Heatherwood provides an amazing level of care in a beautiful facility. My sister has lived there for the past year after relocating from another state due to failing health. Although her health issues are significant, she's bright and alert and extremely social. The Heatherwood community is a Godsend for her! I don't think she's had this good a quality of life for quite a few years. I also am able to have peace of mind knowing that she is well monitored and in a positive, caring environment.

Heatherwood is a rental independent/assisted living facility. Rent includes 1 meal daily, weekly housekeeping, monthly wellness checks, numerous activities, 24 hour daily nursing staff in house in case of emergency and emergency call lights. There is PT and OT on site (added charge of course), and a podiatrist visits (I think monthly) and a wonderful physician has a small office on site and visits once or twice weekly. Assisted living services are also available as needed at 4 levels of care and price. The facility is very nice with a lovely lobby area, 2 sitting areas with fireplaces right off the lobby, a beautiful dining area, a private dining room that can be reserved, a large family room with a grand piano, a club lounge and also a bistro, a library, a theater room, a chapel, various activity areas, laundry facilities (no charge) on each floor, sitting areas on each floor, a large patio and other outdoor sitting areas, a nurses station and a PT room. The staff is for the most part kind and helpful, and the administration is responsive to concerns. The food is good. My mom has been happy at Heatherwood for over 4 years. The resident population skews towards the older, more infirm elderly. Small pets are allowed as long as the resident can take care of the pet.

I looked at 6 places, and Heatherwood just seems to fit my dad. The staff is fine. They are nice and good. The room is about average. It is more the atmosphere that sold the place to me. I like that it is warm. They offer activities like movies, games, poker, talks, church -- pretty much what the others are offering.

Heatherwood Retirement Community in Burke, Virginia is a wonderful, inviting community! Residents get to live in apartments with the added benefit of caregivers that are on site twenty-four hours a day. This is a wonderful environment for elderly people who still want to be independent but may need more care in their old age. The apartments have a lot of space and are easily accessable for those who may need help with mobility due to needing a walker or wheelchair. The community has a gym, a chapel, and many other recreational features for residents and their guests to enjoy! They have parking for those who drive, as well as transportation for those who don't. They even have an on-site pharmacy! Each apartment has it's own bathroom and kitchenette, as well as emergency call services so that residents can get in touch with a nurse when needed. The staff are very friendly and helpful! Room service is offered as well. It is a warm and loving environment and many of the apartments have a pretty view! I would feel very confident that my grandmother would be taken care of at Heatherwood!

This facility is well built and well maintained, and decorated like a comfortable but upscale home. The staff is friendly and respectful, very familiar with all the residents. The head nurse knew my grandmother used to be a nurse, and addressed her as an esteemed peer. The staff kept a close eye on her and her eating habits, and were instrumental in identifying when her dementia worsened.