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Assisted living costs in Darnestown average about $6,264 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 44 communities in Darnestown. Our detailed directory has 854 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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We are very happy with the care provided and lucky to find this home. The staffs here are very attentive, friendly, coordinative and helpful. I would recommend this home anyone. Thank you for the care...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Bethany Living is a residential care home located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, in Montgomery County. Our lovely community is situated in close proximity to Diamond Farms Park and Quince Orchard Valley Park. Gaithersburg is one of the largest cities in Maryland and boasts not only a rich history,...
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The support staff and aides to the residents are wonderful! Everyone is very friendly and they go out of their way to engage with the residents. Communication from the medical staff needs improving, however.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Situated on the edge of an expansive park, Tribute at Black Hill offers a serene setting with access to major city conveniences. Equal distance from Baltimore and Washington, D.C., the community offers assisted living and memory care. Residents can rest easy knowing that their independence is...
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They are wonderful, caring, kind , attentive and always very friendly. Room sizes like a normal medium size bedroom in a home. My mom has her win bath but others share a large bathroom. Max of 8 resident
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Avalon House on Woodacre Drive is one of many residential assisted living Avalon Homes located in Northern Virginia and Maryland. Specializing in residents with Alzheimer's and other types of memory loss difficulties, the Woodacre Drive residence is conveniently situated west of George Washington...
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Everyone is genuinely happy to help and they make you feel comfortable. The facility is alive with activity and they always have something going on that you can participate in!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise at Hunter Mill has been ranked as one of the top communities in 2013 on SeniorAdvisor.com, the premier online ratings and reviews site for senior living communities nationwide. The SeniorAdvisor 2013 Excellence Award recognizes senior living communities who receive consistently high...
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I know there are a lot of choices for memory care, hands down Arden Courts Kensington is the Best! From the moment we walked in and met with [name removed] we knew. She introduced us to several staff...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington's primary focus is to provide care for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. To visualize Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington, picture four single level houses all connected by...
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Arden Courts is exactly the type of memory care facility we were looking for for my father. He has been well taken care of by the staff and he is very comfortable in his surroundings. For anyone looking...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Arden Courts of Potomac is a purpose built memory care community, for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and relate dementias.Our community is secure with outdoor courtyards and walking paths. We provide 24/7 care, which includes medication management,assistance with ADL’s, special...
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I have only positive things to say about both Sunrise and A Place for Mom. Sunrise has a warm, kind atmosphere. Staff is friendly and helpful, and speaks to residents by name. Concerns are addressed and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The moment you walk through our door, you'll feel at home. From our warm, inviting fireplace to our cozy, family-like atmosphere, Sunrise at Montgomery Village is a step above the typical senior residence. For the past fifteen years, our caring and experienced staff has been helping seniors live...
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Our experience with Sunrise and their Memory Care unit was great overall. We felt that the staff genuinely cared for my mom and had her best interests in mind. I would especially like to complement [name...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A Vibrant and Engaging CommunitySpecialized design and décor that promotes comfort and safety—consistent with the area’s architectural character.Programs and events calendar that encourages each resident to Live With Purpose™ every day.You’ll enjoy cuisine tailored to your tastes and...
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The rooms are very nice and large I guess I would say that they do well with communication. They text or call about once a week with updates for me. They had an in person meeting with all the caregivers and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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I am just going to keep it easy. 5 on all from my family's perspective. It's a great facility. They have good communication with families, large and accessible out door space, dedicated only to Memory Care...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Great Falls Assisted LivingAt Artis, we help people living with dementia achieve the essential human need for purpose, belonging, and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life. By “Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today,” we create safer, more connected, more...
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What we like the most about Sunrise of Countryside is the friendliness of the staff, they clearly show the care is genuine. Food could use much more variety, however we would recommend this community to...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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The Residence at Colvin Run (RCR) in Great Falls, VA is a first-rate assisted living and memory care community that exceeded all our expectations. We were desperate to find a place for an elderly family...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Residence at Colvin Run is a brand-new, state-of-the-art senior living community located in the heart of Great Falls Virginia. Our cottage style design creates a warm, cozy and inviting environment for residents to call home. Our community features infection control technology that includes...
