English Meadows Manassas Campus

    9735 Liberia Ave, Manassas, VA, 20110
    3.9 · 30 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Beautiful facility but unsafe administration

    I loved the beautiful location, clean facility and many kind, engaged caregivers - staff often knew residents by name and were warm. But management is inconsistent and alarming: awful charge nurse (Kelsie), a director who acts caring but doesn't, unanswered care emails, constant staff turnover, medication mistakes and episodes of neglect (long gaps without care, soaked beds). I pulled my mother out. Despite great grounds and some excellent staff, the safety and administration issues mean I cannot recommend this place.

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    3.90 · 30 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.3
    • Staff

      3.6
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, attentive and engaged staff
    • Responsive care with quick issue resolution
    • Staff who know residents by name and show high morale
    • Clean, new or brand‑new facility and bright, cheerful common areas
    • Home‑like, cozy atmosphere that is not too large
    • Affordable, all‑inclusive pricing and competitive packages
    • Restaurant‑style dining with chef supervision and customizable menus
    • Varied activities and social programming (movie night, bingo, game room)
    • On‑site rehab, physical therapy, and salon services
    • Easy admission process and helpful intake staff
    • Prompt housekeeping with clean clothes and linens
    • Family‑friendly visiting spaces and convenient location close to family
    • Rooms described as nice and good‑sized by some reviewers
    • Community spaces rentable for family events
    • Specific staff members praised for compassionate care and quick responses

    Cons

    • Serious allegations of neglect and poor care, especially in memory care
    • Severe staffing issues, frequent turnover, and reported firings/resignations
    • Inconsistent quality of care between staff members and shifts
    • Management and administration reported as unresponsive, evasive, or dishonest
    • Medication mistakes and clinical errors reported
    • Instances of residents left unattended for long periods (reported 8+ hours)
    • Unsanitary conditions reported (soiled beds, hygiene concerns)
    • Food quality and service problems (meals dropped off without assistance, bones or shrimp tails in food)
    • Small room size noted by some
    • Accusations of bogus positive reviews and automated/phony communications
    • Reports of withheld final payments, court disputes, and calls to Adult Protective Services
    • Named problematic staff or charge nurses (specific negative mentions)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the collected reviews is highly mixed, showing a sharp divide between reviewers who praise the facility, staff, amenities, and price, and those who report serious care failures, management problems, and safety concerns. A substantial portion of reviewers describe the campus as new, clean, bright, and home‑like with a cozy scale that feels comfortable rather than institutional. Many families highlight affordability and an all‑inclusive rate as a strong benefit. Positive reports repeatedly cite friendly, upbeat, and engaged staff who learn residents' names and preferences, prompt and responsive care (including quick responses after falls), chef‑supervised restaurant‑style dining with customizable menus, a variety of activities and social programming, on‑site rehab and salon services, and convenient family‑friendly spaces and location.

    Care quality and staff performance are the most polarizing themes. On the positive side, multiple reviewers describe staff as compassionate, attentive, and skilled; they report clear communication, timely updates, effective issue resolution, and high morale among caregivers. Specific staff members receive praise for thoughtful, loving care and for intervening quickly after incidents. Housekeeping and laundry are noted as prompt by several families, and some reviewers say residents appear content and comfortable with daily life and engagement opportunities.

    Conversely, a number of reviews contain grave allegations that directly contradict those positive accounts. Several family members report neglectful care—examples include residents going long periods without attention (one report of 8+ hours), beds soaked with urine, unsanitary conditions, medication mistakes, and meals left at doors without assistance. There are multiple, independent reports of management being evasive or unresponsive: unanswered care emails, alleged misleading communications, automated or phony messages, and even claims that the executive director or administrators lied or avoided written documentation. Some reviewers describe legal disputes, withheld final payments, calls to Adult Protective Services, and suggestions that the facility should be shut down. These are serious red flags that indicate either episodic failures or systemic problems in certain units or time periods.

