The urban community of Bethesda sits less than 20 miles outside Washington, D.C., where 534 assisted living facilities in the region accommodate seniors with daily care needs. These facilities, including 12 in the city proper, charge around $7,348 per month in 2024. This amount exceeds Maryland’s norm of $6,900 and the national median of $5,350.
You'll find 2585 reviews reviews of local assisted living facilities in our comprehensive directory. Altogether, assisted living communities in Bethesda earn a consumer satisfaction score of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars.
534 Results
8300 Burdett Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
4.4
(11 reviews)
"Sunrise at Fox Hill is very nice. It has everything that I think my mom would like. They have a greenhouse, and she loves flowers. They have a nice dining room. There are different floors and different options for eating at any time of the day. They ..."
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4925 Battery Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Sunrise of Bethesda is very open and fairly new. There is lots of light. A very friendly atmosphere. However, there are not that many grounds. There's a small patio area and kind of a border, but there's no extensive grounds or landscaping. The staff..."
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6904 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Bartholomew House is a very loving, caring, comfortable, and intimate place because it is small. It is a little bit more like a larger home, and it smells very clean. The food is good, and it has a great caring staff. They really feel that it is more..."
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10910 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20852
"AlfredHouse Andrus is our 'fun' house! This 15 bed home is staffed with our standard 1:4 caregiver ratio. Andrus is always lively with activ..."
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4907 Rugby Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Brightview Bethesda Woodmont is a very nice facility. It's located in downtown Bethesda. The space felt smaller compared to the other place because it's a city facility, but it's very well-appointed. The common areas were spacious, but it didn't feel..."
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7020 Armat Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I can't say enough about the blessed, loving care we received with Avalon Residential Living for my dear Mother, Marie, who had Vascular Dementia, and had difficulty managing for dad at home. Marian and Karen at Avalon 4 (see the website) were bless..."
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7102 Bells Mill Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I would consider Larmax Homes. It's the one I had an actual in-person tour of. I like the house a great deal. It was small but the room that was available was too small, that's why I didn't choose it. They had us touring very carefully. We wore masks..."
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5101 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
"I LOVE this place!! My grandmother is living at this facility! Friendly staff-feels like "home"!! ..."
READ MORE4521 East West Hwy, Bethesda, MD 20814
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
READ MORE5501 Southwick Street, Bethesda, MD 20814
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
READ MORE6501 Curry Manor Ct, Bethesda, MD 20817
"The Cottage at Curry Manor is nestled in the community of Bethesda, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Bethesda is home to the Walter Re..."
READ MORE7401 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
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400 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314
5.0
"Elevate your everyday! Elancé at Old Town Alexandria is both a haven and a hub where you can relax and create. With abundant lifestyle am..."
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4304 Elmwood Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705
"Zion Assisted Living is a home away from home, with a clean and beautiful environment, gorgeous community with walk-in bathroom. There are p..."
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11504 Polaris Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My aunt has moved to Abundantly Blessed Assisted Living. We like it because it's an assisted living facility in a home so it's small and very nice. It's new, I think they just started. I haven't tried it but my aunt likes the food there. I went there..."
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15911 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20905
5.0
(8 reviews)
"Clean and very friendly staff. When I need these services, I hope they will be around. I will sign up now. Wonderful place! ..."
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4358 Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge, VA 22192
5.0
(5 reviews)
"My parents are residents of this facility and it is without a doubt a top notch facility! It starts at the top with the owners, an awesome husband-wife team. It continues with the caregivers, who are well trained and care about the residents (as opp..."
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9490 Sprague Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22031
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The Providence Fairfax has excellent facilities. It's very well maintained and very well cared for. The proximity is close to my sister, my nephew, and my nieces. So, we could have a lot of family support for my father. Our move-in experience was ver..."
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6669 Gouthier Road, Falls Church, VA 22042
5.0
(10 reviews)
"We had an excellent experience at Rembrandt Assisted Living. My mother had a beautiful room with a nice view of the garden. The owners were very gracious and helped facilitate many details of the move-in. The med techs and caregivers were fantastic. ..."
