Saint Mary's Court sits right in the middle of Washington, DC, offering safe and affordable homes for seniors and people with disabilities, and the building's nine stories hold 140 apartments, with 17 one-bedroom homes and 123 unfurnished efficiency apartments, all with carpeting, draperies, kitchenettes, cabinets, electric ranges, refrigerators, full baths, and linen closets, so people can have comfort and privacy, and the rent includes utilities, which makes things easier for residents who like to plan their expenses. Sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, financed by HUD, and run by SPM Property Management, this nonprofit senior community always welcomes people aged 62 or older, or those with accessibility needs, and offers supportive housing that tries to make daily life less stressful. The staff here are known for being friendly, helpful, and cheerful, and a 24-hour desk service adds a sense of security.
Saint Mary's Court has a smoke-free building with handicapped-accessible features and common areas like indoor lounges, a café, recreation area, the Carol Radin Library, a computer learning center, a spacious lobby, porches, landscaped grounds, and walking paths. There's a common dining room where residents eat a mandatory evening meal, and a subsidized lunch program helps if budgeting is tight, with meals prepared by chefs and meal planners who pay attention to nutrition. Each week, people can join in meals, social events, and celebrations, plus gardening, arts and crafts, exercise classes like tai chi and yoga, and recreational activities such as lectures, health fairs, devotional gatherings, and off-site trips using the community bus service for excursions, shopping, or visits to wellness centers, including free use of the George Washington University Wellness Center.
Besides that, there are practical services like housekeeping, laundry facilities, a laundry room, limited parking for a fee, medical and nursing care, including physical therapy and rehabilitative solutions, as well as assisted living support for bathing, dressing, medication management, diabetic care, incontinence care, non-ambulatory care, and incidental healthcare services. The auditorium gives space for events and performances, while volunteer opportunities let residents get involved, and activity rooms, a barbershop, and a beauty salon offer things to do and ways to relax. The service coordinator is available to help with daily problems, and the apartments have ample storage with plenty of closet space, so belongings are easy to keep organized. The community aims to keep residents comfortable, engaged, and independent as long as possible, and the focus stays on providing good care in a welcoming, no-fuss setting for those who need a little more support as they age.
