The stress-free days you’ve been craving are just around the corner. After a lifetime of
work, you’ll get to embrace the retirement you’ve dreamed of. No more putting off activities for nights, weekends or precious vacation days. Your time will be open for you to enjoy favorite hobbies, learn new skills, visit with family or socialize with friends.
Oftentimes, people realize that the home they lived in during their working years isn’t quite conducive to a retirement lifestyle. It might be too close to the office or too far from activities. Maybe it’s time to downsize or relocate a little closer to a health-care facility. Whatever your reason, it’s advantageous to consider moving into a senior- living community. They’re designed with retirees’ interests and needs in mind, with superior amenities, world-class facilities and a full social calendar.
Senior communities around the greater Washington, D.C., region are as diverse as you can imagine. There are opportunities to live a luxurious retirement in a high-end city apartment or, if it’s a more peaceful atmosphere you seek, you can find a location surrounded by nature, whether wooded or waterside.
The senior-living communities and furnishing options in this section provide a great sampling of what is available in this area. Go ahead and choose your own adventure in retirement and create the lifestyle you’ve dreamed of.
Happy Trails — A New Path to a Retirement
Fairhaven
Mary Drake and her husband George regularly meet up with friends to hike the beautiful trails at Fairhaven, an affiliate of Acts Retirement-Life Communities in Sykesville, Md. “You could spend days exploring these trails and still see something new every time,” she says. “It’s wonderful.”
resort-like retirement destination.
The variety of available recreational opportunities is vital to the many active seniors who choose to retire at Fairhaven, with its lovely 300-acre wooded campus just a few miles from historic Sykesville. “I feel so lucky to have all of this just outside my door,” says Mary Simmons, neighbor and fellow Fairhaven resident.
The maintenance-free apartments, cottages and villas give residents peace of mind to pursue the activities they love the most without all the worry. And with Acts Life Care®, their nest eggs are protected with regular monthly fees if needs change.
Fairhaven is only getting better. Wonderful renovations will bring even more places and ways to celebrate the good life. Until then, the Fairhaven adventurers will make the most of the beautiful weather and the sunlight shining through the woods, by the streams, in the high meadow and around every bend along the way. Discover Fairhaven: Call 877-956-2937 or visit AboutActs.com/Senior-Living
Incomparable Lifestyle, Priceless Peace of Mind
Asbury Methodist Village
Gaithersburg, Md., is home to 1,100 older adults. PHOTO BY DIRECTIONONE PHOTOGRAPHY
Welcome to Asbury Methodist Village, a continuing care retirement community in Gaithersburg, Md., that is like no other. Here’s what residents say: “Where you live can make all the difference.Asbury Methodist Village has acres of green pastures, rolling hills, lovely flowering trees and ponds with paved walkways. All of the maintenance is taken care of by excellent associates, giving us more time for walking, swimming and exercising in the wellness center, getting a bite with friends and enjoying cultural programs and movies in the theater.We looked at a few other communities, but nothing was as nice as Asbury!”
Said another: “I was not ready to move to Asbury; my wife was. I was wrong; she was right! Asbury has exceeded all my expectations. The variety of opportunities for the mind, heart and body is unlimited. We have made many new friends. We’ve restarted yoga, attend lots of the Keese School lectures and find that there are simply more things going on than we have time for each day. Asbury has enriched my life.”
Our 134-acre campus features a large nature preserve with trails that wind through pastures, woods and ponds, and is a certified arboretum. Yet, you are minutes from shopping and the Shady Grove Metro station. Asbury offers unmatched events and programs—including the Strathmore Society at Asbury partnership and a resident-run college—with services that support aging better.
Residents enjoy more than 100 resident-driven clubs; a new brain health and wellness center with a brain tech lab; rock-climbing wall; TRX boxing studio; dozens of fitness classes and an indoor pool. Asbury is proud to hold SAGECARE platinum certification as an LGBT-friendly community. With six apartment buildings, Courtyard Homes and Villas for independent living, Asbury also offers a full continuum of health services, including Holy Cross Health geriatric primary care.Find out more about this premier retirement community by visiting AsburyMethodistVillage.org or calling 301-453-8101.
