Thomas House Retirement Community, also known as The Residences at Thomas Circle, sits in Washington, D.C. and serves people aged 55 and older with a wide range of care options including independent living, assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, skilled nursing, respite care, adult day care, and home care. The building rises ten stories and offers about 140 residences in different layouts, such as studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom homes, with full-size kitchens, large windows, wall-to-wall carpeting, and ample storage space. Residents can choose between private, shared, or suite-style living, and pets are allowed in the community.
People living here get help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and managing medicines. Skilled nurses and certified nursing assistants provide round-the-clock care, including full-time support at all hours. The facility has a City Club Memory Care Neighborhood which focuses on people living with Alzheimer's and related memory disorders and uses secure, calm environments to reduce confusion. Residents have access to a wellness center on site with doctors from George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates and can also get support from physical therapists and regular health screenings. The staff helps with laundry, housekeeping, and maintenance, and residents use an emergency response system that's available at all times.
The community features several amenities, including a rooftop swimming pool, rooftop patio with city views, outdoor patios and gardens, a well-equipped fitness center, a chapel, a creative arts studio, a piano lounge, a theater room with plush seating, a library, and a resident-managed convenience store. There's a beauty shop and barbershop for personal care, plus in-house haircuts and barber services. People can enjoy private dining spaces, restaurant-style meals with rotating menus, a bistro and bar with snacks and happy hour, and options for overnight guests. Residents can relax in elegant common rooms, sit in spaces filled with light, and join many planned social, artistic, and fitness programs like book clubs, writing workshops, exercise classes, and outings to local shops, parks, and cafes.
Those looking for some independence can choose independent living with little or no help, while others who need more support can find specialized care at every stage. The memory care program uses safe spaces with shaded patios and comfortable common rooms for those with memory issues. The community supports active and engaged living and lets residents shape their own routines and take part in regular activities or wellness programs. Apartments are designed with easy access in mind, offering laundry areas and kitchens in both independent living and memory care units. The building makes room for pets, allows outdoor gardening, and lets residents host private events in flexible spaces. Wi-Fi and utilities are included, and concierge services help with meals, groceries, mail, transportation, and more. Residents seem satisfied, giving the community an average rating of 9 out of 10, and the facility is licensed by the state and part of the Senior Lifestyle network. The community is close to Metro stations and gives people choices for both care and daily life in a busy part of the city.