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Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community

13716 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904
9.0
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Tevicat - Loved one of resident/client
4.0
Beautiful place to live

My Aunt loves her apartment and has really embraced living there. The staff are caring and accommodating. The atmosphere is beautiful and for the most part, the food is pretty good. The new chef is doing a good job and cares how the residents feel about her food. This is a nice touch. My only ‘complaint’ would be that we should have been given a deadline to receive VA funding before being responsible on our own. The VA process is long and is out of our control. Other than that, it is a very lovely place and they really have tried to be accommodating, for which we are grateful.... Read more

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About the facility 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

Health Care Services

Medication Management
Staffing & Ancillary Services

Meals & Dining

Gluten-free
No Sugar
Vegetarian
Guest Meals

Room Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Bath Tubs
Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Kitchenette
Ground Floor Units

Facility Amenities

Dining

Café or Bistro
Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

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

Pets

Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed

Common areas

Private Bath
Outdoor Common Areas
Indoor Common Areas
Indoor Atrium

Recreational areas

Billiards Lounge
Fitness Center
Game Room
Movie or Theater Room

Services

Housekeeping
Beautician
Grocery Shopping and Errands
Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Activities

Devotional Activities On-Site
Devotional Activities Offsite
Art Classes
Cooking Classes

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9.0

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A Place for Mom has scored Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community with 9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community has 22 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.

How we score communities
Cleanliness

4.6

Friendliness

4.7

Meals & Dining

4.3

Care Services

4.6

Activities

4.7

Staff

4.7

Value for Cost

4.7

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4.0
Anonymous - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
October 17, 2024
Our Families' Experience

I don't really know much about the community, but everyone seems nice there and my father has made some friends.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Tevicat - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
September 17, 2024
Beautiful place to live

My Aunt loves her apartment and has really embraced living there. The staff are caring and accommodating. The atmosphere is beautiful and for the most part, the food is pretty good. The new chef is doing a good job and cares how the residents feel about her food. This is a nice touch. My only ‘complaint’ would be that we should have been given a deadline to receive VA funding before being responsible on our own. The VA process is long and is out of our control. Other than that, it is a very lovely place and they really have tried to be accommodating, for which we are grateful.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Earl - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
April 23, 2024
Verified Review
A great place for your loved ones!

With the exception of quality of care, all of these are a five. We did not use that service. Wilshire was exceptional in so many ways. Especially friendliness of staff, cleanliness, and value for cost. If we are blessed and my mother recovers fully, we are hoping she can return here.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Mayra T - Sibling of resident/client
Independent Living
March 28, 2024
Wilshire estates

While our stay was short it was a wonderful experience, the staff was AMAZING, service was awesome, food was hit or miss, however the alternatives were sometimes more appealing than the primary meal. New chef so bumpy roads understood. Cleaning of main restrooms probably needs to be scheduled more frequently, but never underutilized.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
January 11, 2024
Verified Review
Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement review

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

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

No data collected

Staff

4

Value for Cost

3


4.0
HEM - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
December 6, 2023
Verified Review
Review for Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community

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

Meals & Dining

2

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

3

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Janine - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
March 22, 2023
Verified Review
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

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

5

Staff

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!


4.0
CS - Sibling of resident/client
Independent Living
November 28, 2022
Verified Review
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

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

5

Staff

4

Value for Cost

5


4.0
anonymous - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
October 24, 2022
Verified Review
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

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Dante - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
September 29, 2022
Verified Review

I'm satisfied with what they're offering and don't have any complaints.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
September 1, 2022
Verified Review
Tour experience

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.


5.0
anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
August 12, 2022
Verified Review
Perfect community!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
anonymous - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
June 22, 2022
Verified Review
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.


5.0
Bob D - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
April 21, 2022
Verified Review
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

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

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!


5.0
Judith D - Sibling of resident/client
Independent Living
December 23, 2021
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

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

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.


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
July 20, 2021

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


5.0
Jody T - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
June 20, 2021
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

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
March 29, 2021

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

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
March 1, 2021

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

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Christopher H - Industry reviewer
Independent Living
January 9, 2021
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

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


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Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.

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