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Facility & staff are very friendly & kind. Cleanliness of my husband's room needs to be improved greatly. Patients really care a lot about one another.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
About the facilityThe Ridge at SterlingAt The Ridge at Sterling, discover exceptional care options for independent living, assisted living, and respite care. This community’s comforting campus in Sterling, Virginia, offers an inviting homestyle atmosphere and lies tucked away in a residential...
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I would honestly give them a 5 for everything (in our case), except #8 I would rate a 4 because I do feel like they charged high for some things. They definitely had a lot of loving staff and didn't seem to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located just two minutes off of I-270 and 10 minutes from the 495 Capital Beltway, Sunrise of Rockville is nestled in a convenient location within Montgomery County near the Rockville Metro and the Historic Area of Rockville. Our Assisting Living specializes in personalizing our services to meet...
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I would recommend Brandywine Living at Potomac to others. The staff, housekeeping, communication with the family and dining are all very very good. The PT is excellent. The only complaint that I have is with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We've been very happy with my mother's experience living at Ingleside's memory support assisted living. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the administrators have been very responsive when we've had...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ingleside at King Farm is a not-for-profit, continuing care retirement community central to the award-winning intergenerational King Farm development. We offer small town living just a short ride from the nation's capitol. Inside our walls, you will find a stress free lifestyle with a variety of...
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My mom had most of the interactions, we only visited outside because of covid, they were good with scheduling visits and bringing him outside for us. Staff seemed friendly from what I was able to gather....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Avalon Assisted Living Facilities Avalon Assisted Living Facilities is a residential care home for seniors located in Potomac, Maryland in Montgomery County. Potomac is one of the wealthiest communities in the United States and offers all of the amenities and luxury that go along with it,...
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Staff and residents extremely caring, knowledgeable and friendly. Common areas kept impeccably clean. Quality of care outstanding. Meals and dining super diverse and high quality. And plenty of activities....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Ashleigh at Lansdowne Community, located in Leesburg, offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Inspiritas - Memory Care. You'll have peace of mind knowing we are a Retirement Unlimited, Inc community, family-owned and operated in Virginia with a proud 35+ year tradition of providing...
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My husband rebounded from 2-person assist to independence! It is expensive, but caring for a 2-person assist resident takes a lot of work.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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We love it. This is the 4th place my Mom has been to and it's the best!! The facility is clean and doesn't smell of urine, etc. The staff is warm, friendly, readily available and responsive. The activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Landow House is an assisted living community, located in a safe area of Rockville, MD. This community is perfect for those who want to remain active and engaged in life, but could use some personal assistance with their daily activities. Landow House, has an average user review rating of 5 stars....
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The nursing care is excellent around the clock. They make sure that I am comfortable and listen when I tell them that something is not right. They communicate with the doctor to alleviate my problems. I am...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
If you’re looking for more than just a place to live — if you want to live well —  then Brookdale Potomac, a quiet three-story retirement community located in Potomac, Md., is the place for you. Our upscale community, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, provides...
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The facility is very nice for the price range, most of the staff is quite good and a few are wonderful. But there are some that I wish weren't there. They were adequate, but not careful and caring and kind...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Tall Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care has served families in Northern Virginia for over 35 years!Residents at Tall Oaks enjoy a vibrant lifestyle, highlighted by delicious, chef-prepared meals, exciting activities, local outings, and a wide array of beautiful apartment styles. Giving back is...
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We are happy with Seneca for our loved one considering her needs at this time. She is not as mobile as we like so the PT, OT, and speech therapy she receives has helped to improve her daily life in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My parents needed a place to age gracefully after staying with us for over two years, we began our search for the perfect senior living facility. Many of the places we visited were quite large and somewhat...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Brightview Great FallsGreat Falls, Fairfax County, Virginia, is located right next to a scenic National Park, providing residents of Brightview Great Falls assisted living community with abundant natural beauty in a historical setting. Named for the Great Falls of the Potomac River, this...
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Choosing Brightview as a place for my mother has shown to be a good choice. While she has only been there a few weeks, it is clear that the quality of her life is much better and engaging than before....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The design-build community will feature residential apartments and personalized assistance and care services for seniors who need help with the activities of daily living. Brightview communities are known for offering a holistic approach to care and life enrichment. Each resident is esteemed for...

