Crystal Gardens Assisted Living House #2

    7402 Gresham Street, Springfield, VA, 22151
    3.7 · 3 reviews
      AnonymousCurrent/former resident
      4.0

      Excellent staff, fun activities, beware

      I live here and the excellent, attentive staff give loving care in high-quality facilities with a cruise-ship vibe — good food and engaging activities (karaoke, games) keep me entertained. The cost is reasonable, but be warned: management can be greedy about fees; despite that, the caring staff make it worth staying.

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      3.67 · 3 reviews

      Overall rating

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

        5.0
      • Staff

        5.0
      • Meals

        4.0
      • Amenities

        5.0
      • Value

        5.0

      Pros

      • excellent staff
      • attentive and loving care
      • high-quality facilities
      • cruise-ship vibe / upscale ambience
      • good food / dining
      • engaging entertainment
      • specific activities such as karaoke and games
      • reasonable / affordable pricing
      • warm, loving environment

      Cons

      • reports of perceived greed by management
      • at least one reviewer issued a general warning (unspecified)

      Summary review

      Overall sentiment: The aggregated reviews for Crystal Gardens Assisted Living House #2 are predominantly positive. Multiple reviewers highlight strong, attentive, and compassionate staff and describe the environment as loving and warm. Facilities are repeatedly characterized as high-quality and giving a "cruise-ship" or upscale vibe, and reviewers repeatedly note the value proposition — good care and amenities at a reasonable cost.

      Care quality and staff: Reviewers consistently emphasize excellent staff and great care. Language such as "attentive care," "love and caring," and "loving environment" appears across summaries, indicating both professional competence and personal warmth in daily interactions. This suggests that caregiving is a clear strength of the community, with staff making residents and families feel supported and cared for.

      Facilities and ambience: The facility is described as high-quality with a cruise-ship-like atmosphere. That phrasing points to well-kept common areas, attractive décor, and an environment that feels more upscale and social than institutional. The repeated mention of a cruise-ship vibe implies an emphasis on comfort, visual appeal, and perhaps an active social scene or themed presentation of the living space.

      Dining: "Good food" is explicitly noted in the reviews, reinforcing the impression that dining is satisfactory and contributes positively to residents' experience. Combined with the upscale ambience, the dining experience appears to be a meaningful part of daily life at the community.

      Activities and engagement: Entertainment and programming are highlighted as strengths. Reviewers mention engaging entertainment broadly and call out specific activities like karaoke and games. This suggests a lively activity calendar focused on social interaction and resident enjoyment, which supports the positive descriptions of atmosphere and resident well-being.

      Cost and value: Several reviewers note the reasonable or affordable pricing. When paired with positive comments about staff, facilities, dining, and activities, the reviews depict strong perceived value — quality services and amenities at a cost that reviewers find acceptable.

      Concerns and counterpoints: The only notable negative thread in the summarized reviews is a brief, vague mention of "greedy" and a "warning." These comments are not elaborated in the summaries, so the precise nature of the concern is unclear (for example, whether it relates to billing practices, contract terms, management behavior, or other policies). Because the negative mentions are limited and unspecified, they stand out more as isolated cautionary notes than as widespread or detailed complaints. Nevertheless, they merit attention: prospective residents or families should ask direct questions about fees, contracts, and management transparency during tours and contract reviews to address any potential issues highlighted by that language.

      Overall assessment: Taken together, the most frequent and strongest themes are positive: compassionate, attentive staff; high-quality, pleasant facilities; good dining; and a robust activity program that supports a social, cruise-ship–like atmosphere — all at a price reviewers describe as reasonable. The single vague negative indicator (reports of greed/warning) is insufficiently detailed to overturn the overwhelmingly favorable picture but should prompt targeted due diligence (clarify costs, cancellation/extra-fee policies, and any past disputes) when considering this community.

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      About Crystal Gardens Assisted Living House #2

      Crystal Gardens Assisted Living House #2 sits in Springfield, VA, and is known as a board and care home that helps seniors who need daily support, whether it's with bathing, dressing, managing their medications, or just getting around. The place isn't fancy, but it's a house that tries to feel homelike with private baths, wheelchair access, and common areas, both inside and outdoors, for relaxing or visiting with others. Meals get cooked by staff who make sure the food is nutritious, and the kitchen makes use of meal plans set by professionals who know what older folks need. The staff here get described as joyful, helpful, and caring by families in reviews, which is something folks seem to appreciate when leaving their loved ones in someone else's hands. You'll find a team ready with respite care if a primary caregiver needs a break, and hospice services if needed, so that people can get different kinds of care as life changes. There are activities to help residents stay social-things like singalongs, music, trivia, devotional services, and sometimes outings-meant to keep both minds and bodies a bit more active. There aren't a bunch of frills, but you'll see that the basics get done, like transportation at cost, parking, and a beautician who comes on site, which tends to matter to folks. While the building gets a 3.5 star rating and doesn't cost the moon, the main draw is the calm and kind approach the team brings, with a clear focus on safety, dignity, and staying as independent as possible in a home-like setting. The whole place belongs to a larger group of communities serving the area, offering different levels of care, and there's even a free service with local advisors to help people figure out what's right for them, which is good when choices can feel overwhelming. Crystal Gardens Assisted Living House #2 doesn't promise everything, but it gives steady support and makes room for comfort, offering a way for seniors to live with a bit of friendship, safety, and daily help.

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