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.
Walk Score: 42 / 100 Rank #504 / 985Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 504th out of 985 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maryland that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
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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The information below is reported by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality.
| Independence Court of Hyattsville | AL MC RC | Hyattsville (Queens Chapel Manor) | 130
Facility
130
MD AVG
43
Rank
#63 / 690 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
MD AVG
43
Rank
#261 / 985 | Suite / 1 Bed | 35
Facility
35
MD AVG
21
Rank
#18 / 210 |
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. |
| The Terraces at Tuckerman Lane | AL MC NH RC SNF | North Bethesda | 101
Facility
101
MD AVG
43
Rank
#113 / 690 | No |
39
Facility
39
MD AVG
43
Rank
#534 / 985 | studio / suite / 1 bed | 28
Facility
28
MD AVG
21
Rank
#53 / 210 |
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 (Avondale Terrace) | 16
Facility
16
MD AVG
43
Rank
#253 / 690 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
MD AVG
43
Rank
#495 / 985 | Private Studio | 30
Facility
30
MD AVG
21
Rank
#44 / 210 |
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
Facility
42
MD AVG
43
Rank
#504 / 985 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Home Away From Home, LLC | AL | Hyattsville | 8
Facility
8
MD AVG
43
Rank
#308 / 690 | No |
72
Facility
72
MD AVG
43
Rank
#160 / 985 | Studio / Semi-Private / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.
Is Gentle Steps Assisted Living II in a walkable area?
Gentle Steps Assisted Living II has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
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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