AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Immaculate friendly affordable independent living

    I live in this 14‑year independent‑living community and I’m very happy here — the building is immaculately kept, secure, and more economical than many alternatives. Staff and residents are friendly; housekeeping and maintenance are responsive even though management is fairly hands‑off. There are weekly, staff‑ and resident‑planned social activities and great amenities (indoor pool, fitness/wellness center, library, craft and theater rooms, large party room). Note: no meals are provided — you handle your own meals.

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    Amenities

    5.00 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      1.5
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Well-maintained, clean facility
    • Immaculately kept common areas
    • Responsive housekeeping and maintenance staff
    • Friendly, welcoming staff
    • Warm, sociable resident community
    • Secure entrances
    • Indoor pool and fitness/wellness center
    • Library, craft room, and theater room
    • Large party/meeting room for events
    • Active social calendar with weekly events
    • Resident-organized and staff-planned activities
    • Economical, competitive pricing

    Cons

    • No meals provided / residents handle their own meals
    • Limited management involvement reported
    • Focused on independent living (may not suit those needing assisted care)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment from the reviews is clearly positive about the physical condition, upkeep, community atmosphere, and value proposition of Oaks of Wellington. Multiple reviewers emphasize that the facility is clean, immaculately kept, and well maintained despite being an older (around 14-year) community. Housekeeping and maintenance receive repeated praise as responsive and effective, and the campus is described as well-kept with secure entrances, which contributes to resident satisfaction and a sense of safety.

    Amenities are a strong selling point in the reviews. Residents and visitors consistently note an on-site indoor pool, fitness/wellness center, library, craft room, theater room, and a large party/meeting room. These amenities support a variety of leisure and social activities and are cited as part of why people are happy there. The combination of well-maintained common spaces and on-site recreational options underpins many positive comments about daily life at the community.

    Staff and resident interactions are another prominent theme. Reviews repeatedly call out friendly, welcoming staff and sociable residents. Maintenance and housekeeping staff are singled out as particularly reliable and quick to respond. Activities are described as both staff-planned and resident-organized, with a regular weekly social schedule that keeps residents engaged. Multiple summaries mention good interactions between staff and residents and an environment that feels community-driven, with residents participating in the planning and execution of events.

    Dining is the clearest recurring limitation: the community does not provide meals, and residents must handle their own food preparation or arrangements. This fact is mentioned consistently and framed neutrally to positively by independent residents who value autonomy and lower cost, but it is an important restriction to note for prospective tenants who expect on-site dining or assisted meal services. The lack of meal service is coupled with the community’s focus on independent living, which is desirable for active, self-sufficient seniors but may make Oaks of Wellington unsuitable for those requiring regular dining service or higher levels of assisted care.

    Management involvement is another pattern that appears in the summaries. Several reviews note limited management involvement; while staff at the operational level (housekeeping, maintenance, activity coordinators) are praised, there are mentions that higher-level management engagement appears minimal or less visible. This is framed as a concern by some reviewers, though it does not appear to have substantially affected the positive day-to-day experiences described by many residents.

    Value and fit: reviewers repeatedly describe the community as economical or competitively priced compared with alternatives. When combined with the strong maintenance, amenities, and active community life, the pricing is often cited as a positive factor. Taken together, the patterns in the reviews paint a picture of a well-run independent living community that excels at cleanliness, maintenance responsiveness, resident engagement, and recreational amenities, while intentionally positioning itself as a no-meals, independent-living option. Prospective residents should weigh the strong social life and low cost against the lack of on-site dining and the fact that it is not set up for individuals who need assisted living services or who expect frequent management visibility.

    Location

    Map showing location of Oaks of Wellington

    About Oaks of Wellington

    Oaks of Wellington sits at 10240 Hendley Road in the Prince George and Manassas area of Northern Virginia, and if you ever walk by you'll notice it's surrounded by lots of green trees and grass, giving it a peaceful and inviting feel in the middle of a busy region, and it's been there since 2003, with a modern look and contemporary architecture that stands out but doesn't feel cold or unwelcoming. The building has 131 units, including one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments-with either one or two baths-so folks can choose a floor plan that fits what they want, and every apartment is built for simple, accessible living, with patios, balconies, or sunrooms in different floorplans, and if someone's still active and healthy, these spaces are set up with their needs in mind. The community pool is there for recreation or a quiet float, and the fitness center lets people work on their health without leaving home; you'll see residents coming and going, maybe taking one of the virtual tours before deciding, or parking in a carport nearby. The property covers 106,790 square feet, so there's room both inside and outside for relaxing and moving around, and the lush woodland setting helps create a sense of calm and harmony-you can spot birds now and then, and it's a good place if you like a bit of shade. Oaks of Wellington is mainly for adults 55 and up and provides different kinds of care and housing options, so if someone needs a little help or wants to just be part of the community, they'll find options. The staff are described as service-oriented professionals who help things run smoothly, and for folks who want to know details about the place, Oaks of Wellington offers data on amenities, ownership, and management, as well as information about rents, sales, vacancies, and the history of rates, so someone who pays attention to those things can look up almost anything they'd like. There's no public information that points out anything uniquely famous or special about Oaks of Wellington, but there's a practical approach to shared spaces and amenities, like the state-of-the-art features in both apartments and common areas, carport parking, and different utilities and site features, so it ends up being a straightforward, calm, and well-maintained place for seniors looking for a safe and modern home.

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