Memory Care Communities in Potomac, MD

"Sunrise of Bethesda is very open and fairly new. There is lots of light. A very friendly atmosphere. However, there are not that many grounds. There's a small patio area and kind of a border, but there's no extensive grounds or landscaping. The staff who toured us was very friendly, candid, and very nice. As we made our decisions and had questions, she was very willing to talk to us. We had lunch and it was fine, but I don't have extensive knowledge. It was just an ordinary lunch, it was nothing spectacular, but it was fine. For activities, I observed exercise in the morning, and I observed the activities director with a group, but we only stayed a few minutes. Everyone looked engaged."

"It is a very nice facility. It's located in downtown Bethesda. The space felt smaller compared to the other place because it's a city facility, but it's very well-appointed. The common areas were spacious, but it didn't feel as spacious as the other place. I kind of expected that because it was a city setting. I really, really like the person who toured me. She was excellent. The rooms were very nice and very bright. They were good size and well-appointed. I really like the facility, but I felt the outdoor space was a little limited compared to other places that I saw. I did not try the food, but the dining room was very nice."

"My wife has advanced Alzheimer's and occasionally I have taken her to Arden for a week or so while giving myself some "respite" time. I have been extremely pleased and impressed with the care she receives there. As a facility devoted only to memory care patients (rather than the larger assisted living with a lockdown memory care' floor model), Arden and its staff at every level seem completely dedicated to the concerns of patients like my wife. In my various dealings with the staff, I have been impressed with how competent, caring, and solicitous they seem to be. If and when the day arrives when my wife needs round the clock care, I would be looking to Arden."

"Beautiful, very new facility with art room, movie theater, gym, pub, formal living room with a grand piano, restaurant-style dining room and well-appointed rooms. Staff is attentive and friendly—from the receptionists to the nurses to the waiters and waitresses. The activities director is a standout. She plans fun events, including art sessions, music performances, theme parties, and daily exercises. Most importantly, she really connects with everyone on a personal level. The staff is excellent at communicating with the family, too. My father-in-law enjoyed the last year of his life because had this wonderful place. He was nervous to leave his home, but the experience at Colvin Run was excellent from the moment he arrived, and he immediately felt at home. We are eternally grateful for the experience."

"I toured Modena Reserve at Kensington. It was beautiful. It was open and light. I liked the restaurant set up for the dining. It was very pleasant. They had a lot of activities, and the rooms were nice. Everything was great. The staff was wonderful, very pleasant, and very helpful. They had a lot of lectures. They had music, physical therapy, and other therapies in the building."

"My dad moved to An An Assisted Living II. Where he is now is a wonderful place. They take care of the residents there. I go and visit whenever, whenever I want to is fine. They keep you updated on what's going on. So I have nothing bad to say about it. The staff, I rate them a five, however, there is a language barrier. It's a house and there are five residents there. My dad is on a peg feeding only. They do have activities, but I think the youngest resident there is 90, so they don't use it so much."

"My husband moved to Sunrise of McLean. He needs additional help with so many things. He is actually on their third floor, which is primarily memory care. He has Parkinson's, so he has a little bit of dementia, and he gets excellent care up there. They watch him all the time. They make sure that he doesn't try to get up unassisted, and they make sure that he gets assistance getting up and going into the bathroom and helping with his showers. There are plenty of attendants, so there is always somebody around watching what everyone is doing. That's one of the reasons I like it, that there are enough attendants. Some of the other facilities, I felt, were lacking in that department. He could probably be in just assisted living, should he not need all the assistance and extra care. It bugs him sometimes because he said he has to switch dinner partners frequently. He was at one table, and he said nobody there knew their names. He has to be rotated around a little bit so that he can have a conversation at the meal. Today in their activity area, they had someone come in who plays the piano and sings, so there was entertainment for an hour and a half. That's done at least once a week. They have live entertainment that comes in the afternoon. They have excellent food, much better than the rehab facilities, and he's very pleased with it. They vary their menus so they're not having the same thing every single week. I was there today for lunch, and there was corn soup, a green salad, a piece of pizza, and southwestern beans with a square of chocolate cake with whipped cream on the top for dessert. The facility is very well laid out. There are plenty of places where the family can gather outside of the room and visit. They also have a private dining room if you would like to reserve it for a family birthday or something. For activities, they have quite a few things. Some of them, my husband just isn't interested in, but that's his problem and not the facility's. Twice a week, they have what they call a scenic ride, and you can put your name down for the bus, and you go out for a ride for about half an hour to 40 minutes. It's a nice little break, and they vary the route. It's just a nice scenic ride, especially this time of the year when all the flowers are out in the greenery. I usually go with him on those, so I know for a fact. There are plenty of things to do. There's painting and bingo. They even have travelogues where you can go and visit a country on TV. They have a lot of different things like that, even though my husband doesn't choose to go and do them. Everyone seems very happy there, and all of the staff seem to know everyone by name. I've seen them when people are coming down from the main dining room to the other floors. The memory care and assisted living's dining room and patio are actually on their floor, but everyone else goes down to a big central dining room to eat. When they come in, they're greeted by the staff by their names. They seem to know everybody's name. They even know my name, my daughter's name, and my son-in-law's name when we come to visit. That's a big thing there. They try to learn everybody's names very quickly."

Life at Vienna Manor begins with family. We believe that when you make the decision to trust the love and care of your loved one to us, you make them part of our growing family. Our residents enjoy privacy, independence and personalized care while experiencing the one-on-one attention and engagement our boutique private facility provides. You can trust that your loved one will enjoy daily activities at their leisure, home-cooked meals, quality social and relaxation time and an environment that affords the pride and respect they so deserve. We focus on quality of life and the best care for our residents. Just some of the activities we provide: Gardening Happy Hours Game Nights Spa Day Live Music Performances Dancing and Exercise Pottery and Ceramics Cooking Group Card Games Movie Nights Come tour one of our 5 lovely homes located in Vienna, Oakton and Fairfax.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search

"Sunrise of McLean Village is a beautiful, newer community that has a gorgeous courtyard garden. It's very clean. The staff seems very attentive to the residents. There is a wonderful dining area with a great menu. They have lots of activities. They have a happy hour in their little lounge area."

