The Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities Communities in Montgomery County, MD

"They have two independent living cottages, and they have continuing care. We're very familiar with Brook Grove because we used to volunteer there for different things, and they were very helpful to let us know what's expected of the place. They gave us a lot of information that we needed to know when looking at other places too. "

"We are planning on making a deposit on an apartment at Asbury Methodist Village. We have chosen them because they have an apartment available that meets our needs, and it is affordable for us. We're satisfied with the way the facility and the grounds are kept. There are about 1200 people there. The building we will probably be moving to was built in the 1990s, which is one of their newer buildings. It's a fairly large campus, and there are 4 or 5 different facilities for eating. So there is a lot of lot of flexibility in that. And they offer quite a lot in the way of fitness classes. They have a good fitness center with a pool. The grounds are quite extensive, so it's very easy to get out and walk in the grounds. It's a gated community, so it seems quite secure. The people that we met, including some of the residents, were pleasant and kind, and I think, we will get along well with them."

"Knollwood Military Retirement Residence has a lot to offer. It has different levels of care from independent, assisted, to skilled nursing, and another separate Alzheimer's unit. Everyone seemed very friendly and cooperative. I looked at both the independent and Alzheimer's apartments, and they were very nicely spacious. It's very clean and all the patients there seem to be involved in activity at the time of my visit. The food looked healthy and they serve three meals. You can either go down to the restaurant with a little snack bar, or you have the option to cook in your own place. "

"Riderwood is huge. It has everything. They have exercise classes for the residents, a personal trainer, a chapel, a library, and a game room. They have it all. The tour guide was very friendly. She was very knowledgeable, and I feel she covered everything. The rooms were very impressive. They had a walk-in closet and that was for independent living. It was a nice-sized apartment. They have activities every day. They provide a bus service. The residents can go to the market or go to the movies."

"I had a very pleasant visit at Ingleside at Rock Creek. The person I met was a very smart young woman, and it was a very pleasant facility. We saw an apartment that was furnished, and it was absolutely beautiful. The woman living there was kind enough to let us in. It was elegant and well kept. "

"The Armed Forces Retirement Home was nothing like I thought it would be. I was sure that when I arrived, it would just be a bunch of veterans sitting around on old furniture, telling old war stories about days gone by, and the staff would have a lackluster attitude toward the residents. Nothing could be further from the truth! The AFRH was incredible! The staff truly cared about the residents, and they did a great job of interacting with the residents by treating them as an every day member of society, not as someone who was going to die soon. When it came time to hand out medications, it was done discreetly, and there was no "line to the pharmacy", as the nurses who would dispense the medication came to the individual resident and talked with them before giving the medicine. During dinner, the residents were allowed to walk up and select the food they wanted and carry it themselves, if able, instead of sitting at a table and just having it dropped in front of them. The residents appeared very happy to be living there, and their interaction with the staff showed that the staff was extremely happy to have the chance to serve these veterans as well. The rooms for the veterans were modest, but they had plenty of room to store their own things and make the rooms their own. This was done by providing shelves for the vets to have photos on, or memorabilia from their days in their respective services. The only downside to the home was that they had closed down one of the buildings because they were going through a remodeling process. This created some noise during the day, and a little bit of a mess outside due to the construction, but overall this was a minor hiccup to an overall great facility! The knowledge that they would be building a brand new building on the space vacated by the old building made me really happy to know that our veterans were going to get an even better facility than they already have. "

"Vinson Hall is unique in a number of ways. It has a pleasant hilltop campus in McLean that keeps it private even though it lies across the street from a small shopping center with bank, supermarket, drug store, and restaurant. My mother was part of the WWII generation of wonderful, decent, smart people who moved in here between 10 and 20 years ago. She has wonderful friends and Vinson Hall provides them with weekly activity programs, bridge groups, support groups (for the hearing- or sight-impaired for example), a "courtesy car" and small bus for shopping and doctor visits, and a few guest rooms for visiting relatives that are less expensive than the local hotels. The employees are also generally very nice people. The residents seem to like the food, too, though I have the tastes of a younger, more health-conscious person and would like to see fewer starches and creamy sauces. This is an individual matter but the dining system is very convenient for people who don't want to cook anymore. Finally, they have a gem of a chaplain. One important note: My mother has been able to hire her own caregivers but this may be changing so that one has to use the Vinson Hall consulting health aides. This would mean having whoever was assigned and would not be as good for the residents, though some have good luck with requesting the same person all the time. Being gracious with the staff is an important part of enjoying life at Vinson Hall. "

Assisted Living and Nursing Care available at fee-for-service rates. Refund Plan: Condo resale price#.

Affordable High Quality Living Assisted living is a hard concept to come to terms with. We go through life and at some point, we are not going to be able to do everything on our own. You or your loved one deserves to live the way you and they are comfortable with. Catherines House is a place where you get assisted living in a REAL home. We envisioned a home where elders and others enjoy excellent quality of life and quality of care; where they, their families, and the staff engage in meaningful relationships built on equality, empowerment, and mutual respect; where people want to live and work; and where all are protected, sustained, and nurtured. In House Specialties: ADA gourmet meals Housekeeping & Laundry Barber & Beauty Shop Activities & Exercise Program Senior Center & Day Trips Gardening & Wildlife In House Holy Communion Transportation to Appointments Emergency Alert & Monitoring Weekly Christian Church Services Visiting Eucharistic Minister Weekly Visits From Our Community Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Mary Kay Consultants, Musicians Fios/ Internet We have 2 adorable hound dogs as our community petsTo learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories

"My grandfather had a stroke and developed pneumonia as a result of a weakened immune system. From the moment he checked in to Falcon's Landing, the staff was warm, genuine and attentive. We live about a half mile away and were able to visit him almost every day during his stay there. My grandfather passed away at this facility and again, the staff was caring and seemed genuinely sad that he had passed. I believe he received excellent care during his time and every effort was made to ensure that he was as comfortable as could be, given his circumstances, during his final days. "

"The Goodwin House was excellent. They had classes, a gym, a pool, a lot of outings, and transport to local places. There was so much going on there. The dining area and all of the apartments looked excellent. "

"I moved to Vantage Point from NY to be near my son and his family. I toured several independent living facilities in the area and chose Vantage for several reasons. Some are: Friendly, helpful staff Large airy apartments The highrise doesn't require me to go outside for activities or meals. My pets were welcomed I was able to chose my apartment updates The residents are diverse and welcoming. I have been her almost 2 years and have found that Vantage is well-run, has excellent activities and I am glad I am here."

"I visited this assisted living facility several times to interview some of the residents for a study about seniors. I was a graduate student at the time and interviewed seniors throughout Northern Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland. Some Goodwin House residents had elected to participate in the study. Goodwin House was one of my favorite places to visit because there was a great sense of community between the residents there. Most of them lived independently, having their own apartments with the convenience of meal preparation, maid and medical services. The apartments were very nice, especially on the top floors. Many of the residents I interacted with had packed schedules since Goodwin House offers several activities. A few of the residents chose not to be so social and they had the option to spend more time in their own apartments. The facility is close to several stores and the surrounding area felt pretty safe. There was one floor that exclusively housed nursing home residents. This floor didn't feel like a typical nursing home to me because it was connected to such a large assisted living facilty and nursing home residents had access to several of the resources assisted living facilty community residents did. If I had to choose an assisted living facility for a loved one or myself I would choose Goodwin House. "

"Collington Episcopal Life Care Community had a nice swimming pool. I used to do my water aerobics there. There were big areas where people walked. I had lunch there a couple of times. The food was very delicious. The people there were amenable and friendly. It was a well-maintained establishment. "