INDEPENDENT LIVING IN SILVER SPRING, MD

We take care of the details so you can live the good life. Learn how independent living in Silver Spring, MD, can elevate your lifestyle.

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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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SILVER SPRING’S SMALL-TOWN FEEL OUTSIDE WASHINGTON, DC

Silver Spring, Maryland, is a diverse community located just outside of Washington, DC, blending an urban lifestyle with beautiful surroundings. The town is home to several parks and green spaces, including Sligo Creek Park, which features miles of trails for walking, biking and jogging. The Brookside Gardens in Wheaton Regional Park, a short drive away, is a beautiful 50-acre public display garden that offers a peaceful escape with its conservatories and walking paths. Silver Spring also boasts unique attractions such as The Fillmore, a popular music venue that hosts a wide range of live performances, and the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, which shows independent and classic films as well as hosting cultural events. Silver Spring’s combination of urban vitality, excellent connectivity to the nation’s capital, and access to natural beauty and outdoor activities offer residents a well-rounded and vibrant lifestyle.

Resident transportation services

GET WHERE YOU NEED TO GO

Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Living resident transportation services are ready to take you to your destination.

Do you have an appointment or somewhere fun to go? Come and meet our bus driver and see how we can help! Enjoy coffee and cookies while our driver takes you to all your scheduled appointments, shopping and other fun outings. Never visited us before? Call today and our bus driver will pick you up in our comfortable bus for a complimentary meal and personal tour of our beautiful community. We would love for you to meet our wonderful residents and live-in management team!

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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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