    A recurring pattern in the negative feedback is staffing instability. Reviewers report frequent staff changes, firings, and resignations, and name specific charge nurses or managers as problematic in individual accounts. That turnover helps explain the inconsistent experiences — residents and families who interact primarily with stable, well‑performing staff report excellent care, while others who encounter staffing lapses report neglect and unsafe conditions. The memory care unit is singled out in some reviews for particularly concerning incidents, suggesting variability across care levels.

    Amenities, dining, and programming receive mostly favorable comments but are not immune to criticism. Many families praise the chef‑supervised, restaurant‑style menu and point out the ability to customize meals and accommodate preferences (for example, remembering a resident's breakfast choices). At the same time, there are reports of poor meal handling (food with bones, shrimp tails, or meals dropped off without assistance), which again points to inconsistent service standards. The facility’s on‑site rehab, salon, movie room, and rentable event spaces are frequently mentioned as positives that contribute to a community feel.

    In summary, the reviews depict a facility with many attractive features—new construction or renovated spaces, friendly caregivers, strong programming, and competitive pricing—but also reveal significant, repeated accusations of serious care and management failures. The contrast is stark: some families report trust, satisfaction, and willingness to recommend, while others report harm, legal disputes, and calls for regulatory intervention. Given this variability, prospective residents and families should perform careful due diligence: visit multiple times and during different shifts, speak with current residents and several family members, ask for recent inspection reports and staffing ratios, verify how incidents are reported and resolved, and confirm how the facility handles memory care and clinical oversight. The compiled reviews indicate real strengths worth considering, but also substantial documented risks that merit verification before any placement decision.

    Location

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    About English Meadows Manassas Campus

    English Meadows Manassas Campus sits on Liberia Avenue and has a welcoming campus where seniors get assisted living, memory care, and respite care, all in one place with a full range of services and different apartment options, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, some made especially for those using a wheelchair or needing safety features. Residents keep their independence as much as possible, and the staff always focus on what people can still do, instead of what was lost, and you'll see this through their focus on small victories and routine activities that keep up a sense of dignity. The Lavender Hills Dementia Care Program stands out for unique spaces like a dementia care lounge, activities room, and dining room, plus Life Stations and activities boxes that help stimulate conversation and keep memories alive for residents who need dementia support, and the staff use personalized care plans to match the right type of assistance, including incontinence care, mobility help, medication management, and 24-hour caregiver support.

    People can find shared or private apartments with kitchenettes, accessible bathrooms, safety grab bars, emergency response systems, washers and dryers, cable TV, and Wi-Fi. Meals use fresh ingredients, and there's always something cooking in the dining room, the bistro café, or for snacks during the day, and outside, there are walking paths, gardens, and a center courtyard for sitting in the sun or gardening. Social life stays active with arts and crafts, music, dancing, games, regular outings to local restaurants, entertainment, resident-led groups, holiday events, a movie theater, a sports bar with billiards and shuffleboard, a library, a sunroom, a rehab therapy gym, and a full-service beauty salon.

    Residents get help with daily living like bathing, dressing, and moving around, plus services like housekeeping, laundry, and home maintenance, and staff manage health needs with wellness checks, health and fitness programs, medication reminders, and in-house therapy if needed. There are transportation services for shopping and appointments, and guest parking is available. The community has features like wide hallways, emergency call systems, and a sprinkler system to keep everyone safe. Pets are allowed, and people can enjoy watching movies, relaxing by the fireplace, or joining day trips. The campus welcomes people for tours, offers photo galleries to see apartments and common areas, and supports easy move-ins with options for various care needs, including continuing care and independent living. English Meadows Manassas Campus accepts long-term care insurance, and fees depend on the apartment and level of care required. The environment feels comfortable and inspiring, focusing on supporting daily routines, relationships, and a strong sense of purpose for every resident.

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