2620 Main Line Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22301, United States
The Landing is a little unique in that it's in a highly urban area with an upscale high-rise feeling to it. Most of the senior living communities I've toured in the northern Virginia area have more of a rural or suburban feeling with a lot of acres but not very much to do in the neighborhoods they're in. Communities around this general area are older and are full so it's no surprise The Landing was built to meet the demand for retirement near Arlington, Old Town, Potomac Yard, and DC itself. It has a CVS attached to it and when leaving you are directly in Potomac Yard and around Del Ray which are beautiful neighborhoods. Now, the community itself is also beautiful. The design choices seem to be for a golden, regal look with an impressive lobby. It's a little cold now but when I toured their top floor terrace I could see how versatile and exclusive the space would be in the warmer months. Their first floor bistro is the only restaurant that's open to the general public since on the same floor as check-in with their concierge and honestly the food was good. It's a grab & go style bistro with the essentials, I'm particularly fond of the daily soup changes paired with a caramel latte. Their pastries are also incredibly delicious and you can tell they're made the same day, nothing overly chewy or with that frozen then reheated taste. The residents all seemed content, well dressed, and as elegant as the building itself. The staff were friendly and when ordering from the bistro residents seemed happy to say hello and spark up conversation. In the time I was there, I saw multiple people cleaning and sanitizing which made me happy since the first two floors are the ones with the most traction. Overall I would recommend this community to someone looking for these specific things: 1. Proximity to DC, Arlington, Old Town Alexandria. 2. Urban neighborhood with things to do and places to enjoy. 3. High-rise apartment style living. 4. Upscale/elegant MODERN feeling inside the community itself. 5. Peaceful, private place to retire. 6. Good food with variety. 7. Friendly staff and neighbors. 8. Respect. I would not recommend this community to someone looking for the following: 1. Rural, country-living feel. 2. Party town community. 3. Loud, always something happening community. 4. Skilled nursing/nursing home, or something high-acuity for healthcare. 5. Acres of private property or private walking paths. 6. A pool, tennis court, or any other amenity that requires a lot of land. 7. A more aged or traditional look. When looking over their activities, it seems like there is a focus on community and excursions instead of parties and constant celebration. The choices were more elegant with wine tastings, Sip & Paint, open discussions, in-house clubs, and wellness. I appreciate the overall feeling that the residents are adults who are retired with respect versus other communities where I often see residents infantilized or "babied" due to their age. It was a very refreshing atmosphere.
Read More ReviewsThe Landing is a little unique in that it's in a highly urban area with an upscale high-rise feeling to it. Most of the senior living communities I've toured in the northern Virginia area have more of a rural or suburban feeling with a lot of acres but not very much to do in the neighborhoods they're in. Communities around this general area are older and are full so it's no surprise The Landing was built to meet the demand for retirement near Arlington, Old Town, Potomac Yard, and DC itself. It has a CVS attached to it and when leaving you are directly in Potomac Yard and around Del Ray which are beautiful neighborhoods. Now, the community itself is also beautiful. The design choices seem to be for a golden, regal look with an impressive lobby. It's a little cold now but when I toured their top floor terrace I could see how versatile and exclusive the space would be in the warmer months. Their first floor bistro is the only restaurant that's open to the general public since on the same floor as check-in with their concierge and honestly the food was good. It's a grab & go style bistro with the essentials, I'm particularly fond of the daily soup changes paired with a caramel latte. Their pastries are also incredibly delicious and you can tell they're made the same day, nothing overly chewy or with that frozen then reheated taste. The residents all seemed content, well dressed, and as elegant as the building itself. The staff were friendly and when ordering from the bistro residents seemed happy to say hello and spark up conversation. In the time I was there, I saw multiple people cleaning and sanitizing which made me happy since the first two floors are the ones with the most traction. Overall I would recommend this community to someone looking for these specific things: 1. Proximity to DC, Arlington, Old Town Alexandria. 2. Urban neighborhood with things to do and places to enjoy. 3. High-rise apartment style living. 4. Upscale/elegant MODERN feeling inside the community itself. 5. Peaceful, private place to retire. 6. Good food with variety. 7. Friendly staff and neighbors. 8. Respect. I would not recommend this community to someone looking for the following: 1. Rural, country-living feel. 2. Party town community. 3. Loud, always something happening community. 4. Skilled nursing/nursing home, or something high-acuity for healthcare. 5. Acres of private property or private walking paths. 6. A pool, tennis court, or any other amenity that requires a lot of land. 7. A more aged or traditional look. When looking over their activities, it seems like there is a focus on community and excursions instead of parties and constant celebration. The choices were more elegant with wine tastings, Sip & Paint, open discussions, in-house clubs, and wellness. I appreciate the overall feeling that the residents are adults who are retired with respect versus other communities where I often see residents infantilized or "babied" due to their age. It was a very refreshing atmosphere.
