Sunrise at Fair Oaks sits right in central Fairfax, Virginia, on the INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital campus, so people have easy access to shopping, restaurants, and theaters nearby, and the building itself looks inviting, with a white multi-story design, a covered entry, and landscaped grounds, which means walking paths and plenty of greenery all around. The place offers different levels of care, including independent living for older adults who like being social without needing help, assisted living with private suites and help for daily tasks like bathing, eating, or taking medicine, memory care for people living with Alzheimer's or other dementia, respite care for folks needing short stays, skilled nursing, and even hospice care coordination. The community welcomes people through the Virginia Auxiliary Grants program and is licensed as an Assisted Living Facility with 92 beds, and Sunrise Senior Living operates the whole place, so there's a long history behind how things run.
Sunrise at Fair Oaks works hard to support seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities by offering resources through VirginiaNavigator, disAbilityNavigator, SeniorNavigator, VeteransNavigator, and the Lindsay Institute, so folks find educational articles, local event listings, helpful guides, and links without having to search all over the place, and there's also a huge directory with over 26,000 programs and services across the country. Veterans get extra support from benefits and community groups, seniors use resources from aging well and caregiving organizations, and disability resources come from advocacy and community groups, which helps families find what they need for caregiving, employment, money matters, health, housing, insurance, legal advice, long-term care, social activities, technology, transportation, and veterans' benefits.
Residents spend time both indoors and out, with long walking paths, gardens, a quiet courtyard with benches and a pergola, a sunny patio with wicker chairs and a big yellow umbrella for outside meals, and a companion dog named Song who brightens people's days. Inside, there's a cozy library with comfy chairs, bookshelves filled to the brim, and quiet corners, along with suites for assisted living arranged with beds, leather armchairs, and warm touches, common rooms where folks can sit by the fireplace or watch TV, elegant dining rooms with linen tablecloths, fresh flowers, and calm spaces for meals, and a bright memory care dining area with a buffet setup, round tables, and a piano where sunlight pours in.
People don't just stay inside doing nothing, either, because Sunrise at Fair Oaks plans lots of activities and events every day, including clubs like crafts, cards, yoga, and Zumba, and there are outings to other Sunrise communities, devotional services, and on- and offsite programs aimed at learning, faith, and fun. Staff members have years of experience, and there's a personable Sunrise Chef in Residence making sure meals are both healthy and enjoyable-vegetarian options are available, and a beautician comes in regularly, too. The community supports independence but offers all the help needed, with easy-to-access tubs, showers, on-site medical support, monitored suites, help with medicine, specialized programs for memory care called the Reminiscence Program and Terrace Club, and social activities made to boost quality of life.
Family can stay in touch thanks to welcoming areas for visits, and the setup lets residents adjust their care as their health changes so there's no need to move away if more support becomes necessary later. There's parking for residents, transportation nearby, and plenty of common spaces for relaxing or meeting friends, so days keep a comfortable rhythm, and there's always space to connect, eat, or just sit and read. Staff guide care by following Principles of Service, treating everyone with respect, and aiming to help residents stay as independent as they can, surrounded by warmth, clean spaces, and a feeling that someone's always ready to lend a hand when needed.
