Independent Living Communities in Gaithersburg, MD

"Cadence Living Olney was very nice and very clean. It was decorated nicely. I felt like they were very buttoned up, which is what you want to make sure you have for your loved ones. They gave a great tour. They had a hairdresser and I saw an outdoor garden area. They seemed to have a good ratio of staff to residents. There were plenty of activities and they had the staff to support it. The rooms looked pretty nice. The showers did not have a lift, it was straight. If someone needs to roll in, they could just roll straight in."

"We went to see the rehab center of Bedford Court, but they also had assisted living. The staff was nice. It was a smallish facility in that there weren't that many rehab rooms. The staff was very professional and friendly. They showed us the weekly activity schedule."

"I visited a friend here, and her room was very inviting. I also had a meal there with her, and the food was excellent. Overall, the place was inviting."

"I toured Victory Haven Senior Apartments and it's a very nice place. It's very clean and nice. The staff was very courteous and had the information that I needed. They have an exercise room and an activity room. It was nice. I did not see the bedroom because they didn't have any empty apartments for me to see. They have a garden and a dining area. The place is near some shopping centers, and I think a restaurant is around there, too."

"Modena Reserve at Kensington was very nice. It was located close to restaurants, but it was just a very expensive place. The staff was very nice, and it was nice of them to refer me to something in the price range that my brother needed to be. She didn't try to push me away, she just tried to accommodate me even though she knew it was way over what we could afford."

"My friend moved to Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community. I like that it is convenient and the staff is very helpful. It offers a good meal arrangement and it's convenient for people who are somewhat mobile. It's very well laid out. It's only about three and a half years old, too, and it's accessible. It has a very nice dining room. It's a very clean and well-kept facility. I liked the staff and the fact that the meals seemed to be very nutritious. They have a very nice dining room. They have beverages available 24/7, or pretty much during the day, up until maybe 7:00 or 8:00 at night. They have a number of garden patios and you have a little deck attached to each apartment. They have a nice garden atmosphere. They offer religious services periodically, a couple of times a month, hair services/beauty salons, and stuff like that. They also have a movie theater, a library, and entertainment room. It consists of about four floors. They have an elevator to get people to and from."

"My mother is in here. It’s absolutely the nicest retirement community I’ve ever seen. They cater to everyone’s needs. It is very nice. People are very friendly. I enjoyed it quite a bit. My mom has been there since June. The room is gorgeous. It overlooks the golf course, and the country club. They’re all very invested in the community. They have quality programs with a lot of guest speakers. The residents themselves are extraordinary people. They’re all well-educated."

"I toured The Sanctuary, a Mount Jezreel Senior Housing Community, and I like it. It is really good. It is nice and large. I like the floors, the bathroom, and the shower. I like everything. They put a new microwave in there. They have a lot of outdoor space. There is a huge parking lot that goes all the way around the building. It's got a lot of wood and stuff. It's really, really nice around there. I had an interview with them, and I paid the $35 application fee, and I was supposed to be getting a call back from them. It is like a private apartment, and so I guess you buy your own groceries and cook your own food. However, I'm pretty sure if you need some food that they will look out for you. The staff member who gave the tour was very respectful and very thorough with what he showed me."

"I toured and I really liked it. Everything looked clean. What I liked mostly about it is that he would not have to change rooms when he would go to assisted living. He would be in one room from independent living to the end of his life. The lady I spoke to, Katie, was so nice, so helpful, and so enthusiastic. She was amazing. The other thing I liked is as I was walking through, the other residents would say to me, "This is a great place." I really liked that it was simpler and smaller than some of the other places. The other thing I really like is the spiritual component. My dad reads the Bible all the time, and they have someone who works there who's also a full time minister, and they do Bible study once a week. My dad would really, really, really like that The rooms are beautiful. There's a theater, a library, and walking trails. There's plenty of places for him to go sit and read, to leave his room and be in the sun, which he really likes. They said I could bring him up to check it out and he could spend the night there to see how he felt there. I just thought that was so awesome. This doesn't require a huge deposit. Of course, as he approaches the end of life, the costs would increase as his needs increase. Even then at the very end, it would fit easily within his budget."

