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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
At Silver Spring Assisted Living, great care begins with attention. Our stair-free residence accommodates 5 residents in 3 private rooms, 1 companion/shared room for 2, in a delightful dining setting, an expanded living/activity room, a long with a compassionate staff.We provide care that to...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I sincerely appreciate all of the wonderful loving care Gillian Williams-Luke provides for my father. She treats Dad as though he was her own father. She's an excellent nurse and has been an Angel to him AND...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Tranquil Loving Care is a senior care home that's located in Montgomery county, Gaithersburg, MD. The caring staff at the home provides assistance to seniors in a group home setting. The city of Gaithersburg is separated into east and west divisions with Interstate 270 separating them. The...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I entrusted my mothers care to Potomac Grace as soon as I met the director. Her compassion for her residents and genuine concern for their well being is truly evident. She passes those traits along to her...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
In 1995, we started Cedar Creek because we saw a big gap in assisted living choicesfor people with dementia. We strongly believe people with memory loss feel safer and more secure in small homes like the ones they've lived in all their lives. At our homes in Montgomery County, our residents live...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
In 1995, we started Cedar Creek because we saw a big gap in assisted living choicesfor people with dementia. We strongly believe people with memory loss feel safer and more secure in small homes like the ones they've lived in all their lives. At our homes in Montgomery County, our residents live...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
In 1995, we started Cedar Creek because we saw a big gap in assisted living choicesfor people with dementia. We strongly believe people with memory loss feel safer and more secure in small homes like the ones they've lived in all their lives. At our homes in Montgomery County, our residents live...
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My wife and I are very happy here. I have lived here since [date removed]. We looked at multiple houses before we choose The Brookeville House. Staff keeps the Brookeville House amazing! The staff, without...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Cost of assisted living in Derwood, MD
The average cost of senior living in Derwood is $5,862 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Konterra, MD with an average of $5,531 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Derwood, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Derwood, MD vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Derwood vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Derwood, MD by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Derwood, MD
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What families are saying about assisted living in Derwood
Recent reviews for assisted living in Derwood
Modena Reserve at Kensington
5.0
I think all 7 categories meet the mark, but they should, since this an upscale facility and more costly than others. The staff is terrific. My wife has difficult Lewy body dementia and the facility does well. I'm happy with it.
Forest Hills of DC in Washington, DC
4.6
My sister has lived at Forest Hills in the Health Care Center for a while. Before the pandemic, they had wonderful activities as well as great nursing care. In the pandemic they have done an incredible job to keep everyone safe, to figure out ways to have safe activities and/or virtual or safe ...
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Residences at Vantage Point CCRC in Columbia, MD
5.0
I have lived at Vantage Place for 9 years. Ithas been my privilege to serve on various resident committees I am very appreciative of the made from scratch meals that are served daily in our dining facilities. Daily specials included a choice of clear broth or a cream soup, several salads, a ...
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Derwood review score based on 270 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 270 reviews of 80 Derwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Derwood review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Derwood review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Derwood assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 270 reviews of 80 Derwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Derwood resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Derwood, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Derwood assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Derwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Derwood, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Derwood assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Derwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Derwood, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.8%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
70.2%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.3%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.2%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.4%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.2%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.3%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.2%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Derwood assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Derwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Derwood, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.6%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.6%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Derwood assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Derwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Derwood, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.8%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.5%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
56%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Derwood assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Derwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Derwood, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.1%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Derwood assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Derwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Derwood, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.9%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.5%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.9%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
53.6%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
27.4%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.8%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.5%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Derwood
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Derwood protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Avalon House on Dominion Crest, Avalon House on Laburnum Street and Avalon House on Woodacre Drive are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Derwood, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 82 assisted living facilities near Derwood, Maryland. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Derwood, Maryland are Avalon House on Dominion Crest, Avalon House on Laburnum Street and Avalon House on Oakview Drive. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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