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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Washington, DC
If you’re looking for assisted living in Washington, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Washington or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Washington.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Washington for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 110 assisted living facilities in the Washington area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Chevy Chase, Barnaby Woods and Hawthorne.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fairfax, Upper Marlboro and Leisure World.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, Independent Living
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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.
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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
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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: 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.
Jesus is Tender Loving CareJesus is Tender Loving Care is a residential care home located in a suburb of Washington, D.C. in Temple Hills, Maryland. Our community is known for rich history and numerous activities including Rosecroft Raceway. Temple Hills is a great place to live and a wonderful...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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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.
Angels Alert Care, IncAngels Alert Care, Inc is located in Lanham, MD in Prince George's County. This residential care home provides qualified care to you in a location that is quiet and peaceful. Those who spend time in Lanham appreciate all that Prince George's County has to offer in the...
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.
In 1995, we started Cedar Creek because we saw a big gap in assisted living choicesfor people with dementia. We strongly believe people with memory loss feel safer and more secure in small homes like the ones they've lived in all their lives. At our homes in Montgomery County, our residents live...
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.
Sunset Home for the Elderly is a small, senior care facility located in Alameda, California. We offer a cozy environment for senior citizens to enjoy their Golden Years, all while being less than a mile away from Shoreline Drive and the beach. The area is a peaceful and accommodating community...
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.
EBY Health Services III is located in Forestville, MD in Prince George's County. This residential care home provides assistance to you in a location that is great to call home. Those who spend time in Prince George's County appreciate all of the attractions available there including Rosecroft...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
Pinnacle Assisted Living Pinnacle Assisted Living is a senior care home located in the beautiful contemporary city of Springdale, Maryland in Prince George County. The area is vibrant with many activities that the seniors get to enjoy. The seniors can go shopping whenever they want using the...
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.
Cost of assisted living in Washington, DC
The average cost of senior living in Washington is $7,762 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Park View, DC with an average of $7,702 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Washington
Recent reviews for assisted living in Washington
Sunrise of Fair Oaks VA in Fairfax, VA
5.0
My parents current live at Fair oaks and for the last couple of months I have seen them flourish. The activities are always fun and right up my parents alley! The food by Chef [name removed] is delicious. [name removed] was extremely helpful with getting my parents settled in their new place. ...
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Tall Oaks Assisted Living in Reston, VA
4.3
Tall Oaks has been a good experience for us overall. Some staff is ok, some are fantastic. Overall we feel like our loved one is well cared for. We chose them because it seemed like the best fit.
Sunrise at Countryside in Sterling, VA
4.3
Everybody is very helpful and attentive to my needs. The staff come and check making sure I am okay. I haven't participated in activities yet since I'm still getting myself acclimated to my new environment. So far i am very happy and satisfied with my new place.
Washington review score based on 262 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 262 reviews of 93 Washington assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Washington 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
Washington review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Washington 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 262 reviews of 93 Washington assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Washington 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.Washington, DC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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Washington assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Washington assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Washington, 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 Washington 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 Washington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
60.2%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.1%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.9%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.4%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.1%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.5%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Washington 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 Washington Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.4%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.5%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Washington 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 Washington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.6%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.5%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.4%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Washington 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 Washington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Washington, DCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.2%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.5%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Washington 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 Washington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Washington, DCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.4%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.6%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.7%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.2%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.4%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.9%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.7%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.9%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Washington
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about District Of Columbia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Washington protect seniors.
Research services for seniors in Washington, DC
In Washington, D.C., seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is well-known for its robust public transportation system, and within city limits, it’s possible to get by without driving. In some neighborhoods, you might be able to accomplish daily tasks without needing a vehicle at all. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the Metro, which consists of a rail and subway system and a bus system, both of which offer transportation throughout the city and surrounding neighborhoods. The rail system runs from around 5 am to 11 pm, and the bus often continues later, with many routes in operation past midnight. Discounted fares are offered to seniors ages 65 and older. The D.C. area also has plenty of options for taxis and rideshare services.
The Washington, D.C. area is home to many world-class medical facilities. Some of the top facilities in the area include Inova Fairfax Hospital, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
Considered one of the country’s top tourist destinations, Washington, D.C. has no shortage of exciting activities and historic sites. Popular locations such as the Capitol Building, the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial are always worth visiting. Another thing the city is known for is its world-famous museums — and there are plenty. Perhaps none are more celebrated than the Smithsonian museums, including the National Museum of American History and the National Air and Space Museum. The city is also home to several senior centers that offer a wide range of social, exercise, and educational programs. Popular area senior centers include the Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center and the Hayes Senior Wellness Center.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Washington
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- Upper Marlboro, Maryland
- Leisure World, Maryland
- Columbia, Maryland
- Sterling, Virginia
- Silver Spring, Maryland
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Laurel, Maryland
- Edgewater, Maryland
- Woodbridge, Virginia
- Lanham, Maryland
- Gaithersburg, Maryland
- Beltsville, Maryland
- Clinton, Maryland
- Severn, Maryland
- Centreville, Virginia
- Chevy Chase, Maryland
- Hyattsville, Maryland
- Rockville, Maryland
- Waldorf, Maryland
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