Vinson Hall Retirement Community, located in McLean, Virginia, is a not-for-profit senior living community that offers a continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. The facility primarily serves commissioned military officers, their immediate families, and select federal employees, with some accommodations available for the wider community. The campus includes Vinson Hall for independent living, Arleigh Burke Pavilion for skilled nursing care, and the Sylvia Basham Memorial Assisted Living for residents requiring higher levels of support. Recent enhancements have included renovations to improve resident amenities and living spaces and ongoing initiatives to expand wellness programs.
Vinson Hall provides a range of medical and personal care services tailored to residents' needs. For those requiring incontinence care, licensed nursing staff conduct assessments and assist with individualized care plans, ensuring appropriate management of supplies, hygiene, and comfort. Ambulatory support is available for residents who require assistance with mobility, and staff are trained to assist with safe transitions and transfers throughout the facility. Diabetes care is provided under the supervision of registered nurses, including regular monitoring of blood glucose levels, medication management, and dietary planning in coordination with onsite dining services. Podiatry services are available, with visiting podiatrists offering routine foot care, assessments, and treatments for residents with chronic conditions or limited mobility.
Assistance with activities of daily living—including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting for self-care—is provided based on each resident’s individual care plan. Staff are available around the clock to help residents maintain their independence while receiving the support they need.
Resident and family reviews of Vinson Hall reflect varied experiences with regard to care quality and staff engagement. Some reviews commend specific nurses and staff within areas such as Sylvestry for professionalism, compassionate care, and supportive clinical leadership. Positive feedback highlights dedication and patience among direct care professionals, particularly in memory care settings. However, other reviews point to concerns about administrative and human resources practices, citing communication challenges, under-resourced staffing, and issues with workplace culture. Reports of unsanitary kitchen conditions and inconsistent management responses have been noted as areas requiring improvement. Overall, while some families acknowledge the facility’s amenities, care options, and recent plans for evolving memory care environments, experiences with staffing and care quality vary across different departments within the community.
Costs at this community start at $2,500 and range up to $8,150. The average price in the community is $5,325, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,520. The cost of continuing care retirement communities 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.
