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 were exercising together to some great tunes. I'll be happy to select Aspenwood Al for my parents, both of their RN's took time with me and my parents to make sure their care plan was complete and all our needs were met.
Reviews of Aspenwood Senior Living Community
Assisted Living Reviews for Aspenwood Senior Living Community
February 07, 2019
I visited this facility
December 25, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
This place is a disgrace. I met with Shanna and she had no idea what was going on. She did not know any of the residents. She couldn't answer most of my questions. The other managers were so fake. Food was horrible, residents were sitting in wheelchairs and drooling on themselves. Place smelled of urine and feces. Don't waste your time.
August 13, 2018
I visited this facility
I really liked Aspenwood and it's really nice. It looked clean and big. Most of the staff members were long term and had been there for years, so there's very little turnover, which is an excellent sign. They have weight lifting, exercise classes, group games, cards, movie time, and they go to museums, shows, and shopping. To me, it's like a community.
June 27, 2018
I visited this facility
I visited Aspenwood Senior Living when I was searching for an Assisted Living Community for my mother. The community was extremely clean with lots of residents engaged in activities. We stayed for lunch and the food was delicious. Every staff person at the community gave us a welcoming smile and greeting. The apartments are quite large, some have renovated kitchens and bathrooms. What I liked most is that the Independent residents and Assisted residents mix and mingle. There are lots of activities scheduled throughout the day. They exercise everyday. Every Wednesday is a trip day where they might go to Red Lobster, Maryland Live Casino, or Toby Dinner Theater. I highly recommend this community. My mother will be moving there in a month!
May 08, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
The sell is hard. Friendly. Delivery of services varies a great deal depending on the provider. Services such as cleaning, bathing, etc. A review states there is a pool, there is NO pool. My mother is very happy with the food. They have many programs, everyday for residents. My mother is Deaf, and the home provides interpreters for her upon request, which is great! However, they have yet to have satisfactory lighting signals, and captioning on the communal TV in the lobby. Travel assistance was over promised- it is VERY restrictive. The administrators were EXTRA friendly, helpful and available when we were selecting, but now, when there are issues.... "they have many priorities".
March 08, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I’m in assisted living at Aspenwood. The rooms are of medium size, and the price is moderate. We have a pool and a salon. The dining area is large, and the food is very good.
July 14, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I visited a friend at Aspenwood Community, and her room was very inviting. I also had a meal there with her, and the food was excellent. Overall, the place was inviting.
May 26, 2015
I visited this facility
We looked at Aspenwood, and it was a very nice facility. There was nothing that I didn't like about it. We didn't choose this one because it was farther for my sister, who is the person that is closest. I live in Rhode Island, and my sister lives in Annapolis, so it was just farther away. It was a fine visit, everyone was friendly, and there was no negative reason. The only reason we didn't choose this facility was the location.
January 18, 2015
I visited this facility
We looked at Aspenwood Community, and we had a very positive experience. It was really well maintained. The people were really nice. They served us lunch. We had a complete tour of the whole facility. They spent several hours with us, and they were very generous with their time. They had a whole activities' sheet that listed all the activities every week. It impressed me that it had a range of both unassisted and assisted services where you could pick and choose the level of service you required.
June 23, 2014
I visited this facility
Aspenwood was outstanding. The dining room was clean. It looked great, and there were some people sitting in it. The library was very nice. The people there were professional, very friendly, and helpful. The service they offered is convenient. I was very impressed.
September 06, 2012
I visited this facility
Aspenwood is more of an assisted living than an independent living. It looked nice, but it was small and it's not as updated. From what I saw, it was almost all assisted living not independent living.
Independent Living Reviews for Aspenwood Senior Living Community
September 24, 2018
I visited this facility
They were very pleasant at Aspenwood and gave me a tour. My first impression was I'd rather not be there, but it was clean, light, and airy. I saw a person there that I knew, and she said she was satisfied. They had a music class and singing around the piano.
May 12, 2016
I visited this facility
Aspenwood was very nice. The staff was very kind and helpful. The apartment was very nice and roomy and had plenty of room to accommodate wheelchairs. We had some initial concern about my loved one being able to get into the bathroom in the wheelchair, but she was able to do it because she had enough room. I thought most of the activities were self-generated, and people could take advantage of services provided by Aspenwood, like a gymnasium, physical therapy place, swimming pool, and other physical therapy and equipment. It had a library and an activities room where they played games and puzzles. Plus, they had a bus services that took the residents to various places to go shopping at nearby grocery stores, department stores, and pharmacies. They took them on trips and tours to places like museums and theaters for plays and musicals. We ate there three times, and all three times, the staff was very pleasant, helpful, and accommodating. It was quite nice, and the food was nice, too.
January 29, 2016
I am/was a resident of this facility
Aspenwood is a four-star. I think the food has been a little lax lately. They have undergone a couple of staff changes. It is not hard, but we have to be aware of that. However, the people here are wonderful.
December 22, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Aspenwood Senior Living Community is an extremely nice retirement place where they take exceedingly good care of everybody. I visited there for a friend, and it was topnotch. They have a really nice dining hall where people are served. The residents are known by their name, and the staff checks their room every 10 to 15 minutes. They have movies and piano players that come in. They don’t take them out as much as I would like, but they do have a travel van. They also have a little café, beauty shop, and a pool place. The facility is really pretty and very nicely setup. The apartments are really nice, and they have big windows that look out in the back.
March 27, 2014
I visited this facility
The executive director at Aspenwood has been very helpful. The facility is very clean, and the rooms looked very nice. They invited us for a meal, and the food was very good. The people seemed nice.
