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Empowering Memory Care:


Thriving in a Safe, Engaging Environment

At The Gardens at Fair Oaks Assisted Living, we believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to live life to its fullest potential. Our memory care program is dedicated to enabling residents to function at their highest level, offering a secure and stimulating environment tailored to their unique needs.

Through personalized care plans, engaging activities, and compassionate support, we create a community where residents can maintain their independence, foster meaningful connections, and experience daily moments of joy. Our team is committed to providing a nurturing space that promotes cognitive engagement, physical well-being, and emotional fulfillment.

What’s more, we value building a strong family partnership based on the unique history, needs, and preferences of each resident. As partners in care, our residents’ families assist us in ensuring that their loved one not only feels safe and cared for, but truly thrives.

We invite you to discover our philosophy, our mission, and our difference.

Our Philosophy

We believe memory care is most effective when residents are supported as whole individuals—recognizing cognitive abilities, physical needs, and the deeply human need for meaning, connection, and comfort.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a safe, structured, and compassionate environment that supports the intellect, physicality, and soul of individuals living with dementia. We honor each patient’s dignity, purpose, and quality of life throughout every stage of their journey.

Our Difference

Our difference is our promise to create uniquely enriching programs and experiences that create connections and support each patient’s quality of life.

“When my mother moved to memory care, we were worried about losing the connection we had with her. Instead, we found a team that helped us rediscover it. She is safe, she is cared for, and most importantly, she is still treated like the person we know and love.”

Family Member of Resident

Explore Our Programs


Cognitive & Emotional Support

  • Guided reminiscence and life story engagement
  • Music and memory programs
  • Cognitive games, sorting and purposeful tasks
  • One-to-one conversations and emotional reassurance

Movement, Comfort & Sensory Support

  • Chair exercises, stretching and walking groups
  • Dance and rhythm-based movement
  • Sensory experiences (hand massage, textures, aromatherapy)
  • Supporting residents to remain active during daily activities

Purpose, Identity & Connection

  • Faith-based or reflective programming
  • Intergenerational and community connections
  • Celebrating traditions, values, and life milestones
  • Purposeful tasks that provide meaning

Social Calendar


At The Gardens, memory care is about more than support—it is about creating meaningful moments every day. Residents enjoy a thoughtfully designed calendar of daily events that nurture connection, stimulate the mind, and encourage joy.

From music therapy, live performances, and pet therapy visits to scenic drives, social gatherings, creative activities, and spiritual services, each day offers opportunities for engagement in a supportive and compassionate environment. Families are encouraged to explore the full schedule of activities and special events by viewing our current Memory Care Activities Calendar below.

Activities are thoughtfully planned to support cognitive wellness, encourage social connection, and help every resident continue living with purpose and dignity.

To find out if memory care is right for your loved one, start by scheduling a visit.


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4310 Forest Hill Drive
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
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