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The Residence at Colvin Run

1131 Walker Rd

5(23 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Respite stays
Short-term respite care for recovery or caregiver relief
Call system
In-person callbell response, times posted publicly
Recognition
U.S. News 2026 Best Senior Living, top Memory Care rating

What Families Think

Reviewers describe The Residence at Colvin Run as a warm, family-like assisted living and memory care community in Great Falls, Virginia, with attentive staff, strong communication during medical events, and a clean, newer building. Praise centers on caregiving quality, food, activities, and the way management and care teams know residents personally.

The Good

  • Staff described repeatedly as attentive, caring, and like family
  • Strong communication with families, including quick updates after falls
  • Food and dining experience frequently praised by residents and families
  • New, clean, well-maintained building with pleasant common areas
  • Active calendar of social, educational, and recreational programs
  • Memory care staff described as compassionate and highly skilled

The Bad

  • One reviewer noted the community is on the pricier side
  • No published pricing available for families to compare upfront

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

The Residence at Colvin Run is a senior living community in Great Falls, Virginia offering Assisted Living. Amenities include Professional Chef, Restaurant style Dining Room and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 23 reviews.

About The Residence at Colvin Run

The Residence at Colvin Run is a senior living community in Great Falls, Virginia, offering a full spectrum of care options including assisted living, memory care for residents with dementia, and short-term respite care tailored to individual needs and lifestyles.

The community provides assisted living residents with private accommodations, chef-prepared meals, and a vibrant calendar of events and activities, along with 24/7 support while maintaining independence. Residents receive assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication reminders.

For residents with dementia, the community offers a safe, nurturing environment with familiar routines, meaningful engagement, and specially trained team members providing compassionate support. The community also accepts short-term stays with personalized support for recovery or caregiver relief, including access to dining, daily activities, and 24/7 support.

A distinctive feature of The Residence at Colvin Run is its callbell response system: residents can summon assistance, and a caregiver arrives in person rather than responding remotely. The community publishes daily callbell response times on its website to demonstrate attentive care. The community emphasizes whole-person wellness through a strong support system for team members built on respect, dignity, and opportunities for personal development.

The Residence at Colvin Run has earned U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Senior Living status with the highest possible ratings in Memory Care, reflecting the organization's recognition as a top senior living community.

Types of Care at The Residence at Colvin Run

Assisted Living

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)
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Salon / Barber

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of The Residence at Colvin Run

5overall · 23 ratings combined

5★ on Google (23)

CT Hunt

Jun 2026

via Google

Comfortable here is my mother’s comment. As her daughter I am very happy with everything about the place such as the staff, the residents, the care, activities and cleanliness. I would choose this place for my own care.

Robin Marusin

Jun 2026

via Google

Colvin Run is a family! The staff is exceptional - from the front desk with Vanessa, Marta, etc. who take the time to know the residents and their needs, to the care team including, to name a few, Karen, Jennifer, Mohamed, Nancy, Sofia who care for all aspects of the people who reside here. Then there are those that help in the daily aspects of your loved ones care - Gilbert, a young man who has found his calling and not only provides excellent care, but knows the residents and their families, spends time learning about them and interacting with them, Michael and Ibraham who make sure the day is going well for those in their care and so many more. Then there are the folks who make sure their day is filled with meaningful activities - Ramya, Marta, BB find ways to encourage growth and fun every single day. And not an easy task, are the dining room servers, again to name a few, Elizabeth, Obe, Eddie, Edgar, Vickie, Mo and more (sorry not to include all the names because they are ALL special) who are patient, kind and make sure the residents are happy with their food choices (which are excellent, by the way, thanks to Robert and Armando). And not to forget the cleaning help who serve the group with excellent care. Wendy especially, goes out of her way to not only do a great service but interacts with everyone with her entertaining ways.<br>And of course, there is the management staff, Seth, Trachell, Zuri who deal with the daily challenges of making sure everything goes smoothly and ensures a quick turnaround for issues needing their attention.<br>This is truly a wonderful atmosphere and a caring place!

Jim&Nancy Fishenden

Sep 2025

via Google

My wife, Nancy, dealt with Parkinson's Disease for 14 years and then with dementia and finally needed more and safer care than I was able to provide at home. Our son, daughter and I toured and carefully evaluated various facilities in the Northern Virginia area and ultimately decided that the memory care unit in Colvin Run would provide the care that Nancy would need. Little did we know that the care she would receive would not only be professional and competent, but also compassionate, understanding, patient and constantly supportive. The entire staff is that way. Nancy and the Certified Nursing Assistant assigned to her developed a remarkable loving bond that continued through and beyond Nancy's passing. Nothing, and I mean nothing, was too much for this incredibly caring CNA. In addition, I want to mention that the overall director of Colvin Run, who is a Registered Nurse himself, does not close himself off and hide out in his office but rather, every day, he visits with the residents, gets to know each one personally, and asks how they are doing and if there is anything they need. Colvin Run fosters an overall atmosphere of friendly, uplifting, supportive caring. We were blessed that Nancy had the rewarding experience of being there.

John Dolina

Aug 2025

via Google

Our mom has been at the Residence at Colvin Run for several years. They have provided a caring and supportive environment that feels more like a community than a facility. Knowing that our Mom is in a safe and comfortable place has given us peace of mind.<br><br>The communication between the staff and families is exceptional. When our mother had a fall the onsite medical staff evaluated her quickly and immediately called us to coordinate further care.<br><br>There are plenty of social, educational, and recreational programs that has kept our mom active and engaged. From puzzles to music performances and outings, there’s always something for her to do.<br><br>The facility is new, clean, bright, and well-maintained. There are plenty of common areas and a nice porch in the front with a fan for residents to sit and a courtyard for relaxing outside. The dining room is very nice and has great food.<br><br>While the services are superb it is a little bit on the pricey side. However we highly recommend if you are looking for a clean, safe environment with a caring staff.

CMG

Jun 2025

via Google

We moved my 94 year old mother from another facility to Colvin Run. What a difference! She is really thriving at CR. In the last facility (which was equally expensive), she was often left alone and ignored. She'd had a stroke last year so had been moved to memory care. The whole floor smelled of urine. The staff was not motivated.<br>At CR, the staff is like family. They know all of us. Seth Wirekoh, the Executive Director, does a great job of taking care of the staff and modeling caring behavior so it spreads top down.<br>I enjoy visiting and am so happy knowing my mother is cared for.<br>Something else I've noticed is how many family members visit their loved ones at CR. I rarely saw other family members at the last facility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does The Residence at Colvin Run offer?

The Residence at Colvin Run offers Assisted Living.

Where is The Residence at Colvin Run located?

The Residence at Colvin Run is located at 1131 Walker Rd in Great Falls, Virginia.

What do families say about The Residence at Colvin Run?

Reviewers describe The Residence at Colvin Run as a warm, family-like assisted living and memory care community in Great Falls, Virginia, with attentive staff, strong communication during medical events, and a clean, newer building. Praise centers on caregiving quality, food, activities, and the way management and care teams know residents personally.

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