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9.6
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5 across the board. What we like the most about the community is the activities and the entertainment provided for the residents as well as the transportation to local doctors and stores.
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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9.3
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9.3
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They really care about there patients. Easy to work with! Very accommodating. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are needing to find a place for their loved one.
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.
Sycamore Acres II is located in Derwood, MD in Montgomery County. Our residential care home provides assistance to you in the kind of area that is quiet and relaxing. Those who spend time in Derwood enjoy all that Montgomery County offers including Seneca Creek State Park, Brookside Gardens,...
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66 Floor plans available
8.9
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14 reviews
8.9
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14 reviews
5 star
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3 star
7%
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My mother moved in [date removed] and there has been a remarkable improvement in her quality of life, thanks to the entire staff. From the move- in process, to proper meds scheduling, to dining, activities,...
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.
Lorien Mt. Airy is conveniently located near the junction of Carroll, Frederick, Montgomery and Howard Counties. We are uniquely positioned to serve area residents who want to live in a compassionate community that encourages self-direction and independence while providing assistance when...
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8.9
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55 reviews
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My mother has been a resident for about a month. She has been well cared for with a friendly and welcoming staff. To date there have been fewer activities to engage her than I'd hoped. New staff has...
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.
At Tribute Black Hill, our Active Senior Living program is a beautiful compliment to a life lived with joy, learning and comfort. Maybe you want to partake in the arts, and with the Black Rock Arts Center close by keeping in touch with your artistic personality is easy. Maybe you would enjoy wine...
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8.5
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He experienced warmth and care at Brookeville House.[name removed], the nurse, went above and beyond. Very organized. Quickly got set up for care. Exceeded all expectations. Night and day difference from...
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.
Sunshine House at BrookevilleSunshine House at Brookeville is a senior residential care home that is located in the small town of Brookeville, MD and in Montgomery county. Brookeville is home to the beautiful Reddy Branch Stream Valley Park and is just north of Washington D.C. The group home...
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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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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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My loved one was a resident at Emerald Assisted Living and overall it was a positive experience. The staff was friendly, but there was a lot of primary caregiver turnover. The meals were good, but not...
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: 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.
Caring Living Thriving 20 years ago my husband and I opened our home to the elderly. We named it after my grandmother Catherine. We live in the home with our residents. Catherine's House offers an alternative life care program patterned after the Green House concept. Our home was the first in...
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Cost of assisted living in Damascus, MD

The average cost of senior living in Damascus is $6,045 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Windsor, MD with an average of $4,527 per month.

Assisted living costs in Damascus, MD, vs. nearby cities

Damascus, MD
$6,045/mo

Assisted living costs in Damascus, MD, vs. state and national averages

Damascus, MD
$6,045/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Damascus, MD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,045/mo
$6,360/mo

Assisted living costs in Damascus, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,947/mo
Private
$5,125/mo
Studio
$5,526/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,240/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,623/mo

Senior living costs in Damascus vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Damascus, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDamascus, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$6,045/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,360/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,514/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Damascus, MD:$6,045/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Damascus, MD:$6,360/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Damascus, MD:$4,514/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Damascus, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Damascus and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Damascus, MD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Damascus have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Damascus, MD$7,114/mo$7,198/mo-1.2%
Maryland$6,329/mo$6,201/mo+2.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Damascus, MD
2024 average cost:$7,114/mo
2023 average cost:$7,198/mo
Percent change:-1.2%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,329/mo
2023 average cost:$6,201/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Damascus, 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 Damascus.

What families are saying about assisted living in Damascus

Recent reviews for assisted living in Damascus

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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The Comforts of Home in Ellicott City, MD

4.6
I was referred to The Comforts of Home Randallstown location. However, that facility was full but they did have an opening in their Reisterstown location. All in all, I did like the Reisterstown location, both staff and overall facility appearance, except for the distance. Because of the ...
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New Life Healthy Living in Windsor Mill, MD

4.0
I've heard mostly good things from my loved ones. The staff have been very personable and attentive, and my grandmother says she likes it here.

Damascus review score based on 48 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 48 reviews of 10 Damascus assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Damascus 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

Damascus review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Damascus, MD10 facilities
8.6
Laytonsville, MD56 facilities
8.3
Mount Airy, MD552 facilities

Review subcategories for Damascus 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 48 reviews of 10 Damascus assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Damascus 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.
Damascus, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.6
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Damascus assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Damascus assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Damascus, 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 Damascus 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 Damascus that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Damascus, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
70%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
90%
54.5%
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 Damascus 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 Damascus Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Damascus, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
90%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
90%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Damascus 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 Damascus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Damascus, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
90%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Damascus 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 Damascus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Damascus, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Damascus 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 Damascus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Damascus, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
10%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Damascus

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Damascus protect seniors.
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Sunrise of Montgomery Village, Sycamore Acres and Lorien Mt. Airy are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Damascus, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 12 assisted living facilities near Damascus, Maryland. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Damascus, Maryland are Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington and Sunrise of Chevy Chase. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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