Arden Courts of Fair Oaks, located in Fairfax, Virginia, is a dedicated memory care community focused on serving individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This facility offers a secure and structured environment specifically designed to support cognitive impairment. Key features of the community include 24-hour supervision, individualized care programming, and a physical layout that incorporates secured indoor and outdoor walking paths, safety measures, and open common areas. Arden Courts is a memory-care-only facility, and its staff receive specialized training to address the unique needs of residents with memory loss.

Care and medical support at Arden Courts of Fair Oaks encompasses a broad range of services. Memory care is at the core, with the facility providing comprehensive assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, all available at the level of full assistance when needed. Medication management is offered, ensuring timely and appropriate administration of prescriptions. The facility also addresses diabetes care, incontinence care, ambulatory needs, and accepts residents with psychiatric issues. Access to support from allied health professionals includes optometry and podiatry services. For personal care and enrichment, amenities such as an on-site barber and beauty salon, clubs and communities, and fitness programs—including yoga and chair yoga—are available. The community is linguistically supportive, with English, French, and Spanish language capabilities.

Arden Courts’ programming is designed to foster engagement and stimulation in a safe, familiar setting. The secured community structure and specialized layout are intended to minimize confusion and help residents navigate safely, while structured activities encourage cognitive and physical well-being. Residents can participate in both group and individualized activities, though family feedback indicates that the level of encouragement for participation may vary.

Resident and family feedback recognizes Arden Courts of Fair Oaks for its focused expertise in dementia and Alzheimer’s care, noting a generally clean and organized environment. The staff's professionalism and compassion are commonly cited, with praise for the quality of meals and a creative variety of activities. However, some residents’ families have expressed concerns regarding inconsistent communication, lapses in resident hygiene, maintenance delays, missing possessions, and less visible management, particularly following recent changes in leadership and higher staff turnover during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. While the overall environment remains dedicated to memory care, the experiences of families indicate that stability and oversight have fluctuated in recent years. Continuing improvements in management and communication may impact satisfaction for prospective residents and their families.

Costs at this community start at $8,802 and range up to $10,098. The average price in the community is $9,450, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,889. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.