"My husband is in Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights. They have excellent activities. It's a very nice facility and it's big. The common spaces and the living spaces are very generous. Some professional musicians are brought in frequently. They have a very good nursing staff. The staff is very good. It's not what I would want to eat every day, but it's very good food. They could redecorate a bit, but I think it's fine. It's very clean. They have lots of activities, field trips, lectures, lots of music, and arts. It's very expensive, but the rooms are very nice, much bigger than most of the other Sunrises that I've visited."

"My husband and I are going to be moving to The Trillium Tysons for independent living. I think it's the best. Everything's around there; it's the 10th floor, which thrills us, and we got a corner unit, so we get sun and light on both sides. It's beautiful and surpassed my expectations. I saw pictures of it first on the internet, so I expected it to be nice, but when we walked in there, we were awed. I'm having the master bedroom and master bath changed to be the color of our bedroom now because it's the most soothing color. They said they would have done the whole apartment if we wanted. They also said if we wanted to have the closet organizers we have in our house, they could do that for us. They're also going to put grab bars in the shower because that's very important to me. As it is right now, they don't have a door in the shower, so we're getting glass doors in the shower, which they're doing for us, too. The lady who worked with us was as patient as could be. She drew things out for us, answered every question we had, and said that if we had any further questions, we should not hesitate to call. She has the sweetest personality so I just love her. When I came in, I said we've been driving around, and the coffee is horrible. She went and got us a latte during the meeting. If that's an indication of what the service will be like, then I'd rate them highly. She is outstanding. The place is conveniently located near everything, with all the stores and doctors around. That's if you want to go outside, because you don't have to. Everything is already there for you. I would say within a square mile, you have banks, hairdressers, and a movie theater. It's like a village unto itself. You have a choice of a 20-meal package or a 30-meal package. We took the 20-meal package because we like to eat out a lot, and there are a lot of restaurants around there, too. The 20-meal package means you get at least one meal a day. The person we are working with said most people go for dinner because it's a big, fancy meal. They have a Michelin chef there, too. She did say that if you went beyond your 20 or 30 meals, you could get a card and you could pay for it."

Our secure building features an award-winning layout, where residents move about freely through a continuous walkway. The floor-to-ceiling windows draw in natural light. Numerous courtyards invite residents to enjoy safe outdoor experiences. Common areas are also calming areas, complete with a fireplace, inviting sitting spaces and a tranquil aquarium. In the dining room, our chef serves fresh, delicious meals made daily from scratch with original recipes. And there's always an open seat at our Compass Rose Cafe for loved ones to share meals and special occasions. From your first visit you'll notice the devotion of our caregivers and staff. Our work is our passion, and it shows in the bonds we form with each resident. With your help, we'll put together an individual service plan for your loved one, which includes assistance with daily activities and a check-in every hour. We spend time finding what is active and alive in your loved one and use it to enrich their lives. And whether it's a hug or a friendly chat, we know the little things that make the big difference. Our staff excels at keeping residents engaged and fulfilled. We create activities based on individual abilities and group interests in areas such as music, art appreciation, baking, and history. Our social calendar typically features: Visits from professional entertainers Parties and cookouts Stretching and armchair workouts Movies and trivia contests Off-campus outings to restaurants and local attractions. Often we find that even those who spend years in isolation in their homes enjoy newfound opportunities to explore and socialize without restriction. New friendships blossom here all the time. While we are an active community, residents are never pressured to do more than they wish. They are welcome to spend time alone, socialize one-on-one or participate in group activities. The Sylvestery is committed to using new technologies to enhance everyday life. Paro, an interactive, therapeutic seal, reduces stress and increases socialization Skype enables family members to speak face-to-face via teleconferencing The Multi-Sensory Room features a soothing array of images, sounds, textures and scents to help residents relax Your family is always welcome to visit, share a meal, participate in activities, and accompany us on outings. You are vital to everything we do. By telling us about your loved one's life pre-memory loss, you help us make each interaction more personal and meaningful. We're also here to help you through your difficult period of adjustment. You can call us any time or schedule meetings to address questions or concerns. Plus, you'll find support and comfort from our staff as well as other families who share your emotions. With your loved one at the Sylvestery, you too can live a fulfilling life knowing you've made the best decision. You will once again have time to focus on being a loved one, not a caregiver.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search

"Grand Oaks Assisted Living looked attractive. The apartments, although small, were very nicely done. The staff was very friendly. They showed me some of the community activity areas that looked attractive, too. It was inviting and upscale. The sales rep was very focused on what I was saying and attentive. He just made a good impression on me. I liked the dining area. It felt like a nice upscale restaurant, rather than just kind of a cafeteria feeding place."

Paragon Assisted Living - McLean welcomes residents into warm home settings, cares for them with respect and devotion, and ensures their days are filled with hope, purpose and joy. We have a strong team of experienced, compassionate and engaging caregivers who provide consistent and loving care for our residents. We also have a dedicated Activities Coordinator who oversees resident activities and overall engagement. Our experienced leadership team, including an Administrator with over 18 years of experience including Nursing Home Administration, ensures we can care for residents with advanced needs, comparable to nursing home-level care. We believe social engagement is as vital - and sometimes more helpful - for our residents' quality of life. That is why we have invested in dedicated Activities Coordinators in our community. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search