La Familia sits in a calm, green part of Rockville, Maryland, right near Aspen Hill, with the trees from Rock Creek and Lake Bernard Frank close by, and you'll find it's a small facility with room for up to five residents, which means everybody can get help when they need it and things never feel crowded or overwhelming. This place serves seniors who need assisted living, memory care, hospice services, or even just respite care if their main caregivers need a break, and everyone who stays here gets help with things like bathing, dressing, moving around, using the bathroom, and managing their medicines, as there's always staff around. Meals come three times a day, put together under the guidance of a nutritionist, and if someone has diabetes or high blood pressure or needs something different, the kitchen can make special meal plans for that. Folks with mild cognitive problems, dementia, Alzheimer's, or Parkinson's can find secure care and tailored activities for their needs, and there's always a set of eyes on the place to make sure even people who wander or get confused are still safe, because the grounds are monitored and outdoor areas are secure.
Residents pick from private or semi-private rooms, each one furnished, with air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and they can bring a small pet along if that helps them feel more at home, plus there's a book room, garden spaces to walk or sit in, and safe walking paths for getting a bit of fresh air. Care staff help everyone with laundry, cleaning, and getting to off-site doctor's appointments, and there are lots of scheduled daily events, movies, games, music, physical exercise sessions, and creative activities to keep both mind and body active. There's a barber and beauty salon on site, and a jacuzzi or health room for relaxing, and you'll find transportation if someone wants to go to a faith service or run an errand. They've set up emergency alert systems, smoke detectors, and a security set-up so people can feel safe, even at night or if someone is prone to confusion.
The staff here include a registered nurse on call, and they'll coordinate with outside healthcare providers, handle medication management, help with therapies if needed, and respond to emergencies or health changes around the clock. Payment can be by private pay, long-term care insurance, or Veterans Aid and Attendance benefits, and the monthly rate starts around $3,000 for assisted living and can go up to $7,000 depending on special care needs or chosen amenities. Everything here is under the regulations of Maryland's Department of Social Services. La Familia tries to offer a warm, home-like setting where respect, kindness, and encouragement matter, and people can have some dignity and calm even as their needs change, so it's a quiet place for people who need more help than their families can give at home, but who still want to feel like they truly belong.