BayWoods Area’s Premier Waterfront
Retirement Community
BayWoods of Annapolis
Residents at BayWoods of Annapolis start every day with an enchanting view of sailboats dotting the Chesapeake Bay. This full-service continuing care retirement community (CCRC) sits right on the waterfront with the largest apartments on the market, ranging from spacious one bedrooms at 1,000 square feet to a penthouse of 2,500 square feet—all of which boast an enclosed balcony area. It’s an ideal living situation for those who love the outdoors.
The community sits on 14 beautiful acres, featuring a boardwalk and private pier with a newly added deck right on the Bay. Independent living residents stroll the boardwalk and enjoy the sailboat races and fantastic views of the Bay Bridge. Additionally, residents are just minutes away from Historic Downtown Annapolis, which offers many amazing cultural activities and wonderful restaurants.
The BayWoods of Annapolis health-care center is known for its excellent short-term rehab and homelike assisted-living accommodations. BayWoods of Annapolis is a co- op, so residents are shareholders in the community with equity and tax advantages. Discover all the advantages of a BayWoods residence by calling 410-268-9222 or 443-837-1208 or emailing info@baywoodsofannapolis.com.
Live an Active Retirement in the Heart of Ballston
There’s no doubt that the Ballston, Va., area offers both convenience and a variety of fun things to do. You can hop on the nearby Metro and head into D.C. for a visit to the Smithsonian or a Caps game. Or, you could grab some fresh food at the farmers market before hitting the Arlington trails to take a nice stroll with your dog.
When the evening comes, you can walk to a concert in the park or dine at one of your favorite restaurants. Living with all this at your finger- tips, it’s hard to imagine needing much more. But what if you could also be part of an active community filled with friends—a place where you could choose from a seemingly endless list of clubs, activities and hobbies?
We’re talking water aerobics, theater workshops, guest lectures, gardening, happy hours, crab feasts, Spanish lessons, live entertainment and so much more.
If this sounds appealing, you may just be a perfect fit for The Jefferson, a vibrant community for older adults in the heart of Ballston. To learn more or book a tour, visit TheJeffersonVA.com/WaPoMag.
Health and Happiness to Those Who’ve Served
Falcons Landing
Falcons Landing, an upscale, CARF-accredited retirement community in Potomac Falls, Va., is just a short ride from Metro Washington, D.C Designed for seniors with military and government backgrounds, Falcons Landing offers the chance to retire in style among peers who have the common bond of service to our country. Recently voted “2022 Best Retirement Community in the Northern Region,” as well as “2022 Best of” in Loudoun County by two local reader surveys, this Life Plan Community has the added benefit of being a nonprofit.
Falcons Landing offers a full calendar of social events and activities, as well as a limitless array of resort-style activities, unbeatable wellness opportunities, lifelong learning classes and world-class dining right on campus. In 2021, Falcons Landing opened the Terrace Home Apartments, adding 24 new open-concept residences that fuse together the best aspects of apartment and cottage living
With such a variety of options to choose from at this community. one can be sure to find a residence that fits just right, whatever their preference of space or style. If you ask any resident at Falcons Landing, they will tell you the best thing you can do to jump-start your retirement is to reserve your spot. Contact 703-783-2831 or visit www.falconslanding.org to schedule your tour today!
Get the Facts About Senior Living
DMV Senior Living
The past few years have shown us how important it is to be part of a strong community like Ashby Ponds in Ashburn, Va; Greenspring in Springfield, Va; or Riderwood in Silver Spring, Md. Life at these communities can help you stay connected and feel secure.
| Retire in Style | Enjoy Resort-Style Amenities | Retire From Unpredictable Expenses | Feel Confident and Secure |
| Choose from a wide variety of floor plans for any budget, including stylish finishes and easy access to community amenities. | Enjoy convenient access to a pool, fitness center, multiple restaurants, and so much more. | One convenient Monthly Service Package covers all utilities, property taxes, and maintenance in and around your home. | We’re part of the Erickson Senior Living® network of managed communities, a leader in senior living for nearly 40 years. |
Get your FREE brochure to learn about the community near you! Call 1-800-917-1804 or visit DMVSeniorLiving.com.
