Bartholomew House

Bartholomew House sits quietly on River Road in Bethesda on the grounds of St. Bartholomew Church, just outside Washington, D.C., and offers assisted living and memory care for seniors with a strong emphasis on safety and comfort, and the staff always helps with daily living chores like bathing, dressing, grooming, medication, and meals whenever needed, and these supportive services come at no extra charge. The community has 33 private rooms each with their own bathroom and thermostat, plus studio and semi-private room options, with spacious common areas where folks can read by the fireplace, sit in the living room, enjoy the library, join activities in the art or game room, or catch a movie in the media room, and there are both indoor and outdoor spaces that include walking paths, a fish pond, and garden patio, so residents can spend time outside when it's pleasant. Residents have access to three home-cooked meals every day served in bright, communal dining rooms, and weekly housekeeping and personal laundry keep things tidy. A hair salon and barber shop are on site. There's always help available day and night, with a 24/7 emergency call system and on-site nursing and wellness team members, plus help with transportation and medication administration, and Bartholomew House specializes in memory care for those who need extra support with Alzheimer's or dementia, using a cognitive learning center and secure, supervised spaces to prevent confusion and wandering. The staff also offers special care for diabetes and wound care, with visiting nurse practitioners, geriatric psychiatry, lab and imaging services, hospice, COVID-19 testing, and vaccinations, so health needs are met right on campus. Residents can choose from a wide range of spiritual, social, and recreational programs, with activities such as day trips, group outings, arts and crafts, music, faith formation for all ages, and community programs including High School Hangout, Middle School Hangout, CYO Sports, and adult faith groups, with volunteer opportunities and outreach like a Food Pantry and Bereavement support. The facility is pet-friendly and aims to protect the environment, so folks with pets or a love of nature will feel comfortable. Bartholomew House is fully licensed under Maryland license number 15AL-1531, and offers emergency assistance any time of day, with supervision tailored to each resident's needs, and the grounds include beautiful backyard patios, gardens, and a peaceful fish pond, making it a pleasant place to live for seniors who want a community-focused, simple, and supportive lifestyle with all the conveniences of home.