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Discover endless possibilities for a fulfilling lifestyle and unwind in the company of new friends
EXPERIENCE INDEPENDENT LIVING TAILORED TO YOU
Whether you’re seeking vibrant social connections, enriching activities or simply the freedom to pursue your passions, Wilshire Estates provides the perfect backdrop for your unique lifestyle.
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Stay Active and Engaged
Our diverse daily activities and events calendar provides opportunities to participate in the arts, learn new skills, try out new fitness classes and travel to domestic and foreign locations.
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Enjoy Delicious Dining Options
Our executive chef and culinary team prepare fresh, homemade dishes from scratch three times each day.
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Relax and Socialize With Friends
We provide numerous, purposefully designed areas to relax and enjoy a puzzle, a book, a cup of coffee or a conversation with a new friend.
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Convenient Services and Transportation
With weekly housekeeping, linen service and convenient transportation at your service, every aspect of your daily living experience is seamlessly elevated to suit your needs.
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LIVE THE RETIREMENT LIFESTYLE YOU’VE DREAMED OF
Community life makes it easy to stay connected and socially engaged. Wilshire Estates residents enjoy individual and group recreational activities with friendly, like-minded people. Located in Silver Spring, MD – a charming suburb of Washington, DC – Wilshire Estates is located close to the capital’s must-see attractions, shopping, dining, pharmacy services and health care centers such as Holy Cross Hospital and White Oak Medical Center. Choose a spacious, pet-friendly studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment at all-inclusive pricing with no buy-in fee or long-term lease. Your days will be free, independent and filled with whatever level of activity you prefer.
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Hawthorn Resident Travel Program
VACATION WITH THE COMFORT OF HOME
We know that as happy and as comfortable as you are in your home, you may want to get out and explore new places. With over 70 communities across the United States, you can have all the comforts of home while enjoying the pleasures of a vacation. As a current resident of a Hawthorn community, you are eligible to take part in our unique travel program, which allows you to stay up to seven nights per visit* in a comfortable guest suite. This also includes your meals and participation in programs and activities — all at no additional expense.
*Based on availability
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Independent living resources