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Fairland Center in Silver Spring, MD

Fairland Center is a nursing home community in Silver Spring, MD.

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Fairland Center in Silver Spring, MD

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  • Interior

    A hospital room with two beds, neatly arranged with blue bedding, and a vase of flowers on the bedside table.

  • Decor

    A cozy waiting room with comfortable seating and decorative elements.

  • Building

    A public library building with a brick exterior and large windows, surrounded by trees.

  • Architecture

    A brick building with a prominent glass entrance and multiple windows.

  • Windows

    A cozy dining room with elegantly set tables and chairs near large windows.

  • Dining

    A neatly set dining room with round tables, red napkins, and large windows.

  • Bathroom

    A small bathroom featuring a toilet, sink, and tiled floor.

  • Lobby

    A cozy waiting room with comfortable seating, a central table, and decorative wall art.

  • Hallway

    A hospital corridor with medical equipment and trolleys along the sides.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A physical therapy room with various exercise and rehabilitation equipment.

  • Healthcare

    A clean and well-organized hospital room with two beds, bedside tables, and a vase of flowers near the window.

2101 Fairland Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904

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

3.7 from 111 reviews
5 stars
57
4 stars
18
3 stars
6
2 stars
3
1 stars
27

Overall Review of Fairland Center

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff are caring and responsive

Many residents and families describe staff as kind and attentive to needs.

Across the reviews, families frequently say the staff treats residents with kindness and stays invested in day-to-day well-being. Several mention being kept informed, getting questions answered, or feeling supported during difficult situations. A number of visitors also describe therapy and nursing teams working with patients in a patient, encouraging way, which helped them feel comfortable about care choices. One concern that comes up alongside the praise is that support can still feel stretched when help is needed quickly.

caveat 11 reviews mention this

Cleanliness concerns and pests

Some reviews raise serious cleanliness issues, including reports of pests.

A recurring negative theme is that parts of the facility did not feel clean to reviewers. Multiple comments specifically reference pests such as mice or roaches, along with concerns about odors and unsanitary conditions. A few reviews also connect cleanliness problems with broader worries about the quality of day-to-day care and hygiene. Others counter with praise for being very clean, but cleanliness complaints are frequent enough to be a clear point of disagreement in the review set.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Staffing and call response

Several reviews say staffing and response times can be unreliable.

Several residents and families describe difficulty getting help in a timely way, including slow responses and trouble reaching the nurses’ station. Some mention waiting long periods for care and feeling that the call system or communication process did not work smoothly when updates or assistance were needed. A few reviews specifically tie understaffing to missed or delayed tasks. Even reviews that are overall positive sometimes pair their praise with this caveat, suggesting it can affect the experience during busy periods.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Medication and care communication

Some reviewers report problems with medication timing and information sharing.

A handful of reviews describe breakdowns in communication, including not being reached when trying to get updates. There are also several mentions of medication-related errors or timing concerns, such as doses being given on an internal schedule rather than what a resident needs. One review also describes delayed faxing or follow-through on lab-related information, leading to urgent escalation outside the facility. Taken together, the negative comments focus less on therapy itself and more on coordination between the facility, clinicians, and the family.

common 8 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy helped

Rehabilitation and therapy are frequently described as a key part of progress.

Many families highlight therapy as an important part of their loved one’s experience, with praise for therapists and therapy staffing. Some reviews mention enrollment in physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and others describe improvements over time, including walking or getting off tracheostomy. A few visitors also ask for more activity within the facility, such as additional therapy programming, which suggests residents value consistent rehab involvement. Overall, the positive rehab stories stand out even among mixed feedback on other day-to-day operational details.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Building upkeep and renovation needs

Some reviews point to an outdated facility and renovation needs.

A few reviews explicitly call out the building as old, run-down, or in need of major renovation. Others mention specific upkeep issues like painting, floors/walls, bathrooms, or interior wear and tear. Even when staff is praised, these comments suggest the physical environment can shape first impressions. Still, a couple of reviews balance this by saying the place looks pleasing or clean, so condition feedback is mixed across the set.

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

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

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 (16 miles away) Ronald Reagan Washington National (16 miles away)
  • Baltimore-Washington International (18 miles away) Baltimore-Washington International (18 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • 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

Pharmacies

  • Kaiser Permanente - Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Herbiculture (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (5 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.6 miles)
  • Jollibee (5.4 miles)
  • Looney's Pub (6 miles)
  • First Watch (6.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (6.5 miles)
  • Denizens Brewing Co. (6.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Glenmont Metro Station (4.6 miles)
  • Greenbelt Station (5.4 miles)
  • Greenbelt Metro Station (5.4 miles)
  • Forest Glen Metro Station (5.8 miles)
  • College Park - University of Maryland Metro Station (7.1 miles)
  • Prince George's Plaza Metro Station (7.7 miles)
  • Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station (8 miles)

Parks

  • Georgian Forest Park & Tennis Courts (4.8 miles)
  • Duvall Playground (5.5 miles)
  • High Ridge Park (6.3 miles)
  • Winding Creek Local Park (6.7 miles)
  • Triadelphia Reservoir (8.2 miles)
  • Fort Slocum Park (8.4 miles)
  • Chevy Chase Park (8.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ Congregational Church (5.1 miles)
  • College Park United Methodist Church (5.2 miles)
  • Saint Andrew Kim Catholic Church (6.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Allergy Partners of Metro DC (5.5 miles)
  • Potomac Valley Orthopedic (6.1 miles)
  • Eternal Dermatology (6.1 miles)
  • Sheikh, Sarah Capital Womens Care (6.6 miles)
  • Maple Lawn Surgery Center (6.6 miles)
  • Montgomery Internal Medicine (7.1 miles)
  • Melvin S. Stern, MD (7.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Holy Cross Hospital (5.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Lost Sock Roasters (7.6 miles)
  • Vigilante Coffee (8.7 miles)
  • Tatte Bakery & Cafe (9.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.8 miles)

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