Our Senior Residences

Welcome Home To Our Senior Apartments


Never retire your desire to live well.

Select from four distinctive, open concept floor plans, with variations ranging from 887 to 1,894 square feet, and choose the senior residence that feels most like home to you. Every residence features fully applianced kitchens, open living and dining area, one or two large bedrooms and a full washer and dryer.

What’s more, the majority of senior apartments offer outdoor balconies to enjoy the beautiful, natural surroundings. For an additional fee, you may customize certain features of your apartment. We offer a 90%, 80% or 70% refundable entrance fee financial plan option, or a rental option for a limited number of select senior apartments.

Floor plans include: The Willows, The Maples, The Elms and The Oaks. Floor plan variations, residence costs and monthly fees are detailed below.

Please note, that no matter which style of senior apartment you select, your monthly fee will include:

  • Maintenance and landscaping
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Dining (one meal per calendar day)
  • Complimentary transportation within a 10-mile radius
  • Social events, from guest speakers to fun getaways
  • On-site activities — fitness classes, clubs, crafts, spiritual groups, movies and more

View 2024 Fee Schedule

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Our Senior Apartment Floor Plans

Floor Plan - Willow III

Willow III

1 BR

Sq. Ft. – 932

Entrance Fee: $372,000
Monthly Fee: $4,300 – $5,500
Second Occupant: $1,716

Floor Plan - willow-iii

Willow IV

1 BR

Sq. Ft. – 887

Entrance Fee: $346,000
Monthly Fee: $4,200 – $5,300
Second Occupant: $1,716

Floor Plan - maple-ii

Maple II

1 BR w/ Den

Sq. Ft. – 947

Entrance Fee: $384,000
Monthly Fee: $4,900 – $6,200
Second Occupant: $1,716

Floor Plan - maple-iii

Maple III

1 BR w/ Den

Sq. Ft. – 1,251

Entrance Fee: $500,000
Monthly Fee: $5,600 – $7,100
Second Occupant: $1,716

Floor Plan - maple-iv

Maple IV

1 BR w/ Den

Sq. Ft. – 980

Entrance Fee: $397,000
Monthly Fee: $5,100 – $6,500
Second Occupant: $1,716

Floor Plan - maple-v

Maple V

1 BR w/ Den

Sq. Ft. – 1,020

Entrance Fee: $410,000
Monthly Fee: $5,300 – $6700
Second Occupant: $1,716

Floor Plan - Elm i

Elm I

2 BR

Sq. Ft. – 874

Entrance Fee: $360,000
Monthly Fee: $4,600 – $5,900
Second Occupant: $1,716

Floor Plan - Elm ii

Elm II

2 BR

Sq. Ft. – 1,240

Entrance Fee: $510,000
Monthly Fee: $5,500 – $6,900
Second Occupant: $1,716

Floor Plan - Elm iii

Elm III

2 BR

Sq. Ft. – 1,451

Entrance Fee: $580,000
Monthly Fee: $6,000 – $7,600
Second Occupant: $1,716

Floor Plan - Elm iv

Elm IV

2 BR

Sq. Ft. – 1,462

Entrance Fee: $595,000
Monthly Fee: $6,100 -$7,700
Second Occupant: $1,716

Floor Plan - Oak 1

Oak I

2 BR w/ Den

Sq. Ft. – 1,434

Entrance Fee: $574,000
Monthly Fee: $6,000 – $7,600
Second Occupant: $1,716

Floor Plan - Oak ii

Oak II

2 BR w/ Den

Sq. Ft. – 1,500

Entrance Fee: $630,000
Monthly Fee: $6,300 – $8,000
Second Occupant: $1,716

Floor Plan - Oak iii

Oak III

2 BR w/ Den

Sq. Ft. – 1,573

Entrance Fee: $640,000
Monthly Fee: $6,700 – $8,500
Second Occupant: $1,716

Floor Plan Oak-IV

Oak IV

2 BR w/ Den

Sq. Ft. – 1,687

Entrance Fee: $685,400
Monthly Fee: $7,100 – $9,000
Second Occupant: $1,716

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Oak V

2 BR w/ Den

Sq. Ft. – 1,894

Entrance Fee: $765,000 $690,000

Monthly Fee: $8,000 – $10,100
Second Occupant: $1,716


Our Story

Overview


The Woodlands is proudly owned and managed by the Bainum Family. With nearly 60 years of experience providing excellence in senior care, the Bainums’ vision for The Woodlands was to create a boutique style independent living community where neighbors and staff enjoy a genuine sense of connection. Here, you’ll discover a caring community that truly reflects the warmth and welcome that comes with being part of one big family.

