Assisted Living in D.C.

If you're looking for an assisted living facility in the Silver Spring, MD area that offers special care for Alzheimer’s and other memory-related issues, you may want to consider Sunrise of Silver Spring as a possible option.  The facility encourages its residents to be as independent as they are capable of being while also offering them help whenever they need it.

It is important to look at the services offered when choosing an assisted living facility.  Some of the services at Sunrise of Silver Spring include:

• Staff that is available 24/7
• An emergency call system installed in each apartment that is always available if residents need to call the staff for help
• Three meals provided daily
• Licensed nurses on the staff and a doctor on-call
• On-site visits by a podiatrist, dentist, occupational therapist, and physical therapist
• Staff that is trained to help residents with basic living needs, including help with cleaning, help with grooming, and help with dressing
• Housekeeping provided on a routine basis
• Laundry and linen services provided on a routine basis
• Showers with wheelchair accessibility
• Parking for residents who still own cars
• Individual control of heating and air conditioning in each apartment
• Transportation for residents who still own cars
• Hospice care for residents who are terminally ill
• Respite care for residents who will be staying at the facility for a short period of time

Sunrise of Silver Spring also offers amenities to its residents.  Exercise programs offer residents opportunities to get in some exercise.  Indoor and outdoor common areas provide residents with places to go to meet up and socialize with each other.  Religious activities are offered for residents who have a strong sense of spirituality.  Snacks are offered throughout the day for residents who feel like they need something to hold them over between meals.  Educational programs are offered for residents who still enjoy learning.  There is a dining room at the facility where residents can be served restaurant-style meals.  If residents ever feel like they need some fresh air, there are outdoor gardens around the facility that they can visit.  Social outings are scheduled on a routine basis for residents who enjoy being social.  Cable television is installed in each apartment for residents who enjoy watching TV.  Small dogs and cats can be brought in as pets as long as they are approved by the facility’s management.