My mom has been so happy here at The Landing. She loves the staff as well as the residents! I have been particularly impressed with the level of care Mom receives. The responsiveness of staff as well as their open and free-flowing communication has eased my mind. I feel as though the staff care for my mom as if she were their own family. She is treated with respect and dignity. I can’t say enough about how pleased my mom and I are with her living at The Landing.
I help people find assisted living and memory care communities. When I have referred families in the past and they have chosen to live at The Landing of Alexandria, they have given me great feedback about this community. I have also toured myself many times and find the setting lovely. David Greenwood of Owl Be There
The Landing offers an elevated lifestyle for members where joyful moments are created every day. One of our newest members recently shared how happy she is to be here, making friends and creating new memories. Additionally, it is a pleasure to serve here and be a part of this dedicated and caring team.
Overview: The Landing’s independent senior living section of the building in Alexandria has been our home for over two years, offering several positive features tailored for independent seniors. It is close to the airport which simplifies travel and being near Old Town provides excellent shopping conveniences. While the apartments are expensive, they are slightly smaller than average; however, they remain adequately spacious for comfortable living. I can only address our experiences based on living in the upper floors of the building designated for independent senior living. The rest of the building is designated for assisted living and memory care. Management and Community: The first year involved management growing pains, however during our second year the diverse range of activities and the personal interactions between staff and residents helped foster a sense of community and high morale, making it an enjoyable place to live. However, during the last couple of months things have changed. Dining Experience: Unfortunately, over the last couple of months our dining experiences have suffered. During evening dining hours, which run from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the kitchen will occasionally run out of popular entrees, soups, and desserts by 6:00 p.m., leading to frustrating substitutions from the alternate menu options. The service can be hit or miss—while some staff members are friendly and accommodating, others appear overwhelmed, resulting in delays in orders taken, meals taking longer than expected, and long waits for basic services. The frustrations encountered by servers leads to rapid staff turnover, leading to inefficient time for training, and is a recipe for failure. Luckily, complaints to management have forced them to recognize these issues and to their credit it appears that they are trying to resolve some of these problems. Rent Increases: Unfortunately, the recent rent increases for independent living seniors have caused alarm leading to a deteriorating morale among residents. This decline seems to correlate with corporate pressures to enhance profit margins at the same time they are trying to reduce their large number of resident vacancies. For example, in the last eight months our rent increased 12.1% ($1,248/month). This all coincided with attractive promotional offers for newer incoming residents, such as up to three months of free occupancy, reduced security deposits, and much lower rent rates when compared to existing residents. This disparity has created tension between current and new residents. The severe rent increases are having an alarming effect on people with fixed incomes, pension increases of only 2-3 percent, or who have sold their homes and relying on the proceeds to pay for living at the Landing and no place else to go. Healthcare Concerns: Another concern for independent living seniors is the potential need for increased healthcare. Even when residents can afford additional in-home healthcare assistance, they may be compelled to move to smaller units in assisted living floors against their wishes. Also, this has probably led to some resident’s comments that voicing their concerns or complaints could lead to being targeted and moved to a smaller assisted living apartment. Conclusion: We looked forward to spending our next years in a place that we could be proud of. A couple of months ago I would have had only positive comments to make about the Landing and probably would have given them a 4 or 5 out of 5 rating. However, based on the Landing’s change in operation over the last couple of months, my current recommendation is much more cautious. It appears that corporate pressures are causing a new reality. This new reality is much harder for us to accept. I encourage prospective new residents to speak with current residents about their memory care, assisted living, and independent living experiences, read reviews, and critically evaluate the company’s marketing materials and sales briefings. I hope my observations are exceptions rather than the norm. Clifford Wilkening
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