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Options for Senior America - Gaithersburg, MD in Gaithersburg, MD

Options for Senior America - Gaithersburg, MD is a senior community in Gaithersburg, MD.

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Options for Senior America - Gaithersburg,  MD

555 Quince Orchard Road, Suite 240, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

To contact a resident: (301) 562-3100

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

4.8 from 70 reviews
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Overall Review of Options for Senior America - Gaithersburg, MD

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Care coordinators stay responsive

Care coordinators and managers are frequently described as responsive and easy to reach.

Many residents and families describe quick follow-through—calls returned promptly, questions handled efficiently, and care plans adjusted as needs changed. Several reviews also mention that the office was reachable for ongoing check-ins and scheduling support, including during challenging times.

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Caregivers are repeatedly praised

Caregivers are consistently described as compassionate, dependable, and professional.

Across multiple reviews, families highlight kindness and attentive support, including help with activities of daily living and comfort throughout the day. A number of reviewers also emphasize reliability—such as punctuality, competence, and communication—along with feeling confident the person providing care understood their loved one’s needs.

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Scheduling flexibility and coverage

Residents describe flexible scheduling, including live-in and overnight options.

Reviewers often mention being able to start services quickly, arrange overnight or live-in help, and shift care hours when circumstances changed. Several families say the agency helped when discharge or timing created urgency, and that they could add daytime coverage after establishing an overnight plan.

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Sometimes staffing gaps happen

Some reviewers report missed shifts and coverage gaps affecting care consistency.

A smaller set of reviews describes personal care aide call-outs that led to gaps, including instances where the family felt forced to fill coverage or where no one showed up. While some of these reviewers still acknowledge that management tried to resolve issues, they ultimately felt the staffing backup wasn’t strong enough for their needs.

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Pricing can feel too high

At least one reviewer says the fees are unusually expensive.

One review calls the fee extraordinary and says the family is searching for more affordable solutions. Other reviews mention value comparisons, but the pricing concern shows up as a recurring consideration for some families.

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Features

Transportation

  • Washington Dulles International (19 miles away) Washington Dulles International (19 miles away)
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National (22 miles away) Ronald Reagan Washington National (22 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Gaithersburg, Maryland offers a convenient and diverse array of amenities for senior living. With multiple pharmacies in close proximity, accessing medication and healthcare services is easily accessible. Numerous cafes, restaurants, and parks provide opportunities for socializing, dining out, and enjoying outdoor activities. Access to transportation options such as metro stations and car rentals make it easy to get around the area. Additionally, there are places of worship nearby for spiritual fulfillment and hospitals within a short distance for any medical needs. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded and convenient environment for seniors looking to live comfortably in Gaithersburg.

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Silver Diner (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Dogfish Head Alehouse (0.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (0.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • La Casita Pupuseria (1.1 miles)
  • Bruster's Ice Cream (1.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Family Allergy & Asthma Care (0.2 miles)
  • Tibor E Frekko (0.2 miles)
  • Kane Howard MD (0.8 miles)
  • Potomac Valley Pediatrics (2.4 miles)
  • Potomac Pediatrics (2.8 miles)
  • Chesapeakeurology (3 miles)
  • Medical Access (3 miles)

Transportation

  • Nextcar Gaithersburg South (1 miles)
  • Shady Grove Metro Station (3.4 miles)
  • Germantown MARC Station (3.4 miles)
  • Rockville Metro Station (5.7 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (7 miles)
  • Twinbrook Metro Station (7.7 miles)
  • Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station (10 miles)

Parks

  • Bohrer Park (1.5 miles)
  • Aberdeen Park (3.7 miles)
  • South Germantown Recreational Park (4.6 miles)
  • Rock Creek Regional Park (4.8 miles)
  • Black Hill Regional Park (5.3 miles)
  • Falls Road Park (5.9 miles)
  • Arora Hills Local Park (6.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Rockville Evangelical Mission (2.1 miles)
  • Church of the Redeemer (4.4 miles)
  • Saint Andrew Kim Catholic Church (9.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Rio Cinemas 18 (2.2 miles)
  • AMC Montgomery 16 (9.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Holy Cross Germantown Hospital (2.9 miles)
  • Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center (3.3 miles)

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