The Colonnades, part of the Monogram Collection by Sunrise, sits in Virginia and has stood by seniors for more than 35 years, offering a community with Jeffersonian-style architecture, a grand entrance with white columns, a cupola, a covered portico, lush landscaping, and a circular driveway that give the place a welcoming touch. The community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, nursing and rehab, continuing care retirement options, adult daycare, home health care, and other senior services, so folks can get whatever level of help or independence they need. Residents can pay with Medicare, Medicaid, or credit cards and have access to shared or private accommodations, with different floor plans, all wheelchair accessible, and apartments with balconies, patterned comforters, matching lamps, small desks, and cozy seating, plus private restrooms, air conditioning, and parking spaces for cars.
Staff use a person-centered care approach and personalized programs focused on emotional and physical well-being for every resident, which means the care team helps with dressing, bathing, medication management, and wellness needs, or just provides companionship and daily help when that's all that's needed, and they make sure everyone's needs get met through a holistic way of looking at things, whether someone's living in a maintenance-free apartment or needs help with memory issues like Alzheimer's, where memory care is tailored to prevent wandering and reduce confusion. There's on-site healthcare with an on-site clinic and programs connected with the University of Virginia for learning or wellness, with nurses and aides using proven guidelines set out by Virginia's rules, like background checks, safety standards, emergency plans, advance directives, and checks against abuse.
The Colonnades has a Five-Star Rating System for assessing quality, while government programs like the Skilled Nursing Facilities Value-Based Purchasing program, along with the Patient-Driven Payment Model, set high quality marks for how care gets delivered. The place's WELL Health-Safety and WELL Equity Ratings show the effort put into keeping the buildings safe and the community inclusive for people from all backgrounds, and staff always stick to good hospitality and service, whether it's helping with meals, transportation, or keeping spaces clean through regular housekeeping.
The community offers plenty of shared places for folks to enjoy, including a bright indoor swimming pool with stairs for easy access, landscaped gardens, sitting areas and patios, and a serene courtyard for memory care, plus a cozy library with books and plush chairs, bistro-style dining-or just a cup of coffee in the bistro for a social visit-as well as a main dining room and buffet. Residents can join in active social calendars with things like planned outings, a Sunday brunch, afternoon Happy Hour, club events, lessons, and cultural or wellness programs in the community center, and there are activity rooms, community rooms with round tables and a bar, and common rooms for chatting with a neighbor or relaxing quietly. Meals are restaurant-style with fresh ingredients and there are physical therapy services along with short-term rehab for anyone working their way back after a hospital stay.
Residents can get around easily with regular transportation options for errands, appointments, or fun, and can enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle with scheduled housekeeping and chances to pursue favorite hobbies or new interests, whether that's gardening, reading in the sunny library, or socializing. There's recognition for the community too, and The Colonnades received national awards in 2025 from U.S. News & World Report for Best Independent Living, Best Assisted Living, and Best Continuing Care Retirement Community, but everyone who passes through notices most of all the strong commitment to seniors' safety, comfort, and dignity that keeps people living as independently as possible, for as long as they want.
