Situated in Montgomery County near the Seneca Creek State Park, Gaithersburg, MD, features 12 assisted living communities to support older adults requiring daily care. The surrounding area contains 47 additional facilities, increasing the options available to Gaithersburg's seniors. As of 2024, the baseline rate for assisted living in Gaithersburg lands at $6,650 per month, $250 below the typical monthly cost across Maryland.
Our directory includes 1635 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in Gaithersburg. On average, assisted living communities in the city hold a 4.5 out of 5 stars star rating.
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333 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My mom is staying at Kindley Assisted Living at Asbury Methodist Village. It's very nice. My mom is very well taken care of. The facility is very clean. There's a lot of staff, who seem to check in with my mom every few hours. My mom has a one-bedroo..."
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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 ..."
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201 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877
4.1
(64 reviews)
"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 three-minute walk from one side of the campus to anoth..."
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6 Alliston Hollow Ct, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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 attentive. There is even a downstairs visiting area and back p..."
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13004 Darnestown Road, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878
4.0
(1 reviews)
"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 James ( excellent sense of humour and cheerfulness) ..."
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19114 N. Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879
1.0
(2 reviews)
"Where should I begin? The place is understaffed. The workers are not trained and get easily frustrated. The home is not as clean as you would think. I can’t understand half the staff when they speak .Food is terrible! Burnt hot dogs and under cooked ..."
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8212 Brink Road, Gaithersburg, MD, 20882
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
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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 whe..."
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1006 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878
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19940 Chesley Knoll Dr, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879
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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 ourselv..."
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329 W Deer Park Road, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877
" 24 Hour licensed, screened CMT's and CNA's RN available Daily Nurse Practitioner available Medication Management & Adminiistration Daily ..."
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19310 Club House Road, Montgomery Village, MD, 20886
4.2
(41 reviews)
"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 would reside were cheerful, but so were the common livi..."
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11215 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, MD, 20854
3.9
(20 reviews)
"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 go on. Emeritus would have been my second choice if I ..."
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8 Baltimore Road, Rockville, MD, 20850
3.7
(18 reviews)
"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 tour. I was impressed with all the amenities and ser..."
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312 Baltusrol Dr, Germantown, MD, 20874, Germantown, MD, 20874
4.8
(6 reviews)
"Tribute at Black Hill is a modern facility. The staff seemed very alert, aware of what was going on around them, and attentive. They provided an in-house baked treat, which was fabulous, as a favor when I was leaving. They showed me a library, a love..."
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20 Riverwood Ct, Potomac, MD, 20854
5.0
(2 reviews)
"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. Today, they just sent us a note saying they may not be t..."
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21714 Rolling Ridge Lane, Laytonsville, MD, 20882
5.0
(2 reviews)
"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 and well kept. I would indeed recommend this place for..."
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55 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD, 20850
4.2
(5 reviews)
"For my mom, we went with The Seneca Rockville. My mom's overall experience is very positive. The facilities are very new and very upscale. They have no residence on the first floor. It's only community activities on the first floor. Each floor, inclu..."
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18100 Cashell Road, Rockville, MD, 20853
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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 there's a lot of very pretty land around it. My parent..."
READ MOREData from the Genworth Cost of Care Survey estimates the monthly cost of assisted living in Gaithersburg at $6,650 in 2024. Care in the city is relatively affordable compared to the median cost of $6,900 per month across Maryland, although prices significantly outstrip the national median of $5,350. Several Maryland cities offer more economical assisted living options, including Cumberland at around $5,027 per month and Salisbury at roughly $4,899.
Gaithersburg
$6,650
Maryland
$6,900
United States
$5,350
Cumberland
$5,027
Salisbury
$4,899
Hagerstown
$5,800
Maryland offers the Optional State Supplement to seniors who are eligible for Social Security payments, or who would be eligible except for income. Further financial existence may be available to Gaithersburg seniors in assisted living through the Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
Assisted living in Gaithersburg costs around $6,650, roughly $358 more per month than home health care. On the other hand, the city's assisted living communities provide affordable alternatives to nursing homes, which deliver comprehensive services for people with complex health needs. Nursing home care in a semi-private room costs about $11,756 per month, approximately $5,106 more than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$6,650
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$11,756
Note: Since data for Gaithersburg is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Baltimore, instead.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Area Agency on Aging | (240) 777-3000 | The Montgomery County Area Agency on Aging is one of the most comprehensive resources for local seniors who want to learn more about assisted living, long-term care and healthy aging programs in Gaithersburg. It provides information about accessible transportation, safe driving courses, public housing, senior tax exemptions and support groups. You can find details about local volunteer opportunities online. Plus, the agency maintains a full calendar of community events ranging from pro bono legal clinics to free concerts. |
| Benjamin Gaither Center Senior Activities | (301) 258-6380 | Seniors in Gaithersburg can join the full-service Benjamin Gaither Center for an annual fee of $50. Out-of-area memberships are available for $125 per year. This center offers affordable lunchtime meals on weekdays, and it organizes a wide selection of social and recreational events, including monthly trips, craft workshops, card games and 25 weekly fitness classes. It offers on-site wellness services, including psychosocial work, podiatry and mental health consultations. |
| Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs | (240) 777-1246 | The Commission on Veterans Affairs serves current and former service members and their families. It helps residents access health care, long-term care, disability benefits, pensions and tax breaks. Veterans and their spouses who receive a military pension and require one-on-one assistance for medical reasons may be eligible for an additional Aid & Attendance stipend. The agency provides confidential benefits consultations, and it provides a comprehensive directory of state and local resources. |
| Senior Connection Montgomery County | (301) 962-0820 | Senior Connection has more than 20 years of experience providing free community-based services designed to help seniors increase their mobility, independence and quality of life. It’s the county’s largest provider of free escorted through-door transportation. Volunteers also prepare and deliver pantry boxes and provide friendly wellness calls to combat COVID-related isolation. These programs benefit more than 7,000 seniors in Gaithersburg and the surrounding area. |
Assisted living facilities in Gaithersburg must follow regulations enforced by the Maryland Department of Health, Assisted Living Unit. The state has specific requirements for staffing, services and care planning to ensure residents’ health and safety.
Gaithersburg-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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Robin
5.0
Review of Kindley Assisted Living at Asbury Methodist Village
My mom is staying at Kindley Assisted Living at Asbury Methodist Village. It's very nice. My mom is very well taken care of. The facility is very clean. There's a lot of staff, who seem to check in...
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Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experiences with Kindley Assisted Living at Asbury Methodist Village. Our team works hard to ensure that residents feel comfortable, safe, and...
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frustrated
3.0
Review of Asbury Methodist Village
My 89 yr old mother was sent there from Shady Grove Hospital. The staff was nice but the whole reason for her stay was for the rehabilitation which was slow going. The staff would let her lay in...
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Allan
5.0
Review of Kindley Assisted Living at Asbury Methodist Village
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...
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