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Clifton Woods Group Home in Silver Spring, MD

Clifton Woods Group Home is an assisted living and memory care community in Silver Spring, MD.

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Clifton Woods Group Home in Silver Spring, MD

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  • Outdoors

    A serene garden scene featuring lush greenery and a tranquil pathway.
  • Trees

    A charming single-story house surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
  • Landscaping

    A bright and inviting outdoor patio area featuring a table with chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by lush trees.
  • Garden

    Two individuals engaging in conversation near sunflowers in a garden.
  • Outdoor

    A welcoming front porch featuring a classic rocking chair and vibrant flower planters.
  • Wheelchair

    A caregiver shares a warm moment with an elderly woman in a wheelchair, showcasing the bond of companionship.
  • Nursing Home

    A joyful moment shared between an elderly resident and her caregiver, capturing the essence of companionship and care.
  • Caregiver

    A heartfelt moment shared between a caregiver and an elderly woman, highlighting the importance of connection and companionship.

13408 Clifton Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904

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Clifton Woods Group Home Costs & Pricing

Clifton Woods Group Home offers accommodations at a monthly rate of $7,050 for both private rooms and studios. When we compare these costs to those in Prince George's County, it's evident that Clifton Woods is significantly higher than the county's average rates of $3,792 for private rooms and $4,428 for studios. Furthermore, even within the broader context of Maryland's state averages - $4,112 for private rooms and $4,656 for studios - the costs at Clifton Woods stand out as considerably elevated. This pricing reflects the unique services and environment provided by the home, catering to specific needs that may justify the premium.

Floor plansClifton Woods Group HomePrince George's CountyMaryland
Private$7,050$3,792$4,112
Studio$7,050$4,428$4,656

Overall Review of Clifton Woods Group Home

Pros

  • pro Clifton Woods' staff are true angels who care exceptionally well for residents.
  • pro Families are kept informed, residents are content, and their preferences are honored at Clifton Woods.
  • pro Clifton Woods is a model for elder and dementia care, with high staff retention and dedication.
  • pro Cedar Creek Homes offer exceptional management and a loving environment with creative activities.
  • pro The Cedar Creek staff are well-trained with minimal turnover, and the directors address issues promptly.
  • pro Cedar Creek Associates provide personalized, private-home care with a small number of residents, where staff treat residents like family.
  • pro Residents enjoy home-cooked meals and dementia-specific care, with seamless moves and stable costs.

Review

Clifton Woods Group Home in Silver Spring is best suited for families seeking a warm, private-home style dementia- and elder-care environment where residents are known individually and staff deliver consistent, heartfelt care. This community shines in a small-setting model, with residents often numbering in the single digits, allowing caregivers to form deep, day-to-day relationships. Families that prize attentiveness, steady routines, and soulful interactions over a large campus atmosphere will find Clifton Woods particularly compelling. The atmosphere is clearly designed for ongoing companionship, not for impersonal transitions or impersonal care plans.

That said, Clifton Woods may not be the right match for every situation. Families confronting hospital-level medical needs, acute rehabilitation, or the desire for a broad array of on-site clinical services may want alternatives. Larger assisted-living communities or skilled-nursing environments can offer more comprehensive medical resources and a wider menu of amenities. Those seeking highly independent living with fewer daily care requirements, or clinicians who crave an expansive campus with extensive therapy programs, should consider other options. Location practicality and long-term care trajectory matter, and Clifton Woods is most compelling when its intimate scale aligns with the resident’s needs.

The positive dynamics here are powerful enough to offset most potential drawbacks. Staff are described as true angels with a high work ethic who genuinely care for residents, and families consistently report excellent communication and timely updates. The high staff retention rate is not incidental; it translates into familiar faces who understand individual histories, preferences, and routines. Management is hands-on, problems are tracked, and changes in health or behavior are promptly relayed to families. Residents’ preferences are honored, and the living environment emphasizes love, dignity, and personalized activity planning, elements that many larger facilities struggle to maintain.

Another substantial advantage is the way care is delivered in a small, home-like setting. A private home environment with a limited number of residents facilitates personalized attention, home-cooked meals, and activities tailored to dementia needs. The staff’s ability to group residents by level of functioning ensures activities are meaningful and non-frustrating, a detail that translates into higher engagement and fewer challenges during the day. Moves within Cedar Creek Homes are handled seamlessly, minimizing disruption for a resident during transitions. This level of continuity is a meaningful safeguard for families worried about the emotional strain of changing caregivers.

From a financial-planning perspective, Clifton Woods offers notable predictability, a factor families often cite as critical in dementia care. The reviews indicate that costs tend to be stable as care needs intensify, with only modest annual inflation and small supply-related increases. While no price is listed here, that stability can be a meaningful contrast to the chronic “upcharges” seen in some larger settings. The favorable blend of stable cost, intimate staffing, and high-quality dementia-specific care positions Clifton Woods as a strong value proposition for long-term planning, provided the resident’s needs align with the home-style model.