"Need more than five stars for Elternhaus and staff. Couldn't be happier for my Mom to be under such good care in bucolic setting. Carl-W"

"Victory Crossing was a nice place. I liked it. The rooms were nice, clean, roomy, and really comfortable. I liked the design. The kitchens were nice, too. It looked like the community was kept much better than the other place we saw. I liked Victory Crossing because you have a washer and dryer in your apartment. I like the convenience of it. Also they have people who come in and and entertain, and they had a bus that takes you on trips."

"My name is Karen, and I’ve been a resident at Chevy Chase House since September 13, 2024. I moved to Washington, D.C., in 2016 from New York City and lived just south of this vibrant neighborhood, which reminds me a bit of Manhattan. The transition from living independently in my apartment overlooking Rock Creek Park to joining a senior community was made so much smoother thanks to the many fascinating residents here—people from diverse backgrounds and career paths who bring life and perspective to every conversation. There are endless opportunities to develop new interests and expand on previous pursuits through the thoughtful programs and activities offered. The staff—from healthcare providers and management to the dining room team—is exceptionally professional, kind, and always willing to go above and beyond for residents. Chevy Chase House is ideally located in a walkable neighborhood surrounded by coffee shops, boutiques, grocery stores, banks, restaurants, salons, a CVS, the D.C. Public Library, and even a historic movie theater that shows independent and international films. Everyone here maintains such a positive and uplifting attitude. While there’s no such thing as a perfect world, I can truly say I’m very happy to call Chevy Chase House my home."

"It is all about the people! In August 2024, we moved from the Farrcroft subdivision (Fairfax) to The Trillium Tysons. At the time, we could not have anticipated how much we needed to be at The Trillium or how much The Trillium family would change our lives for the better. In our Fairfax community, we knew 6 people but were genuine friends with only 2. Within the last 6 months at the Trillium, we have acquired 100+ new friends among residents and 60+ among staff. We enjoy friendships and opportunities for socialization with residents in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care apartments. The residents and staff represent a diverse population from around the world with richly inspiring experiences to share. Personally, we have had a few unexpected health issues in the last six months, but we have felt the support, loving embrace of the Trillium community that would ordinarily find only in a close-knit family. The facility is gorgeous throughout the 15 floors. The restaurants accommodate individual needs/requests and consistently offer 5-star meals daily. There are so many exemplary daily activity opportunities that one has to choose among them. These include guided physical activity, arts and crafts, education, games, and entertainment both within The Trillium building but also excursions into the larger metropolitan community. Apartment maintenance, housekeeping, and transportation services are provided expeditiously at the highest level of quality. Have there been a few glitches in a newly constructed building? Of course. Could some processes be more efficient? Yes. However, the overall collective experience is extraordinary. Moving to The Trillium is one of the best decisions we have made in our long lives. We have rediscovered joy in our senior years. We consider ourselves blessed and fortunate to be living at The Trillium surrounded by such wonderful people."

"My friend was at Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living. They don't necessarily provide services. It is a place where they provide an apartment, and then they provide meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). They have activities. They provide cleaning once a week. The housekeeper comes in and dusts, mops and, vacuums. On every floor there are washers and dryers, so residents can do their own laundry. It's not in their apartment. It's provided, and it's not very far from the apartments either. There are multiple ones throughout the floor for the residents to use. They have a small physical therapy room where they can go up and use the equipment. They have a theater. They have a movie night. They have other scheduled activities. They were given nutritious meals. Their afternoon and evening meals were pleasant. They were size-appropriate for retired people, and they're filling. They have a heart-healthy meal available every meal or something else. They have a variety, and you have your choice. And you could have just a sandwich if that's all you wanted. They're prompt with their meals. They also provide transportation on certain days of the week. The staff knows the residents that are there. They have a really good finger on who's doing what."