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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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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.
Since 1992, AlfredHouse ElderCare has been providing a nurturing environment to its residents. The eight beautiful facilities are nestled in the Rockville and Silver Spring areas.  Not only are there daily activities for the residents to enjoy, but also scheduled outings to theater...
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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.
    At the Sylvestery, we believe that for those with dementia, every moment of the day is an opportunity to experience meaning and comfort. EVERY MOMENT COUNTS is the philosophy behind the specialized interactive programs to provide cognitive and physical engagement to the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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.
Angels Alert Care, IncAngels Alert Care, Inc is located in Lanham, MD in Prince George's County. This residential care home provides qualified care to you in a location that is quiet and peaceful. Those who spend time in Lanham appreciate all that Prince George's County has to offer in the...
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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.
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.
Sringtime Home I is located in beautiful Hyattsville, Maryland. This assisted living facility provides care for senior citizens who need assistance with daily living. We provide meal preparation, bathing and dressing and mobility. We specialize in intermediate care of the elderly who cannot live...
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Cost of assisted living in Forest Estates, MD

The average cost of senior living in Forest Estates is $5,749 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Berwyn Heights, MD with an average of $5,690 per month.

Assisted living costs in Forest Estates, MD, vs. nearby cities

Forest Estates, MD
$5,749/mo

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

Forest Estates, MD
$5,749/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Forest Estates, MD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,749/mo
$7,026/mo

Assisted living costs in Forest Estates, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,935/mo
Private
$4,889/mo
Studio
$6,657/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,174/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,680/mo

Senior living costs in Forest Estates 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: Forest Estates, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForest Estates, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$5,749/mo$5,268/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$7,026/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,642/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Forest Estates, MD:$5,749/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Forest Estates, MD:$7,026/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Forest Estates, MD:$4,642/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Forest Estates, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Forest Estates 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 Forest Estates, MD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Forest Estates 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Forest Estates, MD$6,978/mo$7,626/mo-8.5%
Maryland$6,329/mo$6,201/mo+2.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Forest Estates, MD
2024 average cost:$6,978/mo
2023 average cost:$7,626/mo
Percent change:-8.5%
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 Forest Estates, MD

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What families are saying about assisted living in Forest Estates

Recent reviews for assisted living in Forest Estates

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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Arcadia of Crofton II in Gambrills, MD

4.4
The community has activities. The facility is a very home style setting, small number of patients, the staff is a 4-1 staff ratio. The director is very personable and helpful. The room my brother is in is his and can set it up anyway he wants. It is about as homey as you can get.

Forest Estates review score based on 360 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 360 reviews of 106 Forest Estates assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Forest Estates 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

Forest Estates review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Forest Estates, MD106 facilities
8.7
Kensington, MD126 facilities
8.7
Chevy Chase View, MD132 facilities

Review subcategories for Forest Estates 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 360 reviews of 106 Forest Estates assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Forest Estates 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.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Forest Estates assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest Estates assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest Estates, 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 Forest Estates 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 Forest Estates that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
67.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.5%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Forest Estates 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 Forest Estates Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forest Estates, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.2%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forest Estates 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 Forest Estates partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest Estates, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.9%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest Estates 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 Forest Estates communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest Estates, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest Estates 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 Forest Estates offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest Estates, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.2%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
49.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
24.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Forest Estates

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 Forest Estates protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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