Assisted Living Facilities in Washington, DC
The information provided here is for the elder needing long term care facilities and for those who are searching, evaluating and providing care for their loved one. There are many types of District of Columbia Assisted Living Facilities, personal care facilities and assisted living companies. We explore the varying levels of care as well as information on choosing the appropriate level of care needed.
Assisted living provides appropriate care for people who are elderly or have disabilities in certain areas, but are otherwise capable in others. Assisted Living Facilities in Georgia performs services to aid in activities such as laundry, housekeeping, preparing meals, dressing, bathing and other activities that are difficult for someone to perform entirely for themselves.
The
Methodist Home in DC is a CCRC providing Independent and Assisted
Living, Skilled Nursing at the Health Center, and a Rehabilitation Center
that offers Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy services and Recuperative
services. Assisted Living care is tailored to address specific needs.
Some District of Columbia Assisted Living Facilities have provisions in the way of minor medical care and medication assistance. Assisted living facilities are designed for people who require a degree of help with Activities of Daily Living, or ADLs, yet are still capable of maintaining a relatively independent lifestyle.
Many Washington DC Assisted Living Facilities are located in areas such as:
Northwest (NW or N.W.), the northwestern quadrant of DC. The largest of the four quadrants of the city, it includes the central business district, the Federal Triangle, and the neighborhoods of Petworth, Dupont Circle, LeDroit Park, Georgetown, Adams Morgan, Embassy Row, Glover Park, Tenleytown, Foggy Bottom, Cleveland Park, Columbia Heights, Mount Pleasant, the Palisades, Shepherd Park, Crestwood, Bloomingdale, and Friendship Heights.
Northeast (NE or N.E.), the northeastern quadrant of DC. Northeast neighborhoods include Brentwood, Brookland, Ivy City, Marshall Heights, Pleasant Hill, Stanton Park, Trinidad, Michigan Park, Riggs Park, Fort Totten, Fort Lincoln, Edgewood, Deanwood, Kenilworth, and Woodridge, as well as much of Capitol Hill.
Southeast (SE or S.E.), the southeastern quadrant of DC has a rich cultural history, including the historic Capitol Hill and Anacostia neighborhoods.
Southwest (SW or S.W.), the southwestern quadrant of DC is the smallest quadrant of the city. Southwest is frequently referred to as a neighborhood in and of itself, although it does contain the five separate neighborhoods of Southwest Employment District, Southwest Waterfront, Buzzard Point, Bolling Air Force Base, and Bellevue.
The
Residences at Thomas Circle in DC is a CCRC providing Independent
and Assisted Living, Nursing, Rehabilitation, Dementia Care, Short Term
Stays and Hospice Care. Assisted Living care includes personalized assistance,
supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed,
carefully designed, community setting.
Skilled
Nursing Homes
Washington DC
Washington DC Personal Care Homes & Assisted Living Facilities Directory
Continuing Care Retirement Communities with Assisted Living-Nursing Centers in Washington - District of Columbia - DC.
Continuing Care Retirement Communities "CCRC" are housing communities that provides different levels of care based on what each resident needs over time. This is sometimes called "life care" or "continuing care" and can range from independent living in an senior apartment to assisted living facilities to full-time care in a skilled nursing home. Residents move from one setting to another based on their individual needs but continue to live as part of the community. Care in CCRC's is usually expensive. Traditionally, CCRCs require a large payment before you move in and charge monthly fees but that is changing. Check with the community for more information. Also articles about Continuing Care Retirement Communities. Below are the top rated communities of this type from the Nursing Home Compare in DC from Medicare gov site.
CCRC with Nursing Homes and or Assisted Living Facilities in District of Columbia - DC
INGLESIDE AT ROCK CREEK
3050 MILITARY ROAD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20015
(202) 363-8310
KNOLLWOOD HSC
6200 OREGON AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20015
(202) 541-0150
WASHINGTON NURSING FACILITY
2425 25TH STREET SE
WASHINGTON, DC 20020
(202) 889-3600
Skilled nursing facilities in District of Columbia from the Medicare gov site.
HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER AT THOMAS CIRCLE
1330 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20005
(202) 628-3844
JEANNE JUGAN RESIDENCE
4200 HAREWOOD ROAD NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20017
(202) 269-1831
KNOLLWOOD HSC
6200 OREGON AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20015
(202) 541-0150
METHODIST HOME1
4901 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20008
(202) 966-7623
UNIQUE RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER
901 FIRST STREET NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
(202) 535-2055
THE WASHINGTON HOME
3720 UPTON STREET NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20016
(202) 966-3720
Assisted living should not be considered as an alternative to a nursing home. The difference between the two is that Assisted Living Facilities or Assisted Living Centers provide a more appropriate way to enhance an individual's life by helping them overcome the daily living limitations. These limitations could include minor physical disabiities, confusion or memory problems that may be hard to for a person to deal with alone.
In some Assisted Living cases, people may have only slight health considerations. However, Assisted Living Facilities typically have additional programs available to accommodate more extensive needs. Assisted Living exists in varying degrees for the purpose of tailoring required services for each person's situation.
The size of Assisted Living Facilities range from small, with as few as five or six residents, to large, full-service apartment complexes. In either case, most residents have the option of eating in a central cafeteria or preparing meals in their own apartment. Residents are also usually encouraged to socialize through meals and regularly scheduled activities.
District of Columbia Assisted Living Facilities have many names, such as:
- Adult congregate living
- Adult assisted living homes
- Senior living
- Edlercare
- Personal care homes
- Assisted living centers
- in home care
- Assisted living
- Senior care services
- Independent living
- Retirement home
- Homecare
- Sheltered housing
- Senior care
- Elder care
- Long term care
- Home care
Connect to our glossary page to help you understand the terminology, types of care and other information you will need to know in order to make the right decision for your family.
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Residential care facilities inclulde assisted living facilities and personal care homes which provide housing and supportive services to persons who cannot live independently but generally do not require the skilled level of care provided by nursing homes.
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