Heatherwood Retirement Community

Heatherwood Retirement Community sits in Burke, Virginia, in a quiet neighborhood with nice gardens and safe, landscaped grounds, and offers different care options for seniors like independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, skilled nursing, and even home care for those who want to stay at home but still need help, and you'll find the community has folks who are still active and independent, as well as those who need more support as time goes on, with ways for them to move from one care level to another without having to move away. The staff give a lot of attention and care and treat residents with respect, and you'll find people talking about that in the reviews, with Heatherwood holding a 4.6-star rating. The community lets you bring pets with the Leash on Life program, and you'll find all sorts of activities, outings, fitness classes (called RUI FIT), social events, and even things like continuing classes through RUI University, nice salon services with LUXE Unlimited, along with Taste of RUI restaurant-style dining that can handle special diets, so meals are relaxed and suited to what people need. Rooms come private or semi-private, stay clean with linen and housekeeping, have Wi-Fi and cable, air-conditioning, and the place has beauty salons, a fitness center, game rooms, libraries, and outdoor spaces so people can spend time together or on their own according to what's comfortable, plus there's transportation for errands or doctor's visits. The memory care part is designed to prevent wandering and help folks with dementia or Alzheimer's and the Care Impact programs offer help with companionship, getting to appointments, and daily support, so families don't have to worry as much. There's 24-hour supervision, call systems, and nursing support for people who need it, and folks can join short-term with respite care if they just need a break or some help recovering. Heatherwood Retirement Community gives seniors and their families choices for care, a steady routine, ways to stay active, and room to be as independent or supported as needed, with a mix of daily help, safety features, and social opportunities, all in a setting that feels warm and friendly.