The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Derwood, MD for 2023
There are 87 Assisted Living Facilities in the Derwood area, with 4 in Derwood and 83 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Derwood is $4,750 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,860. Cheaper nearby regions include Gaithersburg with an average starting cost of $4,400.
To help you with your search, browse the 230 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Derwood. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Derwood 4.0 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Gaithersburg with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Derwood, MD
AlfredHouse Needwood
Provides: Assisted Living
6020 Needwood Road, Derwood, MD 20855
"AlfredHouse looked like a nice place, but they didn't offer apartment-sized rooms for my mother. They were a little short on amenities. There was a common room that was kind of a multipurpose room...." More
"AlfredHouse looked like a nice place, but they didn't offer apartment-sized rooms for my mother. They were a little short on amenities. There was a common room that was kind of a multipurpose room...." More
Sycamore Acres I
Provides: Assisted Living
19120 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD 20855
"Sycamore Acres, I is located in Derwood City and Montgomery County MD. They are a family owned and operated Memory and residential care home that believes and understands firsthand what it means to..." More
"Sycamore Acres, I is located in Derwood City and Montgomery County MD. They are a family owned and operated Memory and residential care home that believes and understands firsthand what it means to..." More
Sycamore Acres II
Provides: Assisted Living
6000 Granby Road, Derwood, MD 20855
"Sycamore Acres is located in Derwood City and Montgomery County MD. They are a family owned and operated Memory and residential care home that believes and understands firsthand what it means to be..." More
"Sycamore Acres is located in Derwood City and Montgomery County MD. They are a family owned and operated Memory and residential care home that believes and understands firsthand what it means to be..." More
Caring Star 2015
Sunrise at Montgomery Village
Provides: Assisted Living
19310 Club House Road, Montgomery Village, MD 2...
"Sunrise at Montgomery Village was excellent. We found the staff to be extremely professional, very caring, and very knowledgeable. It was a very good facility. The individual rooms where seniors..." More
"Sunrise at Montgomery Village was excellent. We found the staff to be extremely professional, very caring, and very knowledgeable. It was a very good facility. The individual rooms where seniors..." More
Brookdale Olney
Provides: Assisted Living
2611 Olney Sandy Springs Road, Olney, MD 20832
"I've decided to keep my wife at Brookdale Olney. As far as I can tell, the staff is doing a good job of keeping her safe and providing for her needs. The food is good. It tends to be a little..." More
"I've decided to keep my wife at Brookdale Olney. As far as I can tell, the staff is doing a good job of keeping her safe and providing for her needs. The food is good. It tends to be a little..." More
Caring Star 2015
Bedford Court
Provides: Assisted Living
3701 International Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906
"I was interested in assisted living when I toured Bedford Court. The staff was so pleasant, professional, personable, and very knowledgeable. He explained everything. He answered my questions to my..." More
"I was interested in assisted living when I toured Bedford Court. The staff was so pleasant, professional, personable, and very knowledgeable. He explained everything. He answered my questions to my..." More
Caring Star 2015
Brookdale Potomac
Provides: Assisted Living
11215 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, MD 20854
"Emeritus at Potomac is a really nice facility. The staff are really nice as well, but the problem is if you ran out of money, you are out on the streets. They do have trips that the residents can..." More
"Emeritus at Potomac is a really nice facility. The staff are really nice as well, but the problem is if you ran out of money, you are out on the streets. They do have trips that the residents can..." More
Sunrise of Rockville
Provides: Assisted Living
8 Baltimore Road, Rockville, MD 20850
"Sunrise of Rockville is a beautiful, Southern mansion-type place. They have lots of activities going on, and they are very friendly. Everything seemed to have a very positive vibe, and I enjoyed my..." More
"Sunrise of Rockville is a beautiful, Southern mansion-type place. They have lots of activities going on, and they are very friendly. Everything seemed to have a very positive vibe, and I enjoyed my..." More
Homecrest Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
2857 Cairncross Terrace, Silver Spring, MD 20906
"My sister has moved into Homecrest Assisted Living. She's only been there two nights, but everything has been positive up to this point. I find the place to be clean and well lit. The staff are..." More
"My sister has moved into Homecrest Assisted Living. She's only been there two nights, but everything has been positive up to this point. I find the place to be clean and well lit. The staff are..." More
The Terraces At Tuckerman Lane
Provides: Assisted Living
5550 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852
"Great place .. Staff was awesome I’ll be revisiting with my mother next week hopefully we can make Tuckerman her new home. " More
"Great place .. Staff was awesome I’ll be revisiting with my mother next week hopefully we can make Tuckerman her new home. " More
Asheir Homes - Potomac
Provides: Assisted Living
20 Riverwood Ct, Potomac, MD 20854
"My mother moved into Asheir Homes. It's a very small residential facility. There are only eight patients. It's very nice, but the trouble is, during the pandemic, visiting is extremely limited...." More
"My mother moved into Asheir Homes. It's a very small residential facility. There are only eight patients. It's very nice, but the trouble is, during the pandemic, visiting is extremely limited...." More
Superior Care, Inc.
