Seabury at Friendship Terrace
An independent living community in the Chevy Chase area of Washington, DC, is Seabury at Friendship Terrace. It sits in a mid-rise building on Butterworth Place NW in one of the city’s most walkable neighborhoods. Offerings: studio and one-bedroom units tailored for older adults wanting an active lifestyle with a residential environment’s support near shops, services, and transit.
The neighborhood scores 94 on the Walk Score, ranking as a Walker’s Paradise. This means occupants and visiting families can easily handle most daily errands on foot. That high walkability opens up the surrounding Chevy Chase and upper-NW DC area, with its array of restaurants, bookstores, gardens, and cultural institutions all accessible without a car. Seabury at Friendship Terrace bolsters an engaged, social way of life. It has a fitness center, library, media room, card room, woodworking shop, and computer lab, alongside an arts and crafts studio. Residents partake in games, classes, creative projects, and wellness programs, with regular social events woven all month. Pets are welcome, which can be a vital part of daily life for many occupants. The mid-rise building design fosters community connection while keeping the environment manageable in scale. The location near Rock Creek Park and close to the Woodley Park Metro station makes it pragmatic for residents with varying mobility needs, plus for families visiting from across the region.
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- Family-style dining.
- Private dining room for family events.
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3.8 miles from city center
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— 1.67 miles to nearest hospital (Sibley Memorial Hospital)
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Info below is compiled from the DC Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Official facility name used in federal/state reporting (may differ slightly from the marketing name).
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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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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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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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Carroll Manor Nursing & Rehab Center | IL MC NH SNF | Washington (Northeast D.C) | 252 | Yes | 34 | - |
| Knollwood Life Plan Community | IL AL CCRC MC NH SNF | Washington (Northwest D.C) | 69 | No | 15 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ingleside at Rock Creek, a CCRC | IL AL CCRC HC MC NH SNF | Washington (Northwest D.C) | 34 | No | 42 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Seabury at Friendship Terrace | IL | Washington (Tenleytown) | - | Yes | 94 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| The Fitzgerald | IL AL MC | Washington (Northwest D.C) | - | Yes | 92 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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