Pricing ranges from
    $6,150 – 10,140/month

    Sunrise at Fox Hill

    8300 Burdette Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Compassionate staff excellent dining safe

    I'm very pleased with Sunrise Foxhill - the staff are exceptional, compassionate and responsive, dining is top-notch, and the spotless, modern facility and gorgeous common areas create a warm, hotel-like community with abundant activities. My loved one feels safe, engaged, and well cared for, and I'd highly recommend it for independent living with attentive caregivers and accessible management.

    Loved one of resident
    Aug 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.63·(60)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.6
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Attentive, compassionate caregiving staff
    • Specialized clinical training (Parkinson’s programs)
    • 24-hour registered nursing in memory care
    • Upscale, well-maintained, hotel-like facilities
    • Clean, modern apartments and common areas
    • Restaurant-style dining with ample portions
    • Wide variety of activities and educational programs
    • Regular transportation and off-campus outings
    • Housekeeping and on-site laundry services
    • Secure memory-care floors with patio access
    • Private apartment options with kitchenettes
    • Responsive management and accessible leadership
    • Strong family communication and involvement
    • Pet-friendly policies on resident floors
    • Comprehensive end-of-life and memory-care services

    Cons

    • High cost and substantial buy-in requirements
    • Limited dietary accommodations and restricted menus
    • Occasional meal-service stockouts and availability gaps
    • Apartment sizes small in some floorplans
    • Limited dedicated outdoor garden space
    • Community demographic skew toward higher-acuity residents
    • Parking constraints and distance for some visitors
    • Perceived clinical or nursing-home ambiance in parts of the community
    • No on-site primary-care physician presence

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression Sunrise at Fox Hill presents as an upscale, well-maintained senior living community with a hotel-like atmosphere and a broad program of services. Reviews consistently emphasize cleanliness, attractive common spaces, and thoughtfully furnished private apartments. The community is positioned toward higher-acuity care and memory services while also supporting independent living, which shapes both the clinical emphasis and the social environment. Cost is a recurring theme: offerings are presented as premium and many families consider the pricing substantial.

    Care quality and staff Care and staffing are the facility's strongest elements in the available feedback. Caregivers are described as attentive, compassionate, and responsive; management and executive leadership are frequently characterized as accessible and communicative. Clinical resources noted include staff training specific to Parkinson’s disease and 24-hour registered nursing coverage on the memory-care unit. Families describe quick responses to needs, coordinated support through acute episodes (including cancer treatment), and ongoing involvement by staff with residents’ individual care plans. These elements combine to a consistent pattern of improved quality of life for many residents.

    Dining and nutrition Dining is generally positioned as a strength: restaurant-style service, large portions, attractive dining rooms, and special events (Sunday brunch, sushi Tuesdays) are highlighted. At the same time, operational limitations are noted. Several comments point to constrained options for residents with strict dietary restrictions (for example, limited choices for modified or specialized menus) and occasional instances where items are out of stock during meals. These issues suggest a need for more robust menu-planning and inventory processes to reliably meet specialized dietary needs.

    Activities and social programming The community offers a broad and active calendar that includes arts and educational classes, bridge and reading groups, live music and concerts, painting classes, exercise programs, and scheduled outings with transportation and limo service. Programming appears tailored to create engagement for independent and memory-care residents alike. A pattern to be aware of is the community demographic mix: the population includes a notable proportion of residents receiving long-term or end-stage care, which can influence activity participation and the overall social tenor; some younger or more independent residents may find the atmosphere less aligned with their expectations for a solely independence-focused community.

    Facilities and logistics Facilities are described as modern, sophisticated, and carefully maintained. Design features called out include private apartments with small kitchenettes, attractive bathrooms and showers, a greenhouse/flower amenities, locked memory floors with outdoor patio access, and a variety of apartment models. Practical limitations mentioned include relatively small apartment footprints for some units, a lack of a dedicated garden area, and parking or distance concerns for visitors. These operational and design trade-offs are relevant for families weighing living-space needs and access.

    Management, value, and fit Leadership responsiveness and communication receive positive mention, including crisis-era responsiveness. The financial model (including move-in fees and daily rates) is an important determinant of fit; while many families and residents describe the community as "worth the price," affordability is a limiting factor for others. The community appears best suited to prospective residents and families seeking a high-touch, well-resourced setting with strong memory- and end-of-life care capabilities, and who can absorb premium pricing. Those looking primarily for a lower-cost independent-living, small-scale, or garden-centric environment should consider whether the campus size, resident acuity mix, and pricing align with their priorities.

    Notable patterns to consider Two operational themes recur: (1) staffing quality and responsiveness are consistent strengths that drive positive experiences across care levels; (2) dining-service limitations around specialized diets and occasional stockouts are a repeat operational gap. Cost and community composition (higher-acuity focus) are other consistent considerations when assessing fit. For families prioritizing clinical competence, structured activities, and upscale facilities, Sunrise at Fox Hill presents a strong option; for those with tighter budgets or specific preferences for a small, purely independent community with extensive garden space, there may be better fits elsewhere.

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    Location

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    Sunrise at Fox Hill is located at 8300 Burdette Rd, Bethesda, MD, 20817.