Provides: Assisted Living
21714 Rolling Ridge Lane, Laytonsville, MD 20882
"My husband was a resident and was well taken care of. The nurses and caregivers treated him with respect and preserved his dignity. They showed great compassion and love.
The environment is neat..." More
"My husband was a resident and was well taken care of. The nurses and caregivers treated him with respect and preserved his dignity. They showed great compassion and love.
The environment is neat..." More
Kindley Assisted Living at Asbury Met...
Provides: Assisted Living
333 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
"My father-in-law is moving into Kindley Assisted Living at Asbury Methodist Village. It's excellent. They're very good over there. It's a nice facility, the people there are nice. I've only met one..." More
"My father-in-law is moving into Kindley Assisted Living at Asbury Methodist Village. It's excellent. They're very good over there. It's a nice facility, the people there are nice. I've only met one..." More
Assisted Living of Potomac I
Provides: Assisted Living
11901 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854
"I toured this home Its very immaculaty clean, residents looked happy and engaged in activities..
Owner is a RN and was very knowledgeable, warm and welcoming. References from current family..." More
"I toured this home Its very immaculaty clean, residents looked happy and engaged in activities..
Owner is a RN and was very knowledgeable, warm and welcoming. References from current family..." More
Marian Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
19109 Georgia Avenue, Brookeville, MD 20833
"We visited Marian Assisted Living, they're very accommodating. I visited once and I was impressed, and I know that my friend is very, very happy. So it's worth you looking into. He's Catholic and..." More
"We visited Marian Assisted Living, they're very accommodating. I visited once and I was impressed, and I know that my friend is very, very happy. So it's worth you looking into. He's Catholic and..." More
Raphael House
Provides: Assisted Living
1515 Dunster Road, Rockville, MD 20854
"I went to visit a love one the staff was so nice I stayed for lunch the food was good the chef Mauricio cooked a beautiful meal the chicken was so moist and the rice fluffy the nurses aids was..." More
"I went to visit a love one the staff was so nice I stayed for lunch the food was good the chef Mauricio cooked a beautiful meal the chicken was so moist and the rice fluffy the nurses aids was..." More
Serenity Gardens Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
10829 Burbank Drive, Potomac, MD 20854
"We picked Serenity Gardens Assisted Living for my sister. It's 10/10. They will do all medical care, which is important, and give you a place to stay. The rooms were beautiful. My other sister and..." More
"We picked Serenity Gardens Assisted Living for my sister. It's 10/10. They will do all medical care, which is important, and give you a place to stay. The rooms were beautiful. My other sister and..." More
Grace House
Provides: Assisted Living
3214 Norbeck Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906
"The rooms at Grace House were clean and updated. They had daily activities and the staff was very informational and pleasant to deal with. The dining room was small, which was nice because it..." More
"The rooms at Grace House were clean and updated. They had daily activities and the staff was very informational and pleasant to deal with. The dining room was small, which was nice because it..." More
Byron House
Provides: Assisted Living
9210 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD 20854
"Our 92 year old mother recently moved in to Byron House. She was living independently until a few months ago when she decided she needed help and wanted to be around people to eat and socialize..." More
"Our 92 year old mother recently moved in to Byron House. She was living independently until a few months ago when she decided she needed help and wanted to be around people to eat and socialize..." More
Cadence Living Olney
Provides: Assisted Living
17001 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832
"We will choose Cadence at Olney because we felt that the residents were more in line with where my mother is at this time, they were more on her level. It was a brand new place and there were..." More
"We will choose Cadence at Olney because we felt that the residents were more in line with where my mother is at this time, they were more on her level. It was a brand new place and there were..." More