New Luxury Senior-living Community Arrives
Potomac Yard
Treating yourself well in retirement starts with where you live. At The Landing, a brand-new senior community in Northern Virginia’s Potomac Yard neighborhood, luxury independent living meets high-end hospitality to offer residents an unmatched experience in retirement.
Thoughtfully designed private studio, one-and two-bedroom residences feature modern kitchenettes, upscale finishes and tall ceilings that allow ample natural light. Apartments with private balconies offer sweeping views of the Potomac River.
World-class amenities and engaging activities are steps away. Residents have access to concierge services, chef-driven restaurants, lounges with a full bar, state-of-the-art fitness equipment, a salon and day spa, a game room and movie theater, lush private courtyards, a rooftop terrace and much more.
The Landing also offers Assisted Living and Memory care with a dedicated Memory Care courtyard and a Thrive Memory Care program with specially trained and certified Naya caregivers, who show understanding and support by communicating through validation rather than correction.
Innovative programming at The Landing keeps its residents active and supports continuing education. Extraordinary Outings takes community members on organized day trips to local attractions, like Nationals Park, D.C.’s famed museums and galleries, Mount Vernon, Old Town Alexandria and more. At The Landing, you can participate in Watermark University to expand your knowledge and even teach subjects you are intimately familiar with.
EngageVR is another exciting offering, which transports residents into a virtual world where they can do such things as explore the wreckage of the Titanic and watch the Apollo 11 moon landing.
The Landing is part of The Élite Collection, Silverstone and Watermark’s portfolio of boutique senior-living communities. Its 163 well-appointed apartment homes are offered on a monthly rental basis with no long-term commitment. There are 40 units dedicated to independent living, 89 apartments to assisted living and 34 apartments to memory care.
To learn more, visit landingalexandria.com or call 571-577-6011.
The Art of Downsizing
Little Homestead Furniture has been offering high-quality North American furniture for the bedroom, dining room, living room, home office and TV/media since 1987. If your preference is for classic, timeless designs and you are looking for well-made, solid wood domestic products and comfortable sofas, chairs and sleepers, then visit our showroom in Rockville, Md., to examine the quality of the furniture in person.
The look is simple, clean and honest. As you move on from that large suburban home, you’re eager to start that exciting new chapter of life and create a living arrangement suited for your future lifestyle. Once you find that perfect residence, now you need to make it your own with furniture that is scaled right and reflects the quality you’re entitled to expect from investing in well-made furniture.
Tired of the ubiquitous dark espresso “distressed” or gray “weathered” look of furniture from mass merchants? Not completely gratified by the quality of their “outsourced” products? Take a look at our well-crafted, real furniture made by wood artisans right here in America and offered at reasonable prices.
by American Leather
The made-to-order manufacturing process even makes modifications possible, often at minimal or no extra cost. If the size, features, stain color or other aspects of a given piece are not quite right, it can be altered to satisfy your requirements. And best of all, it’s built to last.
Visit Little Homestead Furniture at 1321-D Rockville Pike, Rockville, Md., find out more at littlehomestead.com or call 301-762-5555.
Your New Home is Ready
Maplewood Park Place
Discover the best of all worlds at Maplewood Park Place, the area’s premier resident-owned retirement community, with continuing care—all “under one roof.” We’ve redefined retirement living for active adults 62-plus.
Enjoy a warm and charming community you’ll be happy to call home. Take part in a broad array of social, cultural, educational, spiritual and recreational events each month. Delight in five-star dining, beautiful amenities, outstanding services and attentive staff. Have peace of mind knowing a full range of health-care options are available, when and if you need them.
Delight in five-star dining, beautiful amenities, outstanding services and attentive staff. Have peace of mind knowing a full range of health-care options are available, when and if you need them.