Beautiful grounds, modern residences, gracious dining, endless amenities and activities and a caring staff come together to make The Woodlands an independent living community that is truly second to none.

Video Testimonials


Photo Gallery


Browse our photo gallery and imagine what life is like here — in our beautiful, welcoming community.

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The Woodlands at nights

Fee for Service


The Woodlands is an independent living community that offers a fee for service contract, along with a 90% refundable entrance fee. As a resident, you can choose from one- and two-bedroom apartment style residences ranging from 887 to 1,894 square feet.

In addition, we also offer a rental plan option for a select number of apartments.

View Our Residences Page with fee structure, virtual tours and floor plans.

Should you ever require a transition to an enhanced level of care, you’ll enjoy priority access to The Gardens, our on-site assisted living community that shares the same sense of warmth and welcome, along with exceptional surroundings, services and amenities.


News & Events

What's New


Never retire your desire to know.

There’s always something newsworthy or exciting happening at The Woodlands.

Check out the latest buzz—from posts to press releases and senior living news stories.

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Recent Posts

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Social Calendar


Never retire your sense of fun.

Find out what’s happening now and what’s coming up. Check out our social calendar for the most up-to-date information on all the activities and events you want to experience.

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🎄✨ Sweet creations and even sweeter competition! ✨🎄

16 talented staff members went head-to-head in a festive Gingerbread House Competition, and what a treat it was! Residents had the honor of voting for their favorites, and we’re thrilled to congratulate the winners, who are proudly pictured here with their incredible houses. 🍬🏠🏆

A special shoutout to Murray the Scottish Terrier, our honorary "Building Inspector," who gave each house a thorough sniff of approval before they went on display. 🐾

Thank you to everyone who participated and made this event so much fun. It’s a sweet reminder of how we come together to make the holidays extra special. 💚❤️

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🎄✨ Sweet creations and even sweeter competition! ✨🎄

16 talented staff members went head-to-head in a festive Gingerbread House Competition, and what a treat it was!  Residents had the honor of voting for their favorites, and we’re thrilled to congratulate the winners, who are proudly pictured here with their incredible houses. 🍬🏠🏆

A special shoutout to Murray the Scottish Terrier, our honorary Building Inspector, who gave each house a thorough sniff of approval before they went on display. 🐾

Thank you to everyone who participated and made this event so much fun. It’s a sweet reminder of how we come together to make the holidays extra special. 💚❤️

 #GingerbreadCompetition #HolidayFun #SeniorLiving #IndependentLiving #TheWoodlandsRetirementCommunity #FairfaxVAImage attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

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Congratulations to our December Employee of the Month, Wilver Salazar! ✨🎉

For 9 years, Wilver has been a cornerstone of The Woodlands community, keeping everything running smoothly in our Maintenance & Remodeling Department. Whether he’s ensuring the building is in top shape or lending a hand to new residents by moving furniture or helping hang artwork, Wilver goes above and beyond every day.

Thank you, Wilver, for your dedication, hard work, and kindness. You make The Woodlands a wonderful place to live and work! 👏

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Congratulations to our December Employee of the Month, Wilver Salazar! ✨🎉

For 9 years, Wilver has been a cornerstone of The Woodlands community, keeping everything running smoothly in our Maintenance & Remodeling Department. Whether he’s ensuring the building is in top shape or lending a hand to new residents by moving furniture or helping hang artwork, Wilver goes above and beyond every day.