Modena Reserve at Kensington
Provides: Assisted Living
10540 Metropolitan Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895
"The Modena Reserve at Kensington brings a vibrancy to seniors living in Kensington, Maryland. Gorgeous design and exciting new technology conveniences are paired with charming touches of local..." More
"The Modena Reserve at Kensington brings a vibrancy to seniors living in Kensington, Maryland. Gorgeous design and exciting new technology conveniences are paired with charming touches of local..." More
AlfredHouse V
Provides: Assisted Living
18110 Cashell Road, Rockville, MD 20853
"AlfredHouse V was nice. It was a house setting. It's very clean and updated. We were looking for a building with a gym, but it doesn't have an exercise facility. They said they could build one, but..." More
"AlfredHouse V was nice. It was a house setting. It's very clean and updated. We were looking for a building with a gym, but it doesn't have an exercise facility. They said they could build one, but..." More
Miracle Manor Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
7713 Miller Fall Road, Rockville, MD 20855
"We toured Miracle Manor Assisted Living for my wife. The building of the house is kind of rundown. I would say it's ancient. When we were there, there was a van with some workers, and they were..." More
"We toured Miracle Manor Assisted Living for my wife. The building of the house is kind of rundown. I would say it's ancient. When we were there, there was a van with some workers, and they were..." More
Ingleside at King Farm
Provides: Assisted Living
701 King Farm Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850
"Ingleside at King Farm is home to an extraordinary community of people that includes retirees from the highest levels of government, education, business, and the arts, who share a desire for..." More
"Ingleside at King Farm is home to an extraordinary community of people that includes retirees from the highest levels of government, education, business, and the arts, who share a desire for..." More
Silver Spring Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
13828 Bethpage Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20906
"My stepdad has moved into Silver Spring Assisted Living. We chose this one because it was convenient. He could have a private room, and it was all on one floor. I like that they try to keep him..." More
"My stepdad has moved into Silver Spring Assisted Living. We chose this one because it was convenient. He could have a private room, and it was all on one floor. I like that they try to keep him..." More
Ammahl Home For The Elderly
Provides: Assisted Living
16700 Batchellors Forest Road, Olney, MD 20832
"Ammahl Home for the Elderly is a small board and care home with a maximum 11-bed capacity located in Olney, MD.
We offer a relaxing home environment and the highest quality care for your loved..." More
"Ammahl Home for the Elderly is a small board and care home with a maximum 11-bed capacity located in Olney, MD.
We offer a relaxing home environment and the highest quality care for your loved..." More
Nu-Life Assisted Living Inc
Provides: Assisted Living
12810 Tearberry Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906
"Welcome to Nu-Life Assisted Living Inc an engaged and homelike assisted living facility. At Nu-Life Assisted Living each resident is encouraged to live a vibrant lifestyle with the assistance of..." More
"Welcome to Nu-Life Assisted Living Inc an engaged and homelike assisted living facility. At Nu-Life Assisted Living each resident is encouraged to live a vibrant lifestyle with the assistance of..." More
Tranquil Loving Care Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
1006 Quince Orchard Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
"Our lovely residential care community offers a comfortable, family-like home atmosphere that provides a more personal and specialized level of care than larger facilities, ensuring our seniors feel..." More
"Our lovely residential care community offers a comfortable, family-like home atmosphere that provides a more personal and specialized level of care than larger facilities, ensuring our seniors feel..." More
Victoria Home
Provides: Assisted Living
9704 Inaugural Way, Montgomery Village, MD 20886
"Hi!
Victoria Home has spacious private rooms for all residents with Victorian-style décor. The residents enjoy cozy living room, recreational activities and beautiful gardens around the..." More
"Hi!