In sum, Clifton Woods Group Home stands out as a highly effective choice for families prioritizing intimate, personalized dementia care in a home-like setting, delivered by devoted professionals who communicate clearly and act with consistency. It is a decisive option for those who value staff continuity, attentive daily rhythms, and a nurturing, low-stress environment where caregivers know the resident’s history and preferences. For families whose loved one requires higher-acuity medical services, larger-scale amenities, or a broader range of therapy options, alternatives should be explored. Prospective guests should schedule a visit, confirm staff-to-resident ratios, discuss individualized care plans, and inquire about transitions within the Cedar Creek network to ensure the best fit.

Features

Housing

  • 8 resident community capacity 8 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private Private
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National (16 miles away) Ronald Reagan Washington National (16 miles away)
  • Baltimore-Washington International (19 miles away) Baltimore-Washington International (19 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
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • 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

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • BBQs or picnics BBQs or picnics
  • Birthday parties Birthday parties
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Forever fit Forever fit
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Holiday parties Holiday parties
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Pet-focused programs Pet-focused programs
  • Reminiscence programs Reminiscence programs
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Trivia games Trivia games

Description

Clifton Woods Group Home in Silver Spring, MD is a warm and inviting assisted living community that specializes in providing board and care home services as well as memory care. Our community is dedicated to ensuring the comfort and well-being of our residents by offering a wide range of amenities and care services.

Residents at Clifton Woods Group Home can enjoy the convenience of air-conditioning, private bathrooms with bath tubs, and fully furnished accommodations. Our beautiful garden and outdoor common areas provide a tranquil setting for relaxation and socialization. Additionally, residents can stay connected with Wi-Fi/high-speed internet and enjoy their favorite TV shows with cable or satellite TV in their own private space.

Our dedicated staff provides personalized care services to assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and transfers. We also coordinate with health care providers to ensure proper medical attention is received. Residents with diabetes benefit from specialized care such as diabetic diet management. Furthermore, our high acuity care program caters to individuals requiring more intensive support, while those needing assistance with incontinence receive compassionate care.

Clifton Woods Group Home takes pride in offering delicious meals prepared by our skilled chefs. Residents can choose from a variety of dietary options including diabetes diet, gluten-free, low/no sodium, no sugar, vegan, vegetarian, and special dietary restrictions. Guest meals are also available for family or friends visiting our community.

Engaging activities are an integral part of life at Clifton Woods Group Home. Residents can participate in art classes, BBQs or picnics, gardening club activities, holiday parties, live dance or theater performances, live musical performances, pet-focused programs for animal lovers, reminiscence programs for memory stimulation, scheduled daily activities for entertainment and fitness purposes such as Forever Fit exercise classes or trivia games.

In terms of location convenience, Clifton Woods Group Home boasts nearby parks for outdoor enjoyment as well as numerous pharmacies for easy access to medications. There are also nearby physicians, restaurants, transportation options, places of worship, and hospitals to cater to residents' diverse needs.

Clifton Woods Group Home is committed to providing compassionate care and a nurturing environment where every resident is treated with dignity and respect. We invite you to visit our community and experience the outstanding services we offer.

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Silver Spring, Maryland, offers a wide range of amenities and services that may be appealing for seniors looking to settle in the area. With multiple pharmacies, restaurants, transportation options, parks, physicians' offices, places of worship, and even a hospital nearby, residents have easy access to essential resources. Additionally, the presence of cafes and theaters provides opportunities for leisure activities and social engagement. The proximity to Metro stations also allows for convenient transportation options for those looking to explore the greater DC area. Overall, this neighborhood offers a well-rounded community with various conveniences that could cater to the needs and interests of older adults seeking a comfortable and vibrant living environment.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.2 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente - Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (2.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.9 miles)
  • Jollibee (4 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (6.2 miles)
  • Denizens Brewing Co. (6.2 miles)
  • Silver Diner (6.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Glenmont Metro Station (3 miles)
  • Forest Glen Metro Station (4.8 miles)
  • Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station (6.5 miles)
  • Greenbelt Station (6.6 miles)
  • Greenbelt Metro Station (6.6 miles)
  • Twinbrook Metro Station (6.6 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (7.1 miles)

Parks

  • Georgian Forest Park & Tennis Courts (3.1 miles)
  • Winding Creek Local Park (5.1 miles)
  • Duvall Playground (6.4 miles)
  • Chevy Chase Park (7.6 miles)
  • High Ridge Park (7.8 miles)
  • Rock Creek Regional Park (7.9 miles)
  • Triadelphia Reservoir (7.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Potomac Valley Orthopedic (4.5 miles)
  • Montgomery Internal Medicine (6.1 miles)
  • Capitol Medical Group (7 miles)
  • Eternal Dermatology (7.1 miles)
  • Allergy Partners of Metro DC (7.1 miles)
  • Sheikh, Sarah Capital Womens Care (7.6 miles)
  • Maple Lawn Surgery Center (7.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ Congregational Church (4.5 miles)
  • Saint Andrew Kim Catholic Church (5.3 miles)
  • College Park United Methodist Church (6.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Holy Cross Hospital (4.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Lost Sock Roasters (7.2 miles)
  • Tatte Bakery & Cafe (8.2 miles)
  • Vigilante Coffee (9.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Montgomery 16 (8.7 miles)

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