Best Senior Living in Gaithersburg, MD

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 senior living communities in Gaithersburg, MD using MD Dept. of Health (OHCQ) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior living in MD
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Overview of Asbury Methodist Village

Asbury Methodist Village is a continuing care retirement community in Gaithersburg, MD, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available in one community. For a resident whose needs grow over time, that may avoid a move to a different community. The community has 164 beds and offers respite care for short stays, which can help when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services are also available, along with the named signature program, Kinnections Brain Health.

Private room rates range from $271 to $477 per day, so the quoted cost is tied to a private room and a daily rate rather than a monthly rate. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 14 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded daily nurse staffing time associated with each resident.

A Walk Score of 41 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, so residents with pets may be able to keep them as part of the move. Asbury Methodist Village may be a good fit for someone who could benefit from access to multiple care levels or for a family seeking short term respite care.

Price range $271 - $477/Day

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Overview of Kentlands Manor Senior Apartments

Kentlands Manor Senior Apartments is a distinguished community in the vibrant residential area of Booth Street, Gaithersburg, MD, that offers independent living. For 62+ residents, the community features spacious and snug one- and two-bedroom accommodations, ensuring their comfort and safety. With the community’s warm and welcoming environment, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings.

The community also conducts enriching activities and engaging programs, allowing residents to choose the best that fits their preferred lifestyle. With plenty of delightful restaurants nearby and a well-equipped kitchen, residents enjoy mealtimes that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities also include a billiards room, a movie lounge, a library, a beauty salon, and a fitness center, creating the perfect backdrop for recreation and socialization.

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Overview of Hillside Senior Apartment Homes

Have the finest retirement experience at Hillside Senior Apartment Homes, a distinct 62+ community in Gaithersburg, MD, offering independent living. The community features cozy and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can rest assured of living without hassles with laundry spaces and maintenance services.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and preferences. With a fully equipped kitchen, residents enjoy delightful and healthy meals that cater to their tastes and nutritional preferences. This pet-friendly community is equipped with a clubhouse, a fitness center, a courtyard, a resort-style swimming pool, and a scenic sundeck.

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Nightingale House

13004 Darnestown Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Overview of Nightingale House

Nightingale House sits in the Bondbrook neighborhood of Gaithersburg, Maryland, offering assisted living alongside hospice and respite care. It’s a car-dependent area, so getting to appointments, shopping, or nearby restaurants generally means driving rather than walking.

With just 8 beds in a single-story building, it’s a much smaller setting than most assisted living communities, and that scale changes the day-to-day feel of the place. Staff get to know residents individually rather than managing a large roster. Families can choose between private and semi-private rooms.

Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the home around the clock, and residents have access to rehabilitation services and short-term rehab for recovery after an illness or surgery. Nightingale House also handles longer-term needs through its short and long-term care option, plus hospice services for residents who need end-of-life support. Day-to-day, staff help with activities of daily living and medication management, and they’ll escort residents to appointments rather than leaving transportation up to family members.

Social life is built around a volunteer program and regular wellness activities, giving residents a way to stay engaged without leaving the property. The home rounds out its amenities with grooming and meal preparation support, laundry service, and outdoor space for residents to get some fresh air.

Financially, the community accepts both Medicaid and Medicare, which opens up more than one path for families working out how to cover the cost of care.

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Overview of Fatima‘s Assisted Living

Fatima’s Assisted Living is a small operation by design. Seven beds, one story, tucked into a residential stretch of Gaithersburg, Maryland, about 2.9 miles from downtown. The neighborhood is only somewhat walkable (Walk Score 48), so residents and visiting family will likely need a car for most errands, though a handful of nearby services are within walking distance.

With just seven residents at capacity, staff-to-resident contact tends to be closer than at larger communities, and the pace is generally quieter. Private and semi-private rooms are available, and the community accepts residents starting at age 65.

Nurses and certified medication technicians are on hand for medication management, and on-site certified nursing assistants help residents with daily living activities. The activity roster leans into therapeutic programming, music, dance, and pet therapy, rather than the packed events calendars of bigger communities, and residents also join organized social outings. Meals are prepared daily, and housekeeping and laundry are handled as part of the standard offering.

Medicaid is accepted here, a detail worth knowing for families mapping out how to pay for care over the long term. Between the seven-bed size and the hands-on staffing model, this is a fit for older adults and families who want a home-like setting with steady personal attention rather than the scale and amenities of a larger campus community.

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Overview of Seneca Creek Senior Living

Beautifully set near Great Seneca Park 355 in Gaithersburg, MD, Seneca Creek Senior Living is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. Those 62+ can rest assured of finding the accommodation that best matches their preferences with beautifully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle with top-notch apartment features.

Unique local amenities, dining, and shopping are easily accessible, providing residents with unending leisure and wellness opportunities. With an open kitchen in each unit, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community is ideal for those aiming to downsize in retirement.

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Overview of Holy Care Assisted Living

Ideally situated in the harmonious setting of Gaithersburg, MD, Holy Care Assisted Living LLP is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. Residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities and personal needs with a kind and highly skilled team available around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Here, residents will not feel lonely with friendly companions and various activities that aim to keep them active and socially connected. Delicious and well-balanced meals are provided to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also available for convenience. Promoting a nurturing and inviting environment, the community strives to help residents make the most of their golden years.

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Overview of Kindley Assisted Living at Asbury Methodist Village

Kindley Assisted Living at Asbury Methodist Village provides assisted living and respite care in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident lives in a suite.

Respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community may suit someone who needs ongoing daily support, as well as someone who needs temporary care.

Residents can use a fitness center, spa, courtyard, patio, and transportation services, with both a dining room and a bistro for different dining settings. The campus overlooks a 17 acre wildlife preserve, so residents have views of protected natural surroundings, and pets are allowed for residents moving with an animal.

A Walk Score of 74 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently. The wellness program includes a full time resident programs director, chaplain, and social worker, and staffing is available around the clock.

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Overview of Bethany Living

Bethany Living offers assisted living and memory care in Gaithersburg, MD. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

There are five beds, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet as part of daily life. The two care levels may suit someone whose needs could grow over time without leaving the community.

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Overview of Cherished Hands Home Healthcare

Cherished Hands Home Healthcare provides home care, nursing care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Gaithersburg, MD. Home care includes personal assistance, companion care, homemaking services, and medication reminders, helping a resident manage daily routines while remaining at home. Nursing care and skilled nursing provide clinical support in the home for needs that require nursing attention.

Respite care offers short-term support when a family caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or handle other responsibilities. The agency also provides 24-hour staffing, so care coverage can extend through both daytime and overnight hours. These services may make Cherished Hands Home Healthcare a good fit for someone who needs ongoing help at home or for a family arranging temporary support for a caregiver.

Rehabilitation services are available through the agency, giving a resident access to recovery-focused care without arranging a separate provider. Additional programs include senior home care, home health care, developmental disabilities care, disability care, pediatric home care, and staffing services. The range of programs extends the agency’s support to people of different ages and with different care needs.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

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  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Senior Living in Gaithersburg at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 50/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Gaithersburg, MD. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 46The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Gaithersburg, MD. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Gaithersburg, MD

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 11 senior living communities in Gaithersburg, MD. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in Gaithersburg, MD?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Gaithersburg, MD, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting senior living communities in Gaithersburg, MD?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.