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Greenspring Named Northern Virginia's 'Best Retirement Community'

Greenspring received the most votes for "Best Retirement Community" in the Northern Region in Virginia Living magazine's Best of Virginia 2012 survey.

received the most votes for "Best Retirement Community” in the Northern Region of Virginia in Virginia Living magazine's 2012 survey.

The survey was conducted online and generated nearly 10,000 responses for almost 400 categories in five regions of the Commonwealth: Northern, Eastern, Central, Southwestern, Shenandoah.

“We’ve always known Greenspring to be the premier senior living community in Northern Virginia, but to be recognized by a magazine like Virginia Living through a third-party online poll is extremely rewarding,” said Jarad Smith, Greenspring sales director.  “Our staff and residents are proud of this recognition.”

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The magazine described the active and engaged lifestyle that is so prevalent at Greenspring: “They don’t call it a retirement community; they call it a campus.  And with 2,000 residents, a yacht club, Wii bowling league and performances by the Greenspring Players, life at Greenspring really does sound like one long college semester.  Best of all: no one has to worry about their GPAs!” 

About GreenspringGreenspring, one of 16 Erickson Living full-service retirement communities, is situated on a scenic 108-acre campus in Springfield, Virginia.  The community is home to nearly 2000 residents, many of which reside in the 1405 independent living units.  Life at Greenspring offers a true sense of community and is an exciting alternative to the typical retirement community.  Additional information about Greenspring can be found at www.ericksonliving.com.

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