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.
5100 Fillmore Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311
5.0
(2 reviews)
We toured here. I chose that because it has quite a few assisted living amenities and is all included in the overall price, which is very good. The staff was excellent. They answered all the questions and even a few more that we asked. They took us t...
$4,300
2857 Cairncross Terrace, Silver Spring, MD 20906
5.0
(5 reviews)
Homecrest Assisted Living was a nice house, but it didn't have the outdoor setting like the one where my mom lives now. They put their residents to bed after lunch, and I didn't like that. The staff member was great. She was very knowledgeable and ve...
$2,500
18100 Cashell Road, Rockville, MD 20853
5.0
(1 reviews)
Everything was fine at AlfredHouse Eldercare. It’s quite a small facility and they only have 8 patients. The rooms were fine. The place is on a land that looks like somebody has a private farm so there's a lot of very pretty land around it. My parent...
$5,500
CARING STARS WINNER
6669 Gouthier Road, Falls Church, VA 22042
5.0
(12 reviews)
Rembrandt Assisted Living is a small, eight-person assisted living facility. They offer early memory care but not advanced memory care. It looked like a great facility. It had a real family feel, given how small it is. It's a real tight community fee...
$8,000
1131 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066
5.0
(2 reviews)
I toured The Residence at Colvin Run, and they were fantastic. They were good. What I liked most was the staff and the salesperson who gave me the tour. They knew people's names. They were saying hello to each of the residents and addressing people. ...
$7,500
6000 Granby Rd, Derwood, MD 20855
5.0
(1 reviews)
This is a wonderful facility. I toured many other places and nothing came close to this wonderful home. The rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The owner, Ramesh, is an amazing person. He truly cares abou...
$6,500
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11901 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854
5.0
(2 reviews)
After a lengthy search, we found the perfect home for Mom that checked all the boxes: Safe, clean, attentive staff, home-cooked meals, happy residents and conveniently located near family. The home has good natural light and the sun in Mom’s room m...
$5,500
3236 Locker Street, Falls Church, VA 22042
5.0
(1 reviews)
I found the Paragon Assisted Living Potomac House Communities for my father. It's a group home. He moved in and he loves it -- the best place he's ever lived. This was perfect for him. The staff is great, my father feels very special there, it's very...
$7,500
3440 Berkeley Street, Alexandria, VA 22302
5.0
(2 reviews)
I toured Benchmark at Alexandria's assisted living last month. They were having a change of staff and were just setting up the facility. We ate lunch there, and it was very tasty and good. They had quite a selection and a variety of food available. A...
$5,525
1320 Main Drive NW, Washington, DC 20012
5.0
(4 reviews)
I went on a tour of Abrams Assisted Living and the people there were very nice and accommodating. They also gave me a lot of information so the visit was good. I visited all the areas of their assisted living and saw the model room. I visited the caf...
$100
1822 Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20851
5.0
(2 reviews)
My mother has been one of the first residents at Rose Garden. The residence has a true home feeling. The rooms are decorated nicely, and Hemali decorates for all the seasons. Having mom here has given me security and peace of mind that she is safe an...
$5,500
PROMOTION!
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...
$8,895
CARING STARS WINNER
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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21714 Rolling Ridge Lane, Laytonsville, MD 20882
5.0
(2 reviews)
My husband was a resident and was well taken care of. The nurses and caregivers treated him with respect and preserved his dignity. They showed great compassion and love. The environment is neat and well kept. I would indeed recommend this place for...
$5,500
14533 Barkwood Dr, Rockville, MD 20853
5.0
(2 reviews)
I've been living in Aberdeen House III for five years. There are a lot of things I like. I'm very independent here. I'm independent as far as dressing, bathing, and eating. It's the most upscale assisted living house I have ever lived in. It's beaut...
$3,500
1006 Loxford Terrace, Silver Spring, MD 20901
5.0
(3 reviews)
My father has moved into Care Personnel Healthcare Inc. His room is extremely clean and cozy. I don't know the specific activities that they have right now. It is kind of cold outside, so he can't really go outside right now. They have games that are...
$3,500
9619 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA 22015
5.0
(4 reviews)
I visited Sunrise at Silas Burke House. They offer assisted living too, but I didn't see that area, just the memory care. It was a gorgeous facility. They have an outdoor area for the people there, and the memory care is beautiful. It had beautiful f...
$7,752
20 Riverwood Ct, Potomac, MD 20854
5.0
(2 reviews)
My mother moved into Asheir Homes. It's a very small residential facility. There are only eight patients. It's very nice, but the trouble is, during the pandemic, visiting is extremely limited. Today, they just sent us a note saying they may not be t...
$8,000
2030 Westmoreland St., Falls Church, VA 22043
4.8
(6 reviews)
My 86 year old mother was at Chesterbrook Residences for 9 month before she died peacefully in her sleep from heart problems. She loved Chesterbrook Residences, her apartment, the people there who became her friends and the many diverse activities. ...
$6,963
312 Baltusrol Dr, Germantown, MD, 20874, Germantown, MD 20874
4.8
(6 reviews)
My husband moved to Tribute at Black Hill. They respect the person and they get them out of bed in the morning, and they don't go back to bed until the evening. They were friendly, and they respected the person that they were going to serve. I liked ...
$5,245
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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