Victoria Home has spacious private rooms for all residents with Victorian-style décor. The residents enjoy cozy living room, recreational activities and beautiful gardens around the..." More
Comfort Senior Home LLC
Provides: Assisted Living
329 W Deer Park Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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24 Hour licensed, screened CMT's and CNA's
RN available Daily
Nurse Practitioner available
Medication Management & Adminiistration
Daily Housekeeping, laundry, Varied Activities
Care..." More
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24 Hour licensed, screened CMT's and CNA's
RN available Daily
Nurse Practitioner available
Medication Management & Adminiistration
Daily Housekeeping, laundry, Varied Activities
Care..." More
Asbury Methodist Village
Provides: Assisted Living
201 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
"Asbury Methodist Village was lovely. It's a very large facility. My parents lived there, and we're very pleased with it. My father was in memory care while my mom was in assisted living. It was a..." More
"Asbury Methodist Village was lovely. It's a very large facility. My parents lived there, and we're very pleased with it. My father was in memory care while my mom was in assisted living. It was a..." More
Caring Star 2016
Aspenwood Senior Living Community
Provides: Assisted Living
14400 Homecrest Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906
"I was worried after reading someone's review, but had to see for myself. I'm thinking they visited somewhere else and mistook the name? The staff were wonderful, it was clean and the residents..." More
"I was worried after reading someone's review, but had to see for myself. I'm thinking they visited somewhere else and mistook the name? The staff were wonderful, it was clean and the residents..." More
Brightview West End
Provides: Assisted Living
285 N. Washington St., Rockville, MD 20850
"Brightview West End seemed to have everything that my husband would need. The people who assisted me with the tour were wonderful. I saw food in the dining room that had been plated for lunch, and..." More
"Brightview West End seemed to have everything that my husband would need. The people who assisted me with the tour were wonderful. I saw food in the dining room that had been plated for lunch, and..." More
B'nai B'rith Homecrest House
Provides: Assisted Living
14508 Homecrest Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906
"Lovely facility in a convenient location to lots of things to do. The apartments are clean and smell good. I love the little store where residents can buy enough groceries if they need to. There..." More
"Lovely facility in a convenient location to lots of things to do. The apartments are clean and smell good. I love the little store where residents can buy enough groceries if they need to. There..." More
Brightview Fallsgrove
Provides: Assisted Living
9200 Darnestown Road, Rockville, MD 20850
"Brightview Fallsgrove was one of the top two places on my list. It was a great place, with great people, and in a great location. There were a variety of floor plans. I liked it very much. The..." More
"Brightview Fallsgrove was one of the top two places on my list. It was a great place, with great people, and in a great location. There were a variety of floor plans. I liked it very much. The..." More
Serenity Gardens Assisted Living II
Provides: Assisted Living
9710 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
"Home away from home setting. Beautiful,refreshing,clean. Friendly staff. Extremely knowledgeable and outgoing owner who is a nurse. Was curious about the name initially but once I did the tour..." More
"Home away from home setting. Beautiful,refreshing,clean. Friendly staff. Extremely knowledgeable and outgoing owner who is a nurse. Was curious about the name initially but once I did the tour..." More
Potomac Seniors Village
Provides: Assisted Living
10501 Burbank Drive, Potomac, MD 20854
"The owner Ruby is very involved at the facility. She gives a lot of time and attention to each resident. I am very happy to have put my Mother there and it gives me a peace of mind to know she is..." More
"The owner Ruby is very involved at the facility. She gives a lot of time and attention to each resident. I am very happy to have put my Mother there and it gives me a peace of mind to know she is..." More
Royals Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
2424 Portage Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906
"As you know, my father spent his last days here on earth in your beautiful facility. I want you to understand that my family and I are thankful for the loving and professional care you provided..." More
"As you know, my father spent his last days here on earth in your beautiful facility. I want you to understand that my family and I are thankful for the loving and professional care you provided..." More
The Seneca Rockville
Provides: Assisted Living
55 W Gude Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
"The Seneca Rockville was absolutely beautiful. They have all different programs for the residents. They have physical therapy, a spa, woodworking classes (and all other different classes), a..." More
"The Seneca Rockville was absolutely beautiful. They have all different programs for the residents. They have physical therapy, a spa, woodworking classes (and all other different classes), a..." More
The Village at Rockville—A National L...
