Falcons Landing

    20522 Falcons Landing Cir, Sterling, VA 20165
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Warm community with excellent amenities

    I moved here two years ago and it's been one of the best decisions we've made. The staff and residents are warm and welcoming, the food is restaurant-quality, and there are countless activities, fitness options and on-site medical care that give real peace of mind. Beautiful, well-maintained grounds and spacious, light-filled apartments make it feel like home, and the secure, friendly community fosters plenty of new friends and daily engagement.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Family private dining rooms
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor patio
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.73·(73)

    Overall rating

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

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      4.9
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      4.1

    Pros

    • Beautiful, well‑maintained grounds and landscaping
    • Range of housing options (apartments, cottages, duplexes)
    • On‑site continuum of care (assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care)
    • High‑quality, varied dining with generous portions
    • Robust activities and cultural programming
    • Comprehensive fitness amenities, including gym and indoor pool
    • Responsive maintenance and regular housekeeping services
    • Secure gated campus with on‑site security
    • Transportation and shuttle services for outings
    • On‑site medical staff and rehabilitation services
    • Welcoming, engaged resident community
    • Pet‑friendly policies

    Cons

    • Staffing stability and retention challenges
    • Gaps in memory‑care staffing, training, and readiness
    • Inconsistent clinical quality between independent living and long‑term care
    • Communication and transparency gaps from administration and staff
    • High monthly fees and overall cost
    • Occasional environmental maintenance inconsistencies (e.g., localized mold remediation, pool temperature/control issues)
    • Access‑control and gate procedures that some find restrictive or awkward

    Summary of reviews

    Falcons Landing presents as a large, well‑appointed continuing care retirement community with a strong emphasis on independent living amenities and campus quality. Reviewers consistently describe attractive, professionally maintained grounds, a range of housing styles (from one‑ and two‑bedroom apartments to cottages and duplexes), and extensive communal facilities — including an indoor pool, fitness center with trainers, tennis courts, library, crafts spaces, a chapel and ballroom, and on‑site rehabilitation services. The campus location and landscaping are frequently cited as distinguishing features, and many residents praise the move‑in experience and ongoing maintenance responsiveness.

    Staff and care receive broadly positive remarks in the independent living setting: many residents and families describe warm, attentive staff, helpful administrative support, regular housekeeping, and accessible maintenance. The community also offers an on‑site physician presence and attached long‑term care/assisted‑living facilities, which provide reassurance about future needs for many residents. However, several reviewers raised substantive concerns about clinical staffing stability and the operational readiness of memory‑care and skilled‑nursing areas. Accounts include staffing and retention challenges among CNAs/RNs, instances of wandering that necessitated one‑to‑one supervision and resident relocation, and descriptions of care-level differences between independent living and the Johnson Center. These patterns point to the need for prospective families to investigate staffing ratios, training practices, and memory‑care protocols before committing.

    Dining and social programming are consistent strengths. Multiple dining venues (formal dining room, informal dining, cafe/snack bar) and a frequently changing menu were highlighted, with specific praise for portion sizes, special offerings (weekend brunch, higher‑end menu options), and meal delivery/pickup services. The activities program is broad and active — bridge, book clubs, volunteer opportunities, theatrical productions, chapel services, exercise classes, trips and cultural programming — and resident leadership appears engaged in programming and social life. The result is a socially active community many describe as welcoming, inclusive, and conducive to making new friendships.

    Facility operations show generally strong upkeep but with occasional environmental and operational inconsistencies. Examples cited include a localized mold issue that required remediation, intermittent feedback about pool temperature and noise, and some residents finding gate/access procedures restrictive. Maintenance and housekeeping are otherwise described as prompt and effective. On the management side, marketing and move‑in coordination are frequently praised, yet there are recurring comments about lapses in communication or administrative transparency regarding care capabilities, bed availability, and certain policy details.

    Cost is a consistent consideration: fees are described as high by several reviewers, though many evaluate the package as providing good value given the campus amenities, dining, and continuum of care. In summary, Falcons Landing is often recommended for prospective independent‑living residents seeking an active, well‑resourced campus with strong dining and social programs. Prospective residents and families should prioritize direct inquiries into staffing levels and turnover in skilled‑nursing and memory‑care units, review emergency and supervision policies for residents with cognitive impairment, and confirm contractual and fee details during the touring and decision process.

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    Location

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    Falcons Landing is located at 20522 Falcons Landing Cir, Sterling, VA, 20165.

    About Falcons Landing

    Falcons Landing sits in Sterling, Virginia, and has a reputation score of 4.5 from 13 reviews, attracting mostly military retirees, government employees, and people with ties to defense or homeland security, though others can be considered. This nonprofit community started in 1984 by retired Air Force officers runs as a life plan community-also called a continuing care retirement community or CCRC-so residents can move between independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, skilled nursing, and memory care as their needs change, and the campus includes the Falcons Landing Military Retirement Community and a Hillside House for memory care. You'll find a mix of cottages, apartments, and terrace homes, with some single homes and some high-rise apartment buildings, and the living spaces have up-to-date kitchens, granite counters, open layouts, modern appliances, and some have private balconies and picturesque views.

    Falcons Landing offers a wide range of health services with 24/7 nursing staff, medication management, rehabilitation, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and specialized dementia support, along with a health center, on-site medical clinic, and weekly housekeeping plus regular and emergency maintenance. The Johnson Center provides skilled nursing and rehab, while the Hillside House supports memory care in a modern, homelike setting. Security officers stay on campus at all times in this gated community. Residents get access to dining plans with three restaurants, take-out meals, nutritious options, and outdoor dining, with special attention to both home-style and chef-prepared meals.

    There's easier living with campus-wide high-speed internet, basic cable, a no-charge business center, and a state-of-the-art fitness center that stays open day and night, with walking paths, courtyards, landscaped grounds, and outdoor seating, as well as a library, a beauty salon and barbershop, chapel services for all faiths, and a range of wellness programs and classes. Activities fill the calendar, with stage productions, movies, art projects, lectures, game nights, concerts, afternoon tea, happy hours, trips around the Washington area with transportation provided at no extra cost, and online virtual tours for new visitors. Residents also get guest rooms, private party rooms, and pet-friendly options, and all community activities are easy to reach by indoor walkways.

    The community claims CARF accreditation for its healthcare services and is managed by a board made up of experienced volunteer leaders. The facility runs around the clock every day and is led by administrator Ashlee Bullock, and as a not-for-profit, Falcons Landing reinvests funds into the property to improve quality of life for all. Along with entrance and monthly fees for living accommodations, weekly cleaning and regular upkeep are included, and residents average about 84 years old based on past records. The grounds look well kept and designed for comfort, with inspiration from UVA's lawns and pavilions and updated interiors, and on the whole, Falcons Landing aims to offer a comfortable, active, and supportive environment for older adults-especially those with military or government backgrounds-but does consider others, depending on individual situations. Full details about the community, services, and virtual tours can be found at falconslanding.org.

    People often ask...

    Falcons Landing offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

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    Yes, Falcons Landing allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 20522 Falcons Landing Cir, Sterling, VA 20165.

    No, Falcons Landing does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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