Falcons Landing

    20522 Falcons Landing Cir, Sterling, VA, 20165
    4.8 · 72 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Beautiful campus and compassionate care

    I live here and it's been the best decision - a beautiful, well-maintained campus with manicured grounds, spacious apartments with private baths, outstanding amenities (pool, gym, rehab, chapel) and nonstop activities. The food is superb (even fillet mignon nightly), dining service is excellent, and the staff are warm, genuine and deeply caring - compassionate through daily life and final days; on-site doctor and full continuum of care provide real peace of mind. It's active, veteran-friendly, and feels like home, though I've seen occasional staffing/retention issues in the nursing/Johnson Center and minor service hiccups; overall excellent value and highly recommended.

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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

    4.78 · 72 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.9
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      4.1

    Pros

    • Beautiful, well‑maintained grounds and landscaping
    • Spacious, updated and well‑designed apartments and cottages
    • Wide variety of housing options (apartments, duplexes, cottages)
    • Extensive, varied activities and programming (clubs, classes, productions)
    • Active, welcoming and inclusive resident community
    • Highly social environment with strong camaraderie
    • Restaurant‑quality dining with varied menus and large portions
    • Multiple dining venues (formal, informal, cafe/snack bar) and meal delivery
    • Excellent housekeeping and maintenance services
    • Robust wellness facilities (large gym, trainer, fitness classes)
    • Exceptional indoor heated pool and pool programming
    • On‑site rehabilitation center and wellness services
    • On‑campus medical resources (resident physicians, on‑site doctor)
    • Continuing care community with assisted living and skilled nursing options
    • Chapel and multi‑faith services, cultural and arts programming
    • Free or abundant transportation options to entertainment and shopping
    • Secure, gated community with helpful security staff
    • Pet‑friendly environment
    • Veteran/military retiree friendly community
    • Strong volunteer and resident leadership opportunities
    • High quality move‑in support and marketing/administrative assistance
    • Frequent social events, trips, and off‑campus outings
    • Excellent maintenance response times and renovations/upgrades
    • Formal amenities (ballroom, library, crafts room, stage)
    • Top‑notch housekeeping and weekly unit cleaning available
    • Friendly, attentive and compassionate staff who know residents
    • Good value for money noted by many residents despite cost
    • Non‑profit CCRC structure and long‑term residency stability
    • Peace of mind about future care and range of services available
    • Numerous resident‑requested activities and personalization options

    Cons

    • Higher cost / expensive monthly fees
    • Concerns about staffing levels and staff retention (CNA/RN shortages)
    • Dementia care/Johnson Center reported as not equal to independent living
    • Reports of untrained staff and wandering incidents in memory care
    • Potentially significant additional costs for 1:1 supervision in dementia cases
    • Hilly terrain that can make walking/outdoor mobility difficult
    • Occasional facility issues (mold incident reported, later remediated)
    • Pool temperature concerns and occasional noise/feedback about pool area
    • Gate access procedures seen as awkward or embarrassing by some
    • Some individual negative impressions of atmosphere/age demographics
    • No hospice services on campus
    • Isolated incidents of administrative or communication lapses (survey dropoff)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive: Falcons Landing is repeatedly described as a beautiful, well‑maintained, and professionally run continuing care retirement community (CCRC) with an exceptionally active and socially engaged resident population. Reviewers consistently praise the campus landscaping and facilities, noting large oak trees, abundant plantings and azaleas, and a generally picturesque environment. Many residents highlight recent multi‑million dollar investments and renovations (notably around 2020), which contribute to updated living units, modern appliances, contemporary kitchens, bright and spacious two‑bedroom apartments, and tasteful common areas. Maintenance and housekeeping earn frequent commendations for responsiveness and high standards, contributing to a broadly reported “move‑in seamless” experience and continued satisfaction with apartment condition.