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3513 Mase Lane, Bowie, MD 20715
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Clean facility/home. Personable and caring staff. Highly recommend...."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey indicates that assisted living facilities in Bethesda charge a baseline monthly rate of $7,348, exceeding the state norm by nearly $450. Seniors typically find more budget-friendly care in nearby cities, with rates in Hagerstown trending lower at around $5,800 and seniors paying roughly $5,027 in Cumberland. By comparison, in Salisbury, rates come in about $2,450 below the local norm.
Bethesda
$7,348
Maryland
$6,900
The United States
$5,350
Cumberland
$5,027
Hagerstown
$5,800
Salisbury
$4,899
Baltimore
$6,650
Seniors in the Maryland area may be eligible for assistance with funding from the Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy program.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
Assisted living residents in Bethesda pay an approximate monthly rate of $7,348 for services and housing. By contrast, adult day health care costs considerably less at around $1,354, while private care agencies charge roughly $5,911 for in-home care and $6,292 for home health care. However, nursing home rates are higher at approximately $12,623.
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In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$1,354
Assisted Living Facility
$7,348
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$12,623
Note: Since data for Bethesda is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., instead.
Maryland offers many resources to seniors and their families, including those who may be considering assisted living or another type of senior care. The following examples are only some of the resources that are available.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| VA Aid and Attendance Benefits | (301) 400-2465 | U.S. military veterans and their spouses who currently reside in senior living facilities can apply for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit. It’s a monthly payment added to the VA pension that’s intended to help them meet some of their costs. Payments are unique to each vet. The maximum monthly payments are $1,881 for individual veterans, $1,209 for surviving spouses and $2,230 for couples. Vets unsure if they qualify can use the free tool provided online by VeteranAid.org. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (240) 777-3369 | Seniors in residential care communities can take their complaints to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. The ombudsman has the authority to investigate complaints about assisted living communities, including those made by residents’ families, and to pursue resolutions. Additionally, the department holds information about licensed facilities that families can access on request. This may include information about upheld charges of violating standards. |
| State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) | (301) 255-4250 | Adults aged 64 and older who want to know more about Medicare before enrolling, and those who already benefit from Medicare, can use this free service to learn more about the various plans. Counselors can provide one-on-one and confidential services for free, which typically include advising seniors on the best Medicare plans for their circumstances. This may also include private health care insurance plans. However, the counselors won’t try to sell insurance because their role is to exclusively support seniors. |
| Montgomery County Senior Centers | (240) 777-6840 | Montgomery County operates seven senior centers, each welcoming adults aged 55 and older. Although each center is unique, there are some common services that apply to all. These include what is known as “55+ Active Adult Programs.” Included in the itinerary are fitness classes that range from tai chi to weight training. There are also educational classes for seniors who want to learn more about computing, European languages and nutritional health. Additionally, centers run their own entertainment programs and organize trips to cultural attractions in the surrounding areas. |
Bethesda-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Maryland are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Linda
5.0
Review of Sunrise at Fox Hill
Sunrise at Fox Hill is very nice. It has everything that I think my mom would like. They have a greenhouse, and she loves flowers. They have a nice dining room. There are different floors and...
Provider response
Hi Linda, thank you so much for your amazing review of Sunrise at Fox Hill! We're thrilled to hear that your mom would enjoy the greenhouse and the variety of dining options. Our friendly team...
Assisted Living
Linda
5.0
Review of Sunrise of Bethesda
Sunrise of Bethesda is very open and fairly new. There is lots of light. A very friendly atmosphere. However, there are not that many grounds. There's a small patio area and kind of a border, but...
Assisted Living
Janet A
5.0
Review of Sunrise at Fox Hill
My mother has lived at Fox Hill for several years. It has been a wonderful environment for her. The staff is terrific. The caregivers are excellent and very kind. There is a nice variety of...
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