Provides: Assisted Living
9701 Veirs Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
"The Village at Rockville-A National Lutheran Community was very nice, but the room itself was just a room with a bathroom. So for the price, it just didn't seem adequate. Other than that, it's a..." More
"The Village at Rockville-A National Lutheran Community was very nice, but the room itself was just a room with a bathroom. So for the price, it just didn't seem adequate. Other than that, it's a..." More
Avalon Homes Inc
Provides: Assisted Living
7020 Armat Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817
"I can't say enough about the blessed, loving care we received with Avalon Residential Living for my dear Mother, Marie, who had Vascular Dementia, and had difficulty managing for dad at home. ..." More
"I can't say enough about the blessed, loving care we received with Avalon Residential Living for my dear Mother, Marie, who had Vascular Dementia, and had difficulty managing for dad at home. ..." More
AlfredHouse Florence
Provides: Assisted Living
18100 Cashell Road, Rockville, MD 20853
"Everything was fine at AlfredHouse Eldercare. It’s quite a small facility and they only have 8 patients. The rooms were fine. The place is on a land that looks like somebody has a private farm so..." More
"Everything was fine at AlfredHouse Eldercare. It’s quite a small facility and they only have 8 patients. The rooms were fine. The place is on a land that looks like somebody has a private farm so..." More
Rockville Comfort Care LLC
Provides: Assisted Living
1920 Valley Stream Drive, Rockville, MD 20851
"Very clean and best place to live. Foods are great and fresh. Fantastic service. The staff are well trained, highly professional, and went above and beyond to provide good care and true compassion." More
"Very clean and best place to live. Foods are great and fresh. Fantastic service. The staff are well trained, highly professional, and went above and beyond to provide good care and true compassion." More
Darling Haven
Provides: Assisted Living
6 Alliston Hollow Ct, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
"We decided to put my mom in Darling Haven Assisted living facility. We have found it to be so lovely and a perfect size for her. The rooms are lovely and the staff are all very caring and..." More
"We decided to put my mom in Darling Haven Assisted living facility. We have found it to be so lovely and a perfect size for her. The rooms are lovely and the staff are all very caring and..." More
La Familia Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
14417 Bauer Dr, Rockville, MD 20853
"My father is at La Familia Assisted Living. It's really good. They have a really great staff. They don't take visitors right now because of the virus, but the first time I went, it was great, very..." More
"My father is at La Familia Assisted Living. It's really good. They have a really great staff. They don't take visitors right now because of the virus, but the first time I went, it was great, very..." More
Winter Growth
Provides: Assisted Living
18110 Prince Philip Drive, Olney, MD 20832
"Welcome to Winter Growth
Helping Older and Disabled Adults to Celebrate Live
Winter Growth is a non-profit organization founded in 1979 in Brookeville, MD. Our mission is to provide community..." More
"Welcome to Winter Growth
Helping Older and Disabled Adults to Celebrate Live
Winter Growth is a non-profit organization founded in 1979 in Brookeville, MD. Our mission is to provide community..." More
Friends House Retirement Community
Provides: Assisted Living
17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
"My father-in-law was living at Friends House Retirement Community. They have all levels of care there. My father-in-law loved it there. It was a very good place. It's a lovely community. You can..." More
"My father-in-law was living at Friends House Retirement Community. They have all levels of care there. My father-in-law loved it there. It was a very good place. It's a lovely community. You can..." More
Georges Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
12933 Summit Ridge Terrace, Germantown, MD 20874
"When I went to visit M&A, the information that I was given was carried out through my sister's
stay. She was treated very well. M&A treat their clients like family. I couldn't have picked..." More
"When I went to visit M&A, the information that I was given was carried out through my sister's
stay. She was treated very well. M&A treat their clients like family. I couldn't have picked..." More
AlfredHouse II
Provides: Assisted Living
4 Broomall Court, Silver Spring, MD 20906
"AlfredHouse has nine facilities, but my mom is going to be in a home with eight people as opposed to a big facility. This one is very nice, and just very perfect for her needs. Some people may need..." More
"AlfredHouse has nine facilities, but my mom is going to be in a home with eight people as opposed to a big facility. This one is very nice, and just very perfect for her needs. Some people may need..." More
Nightingale House
Provides: Assisted Living
13004 Darnestown Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
"Thought i would write something after my recent encounter with one of your caregivers. Again i want to thank you for caring for my mom during her last years. Tom and I will always be grateful to Dr..." More
