University Gardens I and II
Black Independent Living & Independent Living · Silver Spring, MD

University Gardens I and II

Black Independent Living & Independent Living · Silver Spring, MD

Overview of University Gardens I and II

University Gardens I and II offers independent living in the Montgomery Knolls neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD. Residents have private living spaces and community services without daily care, making the home suited to people who do not need routine help with everyday tasks; with a Walk Score of 56, the area is somewhat walkable, so some errands are possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives.

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Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #69 / 169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 69th out of 169 independent living communities we track in Maryland for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Maryland facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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Info below is compiled from the MD Dept. of Health (OHCQ), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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Official facility name used in federal/state reporting (may differ slightly from the marketing name).
Care Types in This Table IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. BIL (Black Independent Living):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Samuel J. Simmons NCBA Estates
BIL
IL
Washington (Northwest D.C)174 No 93 1 Bed
Bowley‘s Garden Co-op
BIL
IL
Baltimore (Frankford)78 Yes 64 1 Bed
University Gardens I and II
BIL
IL
Silver Spring (Montgomery Knolls)- No 56 -
River District
BIL
IL
Charlotte (Dixie - Berryhill)- No --

Frequently Asked Questions about University Gardens I and II

What neighborhood is University Gardens I and II in?

University Gardens I and II is in the Montgomery Knolls neighborhood of Silver Spring.

Is University Gardens I and II in a walkable area?

University Gardens I and II has a walk score of 56. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at University Gardens I and II?

No, University Gardens I and II has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of University Gardens I and II?

Yes — there are 6 photos of University Gardens I and II in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does University Gardens I and II provide?

University Gardens I and II offers Black Independent Living & Independent Living.

What is the address of University Gardens I and II?

University Gardens I and II is located at 440 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD 20901.

What is the phone number of University Gardens I and II?

(301) 445-5540 will put you in contact with the team at University Gardens I and II.

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