Situated in Montgomery County near the Seneca Creek State Park, Gaithersburg, MD, features 13 assisted living communities to support older adults requiring daily care. The surrounding area...
Our directory includes 2412 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in Gaithersburg. On average, assisted living communities in the city hold a 4.1 out of 5 stars star rating.
2839 Country Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21042
5.0
(1 reviews)
My wife moved to A.L.I.V.E. Assisted Living Care. Our experience has been very good. I think the community is very good. The staff is very efficient. The room is private, and she's got pictures hanging on the walls. It's a very nice community. They k...
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6604 Adrian St, New Carrollton, MD 20784
5.0
(1 reviews)
My mother-in-law moved into Ameristar Assisted Living II. It's a small home, so it has a more homey feel. The staff is very caring and patient. I can talk directly to the people who take care of her, express our concerns or say things that we want do...
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12799 Buttercup Court, West Friendship, MD 21794
5.0
(1 reviews)
I looked at several Assisted Living Homes for my mom before choosing Angel's Touch. Mark W., the owner and manager of Angel's Touch, truly cares about his residents. They are really part of his family. Angel's Touch is a residential assisted livin...
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8945 Little River Trpk., Fairfax, VA 22031
5.0
(4 reviews)
Jenny and Paul run a wonderful 3 residence group home in Fairfax. Jenny is a licensed geriatric nurse and meticulous about the processes and people assigned to take care of Mom. Flor is the caregiver tasked with most of Mom's care (feeding, bathing...
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22355 Providence Village Dr, Sterling, VA 20164
4.9
(14 reviews)
Very pleasant and comfortable place to live. Lots of activities, shopping trips, and meals. Bus takes residents to doctor appointment. Food and dining are good....
$1,775
20522 Falcons Landing Circle, Sterling, VA 20165
4.8
(9 reviews)
My mom is doing great at Falcons Landing. She likes the place and the support she receives. They're wonderful. They're compassionate and caring. They go out of their way to care for her. The grounds are manicured and beautiful. Her room is spacious w...
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285 N. Washington St., Rockville, MD 20850
4.8
(8 reviews)
I like the location and accessibility of Brightview West End. They offer independent, assisted, and memory care, and to me it's the best facility I've seen of all that I've looked at over the last three years. The food offerings and the recreational ...
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10200 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA 22066
4.7
(8 reviews)
My wife is in Brightview Great Falls. She is in their assisted living. The people there are very caring and competent. The staff are very caring and efficient. The food is very good. My wife loves it. The facility's cleanliness is very good. They hav...
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6929 Matthew Place, Springfield, VA 22151
4.7
(25 reviews)
My family and I toured this facility and the rooms were beautiful and home like. The staff were so welcoming and provided a wealth of information. They answered all of our questions and left us knowing this is the place for our mom....
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3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041
4.7
(7 reviews)
Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroad was very lovely. I was received by the staff extremely well. The gentleman who gave us the briefing and the tour was incredible. We saw people in the art studio working on art projects, we visited the gym and saw peop...
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3004 North Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
4.6
(22 reviews)
Heartlands at Ellicott City is a continuing care community with cottages and different sized apartments. We went to a 1-bedroom with a den, it was nice, and had a little kitchen, dining area, and a living room. There was no dishwasher, but there was ...
$3,074
5460 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, MD 21044
4.6
(3 reviews)
My mother was a daycare member before COVID, and suffers from dementia. During the COVID isolation, she went downhill fast, due to isolation, and it was necessary to place her in an assisted living facility. She was very happy with the day program,...
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44141 Russell Branch Parkway, Ashburn, VA 20147
4.6
(9 reviews)
Waltonwood at Ashburn was a beautiful place. I was there several times. Each time I was really impressed with everything. There was care. I liked the facility. It's five years old, so it's fairly new. It has a wonderful trainer and athletic area, whi...
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7700 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20707
4.6
(14 reviews)
Wonderful place, wonderful staff every one friendly. Great food and entertainment. beautiful place my friends love it here. Thanks for a great Superbowl party with my love ones. ...
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5000 Fairbanks Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311
4.6
(8 reviews)
I have been living in The View Alexandria for more than a year. I'm in their assisted living. What I like best here is the friendliness of the staff. I have not come across anybody who I would not consider friendly, they're very good with that. They ...
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5330 Dorsey Hall Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042
4.6
(16 reviews)
I went to Morningside House of Ellicott City. It was very nice. The communities I'm looking at are small, but they're adequate and they're clean and neat. And this one was very compact. It didn't have many people. I think it had like 10 spaces in the...
