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Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community

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13716 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904

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My grandmother came from the [community name removed] I used to love eating with her. I read some of the complaints and the tenets aren't happy. Please look for another chef or hire another one to help this one. They could lesson the days of cleaning staff to wash 3 in the afternoon is to

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Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community

Staff at Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Living Community go out of their way to make sure this senior living community feels like more than just walls and windows. Residents enjoy home-cooked meals, game nights with neighbors, or quiet evenings with family and friends. At Wilshire Estates, the management team lives on-site and is available 24 hours a day.

Residents here enjoy the convenience of scheduled bus transportation to appointments, shopping trips, and other errands. The staff also regularly plans special excursions to cultural events, day trips, museums, and other places of interest. If you'd rather stay home, the choice is yours. It's easy to be as private or as social as you wish. Wilshire Estates features beautiful common areas. There are always a variety of planned activities and a chance to socialize with friends and neighbors every day.

Seniors ready for independent living in a senior community will find plenty of options at Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community. Choose from studios, one-bedroom apartments, or two-bedroom apartments. All apartments have open floor plans, patios, and an emergency pull cord that connects you to staff in case of an emergency.

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Amenities
at Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Diabetic Care
  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Meals & Dining

  • Meals Provided
  • Professional Chef
  • Room Service
  • Gluten-free
  • International Cuisine
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Vegetarian
  • No Sugar

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Bath Tubs
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation

Pets

  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Indoor Atrium
  • TV Lounge
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Private Bath
  • Meeting Room
  • Central Fireplace
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Barber Shop

Recreational areas

  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Game Room
  • Billiards Lounge

Services

  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Activities

  • Birthday Parties
  • Activities Off-site
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • Live Well Programs
  • Gardening Club
  • Trivia Games
  • Community Service Programs
  • Karaoke
  • Art Classes
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Dances
  • Tai Chi
  • Holiday Parties
  • Wii Bowling
  • Activities On-site
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Cooking Classes
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Forever Fit
  • Happy Hour
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Devotional Activities Offsite

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A Place for Mom has scored Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community with 9.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community has 18 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
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4.6
Cleanliness
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Care Services
4.6
Staff
4.7
Meals & Dining
4.5
Activities
4.8
Value for Cost
4.6
A Place for Mom has scored Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community with 9.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community has 18 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
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Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
January 11, 2024
4.0
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My grandmother came from the [community name removed] I used to love eating with her. I read some of the complaints and the tenets aren't happy. Please look for another chef or hire another one to help this one. They could lesson the days of cleaning staff to wash 3 in the afternoon is to late as I wash my grandmother clothes. The food is not good at all its worst than hospital food. Please get another chef, I actually know a chef. The seniors deserve much better than that
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Value for Cost
3
HEM - Family/friend
Independent Living
December 6, 2023
4.0
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I would recommend to others. Overall very good, clean space, lots of activities, food is included which is great but the meals are not very good. We picked this community because of the move in promotional price, all meals included, friendly staff, transportation included, weekly housekeeping.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
2
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
Janine - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 22, 2023
5.0
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Welcoming and amazing staff
The team at Wilshire Estates has been amazing, helping to make the decision easier and making Mom feel welcome.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community
March 24, 2023
Hi Janine, thank you so much for your positive comments about Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Living! We love having your mom with us!
CS - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 28, 2022
4.0
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Would recommend as an affordable option for independent living.
New facility with nice layout, plenty of activities, 3 meals a day, food seems good, affordable with living/room options to choose from.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 24, 2022
4.0
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Highly recommend
What sticks out most to me about Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community is definitely how clean and presentable it is there - the atmosphere is bright, friendly, etc.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
4
Value for Cost
5
Dante - Family/friend
Independent Living
September 29, 2022
5.0
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I'm satisfied with what they're offering and don't have any complaints.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
September 1, 2022
5.0
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We toured with Wilshire Estates and it is a brand new, BEAUTIFUL facility. The staff showing us around were extremely kind and did a great job. They invited us to lunch as well. We were very impressed with what we saw, it is a lovely place but unfortunately was too expensive for what my friend was able to afford.
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
August 12, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
Perfect community!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
June 22, 2022
4.0
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Our families experience
Like the place although new management team in a month since my parents have been there.... kind of young and food quality has declined.
Bob D - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 21, 2022
5.0
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the right fit at the right time for everyone
everything was a pleasant surprise, and better than I expected. everything was and still is very good. the staff are completely cooperative and understanding. everything was just pleasant. I'm a family member appreciating what's happening to my family member and his experience at Wilshire. each time I come to visit I'm so pleased with where he's at, and the friendly neighbors and staff. he always comments on how friendly the people are in the dining room. he often refers to the dining area as "the restaurant". they are always so polite and kind to him, he is lucky to be there. and because of that, I am pleased with them and pleased that my uncle is having such a good experience. I expect to be there with him someday!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community
May 8, 2022
Thank you so much for sharing this review with us, Bob. We hope you have a great day!
Judith D - Family/friend
Independent Living
December 23, 2021
5.0
An extraordinary place!
I moved my 85-year old sister to Wilshire Estates 2 months ago and she is thriving- playing the baby grand piano and singing, eating meals with other residents, participating in activities, and enjoying watching a movie any day that she wants! She has proven that she didn't need an assisted living facility. She feels at home now at Wilshire Estates.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community
January 3, 2022
Hi Judith! We are so pleased to hear that your sister is enjoying the lifestyle and activities provided at Wilshire Estates. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and sharing your experience.
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
July 20, 2021
4.0
The property is nice, open floor plan with various options for residents to get out and be social. Most apartments have balconies or patios. The only thing missing is a full kitchen os that my parents have the option to cook their own meals from time to time. The staff was friendly and warm.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Jody T - Family/friend
Independent Living
June 20, 2021
5.0
An awesome place and communit
My parents moved into the Wilshire Estates on [date removed]. This place has taken real good care of my parents. They provide 3 meals a day; take them to doctors appointments and shopping when needed. The staff is professional and caring. They definitely provided my parents with an awesome community. They offer numerous activities and celebrate all occasions. I would recommend this place to anyone who has a love one and want to make sure they are comfortable and being taken care of.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
March 29, 2021
5.0
The place is beautiful, pristine and [name removed] could not have been more welcoming and helpful. Thank you for taking the time.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
March 1, 2021
4.0
I had a very positive chat with [name removed] last week [date removed]. She is sending me further info. Location is good, new building is a plus. Only a kitchenette in apt is a negative. I would like a stove in case I wanted to do a little cooking. Three meals a day instead. I want to tour and see if a two bedroom makes sense for me here.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Christopher H - Industry reviewer
Independent Living
January 9, 2021
5.0
Wilshire Estates!!!
The building is brand new!!! The staff and residents are all so friendly. Wilshire Estates location is also very convenient. They are only ten minutes away from a metro station. The layout of all the rooms are wonderfully done. At Wilshire Estates they truly understand what it means to retire graciously.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Ann H - Industry reviewer
Independent Living
January 2, 2021
5.0
Beautiful + Engaging Community
A wonderful retirement community- clean + active, elegant style & caring staff. All inclusive, month-to-month rent, no buy-ins or hidden fees. Many different apartment styles to choose from- with great natural light + balconies! A lovely place to call home.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
February 20, 2020
5.0
very nice place,has a lot to offer what i like most is the patio,lots of closet space
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Response from Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community
April 14, 2021
Thank you so much for leaving us a review! We appreciate you taking the time to share.
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