Cascadia Courts

    13317 Sherwood Forest Drive, Silver Spring, MD, 20904
    3.8 · 6 reviews
      AnonymousCurrent/former resident
      4.0

      Clean caring affordable supervision concerns

      I live here and overall I'm pleased: the facility is very clean, updated and budget-friendly, the owners and staff are compassionate and professional, meals and medication management are dependable, and my room is lovely. My main concerns are inconsistent activities (not daily/need more structure), staffing and layout that hinder supervision, and wandering/safety issues (more outdoor lighting and minor repairs needed). It's a good option for dementia/mobility care if staffing and safety gaps are addressed.

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      3.83 · 6 reviews

      Overall rating

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

        3.3
      • Staff

        4.0
      • Meals

        4.0
      • Amenities

        3.0
      • Value

        4.0

      Pros

      • Clean and updated facility
      • Beautiful/new home aesthetic
      • Private rooms with nearby bath
      • Caring and attentive staff
      • Compassionate and knowledgeable owners/management
      • Round-the-clock caregivers
      • Medication management provided
      • Security on doors to limit elopement
      • Suitable for residents with dementia and mobility issues
      • Healthy meals
      • Budget-friendly pricing
      • Quiet daytime environment
      • Staff provide thorough explanations of services

      Cons

      • Layout may hinder supervision (gathering room downstairs, kitchen upstairs)
      • Staffing concerns — reported 5-to-1 ratio with plans to increase
      • Some caregivers display a negative or nonpositive attitude
      • Safety concerns about wandering despite door security
      • Activities not offered daily or perceived as insufficient
      • Desire for more structured activities
      • More outdoor lighting needed
      • Minor repairs needed in places
      • Some interior areas described as not warm or shabby (kitchen area not welcoming)
      • Residents not regularly taken for walks

      Summary review

      Overall sentiment about Cascadia Courts is mixed-positive: multiple reviewers emphasize cleanliness, updated facilities, and a generally caring staff and ownership, while several operational and programmatic concerns recur across reviews. The facility is repeatedly described as very clean and fresh, with some reviewers calling it beautiful and new. Private rooms with baths nearby and a generally quiet daytime atmosphere are seen as strengths. Reviewers also note budget-friendly pricing and owners/management who appear compassionate and knowledgeable, which contributes to an overall impression of good basic value and competent oversight.

      Care quality and safety: Many reviews praise the presence of round-the-clock caregivers, medication management, and door security designed to address wandering and elopement risks — features that make the community appropriate for residents with dementia and mobility challenges. However, there are consistent caveats about safety and supervision. Multiple reviewers worried that the building layout (for example, a gathering room downstairs and kitchen upstairs) could impede staff visibility and direct supervision of residents. One review specifically called out staffing levels — a 5-to-1 caregiver-to-resident ratio — with a note that management plans to increase staffing; this suggests current staff levels may be perceived as borderline for safe, proactive supervision by some families.

      Staff and management: Comments about staff are largely positive: ‘‘friendly and attentive,’’ ‘‘caring,’’ and ‘‘gave a full account of services’’ reflect good communication and an attentive front-line team. Owners/management are described as compassionate and knowledgeable in several summaries. At the same time, there are isolated reports of individual caregivers who are ‘‘not positive’’ in demeanor, which can affect resident experience. This mixed feedback points to a generally professional and caring staff complemented by a smaller number of interpersonal issues that management may need to address through training and oversight.

      Facilities and maintenance: The physical plant receives high marks for being clean and updated, but reviewers also note some inconsistencies. A few minor repairs are needed, and outdoor lighting could be improved for safety and accessibility. Additionally, while many reviewers call the facility beautiful, a subset described certain interior areas (particularly the kitchen area) as shabby or not warm/welcoming. This contrast suggests the overall upgrade/cleanliness is strong, but finishing touches in select areas and exterior lighting would enhance the resident and visitor experience.