Thank you, Wilver, for your dedication, hard work, and kindness. You make The Woodlands a wonderful place to live and work! 👏

#EmployeeOfTheMonth #StaffAppreciation #IndependentLiving #SeniorLiving #TheWoodlandsRetirementCommunity #FairfaxVA

🌟 Testimonial Spotlight: Real Stories from The Woodlands 🌟

We’re thrilled to kick off our new series highlighting the wonderful experiences of residents and their families at The Woodlands!

This week, we’re sharing John Lilienthal’s heartfelt words about his mother’s time here. From the fully equipped apartments to the vibrant community life and personalized services, The Woodlands made her feel right at home. 💚

Discover why so many families and their loved ones enjoy The Woodlands and experience it for yourself by calling 703-667-9801 or visiting www.thewoodlandsccrc.com

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🌟 Testimonial Spotlight: Real Stories from The Woodlands 🌟

We’re thrilled to kick off our new series highlighting the wonderful experiences of residents and their families at The Woodlands!

This week, we’re sharing John Lilienthal’s heartfelt words about his mother’s time here. From the fully equipped apartments to the vibrant community life and personalized services, The Woodlands made her feel right at home. 💚

Discover why so many families and their loved ones enjoy The Woodlands and experience it for yourself by calling 703-667-9801 or visiting www.thewoodlandsccrc.com

#Testimonial #SeniorLiving #IndependentLiving #RetirementLiving #TheWoodlandsRetirementCommunity #fairfaxva

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My mom really enjoyed her time at the Woodlands too. She loved the swimming pool and the strolls outside around the lake. Unfortunately, she had dementia, which made her challenging at times. The staff handled her gently and with compassion. Thank you!

One of our talented residents is hard at work transforming the ice cream cooler that will be featured at our monthly Ice Cream Socials! With vibrant colors and an artistic touch, it’s sure to add an extra scoop of joy to our social events. 🍦🎨

We love how creativity blooms here at The Woodlands, and it’s just one of the many ways we celebrate our residents' unique talents and interests.

If you or a loved one is looking for a community that nurtures creativity and fun, we’d love to show you what The Woodlands is all about. Reach out today at 703-667-9801 or at www.thewoodladnsccrc.com to learn more about joining our vibrant community! 🌟

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One of our talented residents is hard at work transforming the ice cream cooler that will be featured at our monthly Ice Cream Socials! With vibrant colors and an artistic touch, it’s sure to add an extra scoop of joy to our social events. 🍦🎨

We love how creativity blooms here at The Woodlands, and it’s just one of the many ways we celebrate our residents unique talents and interests.

If you or a loved one is looking for a community that nurtures creativity and fun, we’d love to show you what The Woodlands is all about. Reach out today at 703-667-9801 or at www.thewoodladnsccrc.com to learn more about joining our vibrant community! 🌟

#NeverRetire #CreativeLiving #ActiveLifestyle #IceCreamSocial #SeniorLiving #IndependentLiving #TheWoodlandsRetirementCommunity #FairfaxVA

Holiday cheer is in full swing at The Woodlands Retirement Community! 🎄✨

Our residents' apartments are beautifully decorated with nutcrackers, hand-stitched stockings, quilted table runners, and festive entryways. It's the perfect time to celebrate the season of joy, warmth, and creativity.

Looking for a place to call home? Call us today at 703-667-9801 or visit our website at www.thewoodlandsccrc.com to learn more about life at The Woodlands Retirement Community!

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Holiday cheer is in full swing at The Woodlands Retirement Community! 🎄✨ 

Our residents apartments are beautifully decorated with nutcrackers, hand-stitched stockings, quilted table runners, and festive entryways. Its the perfect time to celebrate the season of joy, warmth, and creativity.

Looking for a place to call home? Call us today at 703-667-9801 or visit our website at www.thewoodlandsccrc.com to learn more about life at The Woodlands Retirement Community!

