Tall Oaks Assisted Living, located in Reston, Virginia, is a senior care community that specializes in memory care with additional assisted living services. The facility is designed to accommodate individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, providing a secure environment with features and layouts specifically intended to assist those experiencing memory loss. The community completed extensive renovations in 2022, updating resident suites and common spaces to enhance residents’ comfort and safety. Along with assisted living and memory care, Tall Oaks also offers respite care for seniors who require short-term stays.
The core care services at Tall Oaks include comprehensive memory care within a memory-care-only environment. The community features secured perimeters, as well as communal areas and outdoor walking paths suitable for safe engagement by residents with cognitive impairment. The staff is trained to support residents at varying levels of need, including full assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Incontinence care and ambulatory assistance are available for residents with additional physical care requirements.
Medical and health support services at Tall Oaks include regular visits from specialists such as optometrists, podiatrists, dentists, audiologists, and mental health professionals. The facility admits residents with psychiatric issues and can support diabetes management and medication administration. Therapy rooms are available for on-site physical, occupational, or speech therapy as needed. The community operates primarily in English, and offers additional support in French and Spanish.
Tall Oaks also provides a range of amenities aimed at promoting physical and social well-being. Residents can access a barber/beauty salon, engage in yoga and chair yoga classes, and participate in fitness programs tailored for seniors. The community encourages involvement in clubs and social events to foster a sense of belonging among residents.
Transportation needs are addressed through complimentary transportation services, available for both medical appointments and non-medical outings, ensuring residents can attend healthcare visits or participate in offsite activities as needed.
Feedback about Tall Oaks from residents and families is mixed. Positive remarks highlight a homelike atmosphere, experienced and approachable staff, individualized care plans, housekeeping, and engaging memory care programs. Many appreciate ongoing communication, medical specialist visits, and supportive adjustment efforts for new residents. Negative experiences described by some families involve issues such as understaffing, especially during nights and weekends, inconsistent nursing presence, delayed services (including therapy and physician visits), and hygiene concerns. Other concerns include reports of unprofessional behavior in dementia units, high leadership turnover, communication gaps, inconsistent medication management, and sporadic incidents of theft or property loss. The quality of care appears to vary widely, with some residents and families describing personalized and attentive service, while others report challenges with responsiveness and reliability, particularly for those requiring more intensive hands-on assistance.
Costs at this community start at $4,982 and range up to $6,085. The average price in the community is $5,534, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,379. The cost of memory care 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.
