| Tysons Woods | Large Assisted Living Communities | Home Care - Aging in Place |
|---|---|---|
A small home offering quality care | Institutions for seniors | A private home with all care coordinated by the family |
Staff available on-site 24/7 | Staff availability may be limited on nights and weekends. | Caregivers will have to be paid extra to stay overnight. |
Daily housekeeping and laundry is included. | Housekeeping and laundry may be offered less frequently and may incur additional fees. | Not all caregivers will provide housekeeping and laundry services and extra charges may apply. |
Higher levels of care are available at no additional charge. | Residents may be required to move to more expensive units as their care needs increase. | Home care providers typically bill by the hour, so more care will result in higher fees. |
Dementia care is included. | Residents with dementia are often moved to locked units or forced to leave the facility. | Home care for patients with dementia is typically more expensive and more hours of care are required. |
Medication management is included and stringent. | Medication management may incur extra charges and mistakes are frequent. | Medication management may incur extra charges and mistakes are frequent. |
Homemade meals are prepared daily from scratch. | Meals are made in an industrial-size kitchen. | Meals prepared by caregivers may be microwaved or not appealing to patients. |
Residents become part of a small group including staff and other residents, much like a family. | Large facilities can be intimidating, leading seniors to remain isolated in their rooms. | Aging in place can be isolating. Seniors may only see their caregivers. |
Private suites with accessible en suite bathrooms | Private suites are available for additional fees. | Private homes may need expensive modifications to accommodate changing abilities. |
The owner and her son live on-site and interact with residents daily. | Families and residents rarely know the executive- level staff. | Families often only interact with their assigned caregivers. |
Fenced outdoor area and spacious screened-in deck | Outdoor spaces vary. | Outdoor spaces vary. |
Private gardening space | Gardening options vary. | Gardening options vary. |
Emergency Call Systems | Options vary. | Families would be responsible for installing or subscribing to a system. |
Private homes are near INOVA Fairfax Hospital and Virginia Hospital Center. | Locations vary. | Locations vary. |
Custom home that blends into an upscale neighborhood. | Institutional facility that is isolated from outside amenities. | Family home that may need expensive repairs and become unsafe. |
THE FOUNDER
“I raised my family in an assisted living. I live where the residents live, and I ensure that it is like a bed and breakfast, complete with personal connections and delicious food every day.”
Andrea Cocito, founder and owner of Tysons Woods Assisted Living
TESTIMONIALS
My mother has lived at Tysons Woods, for 18 months,until she passed on Dec. 2012, she was treated with dignity but specially with LOVE,everyone involved, was extremely helpful and attentive, the facility is OUTSTANDING, the owner and personnel are the BEST, I could never thank them enough.
Our mother (now 98, with fairly advanced dementia) has lived at Tysons Woods for over 4 years, and we are EXTREMELY glad that she does. The staff and owner/manager truly know our mom (and each of the residents) very well, and give such excellent care (and loving gestures like getting her favorite Hershey bars) very much geared to her specific needs. We feel totally secure, knowing that staff are always very close by, so that when Mom has stumbled or needed help, they’ve responded within seconds or minutes. We appreciate their approach, which is that the group of us family members, Tysons Woods staff, doctor, nurse, physical therapist – we are all together Mom’s caregiving team – and we are always in close communication with each other – Highly recommend Tysons Woods!
My mother (who has dementia and other medical issues) has lived at Tysons Woods since 2011. It has been an absolutely wonderful place for her. The proprietor and the staff are remarkably attentive to all of my mother’s needs. The attentiveness and care that are afforded my mother on a daily basis have been especially in evidence on the two occasions when my mother has been sick – Andy and her staff literally nursed my mother back to health. The doctor that is on call (24/7) has been absolutely wonderful to work with as well (and he makes house calls!). Dementia care is tricky (I know because my mother lived with us for a number of years) – but Andy and her staff have figured out the “gold standard” of care. My mother feels safe and secure – and my husband and I say a prayer of gratitude each and every day for Andy and her staff.
As a community physician who has been making house calls over the past 10+ years, I get to see many assisted living homes up close. Tysons Woods is an exceptional place. The home is modern and well kept, the staff are professional, caring and vigilant, the owner, Andy Cocito does an exceptional job of keeping everything operating in a friendly and professional matter and the oversight and attention to detail is exceptional. For a homey feel that offers privacy, comfort and caring, this is among the best out there.
Even after many years of living independently, Mom was won over by the gracious home atmosphere, the attentive staff, and the friendly companionship of residents at Tysons Woods. As her daughter, I was won over, too, by the wise advice we got as we organized Mom’s move and helped her feel at ease in a new environment. We treasure the comfort and safety she found at Tysons Woods.
When we first visited this home, I was impressed with Andy’s medical knowledge and her gentle friendliness and graciousness towards all the residents and guests. When Mother began living there, I noticed the friendliness of Andy and its residents and the relaxing atmosphere. I also noticed Andy’s thoroughness in following state-required medical protocol for assisted living facilities. I was also impressed with the prompt and thorough care she and her staff gave to Mother. If Mother had any problems, for example if she had discomfort, or pain, or if she fell, there was help for her within 30 seconds or less, at all times, day or night. I think this would not normally be the case at the large assisted living facilities, This is why I like this group home for Mother and know she is getting the best care that I know of.
My mother spent the last months of her life at Tysons Woods II. I cannot tell you how meaningful it is to me to know that her last months were such happy ones. She was so well cared for in every way – physically and emotionally. The care she received was kind, gentle, thoughtful, and professional. I would not hesitate for a moment to recommend Tysons Woods to anyone.
There are not enough words to express my gratitude for Andy and the staff at Tysons Woods. They provided outstanding care for my grandmother until she made her way to her final resting place. As soon as you enter the home you immediately feel like you are welcome! The staff are friendly, professional, and provide top notch quality care in a beautiful home setting. My grandmother was not a patient in a facility, she was treated like a member of the family and Tysons Woods was her home! Thank you for what you do for those that can no longer do for themselves!
Dear Andy, My Mother was a kind, loving lady who loved beautiful surroundings. During the last year of her life you provided her with a beautiful home and kind, loving and compassionate care. Thank you for allowing her to stay “at home” until her “home going”.
My 85-year old mom and 88 year-old aunt lived at Tyson’s Woods for a year. This is a beautiful, small assisted-living facility, whose staff is as wonderful as it gets. All of them are compassionate, professional and very patient. They listen to the family and try to meet all the requests and needs of the resident. The home is kept super clean, and the food is tasty. I recommend this home without hesitation.
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