)
  • Paris Baguette (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Fairfax Corner 14 and XD (1.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Islamic Center Northern Virginia Trust (2.7 miles)
  • St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church (5.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Vienna/Fairfax - GMU Metro Station (5.8 miles)
  • AeroTrain - Concourse C (6.2 miles)
  • Concourse C (6.2 miles)
  • United Club (6.2 miles)
  • Concourse A (6.3 miles)
  • Shuttle to Main Terminal & A Gates (6.4 miles)
  • Concourse D (6.4 miles)

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