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Assisted living costs in Darnestown average about $6,098 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 45 communities in Darnestown. Our detailed directory has 812 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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Photo of Landow Cohen-Rosen House
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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12 reviews
5 star
41%
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My Mom loves Landow House. The staff are so sweet and always happy. They are very responsive. My Mom loves the activities. Field trips in Tuesdays and movies on Thursdays are her favorite. I can join her for...
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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22 Photos available
7.8
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7 reviews
7.8
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. Although I can say nothing bad about The Kensington 14K per month for any care facility in the US is too much. So I think I am more disappointed in the American care system than anything else. Absolutely...
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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Photo of Tribute at One Loudoun by Cogir
1010 Photos available
7.7
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55 reviews
7.7
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55 reviews
5 star
64%
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22%
3 star
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Overall the place is nice and clean. Staff are friendly and accommodating. First week didn’t go well as it almost seemed like they weren’t prepared for my parents to move in. Everything was worked out 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.
Situated northwest of Washington, D.C., Tribute at One Loudoun rests out among the rolling hills in at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With a full spectrum of assisted living and memory care services, the community provides a comfortable home where residents can thrive. Experienced...
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2424 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
7.3
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91 reviews
7.3
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91 reviews
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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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1919 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
7.2
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13 reviews
7.2
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13 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
15%
3 star
8%
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Centrally located in the city of Rockville, Shady Grove Center offers a wide range of senior living services on the Campus of Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. Rockville is the largest city in Montgomery Country with several upscale shopping centers and fine dining restaurants. Our open and bright...
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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...
Photo of Kindley Assisted Living
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Private, Secure Apartment LivingCaring staff and comfortable apartments with kitchenettes provide support, privacy, and the ability to live life just the way you prefer. With your favorite furnishings and mementos, you’ll feel right at home and secure knowing assistance is there if you need it....
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It is a beautiful community inside. The staff are very friendly. I believe the staff are hired very well. This is the best community my loved ones have been in so far. I'm very happy with Brightview's...
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.
Experience a spectacular urban lifestyle at Brightview West End! Located in the heart of Rockville Town Center, Brightview West End is unlike any senior living community you’ve seen. Enjoy a snack at our Mingle cafe, a drink during happy hour in the pub, or a movie in our movie theater. Plus...
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They do an absolutely wonderful job at Brightview Great Falls! My loved one has Parkinson's and dementia, and the staff here do a wonderful job taking care of him. The memory care staff are all specially...
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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Photo of Brookdale Potomac
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
5.3
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52 reviews
5.3
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52 reviews
5 star
31%
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My loved one and family are very happy with Brookdale. The staff are very kind and make sure they say hello to me anytime I visit my loved one. This has been a very good experience for us. All 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.
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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9.9
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32 reviews
9.9
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32 reviews
5 star
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Upon retirement, we looked at various long-term care facilities within our community. The location and the updated facilities at Falcons Landing are impressive. The food and service are excellent. We were...
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.
Photo of Assisted Living of Potomac
9.0
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8 reviews
9.0
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8 reviews
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Safety, cleanliness, attentive staff, homemade meals, and resident happiness were used to evaluate many assisted living facilities and Assisted Living of Potomac ranked the highest for us. We could not be...
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.
Assisted Living of Potomac is a senior care home that is located in the affluent city of Potomac, MD and in Montgomery county. Potomac gets its name for its close location to the famous Potomac River. It is also home to Bear Island. The group home setting is just a short walk to Watts Branch Park...
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8.0
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I moved my husband here in [date removed]. The facility is laid out exactly like his previous facility, but what a difference. The administrative staff is excellent, the caregivers are so kind and...
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.
From comfortable living arrangements and nutritious dining services to versatile social activities and therapeutic forms of recreation, Poet’s Walk Lansdowne redefines what it means to reside in a senior care facility. Backed by a team that takes a personalized approach to memory care, we help...
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I sincerely appreciate all of the wonderful loving care Gillian Williams-Luke provides for my father. She treats Dad as though he was her own father. She's an excellent nurse and has been an Angel to him AND...
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.
Tranquil Loving Care is a senior care home that's located in Montgomery county, Gaithersburg, MD. The caring staff at the home provides assistance to seniors in a group home setting. The city of Gaithersburg is separated into east and west divisions with Interstate 270 separating them. The...
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
In 1995, we started Cedar Creek because we saw a big gap in assisted living choicesfor people with dementia. We strongly believe people with memory loss feel safer and more secure in small homes like the ones they've lived in all their lives. At our homes in Montgomery County, our residents live...
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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I entrusted my mothers care to Potomac Grace as soon as I met the director. Her compassion for her residents and genuine concern for their well being is truly evident. She passes those traits along to her...
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.
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I am so very happy with the care my mother gets here, there are only 4 residents so the individual one-on-one care is fabulous. They take my mother out shopping with them, I know she is secure in a home...
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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of assisted living in Darnestown, MD

The average cost of senior living in Darnestown is $6,098 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Airy, MD with an average of $5,396 per month.

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

Darnestown, MD
$6,231/mo

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

Darnestown, MD
$6,231/mo
U.S. national average
$4,732/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,231/mo
$6,967/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,833/mo
Private
$5,600/mo
Studio
$6,669/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,361/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,339/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Darnestown over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Darnestown, MD

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Darnestown.

What families are saying about assisted living in Darnestown

Recent reviews for assisted living in Darnestown

Modena Reserve at Kensington

5.0
I think all 7 categories meet the mark, but they should, since this an upscale facility and more costly than others. The staff is terrific. My wife has difficult Lewy body dementia and the facility does well. I'm happy with it.

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.

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 Pacifica Senior Living 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 ...
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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 206 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 206 reviews of 43 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

8.3
Darnestown, MD43 facilities
8.4
Gaithersburg, MD62 facilities
8.7
Poolesville, MD19 facilities

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 206 reviews of 43 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
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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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
81.4%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
79.1%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.5%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.4%
53.1%
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*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
81.4%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.5%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.1%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.9%
13.5%
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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
46.5%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.8%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
62.8%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69.8%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.6%
13.8%
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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
58.1%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.8%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
51.2%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
48.8%
17.7%
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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
60.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.8%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.2%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.8%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.4%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.8%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.8%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.8%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
41.9%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.2%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.8%
45.3%
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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

There are 45 assisted living facilities near Darnestown, Maryland. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Darnestown, Maryland are Avalon House on Laburnum Street, Avalon House on Oakview Drive and Avalon House on Woodacre Drive. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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