Covenant Village

    18889 Waring Station Road, Germantown, MD, 20874
    3.9 · 7 reviews
    • Independent living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Mostly positive but with caveats

    I moved my mom in and I'm mixed but mostly positive. The grounds are fabulous - lots of walking, dogs allowed, huge patio/garden with grills - and the apartments are large with modern kitchens and very nice, big bathrooms (2-BR available). It's immaculate, secluded and quiet (a ghost town at night) with many amenities (theatre, library, computer room with limited hours, exercise, chapel) and a full activities calendar though some things paused for COVID and participation could be encouraged more. Management and the property manager are professional and responsive - repairs and lease issues were handled promptly - but staff attitudes vary from rude to very helpful; electric can be pricey. My mom is happy, so I'd recommend it with reservations.

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    3.86 · 7 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
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    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.9
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Attractive grounds and outdoor walking space
    • Large patios with BBQ grills (some units)
    • Dogs allowed / pet-friendly
    • Full or robust activity calendar (when active)
    • Professional, knowledgeable, and helpful property manager
    • Friendly and accommodating staff (reported by several reviewers)
    • Modern kitchens with electric range and microwave
    • Large living rooms and big bathrooms
    • Two-bedroom apartment options
    • Secluded, quiet setting
    • Very clean / immaculate cleanliness
    • Maintenance responsiveness (repairs and lease corrections addressed promptly)
    • On-site amenities: computer room and theatre room
    • On-site chapel and library
    • Exercise area and activities room
    • Day care center on campus
    • Dining options and scheduled shopping trips
    • Efficient sign-up/process for move-in or services
    • Gardened patios with wildlife (deer) and pleasant outdoor spaces
    • Kind, welcoming residents and a community feel (reported by multiple reviewers)

    Cons

    • Higher-than-expected electric costs
    • Quiet/“ghost town” at night — limited evening activity
    • Computer room has limited hours
    • Some units have no patio or balcony
    • No meal services available
    • Activities paused or limited due to COVID-19 (at times)
    • Some residents need more encouragement to participate in activities
    • Long hallways and some building layouts (can be fatiguing)
    • Heat / stuffy conditions reported on the 4th floor
    • Smaller facility size for some (limited scale)
    • Mixed reports about staff warmth; some reviewers described staff as rude or cold
    • Less welcoming atmosphere compared with other communities (per one reviewer)
    • At least one reviewer explicitly did not recommend the community

    Summary review

    Overall impression: The reviews portray Covenant Village as a well-maintained, quiet senior living community with strong physical assets and many on-site amenities. Common positive themes are immaculate cleanliness, attractive grounds with extensive walking space, outdoor patios and gardens (including units with BBQ grills), and a range of shared facilities such as a computer room, theatre room, chapel, library, exercise area, and activities room. Multiple reviewers highlight large apartments with modern kitchens and spacious bathrooms, and several note two-bedroom options, which can be important for couples or residents wanting extra space. The campus atmosphere is generally described as peaceful and secluded, with pet-friendly policies and pleasant outdoor wildlife experiences (deer in the gardens).

    Staff and management: Feedback about staff and management is mixed but leans positive. Several reviewers praise a professional, knowledgeable, and helpful property manager, and many describe staff as friendly, accommodating, and willing to help. Maintenance and administrative responsiveness are clear strengths: reviewers noted prompt corrective actions for lease issues, timely shower-head repairs, and an efficient sign-up or move-in process. These operational positives (cleanliness, maintenance responsiveness, efficient processes) are consistent across multiple comments and suggest the community handles logistics well.

    Activities and social life: The community offers a full activity calendar and regular opportunities such as coffee hours, exercise, and organized outings (including shopping trips on certain days). When fully running, activities appear varied and robust. However, reviewers also reported limitations: activities were paused or reduced due to COVID-19 at times, the computer room operates on limited hours, and evenings can feel very quiet — described by some as a “ghost town.” Several reviewers felt there could be more encouragement for residents to participate or more evening programming to improve social engagement. In sum, social offerings exist and are appreciated, but participation and scheduling may vary and can leave some residents wanting more.

