Learn more about The Woodlands Retirement Community and other Senior Living communities providing  services around Fairfax, Virginia.

WebPage

Refund Plan: 100% of Entrance Fee. Priority access to assisted living and nursing care at fee-for-service rates.

Description of The Woodlands Retirement Community

left

independent-living

An explanation of retirement living costs. Visit to learn more about finding the right retirement community or to find a retirement community near you.

Discover the typical cost of living in a retirement community, what&#39;s included in the cost of a retirement communities and what to expect in various types of retirement communities.

The Cost of Living in a Retirement Community

An article defining Activities of Daily Living. Learn more about Senior Care by browsing our library of insightful articles or find senior care using our comprehensive directory.

Learn about activities of daily living, how ADLs are assessed and what the results can mean if you&#39;re considering long-term care for yourself or a loved one.

A Primer on the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

A brief overview of veterans benefits, what they offer, and how to learn more about them.

Some veteran benefits can help with assisted living costs. Discover which ones can, how to apply and how to find the ideal assisted living community for your loved one.

Veterans Benefits: A Brief Overview

Veterans Benefits

Learn more about the pros and cons of buying long-term insurance and how to use it to pay for senior care.

Learn about long-term care insurance for seniors, what services are covered, who is eligible, its benefits, how to sign up, and viable alternatives to this policy.

Long-Term Insurance: Planning for Your Future

Life insurance can be a powerful financial retirement tool if used properly. Learn how.

A life settlement from life insurance provides financial freedom for retirees. Discover how life settlements work, how much you&rsquo;ll get, eligibility requirements, and more.

Financing Your Retirement with Life Insurance

An article explaining what PACE Programs are. Learn more about PACE Programs or search our nationwide directory to find home care near you.

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) combines all the services offered by Medicare and Medicaid. Learn more about the program, eligibility, and how to apply for PACE.

PACE Programs: Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

As the population ages and Baby Boomers face the realities of paying for care for their parents and for themselves, it becomes clear that the biggest hurdle to senior care is paying for it.

Learn about the cost of long-term care and ways you can pay for care, including Medicaid, VA benefits and the PACE program, in this guide for older adults.

Paying for Long-Term Care: How to Overcome this Costly Hurdle to Safeguard Your Future

Paying for Long-Term Care: An Overview

Learn about tips for senior downsizing, how to make the downsizing process as easy as possible, and senior downsizing options.

From saving money to avoiding household chores, there are dozens of great reasons to downsize. Read our free guide for tips on navigating the process.

Senior Downsizing Guide

Senior Downsizing Tips

memory-care

For seniors coping with dementia, one of the greatest frustrations is the inability to do those things they once loved. Activities and hobbies that used to be second nature might start to feel fuzzy or distant. This harsh reality can be discouraging for the person suffering from dementia, as well as the friend or loved one who is trying to engage them.

Learn about the benefits of activities for people with dementia and find a list of dementia-friendly things to do in this comprehensive guide.

Activities To Do With Seniors Who Have Dementia

12 Activities for People With Dementia

 Articles and Resources

Photos of The Woodlands Retirement Community

Costs at The Woodlands Retirement Community

Expand your provider search by geography and care type.

Residents choose AvidCare Assisted Living for its warm, homelike atmosphere, personalized care, and convenient location in the heart of Fairfax, Virginia. 

Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, AvidCare offers easy access to healthcare, local parks, and community amenities. What truly sets it apart is the dedicated staff, 24-hour support, in-house Nurse Practitioner and engaging activities that promote independence and well-being. 

With comfortable living spaces, nutritious meals, and a strong sense of community, AvidCare feels like home to those who live there.

Residents also appreciate the simplicity and value of our all-inclusive pricing, which covers housing, meals, personal care, medication management, activities, and more - eliminating surprise fees and ensuring peace of mind for families. 

In addition to long-term care, we also offer both short and long-term respite stays, providing flexible support for families and caregivers in need of temporary care options.

