Forest Side Memory Care
2701 Military Rd NW, Washington, DC 20015
Forest Side Memory Care in DC provides a welcoming home-like setting where residents can maintain social connections and partake in various activities daily, irrespective of cognitive ability. Situated in the serene community of Chevy Chase, adjacent to Rock Creek Park and in close proximity to the Forest Hills campus, this facility is grounded in a philosophy that celebrates and respects the residents' personal life journeys, offering secure memory care with compassion and individualized attention. The campus at Forest Side features an environment that fosters engagement, friendship, and recreational opportunities. Great Rooms replete with full kitchens, dining areas with fireplaces, and comfortable living spaces are central to resident life, augmented by amenity-rich areas such as screened porches, a spa, and a walking garden for tranquil living.
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Community Details
Forest Side Memory Care, ensconced in the wooded locale of Chevy Chase in the District of Columbia, takes pride in its strategic yet peaceful setting near Rock Creek Park. The site's exceptional care is concentrated on respect for individuals living with memory issues such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, with the aim of fostering a sense of normalcy and joy in their routines. Security and exceptional services are at the forefront of Forest Side’s offerings to ensure a safe environment conducive to the well-being of residents.
Details
- Respect for Individuals
- Security
- Exceptional Services
- Memory Issues such as Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Food and Dining
Culinary experiences at Forest Side Memory Care form a central pillar of resident engagement. The facility's communal dining setup encourages residents to enjoy meals and snacks in the company of new friends, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared enjoyment. The varied menus and dining settings aim to offer not just nourishment, but also opportunities for residents to engage with each other and forge lasting connections over food.
Dining
- Communal Dining Setup
- Varied Menus
- Nourishment
- Resident Engagement
Amenities
Boasting four multi-purpose Great Rooms, Forest Side Memory Care extols the virtues of community living where residents can cook, dine, and unwind. The rooms include spaces designed for culinary activities, social dining experiences complete with fireplaces, and lounges for relaxation. Outside, the screened porches, spa facilities, and a walking garden promote a lifestyle of comfort, privacy, and leisure, suitable for residents with various levels of memory impairment.
Amenities
- Respect for Individuals
- Security
- Exceptional Services
- Memory Issues such as Alzheimer’s and Dementia
- Great Rooms
- Full Kitchens
- Dining Areas with Fireplaces
- Comfortable Living Spaces
- Screened Porches
- Spa
- Walking Garden
Activities
Activities
The focus on enriching the lives of residents manifests in a schedule filled with diverse activities at Forest Side Memory Care. From shared meals and snacks with fellow residents to discussions about current events, wellness programs, musical enjoyment, studio arts activities, afternoon tea, and strolls in the neighborhood - each day is designed to elevate the sense of community and foster mutual understanding among residents.
Amenities
- Shared Meals and Snacks
- Current Events
- Wellness Programs
- Musical Enjoyment
- Studio Arts Activities
- Afternoon Tea
- Neighborhood Strolls
