Assisted Living Facilities in Silver Spring, Maryland

We found 20 assisted living facilities near Silver Spring, MD. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about senior living options, amenities, and events offered by browsing the Silver Spring assisted living providers listed below.

20 Silver Spring, Maryland, Assisted Living Facilities
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    Woodside Center
    Silver Spring, MD 20910

  2. Springhouse of Silver Spring
    Silver Spring, MD 20910

  3. Hcr Manor Care
    Silver Spring, MD 20910

  4.  5901
    4.3
    Five Star Premier Residences of Chevy...
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
    "After visiting this assisted living facility, my entire family decided that it would be the most ..." more

  5. Sunrise of Silver Spring
    Silver Spring, MD 20904

  6. Alfredhouse Shalom
    Silver Spring, MD 20902


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    4.1
    Riderwood
    Silver Spring, MD 20904
    "We visited several assisted living facilities and the one place we liked was Riderwood. It's a c..." more


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    Cascadia Courts
    Silver Spring, MD 20904

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    3.0
    Aspenwood Senior Living Community
    Silver Spring, MD 20906
    "Aspenwood is more of an assisted living than an independent living. It looked nice, but it was sm..." more

  10. Layhill Center
    Silver Spring, MD 20906

  11. Homecrest House
    Silver Spring, MD 20906

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    JRose Assisted Living Home
    Silver Spring, MD 20866

  13. Fairland Center
    Silver Spring, MD 20904

  14. AlfredHouse 2
    Silver Spring, MD 20906

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    5.0
    Emeritus at Potomac
    Potomac, MD 20854
    "Emeritus at Potomac was beautiful. I really like that because everywhere I look people were all c..." more

  16. Bedford Court
    Silver Spring, MD 20906

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    5.0
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    Wellness Touch Care
    Silver Spring, MD 20905
    "The facility is very organized. It's a great program that they are offering for elderly people. P..." more

  18.  10626
    3.4
    Emeritus at Arlington
    Arlington, VA 22203
    "Emeritus at Arlington was another great facility where I wanted to get my mom transferred into no..." more

CaringScore

Overview HealthScore: 10 CostScore: 4 LivabilityScore: 4.4
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CaringScore for Silver Spring, MD

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Silver Spring was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose assisted living facilities in Silver Spring.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 6.5, Silver Spring rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Silver Spring. Choose a category score to learn more.

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HealthScore for Silver Spring, MD

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Silver Spring, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for assisted living facilities. The HealthScore for Silver Spring is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 10, Silver Spring rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking assisted living facilities. At 563.6 physicians per capita, Silver Spring scores 155.6 percent better than the national average. Silver Spring scores 69.2 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.2, and scores 153.8 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 49.5. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Silver Spring is 82.7 years -- 6.2 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Silver Spring is 82.7 years -- 6.2 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Silver Spring's environmental health -- trails the national average by 9.1 percent.

Doctors Per Capita Silver Spring, MD Nat'l Avg
Physicians 563.6 220.5
Geriatricians 2.2 1.3
Cardiologists 19.6 7.7
Oncologists 14.3 3.5
Orthopedists 13.4 7
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CostScore for Silver Spring, MD

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Silver Spring, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for assisted living facilities. The CostScore for Silver Spring is based on data such as the average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 4, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Silver Spring are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Silver Spring is $3,268 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Silver Spring indexes at 39.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 124.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living Silver Spring, MD
Aggregate Index 139
Healthcare Index 103
Housing Index 224
Food Index 108
Utilities Index 119
Transportation Index 110
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LivabilityScore for Silver Spring, MD

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Silver Spring. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for assisted living facilities. The LivabilityScore for Silver Spring is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.4, Silver Spring rates below average for assisted living facilities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for assisted living facilities. The sun shines an average of 202 days each year in Silver Spring, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 23°F in January, winters in Silver Spring tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 87°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Silver Spring is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $69,949 per year, the population of Silver Spring earns a better than average median household income. Silver Spring has an unemployment rate of 5.00 percent, roughly 45.1 percent lower than the national average. And about 10.60 percent of the population in Silver Spring is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 19.5 percent.

Amenities Per Capita Silver Spring "Nat'l Avg"
Parks 6.8 136.1
Libraries 2.4 18.8
Places of Worship 62.5 220.5
Public Transit 188.9 110.4
Grocery Stores 198.4 97.7
Pharmacies 33.9 13.8

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