The urban community of Bethesda sits less than 20 miles outside Washington, D.C., where 103 assisted living facilities in the region accommodate seniors with daily care needs. These facilities, including 11 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 1778... reviews reviews of local assisted living facilities in our comprehensive directory. Altogether, assisted living communities in Bethesda earn a consumer satisfaction score of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.
103 Results
10540 Metropolitan Avenue, Kensington, MD, 20895
3.1
(7 reviews)
"I went to Modena Reserve at Kensington. It was a gorgeous place, very vibrant. They combine independent living and assisted living. So, the assisted living people are part of a bigger community. They were well-staffed and the rooms were nice. The sal..."
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14519 Manor Park Drive, Rockville, MD, 20853
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I was beyond horrified by this organization. If you care about your family member, stay far far away. The costs posted are grossly underestimated. For your money, you get the cheapest quality food, zero stimulation, extremely limited nursing overs..."
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5313 Norbeck Road, , Rockville, MD, 20853
"There's no place like home. This old adage is true in every stage of life, but perhaps even more so, as we age. However, when staying home i..."
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12810 Tearberry Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20906
"Welcome to Nu-Life Assisted Living Inc an engaged and homelike assisted living facility. At Nu-Life Assisted Living each resident is encoura..."
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1013 Cresthaven Dr, Silver Spring, MD, 20903
"We welcome you to Our Home. As we all know, getting older can bring an abundance of physical, emotional and mental challenges. Whether a pa..."
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1515 Chain Bridge Road, Mclean, VA, 22101
"ADA friendly apartments include roll in showers and built in shower benches, high ceilings, large windows, many having garden views. In hous..."
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14245 Briarwood Terrace, Rockville, MD, 20853
"We provide high-level skilled nursing care, such as peg tube feeding, Foley catheter care, Midline and PICC line IV antibiotics infusion, en..."
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1620 Boro Place, Mclean, VA, 22102
"Even before you explore the enticing community of The Boro, you�ll enjoy the vibrant, spirited community culture inside The Trillium. Offeri..."
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1300 Cresthaven Drive, Silver Spring, MD, 20903
"Experience Compassionate Care with Expertise at Agape Living Assisted Living At Agape Living Assisted Living, we understand that choosing..."
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3050 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, 20015
4.3
(29 reviews)
"Rooms are very small(500 sq. ft.) though uinits with lots of windows, have beautiful views and lots of light! They were wonderful when my family member came, but since Covid and the aftermath, they aare nvery short staffed and the turnover of manage..."
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8100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815
4.2
(29 reviews)
"My mother is in Five Star Premier Residences of Chevy Chase. It’s absolutely the nicest retirement community I’ve ever seen. They cater to everyone’s needs. It is very nice. People are very friendly. I enjoyed it quite a bit. My mom has been there si..."
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3620 Littledale Road, Kensington, MD, 20895
4.5
(16 reviews)
"My parents have been living at Kensington Park for a year now. It's very beautiful and has three buildings of independent living, assisted, and memory care, which are all within walking distance of each other. It's a small, pretty community. They alw..."
READ MORE6121 MONTROSE ROAD, Rockville, MD, 20852
2.9
(36 reviews)
"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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14400 Homecrest Rd, Silver Spring, MD, 20906
4.2
(20 reviews)
"I was worried after reading someone's review, but had to see for myself. I'm thinking they visited somewhere else and mistook the name? The staff were wonderful, it was clean and the residents were exercising together to some great tunes. I'll be ..."
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285 N. Washington St., Rockville, MD, 20850
5.0
(6 reviews)
"Brightview West End seemed to have everything that my husband would need. The people who assisted me with the tour were wonderful. I saw food in the dining room that had been plated for lunch, and it looked wonderful. They had several choices of plac..."
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5550 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD, 20852
4.0
(15 reviews)
"The Terraces At Tuckerman Lane are for people that need assisted living. But for what it was, that place was extremely clean and beautiful. When I was there, they were having happy hour, and they offered wine and popcorn or something like that. That ..."
READ MORE14508 Homecrest Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20906
4.2
(11 reviews)
"Lovely facility in a convenient location to lots of things to do. The apartments are clean and smell good. I love the little store where residents can buy enough groceries if they need to. There is a bus that takes you to other places as well. I ..."
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9701 Veirs Drive, Rockville, MD, 20850
3.2
(23 reviews)
"The Village at Rockville-A National Lutheran Community was very nice, but the room itself was just a room with a bathroom. So for the price, it just didn't seem adequate. Other than that, it's a beautiful, big facility with a very nice cafe. They had..."
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9710 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD, 20854
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Home away from home setting. Beautiful,refreshing,clean. Friendly staff. Extremely knowledgeable and outgoing owner who is a nurse. Was curious about the name initially but once I did the tour I liked the facility. Great cooks, well situated on ..."
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5425 Western Ave NW, Washington, MD, 20015
5.0
(2 reviews)
"This facility is immaculate. I only have terrific things to say about it. It is split up into two separate spaces: one is a nursing home and the other is an assisted living space. The facility is extremely clean and tidy. The staff working there ..."
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. |
The Office of Health Care Quality, which is a division of the Maryland Department of Health, is directly responsible for ensuring the state’s assisted living facilities conform to standards. The division has the authority to issue licenses to facilities that comply and revoke them from those who pass the threshold for upheld violations. Â
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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