Clifton Woods Memory Care Home sits in a quiet Silver Spring neighborhood, offering care to seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's, or other memory issues, and it's a small place, only eight private rooms, so everyone gets personal attention, and caregivers know everyone's routines and needs. Staff keep a low resident-to-staff ratio-one staff for every three residents during the day and one for every four at night-so you don't have to worry about someone slipping through the cracks, and residents get help with things like bathing, dressing, moving around, and taking their medicine. The house looks and feels like a real home, with a kitchen, dining room, living room, and a new "great room" where people can relax or spend time with visitors, and each bedroom is private and can be decorated with a resident's favorite things from home.
Meals are home-cooked three times a day by staff, with snacks and drinks always available, and they pay special attention to things like allergies or diabetes, so everyone can eat what's safe and right for them. There's always something to do-daily exercise, music therapy, singing, group reminiscing, puzzles, art projects, and even gardening in the big enclosed backyard, and a full-time activity therapist plans and personalizes these activities, using a "Family Album" system to help staff know each resident's background and interests. Health care is handled by a team that includes caregivers, medication technicians, a delegating nurse, and sometimes visiting medical specialists like doctors, dentists, or psychiatrists, and they manage medications, nutrition, and personal care while also handling emergencies if they come up. The building is single-story and easy to get around with safety features like sprinkler systems, emergency call buttons, and handicap access, and there are outdoor gardens and walking paths, making the environment peaceful and secure.
Housekeeping, laundry, and even dry cleaning services come standard, which means everyone can focus more on enjoying themselves and less on chores, and regular transportation and parking services are there, too, if residents need a ride out or families visit. The culture at Clifton Woods is known for kindness, friendliness, and staff who smile and take joy in talking to residents or joining in activities, and meals include lots of options-vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, low-sodium, and no-sugar if someone asks for it, and everyone eats together in a cozy dining area. Residents get both privacy and a sense of belonging, with the chance to be alone in their rooms or join others in shared spaces like the TV lounge, outdoor patio, or activity room, and there are always activities aimed at keeping everyone engaged, whether it's social, physical, mental, or just sharing stories.
Clifton Woods Memory Care Home is part of the Cedar Creek family, known as the first care home in the group, and it's close to Holy Cross Hospital and not far from Silver Spring downtown, just in case someone needs medical care or wants to be close to city life. The staff, which includes caregivers and medical professionals, focus on treating every resident with dignity and respect, following a routine so life feels normal and comfortable, and there are always new ways to keep minds active and spirits up, from music and art to simple walks in the garden. Every plan and daily schedule gets shaped by what each resident needs or enjoys, making sure nobody feels left out or like a number, and families can visit often or even take a virtual tour before moving in.
