Walk Score
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
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Gentle Steps Assisted Living II
Assisted Living, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Hyattsville, MD
Gentle Steps Assisted Living II
Assisted Living, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Hyattsville, MD
Nestled near serene parks in Jefferson Street, Hyattsville, MD, Gentle Steps Assisted Living II is a blissful retreat that provides assisted living. With 24-hour care from a kind and highly skilled team, residents can rest assured of living their day-to-day activities without worries. Working closely with healthcare providers, the community strives to meet residents’ medical needs for a better quality of life in their later years.
Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and socially engaged with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and enriching programs. Three healthy and delicious meals are also served to meet dietary needs and tastes. With purposely designed security systems, medication administration, pharmacy services, and respite care, residents are guaranteed to live their retirement comfortably and safely.
By The Numbers
Community insights.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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2.7 miles from city center
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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.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
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Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
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Share of residents reported as White in the state-published race/ethnicity breakdown for this facility, shown as a whole-number percent. Parsed from the same source as the profile demographics section.
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Share of residents reported as African American or Black in the state breakdown, shown as a whole-number percent. Labels in the raw data are normalized to this bucket for compare.
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Combined share of all race/ethnicity groups that are not classified as White or African American (e.g. Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and other labeled categories), summed to a single whole-number percent.
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Share of residents aged 65–74 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
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Share of residents aged 75–84 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
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Share of residents aged 85–94 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
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Share of residents aged 95 or older in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
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| Independence Court of Hyattsville | AL MC RC | Hyattsville (Queens Chapel Manor) | 130 | Yes | 64 | Suite / 1 Bed | 35 |
44% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 44% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. A relatively balanced gender mix for assisted living, where facilities typically skew heavily female. |
56% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 56% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Closer to an even gender split than most assisted living facilities, which typically have 65–75% female residents. |
24% White Residents — State Benchmarked 24% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. A lower White share than the Maryland average — the community may draw a more diverse resident mix relative to other facilities in Maryland. |
68% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 68% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A higher African American share than the typical Maryland average — useful context when comparing cultural fit and community composition. |
8% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 8% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Other (6%), Asian (2%). |
18% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 18% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A higher share of younger seniors often signals a more independent, active resident community with lower acuity care needs. |
42% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 42% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. A high concentration in this mid-range bracket, where residents typically need moderate support with daily activities. |
22% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 22% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. The population here skews younger than the statewide norm, which may indicate a more active, lower-acuity community. |
14% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 14% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket. |
| Arbor Terrace Senior Living | AL MC | Lanham | 125 | Yes | 52 | - | 27 |
29% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 29% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (71% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men. |
71% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 71% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Women comprise the large majority, consistent with national assisted living demographics where women live longer and enter care facilities at higher rates. |
4% White Residents — State Benchmarked 4% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. A lower White share than the Maryland average — the community may draw a more diverse resident mix relative to other facilities in Maryland. |
96% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 96% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A higher African American share than the typical Maryland average — useful context when comparing cultural fit and community composition. |
0% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. |
15% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 15% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. In line with the statewide profile for this youngest senior bracket in assisted living. |
29% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 29% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This is the second most common age bracket in assisted living, representing residents with moderate care needs. |
37% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 37% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. The population here skews younger than the statewide norm, which may indicate a more active, lower-acuity community. |
15% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 15% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket. |
| The Terraces at Tuckerman Lane | AL MC NH RC SNF | North Bethesda | 101
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101
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#75 / 142 | Yes |
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#101 / 163 | studio / suite / 1 bed | 28
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#19 / 42 |
45% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 45% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. A relatively balanced gender mix for assisted living, where facilities typically skew heavily female. |
55% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 55% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Closer to an even gender split than most assisted living facilities, which typically have 65–75% female residents. |
75% White Residents — State Benchmarked 75% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. Close to the average for this category among assisted living facilities in Maryland with reported race/ethnicity data. |
15% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 15% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. In line with the Maryland average for African American residents among facilities reporting this breakdown. |
9% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 9% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Asian (5%), Hispanic (3%), American Indian (2%). |
11% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 11% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. In line with the statewide profile for this youngest senior bracket in assisted living. |
26% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 26% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. Below the state norm — the resident mix may skew either younger or older than this typical middle bracket. |
48% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 48% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. This is typically the most common age bracket in assisted living — this facility is in line with the statewide norm. |
14% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 14% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket. |
| Malta House | AL HOS PC | Chillum | 16 | Yes | 43 | Private Studio | 31 |
25% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 25% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (75% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men. |
75% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 75% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Women comprise the large majority, consistent with national assisted living demographics where women live longer and enter care facilities at higher rates. |
58% White Residents — State Benchmarked 58% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. A lower White share than the Maryland average — the community may draw a more diverse resident mix relative to other facilities in Maryland. |
42% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 42% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A higher African American share than the typical Maryland average — useful context when comparing cultural fit and community composition. |
0% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. |
17% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 17% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A higher share of younger seniors often signals a more independent, active resident community with lower acuity care needs. |
33% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 33% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This is the second most common age bracket in assisted living, representing residents with moderate care needs. |
42% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 42% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. This is typically the most common age bracket in assisted living — this facility is in line with the statewide norm. |
8% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 8% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. Most residents here have not yet reached the oldest-old bracket, suggesting a younger overall community. |
| Gentle Steps Assisted Living II | AL PC RC | Hyattsville (Michigan Park Hills) | 8 Residents | No | 42 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gentle Steps Assisted Living II
What neighborhood is Gentle Steps Assisted Living II in?
Gentle Steps Assisted Living II is in the Michigan Park Hills neighborhood of Hyattsville.
Is Gentle Steps Assisted Living II in a walkable area?
Gentle Steps Assisted Living II has a walk score of 42. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Gentle Steps Assisted Living II?
No, Gentle Steps Assisted Living II has a no-pet policy.
Are there photos of Gentle Steps Assisted Living II?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Gentle Steps Assisted Living II in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Gentle Steps Assisted Living II?
Gentle Steps Assisted Living II is located at 1501 Jefferson Street, Hyattsville, MD 20782.
What is the phone number of Gentle Steps Assisted Living II?
(301) 440-8095 will put you in contact with the team at Gentle Steps Assisted Living II.
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