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Sunrise of Mt Vernon

8033 Holland Drive, Alexandria, VA

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

4.274 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Sunrise of Mt Vernon

In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living services. From assistance with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, dressing to medication monitoring, Sunrise provides residents with the help they need. Residents maintain the same privacy in their new home as they enjoyed in their own home. At Sunrise, we encourage residents to challenge themselves while offering the assistance they need. We encourage family and friends to be involved, to visit frequently, and to invite residents on outings to community events. This innovative approach to senior care is designed to maintain independence and dignity, yet is balanced with the comfort and security that comes from knowing experienced help is close at hand.

Family and resident feedback

4.2 out of 5 from 74 reviews

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★★★★★

Critical

Needs more assistance

Most of the staff is very nice. Apartment size is very good. I hear the food is decent although a little bland, dry and tough but my standards are probably higher than average. Bad: their follow up, buzzer wait times. My mom didnt get bathed last week - scheduled for Tuesday thursday Saturday and she called Thursday night to complain and they sent someone who didn't know what to do or how to help her on friday evening. They started charging my mom [price removed] per month to give her 6 pills bc they caught her w a

Response from the community

Hi, Your feedback is important to us, and it is unfortunate that you did not have a positive experience at Sunrise of Mt. Vernon. Please allow us an opportunity to closely review your concerns by contacting info@sunriseseniorliving.com. Thank you! – The Sunrise Team

July 17, 2026
AnonymousJuly 16, 2026

★★★★

Critical

Not Transparent with Cost when trying to pull in sales

The building was very nice, but it was just too expensive for me and my mother. The experience felt like basically dishonest sales techniques to bait the subject. After the sales pitch, it was made out to be more affordable, which it wasn’t. If they had been more honest about what my mother’s care costs were really going to be, I would have never signed a contract with them. After I had already signed and paid a deposit, the assessment came back much higher than expected, increasing the cost significantly. The tie

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Staff
1.0 / 5
Response from the community

Hi, We are sorry that you are disappointed but appreciate your feedback. We are committed to providing you with a great experience and encourage you to contact us at information@sunriseseniorliving.com so that we can learn more. –The Sunrise Team

May 15, 2026
AnonymousMay 13, 2026

★★★★★

Critical

Not everything that glitters is gold!

The facility is undergoing renovations and most of it is done so it looks bright shiny and new but if you compare other local facilities you will find you are paying a lot more too. There are some really great staff but if your loved one is cognizant and pays a lot of attention or needs schedules to be adhered to they will get rather frustrated. You as the advocate for your family member need to stay on top of everything While they say the menu is low sodium it is not. The protein and vegetable portions are too

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
2.0 / 5
Care Services
3.0 / 5
Activities
2.0 / 5
Staff
2.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
2.0 / 5
Response from the community

Hi. We're sorry that you did not have a positive experience. Would you care to share more? Please email us at info@sunriseseniorliving.com so we can address your concerns.

May 15, 2026
AnonymousMay 11, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Sunrise of Mt Vernon

Facility currently undergoing rehab and maintenance. Should be completed in several weeks.

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
Response from the community

Hi Robert! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review!

May 7, 2026
Robert LApril 16, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Toured the facility. Tour began with detailed explanation of how charges are calculated. This is a detailed and open process - very impressive, though I would like to go thru it again to make sure I understand. The physical facility is currently undergoing re-habilitation - plaster, paint, etc. I would like to see it again when that work is complete.

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Hi Robert, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. We are pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant and provided you with the necessary information. Please feel free to reach out to us at information@sunriseseniorliving.com or the community directly, in case you have any additional questions regarding Sunrise!

March 18, 2026
Robert LightseyFebruary 25, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Nice facility (similar to one our grandmother was previously in) The staff was friendly and seemed to have some tenure. Tour was helpful - our only concern was location (a bit farther south than other facilities) and they were a bit more reliant on the Rehab facility to lay out the work plan compared to other facilities we toured.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Response from the community

Hi Stephany, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. We are pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant and provided you with the necessary information. Please feel free to reach out to us at information@sunriseseniorliving.com or the community directly, in case you have any additional questions regarding Sunrise!

December 31, 2025
StephanyDecember 29, 2025

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 2, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Pureed Meals
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Anytime Dining
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Medication Management
  • Incontinence Care
  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • High Acuity Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Chinese
  • English
  • Arabic
  • Spanish
  • French

Activities & engagement

  • Karaoke
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Men's Club
  • Cooking Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Catholic Services
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Wine Tasting
  • Christian Services
  • Qi Gong
  • Activities On-site
  • Cooking Classes
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Bible Study Group
  • Wii Bowling
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Tai Chi
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Protestant Services
  • Gardening Club
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Live Well Programs
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Forever Fit
  • Community Service Programs
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Holiday Parties
  • Other Religious Services
  • Bridge Club
  • Walking Club
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Activities Off-site
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Current Events Club
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Book Club

Outdoor spaces

  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Central Fireplace
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Beauty Salon
  • Private Bath
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Woodworking Shop
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ

Apartment & room features

  • Kitchenette
  • Garden View
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units

Published by A Place for Mom. Features can change; confirm those that matter before touring.

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Additional care fees
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Move-in fee
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