Come see for yourself why Maplewood has been the right choice for so many! Learn more by calling 301-850-6551 or visiting maplewoodparkplaceinfo.com.
Benefit From a Maintenance-free Lifestyle
Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury
in every level of care.
If you’ve envisioned a retirement surrounded by nature, you’ll feel at home at Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury (SVWC). Our spacious 87-acre campus in Winchester, Va., is hidden from the hectic pace of everyday life, but close enough to the vibrant downtown area and cultural attractions that residents feel perfectly connected. At SVWC, residents are part of a welcoming, friendly community. We offer a variety of activities that help foster friendships, from table games and billiards to putting green and bocce ball court challenges.
Retirement means having more free time to do the things you love most. Enjoy opportunities to focus on your craft, whether it’s woodworking, gardening, watercolor painting, or writing. We also encourage residents to stretch the muscles of their minds by participating in book clubs and lecture series.
will fi nd residents enjoying a
bit of friendly competition on
the croquet court.
When the sun is shining, there is nothing like a leisurely stroll through our nature preserve, surrounded by wildflowers, gardens, and the soothing sounds of the countryside. Those who want more structure to their wellness routine are welcome to visit our top-of-line fitness center and salt-water pool, which is always warm.
As a Life Plan Community, we offer security and peace of mind. Residents have access to a full continuum of care right on campus. That means if the need arises for a higher level of care, private assisted-living and skilled nursing residences are available, with memory care and rehabilitation accessible.
The newest buzz around the SVWC community is our Villa expansion. This independent-living neighborhood will feature 97 one-and two-bedroom apartments in 10 buildings with open-concept floor plans. Construction is ahead of schedule, and we are now accepting deposits on Phase Two. Those interested should join us for an in-person presentation, lunch and tour. RSVP at svwc.org/villatours or by calling 540-665-5914.
A National Lutheran Community
The Village at Providence Point
There’s retirement—then there’s first-class retirement. A retirement where your needs are anticipated, where you’ll find style and attention to detail everywhere you look, and where the service is second to none. This is the way we think it should be at The Village at Providence Point.
A world-class experience awaits residents of this brand-new Life Plan Community, coming soon to Annapolis, Md.The community will sit on beautiful, wooded grounds just minutes from the heart of Annapolis. The independent-living apartments and cottages will offer open floor plans with high ceilings and top-of-the-line finishes.
“This new and exciting senior-living community is poised to change the landscape of senior living in Annapolis,” says Sales Director Chill Hotchkiss.
To schedule an appointment or tour, visit thevillageatprovidencepoint.org or call 410-609-5515 today.
The Village at Providence Point is affiliated with National Lutheran Communities & Services, a faith-based, not-for- profit ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, serving people of all beliefs. The Village at Providence Point is subject to the final approval of the Maryland Department of Aging.
We’re Evolving So You Can Too
At The Village at Rockville—A National Lutheran Community— we believe that retirement should be about having the freedom to choose the way you want to live, so you can evolve and grow on your terms and on your schedule. To help you achieve this, we’re evolving, too, with the addition of our newest independent-living residences, Glenmere.
featuring our indoor aquatics center. PHOTO BY CRAIG ANDERSON
With 130 new maintenance-free one-and two-bedroom apartment homes, Glenmere provides more places to play, more people to meet, more delicious foods to try and more adventures to have—all so you can make this next chapter of your life the most exciting and rewarding one yet. As a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that has served older adults for more than 130 years, we’ve become one of the area’s most exciting senior-living communities. One with a worry- free lifestyle where your time is your own, with all the amenities and services you need to discover your next adventure, and where you have peace of mind knowing the health services you may one day need will always be available.
Schedule your visit today so you can start thriving! www.thevillageatrockville.org or call 301-679-1286. 9701 Veirs Drive, Rockville, MD 20850.
The Village at Rockville is affiliated with National Lutheran Communities & Services, a faith-based, not-for- profit ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, serving people of all beliefs.
