The Dominion House of Great Falls sits at 12020 Thomas Avenue in Great Falls, VA, and offers several types of senior living, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, respite care, and hospice care, so seniors can age in place even if their care needs change over time. The place has small residential homes, each providing daily care for a handful of residents, and there's always 24-hour staff on-site, including nurses and trained caregivers, who help with things like medication management, bathing, dressing, and meals, plus there's high acuity care, diabetic care, and incontinence care for those who need it, which means people can get support with complex needs. For folks who need specialized support for Alzheimer's or dementia, the memory care program offers round-the-clock supervision, secure areas, memory-enhancing activities, and activities programs designed to keep people engaged, safe, and relaxed, plus security features like Wander Guard and a gated entry.
The environment feels homey, with features like outdoor patios, walking paths, raised garden beds, enclosed atriums, a butterfly and hummingbird garden, and plenty of common areas indoors and out, including a living room, library, woodworking shop, game room, billiards lounge, media center, TV lounge, and an arts and crafts center, so people have lots of ways to spend time together or enjoy hobbies, and there's a fitness center, beauty salon, wellness services, and both covered and uncovered resident parking. The Dominion House has a range of apartments and homes, including detached homes, studios, one- and two-bedroom options, condos, and townhomes, and each unit may come with private bathrooms, bathtubs, wheelchair accessible showers, kitchenettes, fireplaces, and in some cases private dining rooms, so seniors can pick what suits them best, whether they want more independence or more support.
Meals are served in a communal dining space, bistro, or café, and there are options for in-room dining and room service, plus vegetarian meals, home-cooked selections, and meal plans included or as extra charges, with support for special diets, and additional amenities like laundry and dry cleaning, housekeeping, and transportation-for a cost or in some cases complimentary-are available for residents, which means folks can focus on enjoying their days while the chores get handled for them.
There's a strong sense of safety and comfort, with the property being gated and secure, age-restricted for seniors (usually 55 or 62 and up), staff speaking various languages including English, Spanish, Farsi, and more, and emergency call systems in rooms, so families can know their loved ones are looked after. Pets like dogs and cats are allowed with certain rules, and there's outdoor smoking allowed in designated areas, which suits those who want a bit of familiarity from their previous homes. The activity program includes religious services, social outings, off-site events, structured recreation, and opportunities for making friends, and folks can stick to their regular routines with homey touches and space for their own furniture. Short-term and respite stays are also an option, and the community tries to promote dignity, comfort, and independence while making sure each person's healthcare and daily living needs get met in a calm, friendly setting with plenty to do and see, so it can feel like a home away from home.