    Amenities and living conditions: Physical amenities are strong—large apartments, modern appliances, sizeable bathrooms, and private outdoor spaces for many units. The grounds and walking routes are frequently praised and contribute to a pleasant environment. On the downside, some units lack patios or balconies, and building layout issues like long hallways are mentioned. Climate control also surfaced as a concern: at least one reviewer found the fourth floor stuffy and too warm. Utility costs were called out specifically as a pain point: electric bills were reported as expensive, which could impact overall affordability despite several reviewers saying the community itself is not expensive. There are also no meal services, which may matter for those seeking more assisted living-style dining options.

    Tone and variance in experience: While many reviewers express satisfaction—calling staff nice, residents welcoming, and saying they or their family members would be happy living there—the reviews are not uniformly positive. A minority of comments describe a less welcoming or even cold atmosphere and mention rude staff, culminating in at least one reviewer who would not recommend the community. This divergence suggests some variability in day-to-day resident experience, perhaps tied to staff interactions, specific building floors, or expectations about social programming.

    Conclusion: Covenant Village presents as a clean, well-maintained community with appealing grounds, good-sized apartments, and a solid set of amenities. Management and maintenance responsiveness are notable strengths. Potential residents should weigh the pros of a quiet, well-kept campus and comprehensive facilities against the cons of limited evening social life, potential utility cost issues, variable staff warmth, and the absence of meal services. Visiting during evening hours and speaking with current residents about daily social life and utility costs would help prospective residents assess fit, and those who value an active evening social scene or on-site dining may want to compare alternatives. Overall sentiment is generally positive but with meaningful caveats that could affect individual satisfaction.

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    About Covenant Village

    Covenant Village is an affordable retirement community for active, independent seniors aged 62 and above, with income restrictions, where the name itself comes from the idea of a covenant or agreement, and the community keeps its own terms and unique names for services and facility offerings. Residents live in spacious apartment-style homes with one or two bedrooms, wall-to-wall carpeting, big energy-efficient thermo pane windows, and handy features like in-unit washers and dryers, individually-controlled heating and cooling, and fully-equipped electric kitchens with dishwashers and garbage disposals, and if someone loves animals, dogs and cats are welcome too as part of the pet policy. Apartments have important safety features like emergency pull cords, grab bars, a sprinkler system, smoke detectors, and controlled access security, and rent includes utilities like garbage, sewer, and water, which takes away a few worries.

    The community provides 24-hour emergency maintenance, so help is always available for repairs, and there are shuttle bus rides to stores and restaurants, which makes getting around easier for people who don't drive. The grounds are beautifully landscaped, and there are outdoor spots for gardening, a garden and patio for relaxing, and large windows that let in lots of light, so things never feel too closed in. Seniors can stay social with communal spaces like a community lounge, an art and craft room, a fitness/exercise room, a library with computers, a business center, a theater, a game room, and a TV lounge, where people can meet, exercise, create, or just talk together, and the staff is friendly and well-trained to help out when needed.

    Covenant Village has a structured program full of social, cultural, and educational activities, keeping residents busy and happy, and there's always a way to make new friends, spend time with others, or just take part in something interesting. There's an on-site beauty salon for those who want a trim or style, and if someone's interested, the community is closely connected to a church and has a predominantly Korean population, which helps some residents feel more at home, and the cultural center and senior daycare center are both within three minutes, giving extra options for being involved.

    For those who need a little more help, there's assistance with things like bathing, dressing, or medication management, and Covenant Village offers several options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, and skilled nursing, which means many needs are covered right on site. Nutritious meals are prepared by chefs and meal planners, and transportation and parking are also available, making things easier for everyone who lives there. Covenant Village has won Best of Senior Living awards for care and support, and it's the kind of community that lets people keep their independence but always have support and company close by, which can mean a lot when looking for a safe, comfortable place to live.

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