Raphael House East

1517 Dunster Road, Potomac, MD 20854

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

Assisted Living Board and Care Home Respite Care

Features

Housing

  • 16 resident community capacity 16 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Respite Care Respite Care

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 Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

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

Description

Raphael House East in Potomac, MD is an exceptional assisted living community that provides a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors in need of care. As a board and care home, residents can expect personalized attention and assistance with activities of daily living. The dedicated staff at Raphael House East offers assistance with bathing, dressing, transfers, medication management, and coordination with healthcare providers.

Our community boasts a range of amenities designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents. A fully furnished setting ensures that each resident feels at home from the moment they arrive. Delicious meals are prepared according to individual dietary restrictions and served in a spacious dining room. Additionally, housekeeping services are provided to maintain a clean and tidy living environment.

Residents can enjoy the beauty of nature in our inviting outdoor space and garden area. Wi-Fi/high-speed internet connectivity is available throughout the community, allowing residents to stay connected with loved ones near and far.

Engaging activities are scheduled daily to promote socialization and mental stimulation among residents. Whether it's participating in group exercises or enjoying planned outings to nearby cafes, parks, theaters, or places of worship, there is always something exciting happening at Raphael House East.

Transportation arrangements for medical appointments and regular outings are offered for convenience and peace of mind. With three cafes, three parks, ten pharmacies, three physicians' offices, thirteen restaurants, five transportation options nearby, as well as close proximity to one hospital and two theaters – our community has easy access to all the essentials.

At Raphael House East in Potomac, MD we strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where seniors receive exceptional care while retaining their independence.

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Falls Road Park (0.3 miles)
  • Winding Creek Local Park (4.4 miles)
  • Rock Creek Regional Park (4.6 miles)
  • Bohrer Park (5 miles)
  • Aberdeen Park (5.3 miles)
  • Georgian Forest Park & Tennis Courts (6.2 miles)
  • Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park (6.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Safeway Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Founding Farmers (0.9 miles)
  • Sichuan Pavilion (2.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.4 miles)
  • Silver Diner (2.7 miles)
  • Menchie's Westfield Montgomery Mall (3.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.2 miles)
  • Peter's Grill (3.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Rockville Metro Station (2.1 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (2.3 miles)
  • Twinbrook Metro Station (2.8 miles)
  • Shady Grove Metro Station (4 miles)
  • Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station (4.4 miles)
  • Medical Center Metro Station (6 miles)
  • Glenmont Metro Station (6.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.7 miles)
  • Silver Diner (3.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
  • Tatte Bakery & Cafe (7 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.2 miles)

Physicians

  • The Centers For Advanced Orthopaedics (2.8 miles)
  • Occupational Health Consultants (2.9 miles)
  • Potomac Pediatrics (3.3 miles)
  • Potomac Valley Pediatrics (5.3 miles)
  • Potomac Valley Orthopedic (5.9 miles)
  • Family Allergy & Asthma Care (6 miles)
  • Tibor E Frekko (6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center (2.8 miles)
  • Holy Cross Hospital (8.1 miles)
  • Holy Cross Germantown Hospital (9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Montgomery 16 (2.9 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Rio Cinemas 18 (3.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Rockville Evangelical Mission (4.8 miles)
  • Church of the Redeemer (7.9 miles)
  • Saint Andrew Kim Catholic Church (8.6 miles)
  • Christ Congregational Church (9.1 miles)

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