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Assisted Living in Kensington, Maryland

There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Kensington, Maryland. This includes 3 facilities in Kensington and 18 nearby. The median daily cost of assisted living in Maryland is approximately $113, with costs ranging between $30 and $293 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $3,400, with costs ranging from around $900 up to $8,800. The median yearly cost is $40,800, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.

Assisted living costs in Kensington, MD range from $4,488 per month up to $5,600 per month, with an average cost of about $5,100 per month. That equates to an annual cost of $61,200.




SeniorScore™ for Kensington, Maryland



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

83

SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Kensington scores higher than the Maryland average of 78.
  • Kensington scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 28 hospitals within close range of the city, including National Naval Medical Center, Suburban Hospital, and Warren G Magnuson Clin Ctr.
  • There are 285 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Arden Courts of Kensington, Kensington Park Senior Living Community, and Kensington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
  • There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 78.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 1385 pharmacies within close range of the city.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
  • There are 118 golf courses in or around the city, including Columbia Country Club, Chevy Chase Club, and Woodmont Country Club -North.
  • There are 39 parks near the city center, including Woodend Sanctuary, Brookside Gardens, and Rock Creek Park.
  • There are 1345 churches in or near the city, including Temple Emanuel, Christ Episcopal Church, and First Baptist Church Kengar.
  • There are 31 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 819 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 56 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 416 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 3.18% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.76% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Maryland has an average state income tax of 4.15%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $137,581, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $111,886, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $51,834, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $61,200 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $85,410 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $20,150 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $44,044 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 7.05%, which is average compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
  • 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Kensington receives high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Kensington has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
  • This city has very poor air quality.
  • This city has very poor water quality.
  • Kensington has a dense population density of 4,683.9 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Kensington have a long daily commute time.
  • The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
  • Kensington has a high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a high public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very high graduation rate of 93.40%.

Located in Montgomery County, Kensington is a small city in Maryland. It is included in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metropolitan statistical area. Though the city itself includes 19,054 people, the encompassing statistical area has a total population of 1,890,860. People over the age of 55 compose about 29% of the community.

Kensington has an excellent SeniorScore™ of 83. The city has a median per capita income of $52,000 and a median household income is $112,000 (the Maryland state average is $75,000). The average home price in Kensington is $415,500, which is less than the Maryland average of $450,000. Kensington also has an average unemployment rate of around 7.05%.

Kensington has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city receives high amounts of rain annually. In comparison to other American cities, Kensington has very low air quality ratings and very low water quality ratings.

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The Wright Manor

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1-855-222-1541

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Woodside Center - Silver Spring, MD

Woodside Center

9101 2nd Ave

Silver Spring, MD 20910

1-855-224-5130

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Situated in the Forest Glen neighborhood of Silver Spring, Maryland, Woodside Center is a 92 unit senior housing facility. With an average per-household income of $79,329, the facility is in a primarily well-to-do area. It is heavily populated, ...

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Eagles Assisted Living - Silver Spring, MD

Eagles Assisted Living

1808 Glen Park Dr

Silver Spring, MD 20902

1-855-241-4685

Located in the Forest Glen area of Silver Spring, Maryland, Eagles Assisted Living is a 5 bed senior community. The community is in a generally middle class area, with an average per-family income of $71,631. It is densely ...

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Springhouse of Silver Spring - Silver Spring, MD

Springhouse of Silver Spring

2201 Colston Dr

Silver Spring, MD 20910

1-855-243-3078

Springhouse of Silver Spring is a senior housing community situated in the Colonial Village area of Silver Spring, Maryland. With about 38,000 people residing in the 20910 zip code, the neighboring area is densely populated. It is a ...

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Dulce Hogar - Silver Spring, MD

Dulce Hogar

11814 Pittson Rd

Silver Spring, MD 20906

1-855-222-1541

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Springhouse Manor Care - Bethesda, MD

Springhouse Manor Care

4955 Battery Ln

Bethesda, MD 20814

1-855-224-5130

Springhouse Manor Care is a senior housing community located around the Friendship Heights neighborhood of Bethesda, Maryland. The community is in a mostly upper class area, with a median per-family income of $131,960. With approximately 29,000 individuals residing ...

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Charter House - Silver Spring, MD

Charter House

1316 Fenwick Ln

Silver Spring, MD 20910

1-855-229-7494

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Located within the Shepherd Park neighborhood, Charter House is a senior community serving Silver Spring, Maryland. The community is in a predominantly wealthier area, with a median family income of $79,329. It is densely populated, with about 38,000 ...

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Good Samaritan Assisted Living - Silver Spring, MD

Good Samaritan Assisted Living

707 Kerwin Rd

Silver Spring, MD 20901

1-855-224-5130

Good Samaritan Assisted Living is a senior community situated within the Kemp Mill area of Silver Spring, Maryland. The community is in a largely affluent area, with a median household income of $87,899. With about 36,000 residents in ...

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Maplewood Park Place - Bethesda, MD

Maplewood Park Place

9707 Old Georgetown Rd

Bethesda, MD 20814

1-855-243-3078

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Maplewood Park Place is a 31 unit senior housing facility located in Bethesda, Maryland. The neighboring area has a dense population, with around 29,000 people residing in the zip code of 20814. It is a largely affluent area, ...

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Caring Companions - Silver Spring, MD

Caring Companions

11620 Kemp Mill Rd

Silver Spring, MD 20902

1-855-233-7205

Situated in the Kemp Mill neighborhood, Caring Companions is a senior care facility in Silver Spring, Maryland. The neighboring area is heavily populated, with approximately 50,000 residents in the 20902 zip code. With a median household income of ...

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Care For You - Silver Spring, MD

Care For You

817 Silver Spring Ave Ste 400

Silver Spring, MD 20910

1-855-233-7205

Situated within the Shepherd Park area of the city, Care For You is a senior care facility in Silver Spring, Maryland. With approximately 38,000 individuals residing in the 20910 zip code, the neighboring area is heavily populated. It ...

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