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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in District Of Columbia County, DC

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Assisted living costs in District Of Columbia County average about $8,839 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 466 communities in District Of Columbia County. Our detailed directory has 9229 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Washington, Alexandria and Olney.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Ridge Overlook LLC
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Best Care Assisted Living - South Reisterstown
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Arcadia of Chester has 15 private and semi-private rooms. This location features a large living area, as well as a garden walking path, patio, and tiki bar. A note from our Founder & CEO, Donna Poole:In 2003, I was 35 years old with 3 young children and running an accounting business. My...
Photo of Orchard Terrace at Edenton
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Best Care Assisted Living -  North Reisterstown
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Marshall Manor provides gracious Assisted Living in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In a beautifully designed setting, our program places its emphasis on hospitality and quality of life, while offering a full range of amenities and services. Our Special Needs Program is for moderate to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Carroll Lutheran Village is a not-for-profit life plan community. For over 40 years, we have helped individuals achieve their personal best in our full-service continuing care retirement community, which is why we’ve been recognized as Carroll’s Best for retirement living, assisted living and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of The Hermitage At Solomons
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in District Of Columbia County, DC

The average cost of senior living in District Of Columbia County is $8,839 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Washington, DC with an average of $7,146 per month.

Assisted living costs in District Of Columbia County, DC, vs. nearby counties

District Of Columbia County, DC
$8,839/mo
$7,146/mo

Assisted living costs in District Of Columbia County, DC, vs. state and national averages

District Of Columbia County, DC
$8,839/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in District Of Columbia County, DC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$8,839/mo
$11,090/mo

Assisted living costs in District Of Columbia County, DC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,505/mo
Studio
$6,223/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,792/mo

Senior living costs in District Of Columbia County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: District Of Columbia County, DC
Column state: District Of Columbia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDistrict Of Columbia County, DCDistrict Of ColumbiaU.S.
Assisted Living$8,839/mo$8,157/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$11,090/mo$10,072/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$4,680/mo$4,342/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
District Of Columbia County, DC:$8,839/mo
District Of Columbia:$8,157/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
District Of Columbia County, DC:$11,090/mo
District Of Columbia:$10,072/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
District Of Columbia County, DC:$4,680/mo
District Of Columbia:$4,342/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in District Of Columbia County, DC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in District Of Columbia County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in District Of Columbia County, DC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in District Of Columbia County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 2 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
District Of Columbia County, DC$6,741/mo$7,534/mo-10.5%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
District Of Columbia County, DC
2024 average cost:$6,741/mo
2023 average cost:$7,534/mo
Percent change:-10.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in District Of Columbia County, DC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in District Of Columbia County.

What families are saying about assisted living in District Of Columbia County

Recent reviews for assisted living in District Of Columbia County

Forest Hills of DC in Washington, DC

4.6
My sister has lived at Forest Hills in the Health Care Center for a while. Before the pandemic, they had wonderful activities as well as great nursing care. In the pandemic they have done an incredible job to keep everyone safe, to figure out ways to have safe activities and/or virtual or safe ...
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Divine Care Assisted Living Inc in Baltimore, MD

4.3
The facility ca be described as a detached home that has been very tastefully refurbished and decorated. My family and I were impressed with the cleanliness, the furniture (brand new) and it has all of the up to date amenities. Mr. Benjamin has been very kind, respectful and patient with my ...
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The Comforts of Home in Ellicott City, MD

4.6
I was referred to The Comforts of Home Randallstown location. However, that facility was full but they did have an opening in their Reisterstown location. All in all, I did like the Reisterstown location, both staff and overall facility appearance, except for the distance. Because of the ...
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District Of Columbia County review score based on 1,736 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1736 reviews of 466 District Of Columbia County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The District Of Columbia County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

District Of Columbia County review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
District Of Columbia County, DC466 facilities
8.4
Washington, DC298 facilities
8.5
Park View, DC304 facilities

Review subcategories for District Of Columbia County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,736 reviews of 466 District Of Columbia County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare District Of Columbia County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
District Of Columbia County, DC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.4
Care services
3.0
3.1
Staff
3.2
3.3
Meals & dining
3.0
3.0
Activities
2.9
3.0
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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District Of Columbia County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in District Of Columbia County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in District Of Columbia County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in District Of Columbia County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in District Of Columbia County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
District Of Columbia County, DCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.9%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
67.8%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.2%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.9%
57.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.8%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in District Of Columbia County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of District Of Columbia County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
District Of Columbia County, DCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.1%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.3%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in District Of Columbia County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of District Of Columbia County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
District Of Columbia County, DCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.4%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.5%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
54.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60.5%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.4%
19.6%
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Availability of select dining options in District Of Columbia County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of District Of Columbia County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
District Of Columbia County, DCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.3%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.2%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.3%
18.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in District Of Columbia County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in District Of Columbia County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
District Of Columbia County, DCNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.9%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.1%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.7%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.3%
50.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.3%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44%
39.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.3%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
54.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
36.1%
31.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.7%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in District Of Columbia County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about District Of Columbia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in District Of Columbia County protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Meridian at Chevy Chase, The Residences at Thomas Circle and Sunrise of Connecticut Ave are the top-rated assisted living facilities near District Of Columbia County, District Of Columbia. See full list of communities.
There are 466 assisted living facilities near District Of Columbia County, District Of Columbia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in District Of Columbia County, District Of Columbia are Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community and Arden Courts Pikesville, A Memory Care Community. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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