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Sunrise of Fairfax

9207 Arlington Boulevard

4.1(28 ratings)· Fairfax average: 4.4

Part of Sunrise Senior Living · 224 communities · 4.5★ average · (29 others nearby)

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Quick Facts

Starting price
$7,200/mo

13% above the Fairfax median

Nursing
Registered nurse on site, plus 24-hour staff
Pets
Residents may bring their cats and dogs
Short stays
Respite stays for caregiver breaks or recovery
Faith
Chapel and religious services available on-site
Care assessment
Care levels set after initial nursing assessment

What Families Think

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Families praise the caregivers and memory care team, the welcoming staff and the high-quality food. Several reviewers raise problems with the business side: unreturned calls from financial staff, billing errors, and staff turnover. One family reported long waits for help compared with what they were told on tour.

What reviewers praise

  • Caregivers described as kind and attentive
  • Memory care team praised by one family
  • Welcoming staff from leadership to dining room
  • Food described as high quality
  • Large outdoor spaces, including in memory care
  • Respite stays offered for caregivers

What reviewers flag

  • Several reviewers report unresponsive financial and billing staff
  • One report of billing continuing after a resident died
  • One report of help waits of 45 minutes or more
  • One reviewer cites abrupt staff departures and slow replacement
  • One family struggled to get help with long-term care insurance

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Sunrise of Fairfax is a senior living community in Fairfax, Virginia offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Published pricing starts around $7,200 per month. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 28 reviews.

About Sunrise of Fairfax

Sunrise of Fairfax is an assisted living and memory care community located in Fairfax, Virginia, situated in Fairfax County on a wooded campus along Arlington Boulevard (Route 50), just minutes from the Capital Beltway and Route 66 with easy access to Tysons, Rosslyn, Alexandria, and D.C.

The community offers two distinct neighborhoods: assisted living with support for activities such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, and specialized memory care for residents living with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. Care levels are personalized following an initial nursing assessment to match each resident's unique healthcare needs.

The community features Arts and Crafts-style bungalow design consistent with the surrounding area's architectural identity, with bright, airy, and spacious spaces including large windows that welcome natural light. Residents enjoy a walking path with benches, outdoor patios on each level, and flexible floor plan apartments. A full-service dining experience showcases organic and cage-free options, Sunday brunches, and happy hours, with an innovative tablet technology system that marries dietary needs with personalized menu offerings.

Daily activities and programs include fitness classes, afternoon socials, intergenerational programs, art, creative pursuits, and socials such as bingo and movie nights tailored to residents' interests and capabilities. The community has earned the WELL Equity Rating and WELL Health-Safety Rating.

Sunrise of Fairfax allows residents to bring their beloved cats and dogs. The community also offers respite stays for caregivers seeking a break or for seniors recovering after unforeseen circumstances.

Types of Care at Sunrise of Fairfax

Assisted LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Sunrise of Fairfax

4.1overall · 28 ratings combined

4.1★ on Google (28)

Jk

Jun 2026

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I toured the community looking for my grandmother. I was blown away by the community overall- large outdoor spaces even in their memory care, welcoming staff from the leadership team all the way to the waiters in the dining room! All of the residents looked happy and well cared for. I am looking forward to bringing my grandmother back with me to enjoy brunch with some of the wonderful residents that I met!

Amanda Ziller

May 2026

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- The actual caregivers and care team here are excellent, kind hearted people. The sales team is totally lovely, the place looks gorgeous, and the food is high quality. - HOWEVER, the wait times for help are outrageous. We were told 7-12 minutes response time when we toured the place. In reality, it was commonly more like 45 minutes to never. My mother became terrified that if she ever REALLY needed help, she would die waiting for it. - And BEWARE of getting into BUSINESS with these people, and check your bills VERY carefully. The administrators, financial staff, and billing department are almost totally non-responsive, and they have continued to bill me AFTER my mother died. They actually owe us money, and still they have attempted to extract money from us. - I also had to contact them repeatedly over 8 weeks just to get someone at Sunrise to help me with Long Term Care Insurance. - Again, some lovely, helpful folks in Care, but it's bad news behind the curtain.

Karen Chevalier

Aug 2025

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This is a beautiful facility. The lack of consistent leadership in key areas has been very challenging. Staff leaves abruptly and it takes months to replace them. Despite that challenge the staff in place are lovely and helpful. It makes me wonder about the corporate/local community connection.

Sean Leahey

May 2025

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Services to my Dad have been great internally but the lack of follow up from the financial staff returning phone calls is horrible. Probably need to hire better staff. Made 4 attempts to resolve an issue over the past month. Not a single phone call back.

Christina Crockett

Mar 2025

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Ed and his team in Reminiscence were awesome and amazing. My dad thrived in their care. Ed always went above and over to ensure the best care for the residents and families. The setting is luxury at a reasonable cost. I cannot say enough for him and his team. I will miss them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Sunrise of Fairfax offer?

Sunrise of Fairfax offers Assisted Living and Memory Care.

How much does Sunrise of Fairfax cost?

Published pricing at Sunrise of Fairfax starts around $7,200 per month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection; contact the community for a detailed quote.

Where is Sunrise of Fairfax located?

Sunrise of Fairfax is located at 9207 Arlington Boulevard in Fairfax, Virginia.

What do families say about Sunrise of Fairfax?

Sunrise of Fairfax carries a 4.1 out of 5 rating from 28 Google reviews. Families praise the caregivers and memory care team, the welcoming staff and the high-quality food. Several reviewers raise problems with the business side: unreturned calls from financial staff, billing errors, and staff turnover. One family reported long waits for help compared with what they were told on tour. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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