Bethesda Gardens Arlington Assisted Living is a senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in a warm, home-like neighborhood setting. This community's been serving seniors for over 65 years as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, and follows guiding spiritual values in its daily care. They put a big focus on quality care for aging adults, with staff available around the clock to help with things like bathing, dressing, and medication, and there's always a dedicated reception desk at the entrance to help visitors and residents.
The facility has cozy apartments in multiple sizes like studios, one- and two-bedroom units, and semi-private options, all with their own heating, air conditioning, and built-in emergency call systems. Residents get regular housekeeping, laundry, and meal programs, with one or two cooked meals daily and room service options. The dining hall offers restaurant-style meals, and the staff can support special diets, like low-sodium or low-sugar meals. Residents can keep their pet-whether it's a dog, cat, or even a fish or bird-since the community allows pets in the apartments.
Bethesda Gardens Arlington offers assisted living for people who want independence but need supportive care with daily tasks, and those needing memory care get specialized programs in safe, secure parts of the community that help prevent confusion and wandering. Memory care services, like their Bloom by Bethesda program, use a holistic and personal approach for seniors with memory issues like Alzheimer's or dementia.
The activity calendar is full, covering social events, group outings, exercise programs, arts and crafts, religious services, and things like music and gardening to help people form friendships and keep their bodies and minds active. The staff encourage folks to take part in programs that reach out to the wider community, too. Residents can also use on-site amenities like a beauty salon, barber shop, library, arts center, fireplaces in common areas, outside patio gardens, and they have transportation services-sometimes complimentary, sometimes with a fee-and on-site parking. There's always staff around for support, including nursing and wellness team members, and specialized caregivers for those with higher health needs.
Personal care plans are set up for each resident after a meeting with the Health Services team, with regular updates to keep up with changing needs, and caregivers help arrange medical appointments and handle medication management. The community design avoids confusing long halls and elevators so it's less overwhelming, and the safety net's strong with 24/7 emergency systems in place. Religious services, including Protestant and other faiths, as well as visiting chaplains, support spiritual needs. Bethesda Gardens Arlington has a gentle, friendly atmosphere with garden homes and gathering spots that make it easy to meet neighbors or have privacy when needed, and the staff aims for each person to feel connected, respected, and cared for at every stage of life.