Unique Features Include:

<ul>
<li>All-Inclusive Pricing with No Hidden Fees: Families appreciate transparent, predictable costs that include housing, meals, personal care, medication management, activities, and more.
<li>Small, Intimate Setting: With only 8 residents, AvidCare provides a true family-like environment with highly personalized attention.
<li>Short-Term and Long-Term Respite Stays: Flexible care options for families needing temporary support - ideal for recovery, travel coverage, or caregiver breaks.
<li>Locally Owned and Operated: AvidCare is not a corporate chain. It's operated by compassionate professionals deeply connected to the Fairfax community.
<li>24/7 Personalized Support: Round-the-clock care by trained staff who know each resident personally. No rotating staff and staff shortage like in larger facilities.
<li>Engaging, Purposeful Activities: Daily programs designed to promote independence, joy, and mental stimulation—tailored to individual preferences and abilities.
<li>Home-Cooked, Nutritious Meals: Meals are prepared fresh with residents' preferences and dietary needs in mind - served family-style to foster connection.
<li>Peaceful Residential Neighborhood Setting: Tucked in a quiet, tree-lined community in Fairfax with nearby parks, hospitals, and family access.
<li>Warm, Homelike Environment: Thoughtfully designed interiors that feel like a cozy home - not an institution. Residents can personalize their spaces.
<li>Flexible Care Add-Ons: Specialized services like wound care, ostomy care, or additional personal assistance (PDA) available as needed.</li>
</li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul>

 To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.dss.virginia.gov/facility/search/alf.cgi">Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search </a>

AvidCare Assisted Living

This is my home where the 3 residents live with us, it is a home-like situation where the residents feel right at home we give them fresh home-cooked meals, individualized activity, we nurture to the whole individual, body mind and soul, the individual can age in place and we provide all the necessary care both medical and physical, all the residents in the past 15 years who have lived here have loved their stay. Advent means to come home, all are welcome.

<h4>The services we provide are:</h4>
<ul>
<li>One-on-one care</li>
<li>3 meals and 2 snacks</li>
<li>Daily exercise</li>
<li>Activity to keep mind active</li>
<li>Daily room cleaning </li>
<li>Daily bath and change clothes</li>
<li>Launder daily</li>
<li>Help with all ADL</li>
<li>Help with feeding</li>
<li>Do end stage care</li>
<li>Trim and cut nails, hair</li>
<li>In-house doctor / nurse</li>
<li>Blood work/ X-ray at home</li>
</ul>

We care for the whole individual like they are our own and give them all they need. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.dss.virginia.gov/facility/search/alf.cgi">Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search </a>

Advent Care

We are an assisted living home for the elderly.


We have private and semi-private rooms, and all the rooms have a half bath in them. We have a very loving staff, who has been with us for a long time. 


We provide home-cooked meals. We push a lot of water, residents are clean at all times, and clean clothes.


We provide activities: we have yoga every Fridays, table games, etc. 


We have a beautiful back porch where the residents like to sit on a nice day. 


The house is all on one level, with no climbing stairs. 


The home is very clean, with no odor. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.dss.virginia.gov/facility/search/alf.cgi">Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search </a>

Home Eldercare

Memory Care is All We Do

We recognize that our residents have their own individual routines and interests, capabilities and needs. We set out to accommodate their individuality beginning with an assessment by one of our professional staff members. Working with you, we develop an individualized care plan which is regularly adjusted to meet any changes in your loved one's routine or condition.

Arden Courts was specially designed not only to be safe and secure, but to instill a sense of home that enables our residents to remain as independent as possible.

 To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.dss.virginia.gov/facility/search/alf.cgi">Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search </a>

Arden Courts of Fair Oaks

Learn more about The Woodlands Retirement Community and other Senior Living communities providing services around Fairfax, Virginia.&nbsp;See reviews, prices, photos, services, amenities and more...