ABOUT THE FITZGERALD OF PALISADES
The Fitzgerald is a boutique retirement community tucked within Washington D.C.’s historic and charming Palisades neighborhood, offering spacious independent and assisted living residences and memory care suites. The community opened in summer 2025.
The Fitzgerald drew design inspiration from local Art Deco landmarks, including the Glen Echo Amusement Park, MacArthur Theater and the historic Kennedy-Warren residential building. In collaboration with renowned partners Trammell Crow, Perkins Eastman and Pembrooke and Ives, the project features architecture and interiors reflective of the city’s most distinguished Art Deco homes.
The Fitzgerald offers an array of Kisco Signature amenities such as personalized 24/7 concierge services, fine dining and casual restaurants and the Art Deco-inspired Zelda’s Lounge, where members gather for regular social hours. The expansive Life Enrichment program includes a full monthly calendar of intellectual programming, group fitness classes and special events, all complemented by state-of-the-art facilities ranging from a saltwater pool and spa to a fitness center and yoga studio.
Health services encompass on-site nursing and wellness monitoring, rehabilitation services (fees apply), physician offices, an on-site PT clinic, a 24-hour emergency response system and access to dietician services.
DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE
Alphonso Westley | General Manager
At The Fitzgerald of Palisades, excellence begins with leadership. Before joining Kisco in November 2023, Alphonso spent 15 years serving older adults and their families in a variety of operational roles, including Regional Director of Operations for a large senior living operator in Northern Virginia. He also brings valuable healthcare experience from Partners Healthcare in Massachusetts, where he focused on patient care, quality, and performance improvement.
With a Master’s in Healthcare Management from Cambridge College and a Bachelor’s in Urban Affairs from Boston University, Alphonso leads The Fitzgerald with vision, compassion, and a commitment to redefining what it means to age successfully.
“The Fitzgerald of Palisades is more than a community—it’s a place where our members can live fully, surrounded by care, connection, and opportunity. I’m honored to lead a team dedicated to enriching lives every single day.”
