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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Germantown, MD

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Assisted living costs in Germantown average about $6,493 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 30 communities in Germantown. Our detailed directory has 310 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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I sincerely appreciate all of the wonderful loving care Gillian Williams-Luke provides for my father. She treats Dad as though he was her own father. She's an excellent nurse and has been an Angel to him 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.
Tranquil Loving Care is a senior care home that's located in Montgomery county, Gaithersburg, MD. The caring staff at the home provides assistance to seniors in a group home setting. The city of Gaithersburg is separated into east and west divisions with Interstate 270 separating them. The...
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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: 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.
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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.
Since 1992, AlfredHouse ElderCare has been providing a nurturing environment to its residents. The eight beautiful facilities are nestled in the Rockville and Silver Spring areas.  Not only are there daily activities for the residents to enjoy, but also scheduled outings to theater...
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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.
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...
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I am so very happy with the care my mother gets here, there are only 4 residents so the individual one-on-one care is fabulous. They take my mother out shopping with them, I know she is secure in a home...
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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They seem very caring and dedicated to supporting my loved one.
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...
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Cost of assisted living in Germantown, MD

The average cost of senior living in Germantown is $6,493 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Airy, MD with an average of $5,590 per month.

Assisted living costs in Germantown, MD, vs. nearby cities

Germantown, MD
$6,486/mo

Assisted living costs in Germantown, MD, vs. state and national averages

Germantown, MD
$6,486/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Germantown, MD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,486/mo
$7,237/mo

Assisted living costs in Germantown, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,484/mo
Private
$5,693/mo
Studio
$5,614/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,591/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,124/mo

Senior living costs in Germantown 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: Germantown, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGermantown, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$6,486/mo$5,322/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$7,237/mo$6,226/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$5,173/mo$3,924/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Germantown, MD:$6,486/mo
Maryland:$5,322/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Germantown, MD:$7,237/mo
Maryland:$6,226/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Germantown, MD:$5,173/mo
Maryland:$3,924/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Germantown, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Germantown 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 Germantown, MD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Germantown 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 median costs by location. This table contains 3 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
Germantown, MD$6,516/mo$6,861/mo-5.0%
Maryland$6,329/mo$6,201/mo+2.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Germantown, MD
2024 average cost:$6,516/mo
2023 average cost:$6,861/mo
Percent change:-5.0%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,329/mo
2023 average cost:$6,201/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Germantown, MD

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 Germantown.

What families are saying about assisted living in Germantown

Recent reviews for assisted living in Germantown

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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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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Ingleside at Rock Creek, a CCRC in Washington, DC

4.4
One of the things a appreciate most at Ingleside is the cosmopolitan atmosphere: The majority of residents has lived overseas for an extended period of time, and usually in various countries all over the globe. Residents are well informed and take a keen interest in both domestic and ...
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Germantown review score based on 64 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 64 reviews of 29 Germantown assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Germantown 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

Germantown review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Germantown, MD29 facilities
8.3
Gaithersburg, MD63 facilities
8.4

Review subcategories for Germantown 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 64 reviews of 29 Germantown assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Germantown 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.
Germantown, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.5
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.7
Activities
3.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
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Germantown assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Germantown assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Germantown, 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 Germantown 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 Germantown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Germantown, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
79.3%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.5%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
82.8%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Germantown 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 Germantown Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Germantown, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
86.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75.9%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Germantown 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 Germantown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Germantown, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.1%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
58.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
72.4%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Germantown 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 Germantown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Germantown, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
34.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Germantown 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 Germantown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Germantown, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.6%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
55.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
27.6%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.2%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Germantown

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 Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Germantown protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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