At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe where you live is more than just an address – it’s a place forfort, freedom, and happiness. And you’ll enjoy just that at The Fairfax, one of Northern Virginia’s finest "sunriseseniorliving.com/care-and-services/independent-living.aspx">retirement homes and senior Independent Living communities. Established in 1989 by the non-profit Army Retirement Residence Foundation-Potomac (ARRF-P), The Fairfax is a unique military retirement community that serves retired officers and their spouses from the U.S. Uniformed Services, CIA, FBI, Foreign Service and other Federal Agencies as well as the parents of active and retired military personnel and civilians.

The Fairfax offers a maintenance-free lifestyle where you can relax and leave the chores to us. Whether you enjoy the order of a well-organized day, complete with delicious meals and a vibrant social calendar , or living at your own tempo, you’ll always feel at home at The Fairfax. Located near Fort Belvoir, The Fairfax is a short drive from downtown Washington, D.C. and the Potomac River. This senior living community is situated on a peaceful oasis at Belvoir Woods and is close to several of Virginia’s renowned attractions, including George Washington’s Mount Vernon Plantation, creating a residential experience unparalleled by other retirement homes.

At this Independent Living community, you’ll choose your new home from a variety of floor plan styles , including spacious one, two and three bedroom apartment homes, and two and three bedroom cottages. The Fairfax’s daily amenities , "http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/communities/the-fairfax/community-services/fitness.aspx">fitness program, restaurant-style dining and housekeeping, create a higher standard for military retirement community living that allow our residents to enjoy a relaxed and cozy lifestyle.

The Fairfax also offers you peace of mind if a health issue arises. We provide Independent and Assisted Living, Short-Term Stay and Memory Care plans. As a resident at The Fairfax, you’ll be secure in knowing you have the option to modify your living arrangement, or Assisted Living Care Plan, to suit your specific needs at any given time.

Independent Living at The Fairfax is the perfect option for seniors who want to lead an active, fulfilling life without the concerns of home ownership. The Fairfax’s outstanding amenities and maintenance-free living in a comfortable setting provide residents with an endless amount of free time to enjoy doing the things they love to do. Come in for a tour to find out why every day at The Fairfax feels like a vacation and experience the senior living amenities firsthand:

• Private dining room for family or guests
• Social, educational and recreational programs
• Fitness center
• Heated indoor swimming pool with locker rooms
• Health spa with whirlpool
• Tennis courts
• Putting green
• Fitness and Nature Trails
• 7-Acre lake for fishing
• Activities room, library, auditorium, arts and crafts room, game room, computer room and woodworking shops
• Community garden plots for growing your own flowers and vegetables
• Country Store Café for casual dining
• Convenient, well-lighted parking
• Covered parking available
• In-house catering
• Clinic
• Guest rooms