Woodleigh Chase, Erickson's new independent living community, opened in March on Braddock Road in Fairfax, Virginia. Apartments offer a private outdoor space with a screened-in patio or balcony, and the 42-acre campus includes a swimming pool, fitness center, bocce court, dog park, game room, pub, theater, library, salon and barbershop.

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In May, new renters of the Residences at Springbrook attended the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the brand-new property. Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc. and its public-private partners broke ground on the 90-unit property in June 2022, and construction was completed in late April 2024. Photo courtesy of Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc.

Erickson community opens in Fairfax, VA 

Erickson Senior Living opened its new independent living community, Woodleigh Chase, in March.

Located in Fairfax, Virginia, on Braddock Road, the 42-acre campus includes a 43,000-square-foot clubhouse and two five-story independent living residence buildings with one- and two-bedroom apartments. The units offer a private outdoor space with a screened-in patio or balcony.  

Residents have access to a swimming pool, fitness center, bocce court, dog park, game room, pub, theater, library, salon and barbershop. They can also join a wide variety of clubs ranging from woodworking to spiritual groups. In-home care is also an option. 

Woodleigh Chase is located in a prime spot for residents to get out and about, either via the community’s shuttles or metro.  

“We are located near parks, shopping and restaurants, so residents are going to have a lot of options at their fingertips,” said David Taylor, Woodleigh Chase’s sales director.  

“Plus, you get the convenience without sacrificing the beauty — and peace and quiet — of the natural surroundings.”  

The community has a special draw for those already familiar with the area, Taylor noted. “People love the fact that Woodleigh Chase is right here in the neighborhood they know and love.  

“Being in the heart of Fairfax — near George Mason University, Fairfax City and Fairfax Station — means something to the folks who will call Woodleigh Chase home. It’s perfect for anyone looking to enjoy an active lifestyle now and have peace of mind for the future.”  

Woodleigh Chase is Erickson’s fourth property in Virginia and its 23^rd managed property nationwide. 

For more information about Woodleigh Chase, visit ericksonseniorliving.com/Woodleigh-chase or call 1-877-211-6968. 

—Tori Cleveland 

Affordable apartments open in Clinton, MD 

After almost two years of construction, the Residences at Springbrook opened in May. Located in Clinton, Maryland, between Andrews Air Force Base and National Harbor, the 90-unit affordable community is for people age 62 and up. 

“It’s a gorgeous building with significant amenity spaces and lots of natural light,” said Stephanie Prange Proestel, executive director of Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc., the property’s managing developer. “Residents are very excited about the space and the feel of the building.” 

The Residences at Springbrook’s four-story building includes 72 one-bedroom apartments and 18 two-bedroom apartments, along with a fitness center, café, pool table, lounges, computer stations, a porch and patio, and a large community room with a kitchen and other amenities. An apartment is available for overnight guests at no charge. 

“There’s a lot of opportunity for social engagement,” Proestel said.  

The independent living community was a joint effort, developed by Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc., Parallax Development Group, LLC, and Bank of America CDC.  

Habitat America manages the property, providing an onsite Resident Services Coordinator to arrange transportation and activities and who is available for one-on-one assistance.  

“The resident coordinator is there to be a point person,” Proestel explained. “As needs grow, we try to help [residents] connect with other resources in the community so they can continue to stay in place.” 

For more information, call Habitat America at (301) 877-7000 or visit residencesatspringbrook.com.

—Margaret Foster