Buddy’s Place, The Johnson Center at Falcons Landing

    20535 Earhart Pl, Sterling, VA, 20165
    3.0 · 3 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Tried admitting wife; staff unresponsive

    I tried to admit my wife to Johnson Center for skilled nursing and rehab and was very disappointed. A few staff were angel-like, but overall administration, nurses and PT were uncaring, unresponsive and showed no urgency in processing our request. I do not recommend Johnson Center.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

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

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.00 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      3.0
    • Staff

      2.3
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and dedicated clinical staff (nurses and physical therapists)
    • Some administrative staff described as caring or 'angel-like'
    • Clear focus on providing the best possible care

    Cons

    • Unresponsive admissions process
    • Lack of urgency in processing admissions/requests
    • Unable to admit a patient for skilled nursing and rehab
    • Perception of uncaring staff in some interactions
    • Inconsistent staff responsiveness and behavior

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment from these reviews is mixed but leans toward concern because of administrative and access issues. The most prominent negative theme is an admissions experience that reviewers described as unresponsive and lacking urgency — in one case resulting in the facility being unable to admit a spouse for skilled nursing and rehabilitation. That negative experience was strong enough that at least one reviewer explicitly advised against the Johnson Center. These operational failures are the clearest and most frequently noted problems across the summaries.

    Despite the administrative criticisms, reviewers also highlight very positive experiences with clinical caregivers. Nurses, physical therapists, and some members of administration were described in highly favorable terms, including as 'angel-like,' and reviewers noted a strong focus on providing high-quality care. This suggests that, when clinical care is delivered, staff performance can be excellent and families may find the hands-on care and therapy to be compassionate and effective.

    A notable pattern is inconsistency: reviewers report both uncaring, slow, or unresponsive behavior and, conversely, deeply compassionate and attentive staff. That divergence points to variability in experience depending on which staff members or departments families interact with. The reviews indicate a particular division between clinical staff (often praised) and aspects of the administrative/admissions process (often criticized). This pattern suggests possible gaps in admissions protocols, staffing, or internal communication rather than uniformly poor clinical care.

    The reviews do not provide information about several common senior living considerations such as dining, activities, physical facilities, or long-term amenities. Because these topics were not mentioned, there is insufficient evidence here to evaluate them; prospective residents and families should request specific details and tours to assess those areas.

    In summary, the key strengths noted are compassionate clinical caregivers (nurses and PT) and a stated focus on delivering the best care. The key weaknesses center on admissions and administrative responsiveness: slow or unresponsive processing of requests, lack of urgency, and at least one instance where the facility could not admit a patient for needed skilled nursing and rehab. The mixed feedback on staff behavior highlights an inconsistency that prospective families should probe further. Recommended actions for families considering the Johnson Center would be to ask targeted questions about the admissions timeline and point of contact, request references or testimonials about administrative responsiveness, and verify care-team credentials and continuity. For the facility, the reviews point to a need to improve admissions processes, enhance communication and responsiveness, and ensure more consistent training and oversight so that administrative interactions match the high standard described for clinical caregivers.

    Location

    Map showing location of Buddy’s Place, The Johnson Center at Falcons Landing

    About Buddy’s Place, The Johnson Center at Falcons Landing

    Buddy's Place, The Johnson Center at Falcons Landing sits in Sterling, Virginia, and offers services tailored for seniors and older adults at different stages of care, so you'll find specialized care options here, including assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and even hospice, with dedicated spaces like the Johnson Center Studio, Johnson Center Skilled Nursing Suites, and Buddy's Place itself. The staff, made up of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, are there all day and night, giving assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and taking medicine, and they manage meals too, offering choices for special diets like diabetes. Residents can age in place, moving between care levels as their needs change, and the center allows for both long-term living and short-term options such as rehabilitation after surgery or a respite stay if someone's caregiver needs a break.

    Many spaces, like private suites with en-suite European showers, bay windows, tray lighting, crown molding, and new furniture, help folks feel comfortable, and there are several floor plan types to pick from, with some variations to meet different needs and preferences. Residents gather in lively common rooms, a modern open community kitchen where meals get prepared and shared, a cozy dining room for socializing, bright living rooms, a stylish family room for visits, and outside walking paths and gardens that give a quiet spot for strolls or fresh air. Amenities like WiFi, cable, kitchenettes, accessible bathrooms, communal dining, and weekly housekeeping and linen services make life easier, while things like a beauty salon, meal prep, and community spaces such as Hillside House and West Falls Center give folks ways to stay active and involved.

    The team makes sure wellness is part of everyday life through activities, social programs, and mental wellness offerings designed to keep residents engaged and connected, especially in memory care, with specific memory-enhancing activities, 24-hour secure spaces, and support that fits each person's needs. They also help with coordination for medical care, offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and set up rehabilitation for folks getting back on their feet after a hospital stay. With beautiful garden views, outdoor paths, and a welcoming campus, Buddy's Place, The Johnson Center at Falcons Landing tries to provide a safe, caring place where people can keep their independence, get support, and enjoy community life as they age.

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