Nursing Home Communities in Gaithersburg, MD

"I stayed in Montgomery Village Health Care Center. The rooms were excellent, nice, and large. The equipment was good. They did a diet for me because I was diabetic, and it worked really well because I lost a lot weight while I was there. The physical therapy was excellent, and the occupational therapy was also very good with exceedingly helpful and understanding staff. They pushed me to improve my strength, but they did not make it so hard and discouraging.They had social recreations, but I did not participate in them very much because I did not need it. I thought the staff was excellent. "

"I was at Shady Grove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for a little while. It's very, very good. They have an excellent rehab department with very well-trained people running it. They had a lot of different types of equipment, and I really went into a very speedy recovery because of that. I would highly recommend their staff. Everything was clean and organized. I was very happy there, and I did very well there. The menu was really good."

"My mother-in-law was a resident at Collingswood for several years. The grounds were well kept. Her room was always clean. The staff was very friendly and attentive; from front office and administration, to nursing, maintenance, kitchen staff and aides. There were always activities and things for residents to do. There was never an issue with keeping in touch about her care. When she passed, staff was compassionate and caring. I would definitely recommend Collingswood. "

"The Village at Rockville was very nice, and the people were very kind and nice. The only thing is that they had a 5-year waiting list for the cottage that I wanted. I ate in the cafeteria, and the food is very good. They have gardens, and they have little cottages. It’s nice because you have your own entrance. "

"My husband is at Sterling Care Rockville Nursing. It's a three-floor facility. The first floor has the dining area, the physical therapy, and the offices. They have a dining room, and when they have different activities, arts and crafts, singing, or movies for the residents, they have it in that same room, they just move the tables out of the way. The grounds are well-manicured and well-taken care of. They have different areas where you can go and sit. There are tables where we can play games and everything. Since so many people come to visit the residents, there's not a lot of parking right there. But they have made arrangements with a Christian church that you pass before you get to Sterling, and so you can park in their lot and then walk down, which isn't too far. The staff are always on target. Every time I call in the morning to check if my husband is washed and dressed, and in his chair, they always say that he is and that he's ready to go to physical therapy. One time my husband wasn't up, and they said that he just wasn't feeling well enough to get up then, but he was washed and dressed. The food appears to be good. He always cleans his plate, so I assume he enjoys it. For activities, they have movies and documentaries, and they have games for people to play. And then they have a lovely walking path if you want to go out and walk around in the sunlight. There's a tree-covered area, too. "

"Under new leadership and things have already improved drastically! Truly a compassionate amazing place that went through a bad spell but is now back on track with amazing care given from all departments!"

"The room was small but kept clean and actually having the bathroom steps away from the bed made it easier for my husband to get there. The staff was always helpful and aware of my husbands needs. They were very concerned when he was having trouble walking and tried to help. In the end he needed more surgery in his back and that solved the problem. The home offers various extras such as haircut and washes, different programs and religious services. They were helpful."

"I had short term recovery at Manorcare Health Services – Potomac and it was good. I had physical and occupational therapy. It's kind of an interesting place because there are a lot of foreign workers there from different countries, but they're all well-mannered, will take care of you, come by and check on you once in a while, and take your bloodwork. The place is very nice and well-maintained. Overall the staff is good."

"My husband was there for a month for rehab. The physical therapists tried their best but his mental condition prevented him from grasping what he had to do. The staff were all kind and capable. The halls were decorated for Christmas and cheery. My husband's room looked out on a pleasant courtyard and he could watch people coming and going. The food was good. I had hoped that he could stay there for assisted living but they had no room."

"Brooke Grove is our first choice. It is our favorite place. It has cottages which have more room than those of apartments. The cottages also come with a garage. "

"The staff at Bel Pre seems very open and accepting. But we felt the hallways were a little too uninviting. It's not wide enough. I didn't like the cramped feeling when you walked in, and I don't know whether they can change that. "

"I visited Friends House. It is connected with a rehab and long-term care facility. It was too expensive for me; I couldn't afford it. However, it was clean and nice. There were a lot of activities. There was a garden outside your porch, and you could tend to it if you want. "

"My mother was a resident for a few weeks at Manor Care on Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. It was staffed by professional, pleasant, caring and upbeat caretakers. They paid attention to details that help promote health and healing, were kind and had a positive, supportive attitude. Rooms were large, airy and clean. There was a lovely outdoor garden for residents and visitors. The food was good. We felt that this facility was a good choice and that everything worked together to help my mother regain her strength and return home. "

"I was at Sterling Care Bethesda. The nurses were wonderful, but the aides leave something to be desired. There were some aides who were wonderful and there were some who were not so wonderful. They could improve on some of the foods, too. The food was kind of the same and it was dull. Sometimes, there were things that I just couldn't eat. The breakfasts were really bad. I need a carbohydrate that's sweet, and I never got that. However, the physical appearance of the facility was nice and very good. It was nice. There was a beauty salon, and a podiatrist came twice while I was there."