    Staff, service, and community culture are central strengths in the reviews. Residents repeatedly describe staff as warm, caring, professional, and attentive — from dining servers who anticipate needs to security guards and maintenance personnel who provide dependable help. Housekeeping, dining staff, and administrative teams are singled out for being helpful and supportive. There is an emphasis on personal attention: staff often know residents by name, and many reviewers report feeling welcomed and included from the start. The community culture is characterized as friendly, inclusive, and active — with many long‑term residents emphasizing fellowship, camaraderie, and opportunities to build new friendships. Several reviewers specifically appreciate the military/veteran connections and the community’s emphasis on resident leadership and volunteerism.

    Amenities and programming are robust and diverse. Falcons Landing offers a wide range of scheduled activities (bridge, book clubs, Great Decisions, crafts, stage and TV productions), frequent cultural programming, chapel services for multiple faiths, fitness classes, and extensive transportation options for off‑campus events. The wellness and fitness facilities receive high marks: a large, well‑equipped gym, an exceptional indoor heated pool, trainer assistance, and a rehabilitation/therapy center are repeatedly praised. Dining is a standout area: many reviews call the food “restaurant‑quality,” cite varied and frequently changing menus, large portions, attractive presentations (including occasional premium items like filet mignon), and multiple dining venues (formal dining with a dress option, more casual areas, cafes, and meal delivery/room service). Reviewers consistently note attentive dining staff and thoughtful menu planning.

    Care continuum and medical services: the independent living experience is overwhelmingly positive, with residents feeling reassured by the on‑site medical backup including resident physicians, an on‑site doctor, and access to assisted living and skilled nursing through the attached Johnson Center. That said, several reviews raise concerns specific to memory care and the Johnson Center. While the campus offers continuing care and has a skilled nursing section that some reviewers praise, others report past CNA/RN staffing shortages, inconsistent training in dementia care, wandering incidents, and situations that required costly 1:1 supervision or relocation. Several reviewers explicitly state the Johnson Center is "not on par" with the quality and staffing of independent living; these are cited as important caveats for prospective residents evaluating future long‑term care needs.

    Costs and value: pricing is mentioned frequently. Many residents view Falcons Landing as expensive but also report it provides good value for the cost because of the quality of facilities, food, programming, and peace of mind from having a full continuum of care on site. However, the community’s fee structure and the potential for additional, sometimes substantial, charges (especially in complex memory care cases requiring 1:1 attention) are called out as financial concerns by some reviewers.

    Noted negatives and isolated issues: while overwhelmingly positive, the reviews surface a small number of recurring negatives. Staffing retention and occasional shortages (notably in nursing/CNA roles) have been reported, particularly affecting memory care at times. There was a reported mold issue in one apartment that was remediated to satisfaction, but it is cited as an isolated event. The campus terrain is described as hilly, which may limit walkability or be a consideration for residents with mobility issues. Some respondents mentioned gate access procedures as awkward or embarrassing, a few expressed discomfort with the visible age profile of the community, and there are a handful of minor complaints—such as pool temperature concerns, occasional noise at the pool area, and rare administrative miscommunications. Also, the lack of on‑site hospice was specifically noted by one reviewer.

    Overall assessment and patterns: reviewers consistently emphasize Falcons Landing’s strengths in high‑quality dining, comprehensive and varied activities, beautiful and well‑kept campus, and a caring staff that fosters a social, supportive environment. Independent living residents appear particularly satisfied and often describe the move as “the best decision” they made, praising the sense of belonging and the active lifestyle. Prospective residents should be mindful of costs and investigate current staffing and memory‑care specifics if future need for dementia services is a primary concern. The balance of comments points to a first‑rate independent living experience with strong wellness and social programming, excellent food service, and attentive operations, tempered by a few operational and clinical challenges within the memory care/assisted living components that merit careful review and discussion during tour and contract negotiations.

    Location

    Map showing location of Falcons Landing

    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.

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