"Thought i would write something after my recent encounter with one of your caregivers. Again i want to thank you for caring for my mom during her last years. Tom and I will always be grateful to Dr..." More
AlfredHouse Rebecca
Provides: Assisted Living
9910 River Road, Potomac, MD 20854
"My overall impression of Rebecca House is good. The staff is very nice. My dad stays in his room and doesn't do anything, but his room is nice." More
"My overall impression of Rebecca House is good. The staff is very nice. My dad stays in his room and doesn't do anything, but his room is nice." More
Larmax Homes
Provides: Assisted Living
7102 Bells Mill Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
"I would consider Larmax Homes. It's the one I had an actual in-person tour of. I like the house a great deal. It was small but the room that was available was too small, that's why I didn't choose..." More
"I would consider Larmax Homes. It's the one I had an actual in-person tour of. I like the house a great deal. It was small but the room that was available was too small, that's why I didn't choose..." More
Layhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Provides: Assisted Living
3227 Bel Pre Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906
" I was a Kaiser patient at Layhill HC for 11 days fore Rehab related to serious orthopedic surgery on my legs which were immobile. The staff were fantastic. They were caring supportive and..." More
" I was a Kaiser patient at Layhill HC for 11 days fore Rehab related to serious orthopedic surgery on my legs which were immobile. The staff were fantastic. They were caring supportive and..." More
Shady Grove Nursing & Rehabilitation ...
Provides: Assisted Living
9901 Medical Center Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
"The facility appeared quite nice from the outside and the initial tour went well, our tour-guide was friendly and kind, as well as good at answering questions. Unfortunately, many of the staff were..." More
"The facility appeared quite nice from the outside and the initial tour went well, our tour-guide was friendly and kind, as well as good at answering questions. Unfortunately, many of the staff were..." More
Meadows #1641
Provides: Assisted Living
1641 Hickory Knoll Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
"I was very disappointed with Meadows #1641. They first showed us a cluster of three houses and a cluster of four houses. The cluster of four houses are for people that have more physical..." More
"I was very disappointed with Meadows #1641. They first showed us a cluster of three houses and a cluster of four houses. The cluster of four houses are for people that have more physical..." More
Landow House
Provides: Assisted Living
1799 E. Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD 20852
"Landow was an adequate place. It was close to my old neighborhood. The people there were fine.
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"Landow was an adequate place. It was close to my old neighborhood. The people there were fine.
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AlfredHouse IV
Provides: Assisted Living
14519 Manor Park Drive, Rockville, MD 20853
"I was beyond horrified by this organization. If you care about your family member, stay far far away. The costs posted are grossly underestimated. For your money, you get the cheapest quality..." More
"I was beyond horrified by this organization. If you care about your family member, stay far far away. The costs posted are grossly underestimated. For your money, you get the cheapest quality..." More
Fatima Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
19114 N. Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
"Fatima Assisted Living's staff was awkward. The entire facility was uncomfortable. When the staff there was showing me around the facility they opened up the door to a shared room and the door..." More
"Fatima Assisted Living's staff was awkward. The entire facility was uncomfortable. When the staff there was showing me around the facility they opened up the door to a shared room and the door..." More
AlfredHouse I
Provides: Assisted Living
18114 Cashell Road, Rockville, MD 20853
"There's no place like home. This old adage is true in every stage of life, but perhaps even more so, as we age. However, when staying home is no longer an option, AlfredHouse offers a warm home..." More
"There's no place like home. This old adage is true in every stage of life, but perhaps even more so, as we age. However, when staying home is no longer an option, AlfredHouse offers a warm home..." More
AlfredHouse III
Provides: Assisted Living
5313 Norbeck Road, Rockville, MD 20853
"There's no place like home. This old adage is true in every stage of life, but perhaps even more so, as we age. However, when staying home is no longer an option, AlfredHouse offers a warm home..." More
"There's no place like home. This old adage is true in every stage of life, but perhaps even more so, as we age. However, when staying home is no longer an option, AlfredHouse offers a warm home..." More
Asheir Manor - Germantown
Provides: Assisted Living
19230 Mateny Hill Road, Germantown, MD 20874
"Asheir Manor Germantown, Maryland is located in northern Montgomery County, this home offers incredible value that is hard to resist. With its wraparound porch and quiet surroundings, this home..." More
"Asheir Manor Germantown, Maryland is located in northern Montgomery County, this home offers incredible value that is hard to resist. With its wraparound porch and quiet surroundings, this home..." More
