Summerwood Garden Assisted Living is a residential senior care facility located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Specializing in assisted living, the facility provides support for older adults who require help with daily activities in a home-like setting. The community offers both private and semi-private rooms, emphasizing a residential environment rather than an institutional one. Residents benefit from personalized care plans tailored to their specific needs, and services include meal preparation, medication management, housekeeping, and occasional planned activities or physical therapy visits.

The facility supports a range of care and medical services. Staff can provide assistance with all activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, for those needing full support. Specialized care services available include diabetes care, incontinence management, memory care, ambulatory care, and podiatry. On-site nurses and healthcare managers with clinical backgrounds are available to monitor resident health and support chronic condition management. Dental and hearing care needs can be addressed through arranged visits or referrals, and visiting specialists may be available for podiatry and other medical needs. The community is secured for residents requiring memory support, ensuring added safety. Additional amenities include a barber and beauty salon, providing grooming and haircare options for residents, and clubs or social communities offer a degree of social interaction, though daily structured activities are limited.

Summerwood Garden Assisted Living provides transportation options for residents. Transportation is available at cost for both medical purposes, such as doctor appointments and therapy sessions, and non-medical trips, which may include recreational outings or visits to local shops and services, subject to arrangement and availability. This supports residents in maintaining healthcare appointments and participation in community life outside the facility.

Feedback from residents and families highlights the supportive, homelike atmosphere and the friendly, understanding approach of the staff. The presence of healthcare professionals, including an RN-owner, is cited as a key strength, and communication from staff is frequently described as clear and responsive, aiding families in care decisions and transitions. Families note the reasonable pricing and the facility’s willingness to assist with insurance claims as positives. Some concerns are mentioned, including physical limitations of the home, such as a dim and somewhat cramped environment and the challenges of stair chair lifts for residents with mobility or visual difficulties. Additionally, there is limited daily recreational programming reported, though periodic outings and visits are offered. Overall, while the facility's physical space and scope of resident activities may present limitations, Summerwood Garden Assisted Living provides comprehensive care for seniors requiring support with daily living.

Costs at this community start at $5,100 and range up to $8,150. The average price in the community is $6,625, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,555. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.