Assisted Living in Silver Spring, Maryland

There are 77 assisted living facilities in Silver Spring, Maryland. The median cost / day for assisted living in Maryland is $113, with costs running between $30 and $293 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median cost of $3,400, with costs ranging from around $900 to $8,800. The median yearly cost is $40,800, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.

Assisted living costs in Silver Spring, MD typically range from about $4,488 per month to $5,600 per month, with a median cost of around $5,100 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of $61,200.

SeniorScore™ for Silver Spring, Maryland

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Silver Spring scores lower than the Maryland average of 78.
Silver Spring scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 29 hospitals within close range of the city, including Holy Cross Hospital, Saint Luke Institute, and Adventist Rehab Hospital.
There are 290 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Arcola Health and Rehabilitation Center, Caring Companions, and Eagles Assisted Living.
There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 78.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 1313 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (25% of residents).
There are 125 golf courses in or around the city, including Sligo Creek Golf Course, Leisure World Golf Club, and Indian Spring Country Club -Chief.
There are 36 parks near the city center, including Brookside Gardens, Woodend Sanctuary, and Rock Creek Park.
There are 1364 churches in or near the city, including First Baptist Church-Wheaton, St Andrew the Apostle Church, and St Catherine Laboure Rectory.
There are 22 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 777 grocery stores within the city.
There are 51 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 385 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.18% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.76% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Maryland has an average state income tax of 4.15%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $96,618, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $75,669, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $36,111, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $61,200 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $85,410 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $20,150 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $44,044 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 7.40%, which is average compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Silver Spring receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Silver Spring has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers.
This city has very poor air quality.
This city has very poor water quality.
Silver Spring has a dense population density of 5,491.9 people per square mile.
Residents of Silver Spring have a very long daily commute time.
The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
Silver Spring has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a high public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 84.98%.

Silver Spring is a major city in Maryland. It is located in Montgomery County and is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro statistical area. It is the 2nd biggest city in the state. The surrounding metro area has 1,890,860 inhabitants, but there are 282,095 living within the city itself. About 25% of the local residents are over the age of 55.

The SeniorScore™ for Silver Spring is 74. The mean home price in the city is $258,000, which is less than the Maryland average of $450,000. Silver Spring also has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 7.4%. The city's mean household income is $76,000 ($36,000 per capita), vs the average of $75,000 for the entire state of Maryland.

Silver Spring has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers. The city receives high amounts of rain each year. In comparison to other cities, Silver Spring has very poor water quality ratings and very poor air quality ratings.

Senior Living in Silver Spring, MD

Located just six miles north of Washington DC, the small thriving city of Silver Spring offers many reasons for seniors to dwell there. The sales tax and property tax rates in the city are below national averages. The city has average snowfall during the winters and the average summer temperature is 88 degrees. Locals can enjoy over 90 golf courses, several parks, waterfront areas, historic neighborhoods, and convenient access to neighboring cities, states and major airports.

The Silver Spring-DC area is a good choice for older generations of adults due to the high number of home health aides and Medicare registered physicians. There are over 20 hospitals in the area, including the high performing Holy Cross Hospital which ranked in the top 10 in Maryland by U.S. News and World Report. The DC suburb is also known for its excellent transit system.

WalletHub named Silver Spring one of "2016's Most Diverse Cities in America", and it ranked in the top ten along with two other Montgomery County cities. The city of Silver Spring also recently ranked number 72 on the Livability.com "Best Places to Live 2015" list. Not to be overshadowed by its big neighbor cities, Silver Spring holds its own when it comes to perks that attract all ages.

Part of the cultural center of the U.S. which includes the DC metro area, Arlington and Alexandria, Silver Spring has a senior population of just over 10 percent which is below average among other major cities in the U.S.

Resources for Seniors in Silver Spring

There are several resources and services in the city to meet the needs of aging adults. One such organization is the Connect-A-Ride program. It is a free program that helps adults age 50 and over and adults with disabilities find transportation. Trained staff provide details about public and private transportation options.

Holy Cross Health introduced the nation's first Seniors Emergency Center in 2008 in Silver Spring. The medical center has comprehensive programs, services and facilities, to maintain a forward-thinking approach to senior care focusing on quality of life. Holy Cross offers healthy-aging programs, at-home care, inpatient services, support services for caregivers and care at the end of life. The focus is on quality care, dignity, safety and providing comfort to older patients.

Senior Connection is a local non-profit that provides an array of services, many free of charge, to Montgomery County residents aged 60 and over. Using volunteers, they provide daily transportation services and grocery assistance to name a few. The organization has been helping community elders for over 20 years.

Mature adults in the Silver Spring area have access to 4 designated senior centers in the city limits, with several more nearby. The centers provide a wide range of programs, services, and activities, and are open 5-6 days a week. Educational seminars, entertainment, fitness and dance classes, health and wellness programs, travel and volunteer opportunities, sports, a weekday lunch program, a wide variety of drop-in programs, and other services are offered.

Fun in Silver Spring for Seniors

Supporters of art, galleries, historical performance spaces, museums, theaters and music venues will feel right at home in Silver Spring. The legendary Fillmore performance venue in the heart of downtown Silver Spring is one example. Unique sites and cultural attractions also draw locals and tourists alike with renovated places like Acorn Park.

With over 100 restaurants in the downtown district, complete with a plethora of retail, specialty and boutique shops, residents in Silver Spring have easy access to many offerings to suit any taste. A few minutes south and residents will have access to all that DC has to offer as well.

Whether walking along the 18-mile stretch of the Mount Vernon Trail, browsing shops along the Washington Harbor, strolling the Southwest Waterfront, or enjoying a boat ride on the Potomac, the area has plenty of accessible and scenic places for seniors to frolic.

A diverse population makes up the Silver Spring and surrounding areas and that is reflected in the different cultures, cultural activities and wide selection of ethnic restaurants and retail shops.

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Riderwood Village

3160 Gracefield Rd

Silver Spring, MD 20904

1-855-243-3078

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Riderwood Village is a 117 unit senior care facility. It is situated in the Calverton neighborhood of Silver Spring, Maryland. With about 56,000 individuals living in the zip code of 20904, the neighboring area is heavily populated. ...

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