Aspenwood Senior Living Community sits on Homecrest Road in Silver Spring, Maryland, and has been around since 1989, tucked in a neighborhood and not in a big high-rise, so things feel more like a home than an institution, and there's a dog park, gardens, walking paths, and a gazebo overlooking a little pond, so folks can get outside, say hi to neighbors, and maybe watch the birds. Residents can pick from several apartment layouts, including options with kitchens or kitchenettes, private bathrooms, patios or balconies, walk-in closets, and washer/dryer if that's important, while features like emergency call systems, sprinkler systems, and handicap access help keep folks safe and comfortable. It's a pet-friendly place, though big dogs might run into limits, and you'll find the staff known for kindness and help, providing round-the-clock nursing, personal care assistants, walking or wheelchair help, and even scheduling outside medical visits or bringing in a doctor for routine checks.
Meals are served up three times a day in restaurant-style dining rooms, but if you like privacy, there are also private dining rooms for special occasions, and the MyChoice Dining Program means you can pick menu items you like, and guests or family can share a meal. Folks who need help with daily activities, like bathing or remembering medications, have assisted living services, and there's memory care for those with dementia, plus a range of health support including 24-hour nurses, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and a rehab and fitness center with a therapy pool. There's also Independent Living for those seeking a little less support, and short-term or respite stays are available in furnished apartments.
The activity calendar is always full, from group trips to the nearby shops, happy hours, religious services, movie nights, gardening in the community gardens, social clubs, arts and crafts, and exercise classes in the on-site fitness center or heated indoor pools. Residents get amenities like Wi-Fi, cable TV, a computer room, a library, a chapel, and everything gets cleaned regularly thanks to housekeeping and laundry services. Some folks join the caregiver support forums, while others enjoy the billiards room, game and activities rooms, movie theater, and lounge spaces with comfy furniture and artwork. There's parking for cars or guests, covered spaces, transportation services, help with groceries, and even a general store and coffee shop onsite. Aspenwood follows the Five Star Senior Living standards and offers things like the Five Star Experience program, focusing on care, wellness, and social life, along with extras like an on-site salon and barbershop for a quick trim or a spa treatment. VA aid, language support in English and Spanish, and help with meal prep or personal laundry round out the services, and for those who want religious services, a chapel and spiritual support are in the building. Residents can count on a staff that's present all day, every day, with nurses on-site and a residential service agency providing extra help as needed.