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9642 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015
4.5
(22 reviews)
The food is absolutely delicious. The best food I've ever had at a community and I've been to a lot of communities. The staff is so warm and caring and it seems like they truly care about their residents....
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7200 Third Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784
4.5
(22 reviews)
We went to Fairhaven. We really loved it, but it was $8,000 a month plus other expenses. It's lovely. It offers everything. We really wanted to be in that area because our grandchildren and our son lives in Eldersburg. Our daughter has a place in Oce...
$1,555
6251 Old Dominion Drive, Mclean, VA 22101
4.5
(7 reviews)
We toured Vinson Hall Retirement Community. They have a lot to offer. The striking thing for us is they're the only place we've seen that has access to the outdoors from the unit. You have two doors, a hall entrance, and an outside entrance, and that...
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3620 Littledale Road, Kensington, MD 20895
4.5
(19 reviews)
I have a very dear friend who's in Kensington Park Senior Living right now. The staff is wonderfully considerate and watchful of the residents. The food is five-star gourmet. It's great. The cleanliness is excellent. The rooms are adequate, very ligh...
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Assisted Living
Jamie
5.0
Review of Tranquil Loving Care Assisted Living
My husband is staying at Tranquil Loving Care Assisted Living in Gaithersburg. We chose it for him because it's close to home and it's very clean. His accommodation is very nice, and the staff is...
Assisted Living
Sue13
5.0
Review of Laytonsville Estates
My father-in-law moved to Laytonsville Estates. We chose that place because of the location and price, and I thought it was very nice. The staff is very professional and caring. The facility is...
Assisted Living
Karen
5.0
Review of Laytonsville Estates
Laytonsville Estates is a beautiful home. All the rooms are large and open. It's very modern and very clean. We've been there a couple of times to visit my brother-in-law and just look at the place...
Data from the Genworth Cost of Care Survey estimates the monthly cost of assisted living in Gaithersburg at $6,650 in 2024. Care in the city is relatively affordable compared to the median cost of $6,900 per month across Maryland, although prices significantly outstrip the national median of $5,350. Several Maryland cities offer more economical assisted living options, including Cumberland at around $5,027 per month and Salisbury at roughly $4,899.
Gaithersburg
$6,650
Maryland
$6,900
United States
$5,350
Cumberland
$5,027
Salisbury
$4,899
Hagerstown
$5,800
Maryland offers the Optional State Supplement to seniors who are eligible for Social Security payments, or who would be eligible except for income. Further financial existence may be available to Gaithersburg seniors in assisted living through the Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy.
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 in Gaithersburg costs around $6,650, roughly $358 more per month than home health care. On the other hand, the city's assisted living communities provide affordable alternatives to nursing homes, which deliver comprehensive services for people with complex health needs. Nursing home care in a semi-private room costs about $11,756 per month, approximately $5,106 more than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$6,650
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$11,756
Note: Since data for Gaithersburg is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Baltimore, instead.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Area Agency on Aging | (240) 777-3000 | The Montgomery County Area Agency on Aging is one of the most comprehensive resources for local seniors who want to learn more about assisted living, long-term care and healthy aging programs in Gaithersburg. It provides information about accessible transportation, safe driving courses, public housing, senior tax exemptions and support groups. You can find details about local volunteer opportunities online. Plus, the agency maintains a full calendar of community events ranging from pro bono legal clinics to free concerts. |
| Benjamin Gaither Center Senior Activities | (301) 258-6380 | Seniors in Gaithersburg can join the full-service Benjamin Gaither Center for an annual fee of $50. Out-of-area memberships are available for $125 per year. This center offers affordable lunchtime meals on weekdays, and it organizes a wide selection of social and recreational events, including monthly trips, craft workshops, card games and 25 weekly fitness classes. It offers on-site wellness services, including psychosocial work, podiatry and mental health consultations. |
| Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs | (240) 777-1246 | The Commission on Veterans Affairs serves current and former service members and their families. It helps residents access health care, long-term care, disability benefits, pensions and tax breaks. Veterans and their spouses who receive a military pension and require one-on-one assistance for medical reasons may be eligible for an additional Aid & Attendance stipend. The agency provides confidential benefits consultations, and it provides a comprehensive directory of state and local resources. |
| Senior Connection Montgomery County | (301) 962-0820 | Senior Connection has more than 20 years of experience providing free community-based services designed to help seniors increase their mobility, independence and quality of life. It’s the county’s largest provider of free escorted through-door transportation. Volunteers also prepare and deliver pantry boxes and provide friendly wellness calls to combat COVID-related isolation. These programs benefit more than 7,000 seniors in Gaithersburg and the surrounding area. |
Gaithersburg-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.
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