Atrium Kosher Home sits on a quiet street in Potomac, Maryland, surrounded by trees, with a yard and winding walking path, and you'll find up to eight residents living in private or semi-private rooms that each get fully furnished and sometimes come with spacious closets and non-slip floors, which is good because folks here need a safe, simple place that's easy to get to, like their elevator-access garden or the cozy backyard and gazebo. The place feels like a regular home in many ways, with a strong traditional Jewish identity where holidays and customs matter, and they keep a kosher environment and run devotional services both onsite and offsite for those who want them, though they welcome those who just want peace and quiet too. There's help with most daily needs, such as bathing, getting dressed, laundry, and medication, with certified staff always there, and a nurse or doctor on call, so you don't have to worry about safety, especially with things like emergency pull cords, sprinklers, and a backup generator in case something goes wrong. Staff work with residents to make sure everyone's plan of care fits what's needed, which can include incontinence care, manual feeding, diabetic support, memory care for dementia, and even hospice or respite care, so people can age in place as much as possible.
For staying busy, a professional activities director sets up the schedule each day, offering a mix of music therapy, arts and crafts, animal visits, fall prevention classes, massage, outings to theater shows like the Olney Theater, fitness programs in an on-site gym with equipment made for older bodies, and trips outside for errands or religious services with complimentary transportation if you need it. Residents hang out in indoor and outdoor common areas, join in movie nights or evening socials, or relax in the entertainment or game rooms, and when it comes to food, chef-prepared dining meets kosher standards, with the option for vegetarian or special diets as needed, including for diabetes and other health concerns, and there are snacks and meals every day without extra fees for utilities. The beauty shop stays busy with a traveling hairdresser or barber, and you can find people reading in the library, visiting with pets, or just enjoying the garden.
Parking stays available for guests or residents who still drive, and there's support for walkers and wheelchairs with ADA-compliant bathrooms and wheelchair-accessible showers. Nurses, podiatrists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and dentists all visit or stay connected as part of regular care, making sure health needs are covered, and there's always staff to help with anything that comes up, from emergencies to just needing an extra pair of hands around the house. Pets can live here under the right rules, making it feel even more like home, and smoking isn't allowed indoors. Reviews say people feel looked after but also independent, and you see regular outings, games, and friendships forming among the small number of residents. This is a medium care place licensed by the State of Maryland Office of Health Care Quality, with staff aiming to make it safe, respectful, and comfortable, always keeping the traditions of a Jewish home at the center of daily life.
