Bartholomew House

4.3 (4 reviews)
6904 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
(844) 490-3973

Bartholomew House is an assisted living community in Bethesda, MD, offering studio and 1-bedroom apartments for Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care with a focus on personalized attention and a warm, intimate environment.

Pricing Information

Monthly Cost: $4,300 - $7,450

Room Type Monthly Cost Area Comparison
Semi-Private $4,300
Montgomery County: $4,337
Maryland: $3,545
Studio $7,450
Montgomery County: $5,542
Maryland: $4,656

Bartholomew House offers a range of living options, with semi-private rooms priced at $4,300 per month. This rate is competitive when compared to the average costs in Montgomery County, which stand at $4,337 for similar accommodations. However, it exceeds the county's general market rate significantly, as the average for semi-private rooms elsewhere is approximately $3,545. For those seeking more privacy, the studio options at Bartholomew House are available for $7,450 monthly. While this price reflects a premium offering within the facility itself, it also positions Bartholomew House above both Montgomery County's average of $5,542 and Maryland's wider market average of $4,656 for studio living arrangements. Overall, while Bartholomew House provides quality amenities and care that justify its pricing structure, prospective residents may find more affordable alternatives in the local area.

Types of Care

Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care

About Bartholomew House

Bartholomew House is an assisted living community located in Bethesda, MD. It offers studio apartments for individuals seeking memory care or respite care services. The community provides a range of amenities to ensure residents' comfort and enjoyment. These include on-site activities, air-conditioning, a beauty salon with a beautician, cable or satellite TV, devotional services both on-site and off-site, and a dining room for meals. Each apartment is fully furnished and features a kitchenette.

Bartholomew House also boasts various indoor and outdoor common areas for socializing and relaxation. Residents can enjoy the beautifully landscaped garden or take part in outdoor activities. Additionally, the community offers move-in coordination services to assist new residents in settling comfortably.

The assisted living community excels in providing care services tailored to individual needs. Trained staff members provide 24-hour supervision and assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. Specialized memory care programming is available for those with cognitive impairments. The mental wellness program promotes overall wellbeing, while diabetes care and dietary restrictions are addressed through meal preparation and medication management.

Dining at Bartholomew House is a delightful experience with professional chefs creating delicious meals that cater to specific dietary requirements such as low/no sodium or sugar-free options. Guest meals are also available for visitors.

Residents can engage in various activities designed to promote social interaction and personal growth. Community-sponsored events, day trips, educational speakers, live music performances, theater shows, and resident-run activities offer a wide range of opportunities for entertainment. Chaplains or priests are available for spiritual guidance.

Conveniently located near cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, transportation options, theaters, and hospitals allow residents easy access to additional amenities outside the community.

Overall, Bartholomew House provides a supportive environment where seniors can receive personalized care while enjoying an active lifestyle within a warm and caring community.

Review Summary

Bartholomew House is a community praised for its loving, comfortable, and intimate environment. Reviewers highlight the lovely and friendly staff who are great with engagement and go above and beyond for residents, providing individualized attention. The facility is noted for being very clean. Convenient location near doctors and a Catholic church is also appreciated. While recognized as being pricy, the quality of care is seen as worth the cost, despite lacking some extra amenities found in other communities.

Pros

  • The community had lovely staff and were great with engagement.
  • The facility is very clean and has a friendly staff.
  • The community provides individualized attention and covers everything with one price.
  • The location is convenient for accessing doctors and the nearby Catholic church.
  • Bartholomew House is a loving, caring, comfortable, and intimate place with a clean environment.
  • The staff at Bartholomew House goes above and beyond for the residents.
  • Families can trust that their loved ones will be well taken care of at Bartholomew House.

Cons

  • The community was way out of their price range.
  • The accommodations were not better than where they are now.
  • The facility is pricy.
  • It doesn't have the extra amenities that some people might like.
  • The location may not be ideal for everyone.
  • It is a little bit more like a larger home, which may not suit everyone's preferences.

Amenities

Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Devotional services off-site
Devotional services on-site
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Ground floor units
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Outdoor space
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Care Services

24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Mild cognitive impairment
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care programming

Photos

A suburban house with a landscaped garden and a large ornamental tree.
A suburban house with a landscaped garden and a large ornamental tree.
A beautiful house with a landscaped garden under a partly cloudy sky.
A beautiful house with a landscaped garden under a partly cloudy sky.
A cozy bedroom with a blue bedspread, a chair, and a window letting in natural light.
A cozy bedroom with a blue bedspread, a chair, and a window letting in natural light.
A cozy dining room with neatly set tables and chairs, featuring large windows.
A cozy dining room with neatly set tables and chairs, featuring large windows.
Beautiful brick house with landscaped gardens and a covered entrance.
Beautiful brick house with landscaped gardens and a covered entrance.
A detailed floor plan showing the layout of a small apartment with two bathrooms and a living area.
A detailed floor plan showing the layout of a small apartment with two bathrooms and a living area.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live at Bartholomew House in Bethesda, MD?

Bartholomew House offers a range of living options, with semi-private rooms priced at $4,300 per month. This rate is competitive when compared to the average costs in Montgomery County, which stand at $4,337 for similar accommodations. However, it exceeds the county's general market rate significantly, as the average for semi-private rooms elsewhere is approximately $3,545. For those seeking more privacy, the studio options at Bartholomew House are available for $7,450 monthly. While this price reflects a premium offering within the facility itself, it also positions Bartholomew House above both Montgomery County's average of $5,542 and Maryland's wider market average of $4,656 for studio living arrangements. Overall, while Bartholomew House provides quality amenities and care that justify its pricing structure, prospective residents may find more affordable alternatives in the local area.

What room types does Bartholomew House offer?

Bartholomew House offers 1-bedroom apartments and Studio apartments.

Where is Bartholomew House?

Bartholomew House is located at 6904 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 in Montgomery County, Maryland

Does Bartholomew House provide care for residents with dementia or Alzheimer's disease?

Bartholomew House's comprehensive range of features is designed to cater specifically to the unique needs of residents with dementia or Alzheimer's, ensuring a supportive and safe environment. The 24-hour supervision provides peace of mind for families and ensures that residents receive immediate assistance as needed, while activities of daily living assistance--such as bathing, dressing, and transfers--help maintain dignity and independence. Brain fitness activities stimulate cognitive function, promoting engagement and enhancing mental acuity. With incontinence care and personalized meal preparation services, residents receive essential support tailored to their individual needs, fostering comfort and nutrition. Medication management ensures that prescriptions are followed accurately, reducing risks associated with medication errors. Additionally, a dedicated mental wellness program paired with specialized memory care programming addresses the emotional well-being of residents by providing meaningful interactions and structured activities that align with their cognitive abilities at various stages of decline. Together, these elements create an environment conducive to maintaining quality of life for individuals experiencing mild cognitive impairment or more advanced forms of dementia.

Does Bartholomew House allow residents to have pets?

Yes, Bartholomew House allows both dogs and cats.

What photos are available for Bartholomew House in Bethesda, Maryland?

Bartholomew House on seniors.fyi includes 7 photos including images showing architecture, landscaping, interior, bedroom, trees, floor plan, building, garden, and more.

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