The Fairfax - A Marriott Lifecare Retirement Community Retirement Homes

 CONTACT
  Bob Peters
 ADMIN
  Will Brucker.
 MEDICAL DIR
  Meg Brossman.
 NURSE DIR
  Jane Fitzsimons.
 MARKET DIR
  Nancy George. PERSONNEL
 DIR
  Janiel Sturdivant.
 ADMISSIONS DIR
  Suzane Wilson.
 ACTIVITIES DIR
  Irene Cochran.
 ASSISTED LIVING
  Priv rooms
   Priv bath
   Max res 45
   Avg monthly fees $2,001-$3,000
 INDEPENDENT LIVING
  Apts 382
   Min age 62
 SERVICES
  Central dining
   Housekeeping
   Transportation
   Social and recreational
   Social work/Mental health
   Physical therapy
   Medical care
   Security
   Library
   Respite care
   Swimming pool
   Religious activities
   Maintenance
 DATE OPENED
  August 1989
 OWNER
  Marriott Corporation

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