October 25, 2013
I visited this facility
Aspenwood Senior Living have lovely ground floor apartments with sunrooms in them which I think is very nice, but I just felt it's a little closer to being a nursing home. The staff was actually quite wonderful and friendly. They do not have washer and dryer in their apartment so the resident has to get their laundry down the hall to the washing machine. Their housekeeping is every other week. I am also concerned about the security of the facility because the fence around the facility is very simplistic. If someone would be determined to do bad it wouldn't be hard for them to get inside, but it is adequate to keep a wandering senior from getting out.
May 11, 2013
I visited this facility
Aspenwood Senior Living Community was my second option where my mom would stay. It was a smaller community compared to the one she was in. The apartment set-up was lovely with a bedroom, living room, little kitchen, a back patio or a den. They had the activities I looked for to maintain my mom's active lifestyle. However, it was too far away from my house.
Questions about Aspenwood Senior Living Community
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Aspenwood Senior Living Community. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
We have a diverse population. The average age is 85. Our residents love music and we have a number of entertainers perform for them.
What programs or activities does Aspenwood Senior Living Community offer to enrich residents' well-being?
We have the Lifestyle 360 approach to our programs. This includes: Spiritual, Emotional, Social, Physical, and Intellectual and are incorporated into all of our daily activities.
What places are near Aspenwood Senior Living Community or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
We have a beautiful courtyard for our residents to enjoy outdoor space. We also have scheduled transportation to anywhere our residents want to go.
What transportation services does Aspenwood Senior Living Community offer to assisted living residents?
We offer scheduled transportation to anywhere our residents want to go, i.e., shopping, doctors appointments.
What makes the chef or dining program at Aspenwood Senior Living Community exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
We have 5 Star dining. We also have all day dining so our residents can get a meal anytime of day. Each day they have a choice of two entrees, soup, salad, and desert, but there is an always available menu consisting of numerous options. Ice cream is always available.
What safety features or security measures does Aspenwood Senior Living Community offer to assisted living residents?
We have front desk coverage 24 hours per day. We also have nursing staff on duty 24 hours per day. Nursing staff check on all AL residents at night. The residents all wear emergency buttons they push in order to receive help.
How does Aspenwood Senior Living Community keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Through telephone calls.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Aspenwood Senior Living Community during daytime and nighttime hours?
We staff according to resident needs.
If Aspenwood Senior Living Community accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We do accept cats and dogs but the resident must be able to take care of them. There are many grassy areas for dogs.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Annual training in CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, Dementia Care, Fire & Safety, among others.
Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Aspenwood Senior Living Community. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
We have a diverse population. The average age is 85. Our residents love music and we have a number of entertainers perform for them.
What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?
We take our residents wherever they wish to go, i.e, shopping, dinner theaters, the casino.
What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Aspenwood Senior Living Community has organized?
Lunch at Red Lobster, A day at Arundel Mills Live Casino, dinner and theater at Toby Theater.
What transportation services does Aspenwood Senior Living Community offer to independent living residents?
We offer scheduled transportation to doctor appointments, shopping, etc.
What makes the chef or dining program at Aspenwood Senior Living Community exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?
We have 5 Star dining. We also have all day dining so our residents can get a meal anytime of day. Each day they have a choice of two entrees, soup, salad and desert, but there is an always available menu consisting of numerous options. Ice cream is always available.
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
We have a beautiful courtyard and front patio.
What safety features or security measures does Aspenwood Senior Living Community offer to independent living residents?
We have front desk coverage 24 hours per day. We also have nursing staff on duty 24 hours per day. The residents all wear emergency buttons they push in order to receive help.
If Aspenwood Senior Living Community accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We do accept cats and dogs but the resident must be able to take care of them. There are many grassy areas for dogs.
Does Aspenwood Senior Living Community work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
We have nursing staff in our Independent Living as well as our AL. We have a doctor who visits every Wednesday, podiatrist once a month, audiologist as needed and psychiatrist as needed.
What safety features or security measures does Aspenwood Senior Living Community provide to protect residents who wander?
We do not accept residents who wander for their own safety.
Costs for Aspenwood Senior Living Community
Services and Amenities of Aspenwood Senior Living Community
Costs
- All Inclusive Rent
- Entry Fee
- Assisted Living Starting At: $4600/month
- Independent Living Starting At: $3600/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
- Dining Extra: Restaurant Style Dining, All Day Dining, Special Diets
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Coffee Shop
- Party Space
- General Store
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Private Cleaning Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Internet Enabled Rooms
- Wifi
Health services
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Wii Sports
- Tai Chi
- Fitness Room
- Yoga
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
Financial guidance
- Home Sale Assistance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
Diet
- Diabetic
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
- Vegetarian
Languages
- English
- Spanish
General
- Respite Care
- Pets: Yes
Nurses
- Nurses Extra: Nurse On Premises 24 Hours
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
Types of care
- Meal Preparation
Licenses
- Licenses: Maryland
About Aspenwood Senior Living Community
Aspenwood Senior Living Community offers compassionate senior care in Silver Spring, MD. We strive to create a home-like atmosphere where you and your loved ones can feel secure. Our warm and well-trained staff works closely with our residents to provide the utmost care and comfort. As part of the Five Star corporation, you can be sure that everyone at Aspenwood Senior Living Community shares the Five Star Values, and is committed to a high level of caring in all that they do. Please schedule a visit to see why we are the first choice in senior care in Silver Spring, MD.
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