      Dining and activities: Meals are described as healthy, which is a positive. Activity programming is an area of recurring concern: reviewers express mixed feelings, reporting that activities are not daily or are insufficiently structured for some residents’ preferences or needs. Several comments indicate a desire for more consistent, organized, and perhaps more frequent activities and opportunities for outdoor walks; one review specifically mentioned residents ‘‘not taken for walks.’’ Enhancing the schedule and structure of programming would likely improve resident engagement and satisfaction.

      Notable patterns and recommendations: Strengths are clear in hygiene, core care functions (medication management, 24/7 care), affordability, and a compassionate management team. The most significant recurring issues are staffing levels and supervision risk related to layout, activity frequency/structure, minor maintenance and lighting, and occasional staff demeanor problems. For families evaluating Cascadia Courts, the facility appears well suited for people needing dementia or mobility support who prioritize cleanliness, security features, and attentive medical oversight on a budget. Prospective residents and families should ask management about current staffing ratios and supervision protocols (and whether staffing increases have been implemented), the activity calendar and walk/outdoor opportunities, and any planned fixes for lighting and minor repairs. Addressing these operational areas would likely shift overall sentiment from mixed-positive to strongly positive among reviewers.

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      About Cascadia Courts

      Cascadia Courts sits in Silver Spring, Maryland, and this senior living facility offers many care choices, like independent living apartments and condos for active seniors, assisted living, memory care, hospice, respite care, and nursing care, all on a campus tailored to different needs with special wings like Cascadia Gardens for memory care. The community only has five assisted living units and holds a license from Maryland's Department of Social Services for up to five residents, so it stays personal, and the staff can attend quickly to everyone's needs, with nurses, doctors, and even a dentist on call, plus 24-hour awake staff who can provide help with medications, diabetic care, mobility, continence, and even two-person transfers if needed. Residents can choose private or shared apartments, studios, and rooms with private baths, tubs, and lots of closets, and they'll find comforts like balconies, safety systems with panic buttons, and health monitoring, plus pet-friendly policies and a no-smoking rule indoors.

      Cascadia Courts offers all the everyday things seniors might expect-housekeeping, laundry services, and dry cleaning, as well as special touches like concierge services, a library and reading room, well-lit dining hall, salon/massage space, gardens, snack shop, and places to gather for events or quiet time. Meals come home-cooked three times a day, and snacks and healthy choices are always around, with vegetarian selections and special diets supported if someone asks. There are daily exercise programs, recreation like music therapy and tabletop games, animal therapy, and social activities, along with home movie nights, outings, and devotional services for spiritual support. The place makes sure to include guest and family services, such as help for visiting loved ones, family outreach, and education programs, so everyone stays involved in the circle of care.

      For residents needing more medical support, the staff can help with bathing, dressing, toileting, medication management, memory care for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, incontinence, and diabetic management, occupational therapy, spoon feeding, and specialized nutrition. There's podiatrist access and physical, occupational, and speech therapy, plus foot care, health monitoring, and supervision at all times. The community tries to balance comfort and supervision-whether through shared spaces for games and gatherings, private or semi-private apartments for quiet, or features like accessible showers and plenty of parking for guests and residents alike.

      Cascadia Courts makes it clear that living here includes a range of choices, including accommodation types and lifestyle options, like single homes or apartment-style environments, and lets residents enjoy indoor and outdoor common areas, book rooms, hot tubs, health areas, barber or beauty shop, activity rooms, and wheelchair-accessible showers. Staff give support day and night, with help available for those who'd like assistance moving in or need transportation to outings. There's a focus on care programs that aim to support physical, emotional, and spiritual health, and each person gets a care plan that meets their needs, with add-on services if someone wants extra help or more amenities. The community's mission is to celebrate seniors with joy and include family and friends in all that goes on, and the staff remain committed to making sure everyone stays both safe and happy in a warm, honest, and caring environment.

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