Westminster at Lake Ridge is a Continuing Care Retirement Community set on 62 acres of woods right next to the historic Town of Occoquan in Northern Virginia, where you'll find walking trails, fishing ponds, an indoor greenhouse, and a peaceful spot for those who enjoy privacy along with easy access to Washington, D.C. The community has independent living apartments, spacious cottages, assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, skilled nursing care, respite stays, and short-term rehabilitation, so residents can stay as their needs change. Residents choose from different floor plans, including one- and two-bedroom apartments, some with dens, and cottages overlooking the trees, all with well-equipped kitchens and accessible bathrooms, weekly housekeeping, maintenance, and parking. The staff, including licensed nurses available 24/7, provides friendly, skilled support with daily activities, medication management, and personalized care plans drawn up by professionals in fields like psychiatry, pharmacy, and rehab therapy.
There are plenty of social and spiritual activities, with on-site services from a chaplain, a chapel, and offsite devotional outings, plus educational events, cultural programs, art, fitness and technology classes in multipurpose studios, and a broad library and computer room with campus-wide Wi-Fi. The heated saltwater indoor pool, hot tub, state-of-the-art fitness center, and woodworking shop give folks ways to stay active, while spaces like lounges, a wine bar, all-day bistro with outdoor seating, and two private dining rooms help residents nurture friendships. The community provides transportation at cost to local spots, organizes group outings, offers beautician services, delivers meals, and welcomes pets in certain residences. Safety's considered, especially in the secured memory care wing, with features that help prevent wandering and accidents.
People benefit from a strong activities program that covers social, mental, and physical wellness, and there's a social day program for those who need a structured option. For seniors who'd rather get care at home, trained aides offer non-medical support and companionship, and hospice care and respite stays are available too. Community resources run deep, with connections to VirginiaNavigator programs, guides, and educational materials about health, law, estate planning, transportation, home modifications, and financial services, and a directory that includes over 26,000 relevant programs. Volunteers, local events, and staff chaplain-led services create a friendly, tight-knit feel. Westminster at Lake Ridge, part of the Ingleside not-for-profit family since 1993, stays focused on helping older adults remain as independent and engaged as possible, with living options and care that adjust to meet changing health, mobility, and social needs over time.
