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Grabael Home in Fort Washington, MD

Grabael Home is an assisted living community in Fort Washington, MD.

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9000 Old Palmer Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 119 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Grabael Home

differentiator 18 reviews mention this

Maintenance techs are often praised

Residents frequently highlight specific maintenance technicians for fast, professional repairs.

A recurring theme is that residents feel maintenance requests go better when a particular technician is involved, with multiple mentions of being prompt, knowledgeable, and communicative. Several reviews describe quick fixes for issues like tubs, washers, sinks, stoves/ovens, and HVAC, and some residents say the technician followed up or fully resolved the problem. At the same time, other reviews criticize maintenance response timing and follow-through, but the most consistent positive takeaway is that the best experiences often depend on the individual technician.

common 10 reviews mention this

Office staff and managers get mixed

Office interactions are described as helpful by some residents, while others report poor communication.

Some residents praise the front desk and property leadership for being professional, punctual, and supportive, including specific mentions of staff members being helpful and responsive. Other residents describe difficulty reaching management, delays in updates, and an inability to get issues resolved without repeated follow-ups. Overall, the reviews suggest the front-office experience can vary a lot depending on the situation and who handles the request.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Concerns about cleanliness and pests

Multiple residents raise concerns about mold, roaches, and unclean conditions.

A sizable negative theme involves cleanliness issues, including reports of mold showing up after move-in, recurring pest problems, and apartments not feeling fully prepared before new tenants arrive. Several reviews connect these conditions to longer timelines for resolution, canceled or incomplete maintenance actions, and difficulty getting follow-up. Even among residents who otherwise report good experiences, these cleanliness and pest concerns still appear repeatedly in the overall feedback.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Repairs can take too long

Residents sometimes report maintenance delays and incomplete fixes.

While many reviews praise quick repairs, others describe waiting weeks for work orders, getting unclear information, or having issues not fully resolved. Some residents also mention getting pushed to approvals or contractors, which can extend the timeline for key problems. The pattern suggests that repair speed and completeness are not consistent across all issues and time periods.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 5 resident community capacity 5 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National (7 miles away) Ronald Reagan Washington National (7 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Hovermale's Taste Best (0.5 miles)
  • Grace's Mandarin (2 miles)
  • The Walrus Oyster & Ale House (2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.2 miles)
  • TAP Sports Bar (2.3 miles)
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (2.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Mae's Market and Cafe (4.2 miles)
  • For Five Coffee (4.8 miles)
  • Junction Bakery & Bistro (5.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)
  • Philz Coffee (7.5 miles)

Parks

  • Waterfront Park (3.8 miles)
  • Fort Hunt Park (4.9 miles)
  • Huntley Meadows Park (6.5 miles)
  • Gravelly Point Park (7.4 miles)
  • The Yards Park (7.5 miles)
  • L'Enfant Square (7.5 miles)
  • Long Bridge Park (7.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Marys Catholic Church (4.4 miles)
  • Maryland Gospel Assembly (6.1 miles)

Transportation

  • King Street - Old Town Metro Station (4.9 miles)
  • Braddock Road Metro Station (4.9 miles)
  • Amtrak (4.9 miles)
  • Eisenhower Avenue Metro Station (5.1 miles)
  • TSA PreCheck (6.4 miles)
  • Terminal A (6.4 miles)
  • Delta Sky Club (6.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Patient First - Alexandria (5 miles)
  • Diagnostic Radiology (5.3 miles)
  • Telegraph Corner Family Medicine (5.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (5.1 miles)
  • Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Emergency Room (5.2 miles)
  • St Elizabeths Hospital (5.7 miles)
  • MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center (6.1 miles)
  • Riverside Medical District Heights (7.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Hoffman Center 22 (5.2 miles)

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