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Cadence At Olney

Cadence At Olney is an assisted living and memory care community in Olney, MD.

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  • Interior

    Elegantly designed restaurant interior with decorative lighting and neatly arranged dining tables.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a modern electric fireplace and stylish decor.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a comfortable sofa, bookshelves, and stylish lamps.

  • Dining

    Elegant dining area with comfortable seating and modern decor.

  • Patio

    A serene patio with chairs and tables overlooking a lush landscape.

  • Chandelier

    Modern salon interior with a stylish chandelier, hairdressing station, and wooden flooring.

  • Piano

    An elegant living room featuring a grand piano and an acoustic guitar.

17001 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832

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

4.3 from 36 reviews
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Overall Review of Cadence At Olney

common 12 reviews mention this

Staff are consistently kind

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe staff as kind, friendly, and attentive.

Across reviews, people come away with the same impression that staff are warm and approachable, from front desk and executive staff to daily caregivers. Several residents’ family members say the team is responsive and helpful, and that directors are available to answer questions. A few reviews also call out specific staff members for patience and ongoing support, especially during memory-related needs.

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Memory care support stands out

Memory care reviews highlight patient support aimed at comfort and engagement.

In the memory care portion of reviews, families describe staff who can connect with someone whose dementia has progressed, including helping them laugh and smile when others struggled. The broader care services also include dementia and mild cognitive impairment support, along with specialized memory care programming and waivers. At the same time, one memory care review raises concerns about whether residents are being checked and spoken with consistently.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining can be inconsistent, with some meals praised and others criticized.

Some reviews say the dining room food is consistently good and describe chef-led cooking that feels restaurant quality or tailored to dietary needs. Other reviews, including one focused on memory care, describe meals as disappointing or repetitive, and note issues like soups lacking flavor and desserts not matching prior expectations. There are also comments about the dining room getting messy at busy times, which can affect the experience for residents and visitors.

  • Elegantly designed restaurant interior with decorative lighting and neatly arranged dining tables.
  • Elegant dining area with comfortable seating and modern decor.
common 6 reviews mention this

Activities and events keep people engaged

Residents appear especially engaged thanks to frequent events and outings.

Multiple reviews mention scheduled activities occurring regularly, with residents socializing, exercising, and staying engaged. Several people specifically describe live entertainment such as concerts and piano events, plus recurring gatherings like monthly birthday celebrations and daily happy hour. Reviews also describe transportation support for errands and medical appointments, along with weekly outings to restaurants.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Care response and staffing raise questions

Some families report problems with responsiveness and getting help when needed.

While many reviews describe attentive daily caregiving, a few raise serious concerns about delays and limited response, including waiting for help with getting to bed or assistance during urgent moments. One review describes repeated management changes and says families can’t get clear answers to questions, while another criticizes care quality and notes concerns about skilled nursing availability. Another theme that comes up in these critical reviews is that staffing seems insufficient for the needs of residents.

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Convenient access to local stops

Residents and visitors value the community’s close access to nearby services.

A review describes the location as very convenient for shopping, banks, restaurants, and doctors in Olney. The nearby area includes common errands and services such as a pharmacy and medical offices within about 1 to 1.5 miles, supporting that day-to-day convenience.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • 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 (20 miles away) Ronald Reagan Washington National (20 miles away)
  • Baltimore-Washington International (22 miles away) Baltimore-Washington International (22 miles away)
  • Washington Dulles International (25 miles away) Washington Dulles International (25 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • 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
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Olney, Maryland offers a diverse range of amenities for seniors considering the area for living. With several CVS and Walgreens pharmacies nearby, access to medication and healthcare supplies is convenient. There are also reputable physicians and hospitals within a short distance, including Montgomery Internal Medicine and Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, ensuring quality healthcare services. Additionally, there are various parks for outdoor recreation such as Rock Creek Regional Park and Falls Road Park. Transportation options like metro stations and car rentals provide easy mobility around the area. The presence of cafes, restaurants, and theaters offer opportunities for socializing and entertainment. Overall, this neighborhood provides a comfortable and convenient lifestyle for seniors in Olney.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Andrew Kim Catholic Church (1.2 miles)
  • Church of the Redeemer (5.1 miles)
  • Rockville Evangelical Mission (6.1 miles)
  • Christ Congregational Church (8.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Montgomery Internal Medicine (1.2 miles)
  • Potomac Valley Orthopedic (2.2 miles)
  • Melvin S. Stern, MD (6 miles)
  • Occupational Health Consultants (6.9 miles)
  • The Centers For Advanced Orthopaedics (6.9 miles)
  • Potomac Pediatrics (7.1 miles)
  • Kane Howard MD (7.6 miles)

Parks

  • Rock Creek Regional Park (3.6 miles)
  • Georgian Forest Park & Tennis Courts (4.2 miles)
  • Triadelphia Reservoir (5.1 miles)
  • Winding Creek Local Park (5.5 miles)
  • Bohrer Park (6.7 miles)
  • Falls Road Park (7.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Peter's Grill (4.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.8 miles)
  • Taco Bell (5.1 miles)
  • Sichuan Pavilion (5.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.6 miles)
  • Silver Diner (6 miles)
  • Dulcinea Bar and Grill (6.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Glenmont Metro Station (5.1 miles)
  • Shady Grove Metro Station (5.2 miles)
  • Rockville Metro Station (5.4 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (5.6 miles)
  • Twinbrook Metro Station (5.7 miles)
  • Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station (7.5 miles)
  • Nextcar Gaithersburg South (8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)
  • Silver Diner (7 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (8 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Rio Cinemas 18 (7 miles)
  • AMC Montgomery 16 (8.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center (7.4 miles)
  • Holy Cross Hospital (8.5 miles)

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