Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands
Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Kensington, MD

Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands

Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Kensington, MD

Overview of Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands

Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands is a 160-bed senior living community located at 3616–3618 Littledale Road in Kensington, Maryland. Serving older adults in Montgomery County, the facility operates as part of Kensington Park Senior Living and provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation services.

The Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality, oversees the inspection of this facility. No specific inspection history is reported in the current source records, and the community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. No civil money penalties or payment denials appear in the available regulatory data.

The community features specialized programming including a social and lifestyle club, post-acute rehabilitation, and an in-home care extension. A dedicated couples care program is available for residents with differing care requirements. Specific details regarding staffing ratios, on-site amenities, dining menus, and monthly pricing are not reported in the source data, so families should request these details during a tour.

Situated in Kensington, the facility suits families seeking a continuum-of-care community with specific provisions for couples requiring different levels of support. Families evaluating Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands should confirm Medicaid acceptance, current occupancy, and the full inspection history directly with the Maryland Department of Health before making a placement decision.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs. 160 Rank #26 / 684Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 684 homes we track in Maryland for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Maryland facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #37 / 210Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 210 homes we track in Maryland for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Maryland facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. 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.
32 years
Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #22 / 953Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd out of 953 homes 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 cover every community we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. 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.
91 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
IssuanceSeptember 1, 1993
CountyMontgomery

Room costs

Private Room $157 - $283 per day
Semi-Private Room $163 - $259 per day

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Dedicated Alzheimer's Unit

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsKP at Home, The Kensington Club, Couples Care

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
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.
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.
Share of residents aged 65–74 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Share of residents aged 75–84 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Share of residents aged 85–94 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Share of residents aged 95 or older in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands
IL
AL
MC
Kensington
160
Facility 160
MD AVG 42
Rank #26 / 684
Yes
91
Facility 91
MD AVG 45
Rank #22 / 953
-
32
Facility 32
MD AVG 21
Rank #37 / 210
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Modena Reserve at Kensington
IL
AL
MC
Kensington
80
Facility 80
MD AVG 42
Rank #165 / 684
No
85
Facility 85
MD AVG 45
Rank #54 / 953
-
4
Facility 4
MD AVG 21
Rank #197 / 210
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Arden Courts of Kensington
IL
AL
MC
RC
Kensington
64
Facility 64
MD AVG 42
Rank #190 / 684
No
91
Facility 91
MD AVG 45
Rank #22 / 953
-
24
Facility 24
MD AVG 21
Rank #93 / 210
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Discover Village Chevy Chase
IL
AL
Chevy Chase (Chevy Chase Park)
31
Facility 31
MD AVG 42
Rank #237 / 684
Yes
50
Facility 50
MD AVG 45
Rank #417 / 953
1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MD AVG 21
Rank #64 / 210
22%

Male Residents — State Benchmarked 22% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (78% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.

78%

Female Residents — State Benchmarked 78% 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.

96%

White Residents — State Benchmarked 96% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. A higher White share than is typical for assisted living in Maryland in this dataset — compare with peer facilities for local context.

4%

African American Residents — State Benchmarked 4% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A lower African American share than is typical in Maryland; local markets still vary widely.

13%

Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 13% 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.

17%

Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 17% 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.

22%

Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 22% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. A high proportion of the oldest-old suggests strong end-of-life care experience and very-high-acuity capabilities.

Maplewood Park Place
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Bethesda (Pooks Hill)
29
Facility 29
MD AVG 42
Rank #239 / 684
Yes
38
Facility 38
MD AVG 45
Rank #542 / 953
1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
MD AVG 21
Rank #45 / 210
18%

Male Residents — State Benchmarked 18% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (82% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.

82%

Female Residents — State Benchmarked 82% 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.

100%

White Residents — State Benchmarked 100% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. A higher White share than is typical for assisted living in Maryland in this dataset — compare with peer facilities for local context.

0%

African American Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A lower African American share than is typical in Maryland; local markets still vary widely.

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6%

Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 6% 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.

24%

Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 24% 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.

71%

Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 71% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. A high proportion of the oldest-old suggests strong end-of-life care experience and very-high-acuity capabilities.

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Maryland

Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands is located in Kensington, Maryland.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maryland.

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Community Options Waiver

Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Maryland resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
MD

High urban demand; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Senior Care Program

Maryland Senior Care

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $11,000 individual
MD

Limited funding; waitlists common in high-demand areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (~5 trips/month) Case management

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual); most income applied to care costs.
Asset Limits $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal protections up to $155,356.
MD

Home equity limit $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Benefits
24/7 nursing care Meals Therapy Medications (unlimited per medical need)

Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program

Maryland Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy

Age 62+
General Maryland resident, in or moving to approved assisted living, low/moderate income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$34,000/year individual, varies by county
Asset Limits Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
MD

Not available statewide; facility must be licensed by MDH.

Benefits
Personal care Meals 24-hour supervision (up to $1,500/month subsidy typical)

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maryland VA Aid and Attendance

Age
General Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maryland resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits $155,356 net worth limit
MD

High veteran population in suburban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs

Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)

Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program

Age 65+
General Maryland resident (6+ months), Medicare Part D enrolled.
Income Limits (2025) $48,560/year individual, 300% FPL
Asset Limits None specified.
MD

Supplements Medicare Part D; annual enrollment required.

Benefits
Up to $40/month premium subsidy Reducing drug costs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maryland Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
Income Limits (2025) $2,014/month (QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI, individual).
Asset Limits $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
MD

Includes QMB, SLMB, QI categories.

Benefits
Covers premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B) Co-pays Deductibles

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)

Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual); spend-down available.
Asset Limits $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MD

Consumer-directed option allows hiring family caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (hours vary, typically 20-30/week) Chores Nurse supervision

Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands

Is Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands in a walkable area?

Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands has a walk score of 91. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

How long has Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands been in business?

Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands has been operating for approximately 32 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands?

Yes, Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands have?

Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands has 160 beds.

Are there photos of Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands?

Yes — there are 24 photos of Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands?

Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands is located at 3616-3618 Littledale Road, Kensington, MD 20895.

What is the phone number of Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands?

(301) 946-7700 will put you in contact with the team at Kensington Park – Groves & Woodlands.

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