    About Sunrise at Fox Hill

    Sunrise at Fox Hill is a large senior living community with resort-style amenities and quiet, relaxing spaces, where you'll find an outdoor patio with wicker chairs under big umbrellas for sitting outside, and indoors you'll see floral artwork, warm decor, and elegant furnishings all around the common rooms and sitting areas, with special touches like grand pianos and natural sunlight pouring through windows that make those rooms more comfortable for residents and their families alike, and the bathrooms have safety bars, granite counters, and wooden cabinets, set up for both comfort and support, which helps those who might need a little more help moving around or getting ready day by day. There are several types of apartments, some with cozy bedrooms, kitchenettes with granite countertops, and quiet sitting areas, so everyone can find a living space that works. Sunrise at Fox Hill has an on-site salon with chairs and shampoo bowls if you want a haircut or some pampering, and there's a fitness center where you can use the treadmill or the recumbent bike if you're keeping active or working on some gentle exercises, plus a cinema for movie nights and a library for those who want a quiet reading spot filled with books.

    In shared spaces, you'll see inviting sitting areas, bright with natural light and comfortable seating, where you might join in arts or culture activities, or just sit together and talk. In the Memory Care neighborhoods, the staff helps adults living with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, and there are dedicated areas like a viewing room with a big flat-screen TV, a memory care dining room with white tablecloths, a bistro that has soft chairs and a popcorn machine, and a welcoming reception desk with warm wood paneling and pendant lighting, all designed to make the place less confusing and more calming for people who live with memory loss. Sunrise at Fox Hill runs specialized memory care programs like the Reminiscence Program and the Terrace Club for those who need it, and their Dignity Home Care services give extra in-home help with activities like bathing, dressing, medication, and daily routines, so residents can get hands-on assistance as needs change.

    The community covers a wide range of care, including independent living for seniors who want maintenance-free living, assisted living with help in daily activities, skilled nursing for more complex health needs, short-term stays for those recovering or in transition, and hospice care when needed, all supported by trained staff managed by Sunrise Senior Living. The Memory Care services are in the same building, so transitions can be smoother, and there's always help nearby if new needs come up. The community welcomes pets, it's wheelchair accessible, and you'll find Wi-Fi and internet throughout, so people can stay connected. Activities and programs cover social, physical, mental, and emotional needs, so there's always something going on if you want to join, and residents themselves help govern the community, including active condominium owners who have a say in what's happening, making it a place where people can be involved if they like.

    Sunrise at Fox Hill offers private dining areas when residents want a special meal with family or friends and prides itself on being friendly, with staff who are recognized for their kindness and helpful support, which has been recognized with awards for senior living and staff friendliness. Everything's set up with an eye towards comfort and safety, whether it's the grab bars in the bathrooms, the specialized programs for memory support, or the way the rooms are lit and decorated. There's no pressure to join everything, but activities, programs, and support are always there when you want them, and it's possible to tour the community if you'd like to see daily life, meals, and what's offered.

    About Sunrise Senior Living

    Sunrise at Fox Hill is managed by Sunrise Senior Living.

    Sunrise Senior Living is one of the largest senior care operators in North America, managing over 270 communities across the United States and Canada with approximately 22,000 employees. Founded in 1981 by Paul and Terry Klaassen in Oakton, Virginia, Sunrise pioneered the Victorian mansion-style senior living community design, inspired by Dutch senior care models and European hospitality concepts. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Sunrise offers a comprehensive continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and hospice coordination.

    The company's signature memory care programs include Terrace Club Neighborhoods for residents with early to moderate memory loss, and Reminiscence Neighborhoods for those with advanced Alzheimer's and dementia. As an Authorized Validation Organization, Sunrise practices the Validation Method—which they call "exquisite listening"—using empathy-based communication techniques to reduce anxiety and improve quality of life for memory care residents. Their Live With Purpose™ programming engages residents through personalized activities aligned with their interests and life experiences.

    Sunrise leverages advanced technology including Sunrise CareConnect, an electronic health record system built on PointClickCare technology that enables real-time documentation, comprehensive health tracking, and remote access for healthcare providers. The Road Home Program offers specialized 30-day transitional care for seniors discharged from hospitals or rehabilitation centers, providing medication management and 24/7 support.

    The company has achieved notable sustainability certifications, with facilities earning WELL Health-Safety Rating, WELL Equity Rating, ENERGY STAR® certifications, and LEED Silver designation. Sunrise communities feature Individualized Service Plans, Designated Care Managers, and welcome pets, with many locations maintaining community cats or dogs. After celebrating 40 years in 2021, Sunrise continues its mission to champion quality of life for all seniors through their resident-centered, holistic approach to senior care.

    People often ask...

    Sunrise at Fox Hill offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,150 per month.

    Sunrise at Fox Hill offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 63 photos of Sunrise at Fox Hill on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 8300 Burdette Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817.

    No, Sunrise at Fox Hill does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Maryland, the Department of Health's Office of Health Care Quality licenses assisted living programs and publishes the results of its surveys and complaint investigations.

    License number258
    Facility typeAssisted Living Level 3
    Capacity105 residents
    EffectiveFebruary 1st, 2009
    Special certificationAlzheimer's Care: Mild, Moderate
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