Wilshire Estates in Silver Spring, MD, operates exclusively as an Independent Living community, yet it maintains medical oversight for residents who need it. The staff can accommodate special diets and diabetics using oral medications, ensuring menu modifications are followed precisely. While the community does not accept residents with dementia-related conditions, it is equipped to monitor vital signs, coordinate with outside physicians, and manage routine health needs common to an active senior population.

Residents who require personal assistance find that Wilshire Estates is prepared to step in. Registered and licensed nurses are on site, with a nurse on call around the clock, and every staff member has passed a background check. Full assistance is available for bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, and the team can handle a wide range of transfers—from simple walker support to two-person or Hoyer-lift transfers for bed-bound individuals. Pull-cord alert systems in apartments tie directly to the staffed security desk, which is manned 24 hours a day, and a dedicated activity director oversees programming that keeps residents engaged and observed.

Apartments vary in layout and features; some come furnished, some allow residents to bring their own furniture, and all include private bathrooms. Many units offer independent temperature controls, cable service, and the option to paint or decorate, though not every apartment has every feature. Weekly housekeeping is included for Independent Living residents, and linen service or personal laundry can be added as needed.

Dining at Wilshire Estates follows a set menu that can be modified for physician-ordered diets. Three daily meals are served in the community dining room, and snacks are available throughout the day. Independent Living residents may opt for a monthly meal plan that allows them to take some meals in their apartment while still relying on the dining room for most of their nutrition, eliminating grocery shopping and cooking if they choose.

Residents have access to on-site parking, wheelchair-friendly common areas, an exercise room, movie room, library, barber and beauty shop, and high-speed internet. Concierge services help coordinate appointments, and regularly scheduled transportation is available for shopping, worship, and medical visits. On-site religious services meet a variety of faith traditions. Small pets are welcomed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.