4.1(128 ratings)· Fairfax average: 4.4
Part of Cogir Senior Living · 112 communities · 4.5★ average
1 / 10CMS Care Compare
Families describe The Virginian as a friendly, well-appointed community with quick move-in support and renovated apartments, though a few note inconsistencies in staff courtesy toward outside caregivers. Reviewers frequently praise the food quality and the personal attention residents receive from the care team.
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
The Virginian is a senior living community in Fairfax, Virginia offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Guest Meals, Professional Chef and Restaurant style Dining Room. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 128 reviews.
The Virginian is a senior living community in Fairfax, Virginia, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care on 32 acres of wooded grounds along Accotink Creek. The community features 247 luxury apartments with modern residences available on a flexible rental model without long-term commitments or buy-in fees.
Independent Living residents enjoy resort-style amenities including a gym, salon, library, and chef-prepared dining featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. The Concierge Club offers an elevated independent living option with enhanced services such as valet parking, drink service, an Oakmont Recreation Center membership, and complimentary guest meals. Assisted Living seamlessly blends high-quality care with social engagement, allowing residents to maintain independence while receiving necessary support.
Memory Care utilizes the Revere approach, which employs relationship-based methods to help residents with dementia or Alzheimer's make meaningful connections through personalized care plans and individual attention. The community features a newly renovated bistro in the lobby area and recently remodeled units designed to feel home-like and comfortable.
The Virginian offers wellness programs, enriching activities, and social events designed to keep residents active, engaged, and connected. Chef-prepared menus accommodate various dietary needs and preferences. Programming includes opportunities to learn, socialize, and explore new interests across the community.
Located in Fairfax, the community provides convenient access to shopping, dining, healthcare, and cultural experiences while maintaining a setting of natural serenity on its wooded grounds.
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll match you with communities that fit. Free, and you choose who contacts you.
Help Me Choose4.1overall · 128 ratings combined
4.1★ on Google (128)
Beth Spille
Apr 2026
Jenna Ballard at The Virginian helped me orchestrate a move for my mom in eight days. She is professional, responsive, and knowledgeable-way beyond her years. Everything went smoothly. My mom was able to go from acute rehab to her new apartment at The Virginian. We couldn’t be more pleased in our decision. My mom even said the food is delicious and she is a tough critic!
Funky freSh
Mar 2026
Staff isn’t as friendly as people claim them to be. I would be working with my patient there and I would be passing by, going place to place with them and have staff greet my patient, but they would COMPLETELY ignore me and not say a word towards me, despite making eye contact. As a healthcare worker of 5 years, this is one of the most rude and disrespectful things I have seen from staff, at a retirement facility. They only make you feel welcomed, IF you’re a resident; totally not cool and a lack of basic respect for others.
Brit Ramsankar
Aug 2025
I had such a great experience at Virginian Senior Living. The staff here are honestly wonderful — so kind and personable, it really feels like they get to know you instead of treating everyone the same. The whole place has a very welcoming vibe. I also really appreciated how much they offer on-site. There’s a gym, a salon, and even a library, which makes it easy to stay active and connected. They also put on fun events that give people something to look forward to, and you can tell they care about keeping things lively and engaging. Overall, it feels like a community, not just a building — and that’s what makes all the difference.
Alissa Blate
Feb 2024
My mom moved into The Virginian last year and it’s now totally remodeled and gorgeous. The staff is great - I was there over the weekend and when I arrived I was greeted by two people at the front desk who were very informed about the community. Security is very good. There’s a new bistro in the lobby area with a great menu. My mom raves about the food. I hear they have a new executive chef who comes from the Four Seasons and Ritz Carlton. Very happy with our decision to have her move here.
curt schaller
May 2022
I recently visited the Virginian. It's newly renovated independent living units are spectacular! Jenna gave me a tour of their brand new memory care area. It's beautiful and seems like comfortable, home-like environment.
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 39 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 5, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2022
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2022
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2022
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2022
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2022
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2022
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2022
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2022
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2022
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2020
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 17, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 17, 2020
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2020
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2020
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2020
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2020
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2020
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 19, 2021
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2020
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2020
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 2020
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 2020
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 5, 2018
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 5, 2018
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 5, 2018
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 6, 2018
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 6, 2018
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 6, 2018
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 6, 2018
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 6, 2018
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 6, 2018
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 6, 2018
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
The Virginian offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care.
The Virginian is located at 9229 Arlington Blvd in Fairfax, Virginia.
Families describe The Virginian as a friendly, well-appointed community with quick move-in support and renovated apartments, though a few note inconsistencies in staff courtesy toward outside caregivers. Reviewers frequently praise the food quality and the personal attention residents receive from the care team.
The Virginian had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 39 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with The Virginian and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
Work at The Virginian? Claim this listing to update photos, pricing, and details. It's free.
Other senior living options within 25 miles of Fairfax.
Fairfax, Virginia0 mi
4.9(48)
Assisted Living
Fairfax, Virginia0.3 mi
4.1(28)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Fairfax, Virginia0.8 mi
5(69)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Fairfax, Virginia1.1 mi
4.7(40)
Independent Living
Fairfax, Virginia1.4 mi
5(17)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Fairfax, Virginia1.5 mi
4.2(14)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Home care agencies serving Fairfax bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