Holy Care Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
19118 N. Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
"Holy Care Assisted Living provides housing and support for physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the elderly. It is a place where love abounds and residents can sit at the table to..." More
"Holy Care Assisted Living provides housing and support for physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the elderly. It is a place where love abounds and residents can sit at the table to..." More
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Assisted Living Of Rockville Ii Inc
Provides: Assisted Living
13700 Parkland Drive, Rockville, MD 20853
Assisted Living Of Rockville, Llc
Provides: Assisted Living
4110 Heathfield Road, Rockville, MD 20853
Cedar Glen Memory Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
16 Pipestem Court, Rockville, MD 20854
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Potomac Grace Assisted Living Facility
Provides: Assisted Living
10510 South Glen Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
Deborah Assisted Living #1
Provides: Assisted Living
19940 Chesley Knoll Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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Heart and Hands Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
9520 Foxlair Pl, Gaithersburg, MD 20882
"Our senior living experience is a stress-free home for your dearest of loved ones. Here at Heart and Hands Assisted Living, we pride ourselves with daily upkeep of our clean and comfortable home...." More
"Our senior living experience is a stress-free home for your dearest of loved ones. Here at Heart and Hands Assisted Living, we pride ourselves with daily upkeep of our clean and comfortable home...." More
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Derwood
This cozy suburb of Washington D.C. is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Derwood offers seniors plentiful parks and green spaces in which to relax. Of the approximately 2,400 residents, about 13 percent are age 65 and older. To provide seniors who need support with the normal activities of daily living, such as bathing and mobility, with a secure, comfortable environment,
Derwood offers four assisted living facilities. Nearby cities, including Rockville, Olney and Gaithersburg, are home to another 71 high-quality assisted living communities. Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene oversees the licensing of the state’s assisted living programs (ALPs) in Derwood.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Derwood
- With only 17 miles between Derwood and D.C., active seniors have no shortage of world-class cultural opportunities from which to choose. The Department of Aging and Community Living hosts numerous events throughout the year, including the DC Senior Games, DC Senior Cameo Club and the Annual Senior Symposium.
- Derwood receives 43 inches of rain annually, along with 18 inches of snow. Meanwhile, summers often bring excessive humidity and July average high temperature of 86 degrees. Seniors with chronic respiratory problems may find that the damp weather aggravates their symptoms.
- The average air quality of Montgomery County gives seniors living in Derwood a comfortable environment for outdoor activities. The American Lung Association gives Montgomery County a grade of “C” for ozone pollution and an “A” for particle pollution.
- The Derwood area is home to world-class medical facilities, including MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Heart Care Bethesda, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- The overall cost of living in Derwood is about 55 percent higher than the national average. Housing and transportation costs are especially high. Seniors pay about 5 percent more for groceries and utilities in Derwood compared to the U.S. average.
- Both violent and property crime rates are lower than the U.S. average in Derwood. On a scale of 1 to 100, with 100 representing high crime, Derwood’s violent crime ranking is 15.1, compared with the U.S. average of 22.7. Property crime in Derwood, at 27.5, is also much lower than the national average of 35.4, so families of seniors in assisted living facilities here may feel more confident of their loved ones' safety.
Paying for Assisted Living in Derwood
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Derwood start around $4,750 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Derwood and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Derwood
Maryland offers low- and moderate-income seniors assistance through its state-funded Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy (SALGHS) program. Seniors who are unable to live independently receive subsidies to support the cost of personal care, daily meals and 24-hour supervision in smaller ALPs licensed for four to 16 residents. Those living in larger assisted living facilities may be able to apply for the Optional State Supplement.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Derwood
Derwood and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Derwood, please visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Derwood
Derwood-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Maryland are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page for more information about these laws.
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