Grand Oaks Assisted Living Community sits in a mid-rise Georgian-style building at 5901 MacArthur Blvd, NW, Washington, DC, right below the Dalecarlia Reservoir and close to the Potomac River, and the place stands on the campus of Sibley Memorial Hospital where residents get easy, direct access to Johns Hopkins Specialty Care Providers and Sibley Memorial Hospital's emergency, aquatic, and restorative care services, which is helpful in case something goes wrong or anyone needs quick help. The community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care for short-term recovery, all under one roof, so older adults can choose what level of support suits them best and change it if their needs change down the line. There are 139 pet-friendly studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 355 to 911 square feet-with nine-foot ceilings, bay windows, wall-to-wall carpets, custom blinds, kitchenettes, and thermostats residents can control themselves-and all apartments have utilities included, which simplifies things because no one likes juggling bills. Grand Oaks has a safe and comfortable setting with wheelchair-accessible showers, 24/7 security monitoring, a medication management system, and on-site homecare services, and its spaces include comfortable sitting rooms with fireplaces, terraces, gardens with European-inspired touches, and a club room, with a chapel and beauty salon for added convenience.
Residents here can join group fitness and recreation programs, use the fitness center and swimming pool, and take part in mind, body, and spirit activities like Tai Chi, music, art appreciation, art history classes, computer lessons, book clubs, mental fitness games, and group trips to Washington DC's arts and culture attractions. There's a full schedule of social and educational activities so folks can stay busy and meet new friends while attending classes or events, and the community even offers free transportation for appointments or outings. Grand Oaks encourages socialization with shared dining where an executive chef and meal planners serve restaurant-style meals prepared with organic, garden-fresh ingredients using a farm-to-table method, plus residents may enjoy beer or wine with meals, invite loved ones for a meal, or order room service if desire a quiet dinner, and if someone wants to snack, there's always something in the dining room.
The Oasis Neighborhood at Grand Oaks is a secured memory care community designed to help people with memory loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, and it's got wander guards and an enclosed courtyard for extra safety while keeping doors open to sunlight and gardens. Here, a dedicated Registered Nurse Oasis Coordinator, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants provide round-the-clock nursing care and follow custom care plans for each memory care resident, focusing on structure, compassion, and steady routines, plus there's plenty of memory engagement and daily living support built in, with help for things like bathing or dressing when needed. Assisted living at Grand Oaks means residents get 24-hour support, mobility assistance, help with meals, housekeeping, grooming, and whatever daily tasks they can't manage alone, but staff here aim to help folks keep their independence and sense of dignity, so care is always personalized and gentle. Rehab therapy is available through Legacy Therapy, with physical, occupational, and speech therapy right there, while access to podiatrists, dentists, and doctors on call means medical needs get handled without a fuss, and hospice care is offered when necessary, too.
Families and visitors have an easy time dropping by with parking on site, and there's Wi-Fi everywhere for those who want to keep in touch with grandchildren or read the news online. Pets can live here with their people, which helps many residents feel right at home. Grand Oaks programs support friendships and offer guidance to families, helping everyone feel a little less alone and a little more supported. Staff pay close attention to each person and speak several languages, always striving to treat residents with respect, patience, and warmth, and while the place has nice furniture and a calm, peaceful setting that mixes a bit of city with a bit of green, what stands out most is the focus on making sure people feel cared for, safe, and able to live the way they want, with as much freedom or support as they need.