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All aboard the holiday spirit express! Our enchanting Holiday Train is making its way through a winter wonderland of miniature houses, twinkling lights, and festive figurines in The Woodlands' lobby. Residents, families, and visitors are loving this magical display that brings out the joy of the season. 🎄🚂

Discover how we celebrate the holidays and create a vibrant community year-round by scheduling a tour at 703-667-9801 or visiting our website at www.thewoodlandsccrc.com.
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Spreading holiday cheer at our Professional Referral Luncheon! We were thrilled to host and show our appreciation to the incredible organizations that help us connect with prospective residents. Thank you for your partnership and support—wishing everyone a joyful holiday season! 🎄✨

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Spreading holiday cheer at our Professional Referral Luncheon! We were thrilled to host and show our appreciation to the incredible organizations that help us connect with prospective residents. Thank you for your partnership and support—wishing everyone a joyful holiday season! 🎄✨

#ProfessionalConnections #CommunityPartnerships #HappyHolidays #SeniorLiving #IndependentLiving #TheWoodlandsRetirementCommunity #FairfaxVAImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

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Such a beautiful place to retire. Thank you for having us.

Thank you The Woodlands Retirement Community for hosting this lovely holiday event!

We were thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Dr. Linda Monson and soloist from George Mason University, for a heartwarming holiday performance! Their rendition of holiday classics, including a lively and interactive "12 Days of Christmas," brought joy to all. 🎄🎹

This spectacular performance is just the beginning of our festive holiday activities here at The Woodlands. Stay tuned for more moments that celebrate the season with music, community, and cheer! 👏

Interested in attending one of our holiday performances or learning more about life at The Woodlands? Call us at 703-667-9801 or visit our website at www.thewoodlandsccrc.com. We’d love to welcome you! 🎁✨

#HolidayCheer #LiveMusic #SeniorLiving #IndependentLiving #HappyHolidays #thewoodlandsretirementcommunity #fairfaxcounty #FairfaxVA
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Thank you for your interest in The Woodlands. To download a PDF of our brochure, click the link below.

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4320 Forest Hill Drive
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
703-667-9801
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Never retire your quest for the good life. To download a PDF brochure about The Woodlands, please fill out the form below.

4320 Forest Hill Drive
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
703-667-9801
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4320 Forest Hill Drive
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
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If You Have Questions, We Have Answers


Never retire your quest for the good life.

Let us know how we can best assist you. We’re just a phone call or email away. If you’d like written material, we will be happy to mail it to you.

Fill out the form below to ask questions or request more information about The Woodlands.

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Fairfax, Virginia 22030
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4320 Forest Hill Drive
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
703-667-9801
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Fairfax, Virginia 22030
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Life Enrichment

Social Programs


Never retire your sense of curiosity. Here, at The Woodlands active adult community, we believe that everyone deserves an enriching, exciting life with something to look forward to every day—and that’s exactly what you’ll find when you take part in our unique variety of social programs.

Some of the enriching events and activities you’ll enjoy include:

  • Musical performances
  • Educational speakers and presentations
  • Fun, local excursions
  • Friendly and competitive brain teasers and game nights

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Fitness & Wellness


Never retire your desire to stay active. Keep yourself in shape and feeling energized with a variety of in-studio and aquatic exercise classes led by our experienced, on-site instructor. Our beautiful, salt water indoor pool is available for all to enjoy and is heated at a comfortable 90 degrees all year long. For your peace of mind, a dedicated lifeguard is on duty during specific times throughout the day. What’s more, our fully equipped fitness center is open 24/7 for your convenience.

Dining Experiences


Never retire your taste for eating well. Our main dining room is truly a restaurant-style experience with a full wait staff at your service and a wonderful selection of chef-inspired dishes to select from, including vegetarian, gluten free, vegan and heart healthy options. For lighter fare, opt for lunch at our casual Bistro—another great place to catch up with friends and enjoy an excellent meal.

Learn More About Our Dining Experiences
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Transportation


Never retire your ability to be on the go. Whether it’s shopping for groceries or a new outfit, getting to an important doctor’s appointment or a special church service, we provide transportation on a first-come, first-served basis for our active adult community. Transportation is available Monday through Friday and on a limited basis on Sunday. There is no charge for trips within a eight-mile radius.

Learn More About Our Transportation Services