Cost of assisted living in Darnestown, MD

The average cost of senior living in Darnestown is $6,264 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Airy, MD with an average of $5,480 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Darnestown, MD vs. nearby cities

Darnestown, MD
$6,264/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Darnestown, MD vs. the state and national average

Darnestown, MD
$6,264/mo
U.S. national average
$4,668/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Darnestown vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,264/mo
$7,090/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Darnestown, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$5,017/mo
Private
$5,600/mo
Studio
$6,713/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,141/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,283/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Darnestown over time

Darnestown, MDMD stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Darnestown, MD

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What families are saying about assisted living in Darnestown

Recent reviews for assisted living in Darnestown

Forest Hills of DC in Washington, DC

4.6
My sister has lived at Forest Hills in the Health Care Center for a while. Before the pandemic, they had wonderful activities as well as great nursing care. In the pandemic they have done an incredible job to keep everyone safe, to figure out ways to have safe activities and/or virtual or safe ...
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Azalia Home in Frederick, MD

5.0
My wife moved to Bethany Living II early of this year. Since then she is happier and improved her condition. Place is very clean and food is well balanced, fresh. The staff is very friendly and compassionate.

Ingleside at Rock Creek, a CCRC in Washington, DC

4.4
One of the things a appreciate most at Ingleside is the cosmopolitan atmosphere: The majority of residents has lived overseas for an extended period of time, and usually in various countries all over the globe. Residents are well informed and take a keen interest in both domestic and ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and committed staff members. Numerous reviews mention the exceptional level of care and dedication from the staff at various communities, such as Sunrise of Vienna, Tall Oaks Assisted Living, and Tribute at Black Hill by Cogir. Families note that the staff forms close bonds with residents, resulting in a warm and welc ...
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Personalized care plans based on resident needs. Residents' unique requirements are considered when designing care plans at communities like The Ridge at Sterling, Sunrise of Montgomery Village, and Sunrise of Rockville. The personalized approach leads to better overall satisfaction and a sense of comfort for both residents and their fam ...
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Variety of engaging and age-appropriate activities. Comprehensive activity offerings catering to residents' diverse interests are highlighted in reviews for communities such as Ashleigh at Lansdowne Community, Sunrise of Vienna, and Tribute at One Loudoun by Cogir. Activities keep residents socially connected and mentally stimulated.
Flexible and accommodating dining experiences. Reviews indicate that communities like Sunrise of Vienna, Sunrise of Reston Town Center, and Sunrise of Montgomery Village offer flexible dining arrangements that cater to residents' dietary needs and preferences. Meals are a crucial aspect of daily life, and accommodations ensure overall ...
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Well-maintained interior and exterior spaces. Residents and families consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, including Ashleigh at Lansdowne Community, Tall Oaks Assisted Living, and Cogir of Potomac. Well-maintained facilities contribute to a sense of pride and comfort for residents.
Open communication between staff and families. Transparent and frequent communication between staff and families is a hallmark of several communities, as evident in reviews for Tribute at One Loudoun by Cogir, Sunrise at Countryside, and Tribute at Black Hill by Cogir. Clear and consistent communication helps families feel involved in ...
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Darnestown review score based on 210 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 210 reviews of 42 Darnestown assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Darnestown review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Darnestown review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
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8.8
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Review subcategories for Darnestown assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 210 reviews of 42 Darnestown assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Darnestown resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Darnestown, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Darnestown assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darnestown assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darnestown, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Darnestown assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Darnestown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Darnestown, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
81%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
78.6%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.5%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81%
53.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Darnestown assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Darnestown Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Darnestown, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.6%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.8%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.8%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Darnestown assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Darnestown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darnestown, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69%
40.7%
No sugar
No sugar
64.3%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.4%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
15.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Darnestown assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Darnestown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Darnestown, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59.5%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.8%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
52.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darnestown assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Darnestown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darnestown, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.8%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.2%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.9%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.8%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.8%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.6%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.8%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
61.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
30.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.1%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Darnestown

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Darnestown protect seniors.

Learn about Maryland Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Avalon House on Woodacre Drive, Magnolia House Assisted Living and Montgomery Eldercare at Orchard are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Darnestown, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 44 assisted living facilities near Darnestown, Maryland. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Darnestown, Maryland are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington, Sunrise of Montgomery Village and Sunrise of Chevy Chase. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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