George's Assisted Living

    12933 Summit Ridge Ter, Germantown, MD 20874
    • Assisted Living
    3.8ยท16 reviews

    Warm caring staff, homey facility

    I placed my mother here and have been very pleased - the staff are warm, caring and communicative, treating residents like family. The home is bright and airy (lovely cathedral ceiling and summer deck), very clean, and the meals are well-balanced and tailored to residents' tastes. Ms. Foreman and the team are professional and helpful; it feels homey and I would gladly recommend it to other families.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 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

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.81ยท(16)

    Overall rating

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

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      1.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive staff
    • Clear and responsive communication
    • Tailored, well-balanced meals
    • Bright, sunlit interior with high ceilings and large windows
    • Outdoor deck and seasonal dining
    • Home-like, small residential setting
    • Friendly resident community
    • Helpful and knowledgeable administrative staff
    • Clean, well-maintained common areas
    • Convenient location for family access

    Cons

    • High cost of care and affordability concerns
    • Shared-room accommodations limiting privacy
    • Inconsistent staff professionalism and conduct
    • Gaps in family communication and appointment coordination
    • Variability in cleanliness and sanitation standards
    • Limited range of organized social programming
    • Two-level layout affecting independence and accessibility

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: The facility presents as a small, home-like assisted living environment with many families and visitors noting a warm atmosphere and visible resident contentment. Strengths repeatedly identified include attentive caregiving, strong day-to-day nursing interactions, and a personable resident community. The physical environment is frequently described as bright and welcoming โ€” high ceilings, ample windows, and a seasonal outdoor deck are valued features that contribute to a homey aesthetic.

    Care and staff: Multiple accounts describe caring, responsive staff and positive nurseโ€“resident interactions, suggesting reliable hands-on caregiving. Administrative support is also highlighted at points, with named staff described as helpful and knowledgeable. However, reviews show variability in staff conduct and professionalism; some families expressed concerns about tone and responsiveness from specific staff or leadership. There are also mentions of occasional communication gaps with families, such as missed appointment notifications or inconsistent follow-up, which prospective families should confirm during a tour.

    Dining: Dining is a clear positive for many reviewers. Meals are characterized as well-balanced and sometimes tailored to resident preferences, with generally favorable comments about taste and portioning. The availability of outdoor dining in suitable weather is noted as an added benefit to resident mealtimes.

    Activities and social life: As a smaller residential community the facility offers outings and an approachable social environment, and residents are described as friendly. At the same time, some families perceive the scope of organized programming as limited; prospective residents who prioritize a broad activity calendar should inquire about the current schedule and frequency of group events and outings.

    Facilities and accessibility: The buildingโ€™s bright interior, cathedral-like ceiling and windows are consistently praised, and common areas are frequently described as well kept. That said, there is a pattern of inconsistent comments about cleanliness and sanitation standards across different visits and reviewers. The homeโ€™s two-level layout is another operational characteristic to note: it may limit independence for individuals with mobility concerns unless private arrangements or accessible rooms on the primary level are available.

    Management, pricing and notable patterns: Cost is a recurrent consideration โ€” the listed price point prompted affordability concerns for some families, especially where privacy (shared rooms) or service inconsistencies were also noted. Leadership impressions are mixed: some respondents describe the director and management as excellent and welcoming, while others raised concerns about communication style and professionalism. The net pattern is one of polarization on management and cleanliness: many families are highly satisfied and would recommend the community, while a minority have had markedly negative interactions that center on staff conduct, communication lapses, or sanitation expectations.

    Recommendations for prospective families: When evaluating this facility, confirm the availability of private rooms, clarify what services are included in the quoted price, ask for current examples of the activity calendar, and review cleanliness/sanitation protocols. Meet nursing and administrative staff, and discuss accessibility options for residents who have mobility limitations. These targeted inquiries will help determine whether the facilityโ€™s generally warm, home-like environment aligns with an individualโ€™s clinical, social, and privacy needs.

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    Location

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    George's Assisted Living is located at 12933 Summit Ridge Ter, Germantown, MD, 20874.

    About George's Assisted Living

    George's Assisted Living, also called M&A's Place, sits in a quiet neighborhood at 12933 Summit Ridge Terrace in Germantown, Maryland, and has seven assisted living units, sometimes described as having five to seven beds depending on room setup, and you can choose from studio suites, shared living quarters, or private bedrooms, all with ADA compliant bathrooms and in-room emergency systems. The place helps seniors who need a hand with daily chores like bathing, dressing, going to the bathroom, and getting up or down, but who are still able to move around on their own for the most part, and they offer care plans that fit each person's needs. Folks living here get services such as dementia and Alzheimer's care, regular doctor checkups, medicine management, diabetic care, and extra help with things like incontinence, high medical needs, or rehabilitation.

    They welcome small pets and have a staff awake throughout the day and night, with emergency buttons in each apartment if anyone needs help fast, which can be a comfort. Meals come out of a kitchen where chefs and dietitians prepare menus that match dietary needs, including dementia-friendly options, and snacks are available all day, so there's no need to worry if you get hungry between meals, and there's even a bistro and an area for eating outside in the courtyard. Residents can use the library, attend arts and crafts, enjoy massage therapy, and keep up with wellness and fitness in dedicated spaces, with personal concierge help and planned educational activities giving some variety.

    The building has strong security, non-slip floors, and safe designs throughout communal areas and living spaces, and there's help moving in and with any tasks like laundry and housekeeping, so no one needs to worry about upkeep. There are walking trails, decks, porches where folks can sit outside, and parking for family members who come to visit, with Wi-Fi for those who want to stay connected. George's Assisted Living focuses on providing a safe, comfortable setting with tailored care, making sure each resident can live with as much independence as they're able, while having the support needed nearby whenever it's needed.

    People often ask...

    George's Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,008 per month.

    George's Assisted Living offers assisted living.

    The full address for this community is 12933 Summit Ridge Ter, Germantown, MD 20874.

    No, George's Assisted Living 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 number1531
    Facility typeAssisted Living Program
    Capacity8 residents
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