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Charles E. Smith Life Communities

Charles E. Smith Life Communities offers six senior living options in the Washington, DC area. More than 1,000 seniors call Charles E.

Smith Life communities home. In a variety of living options, they find independence, compassionate care and outstanding rehabilitation. Charitable donations support quality care, help us transform our care environment through new construction and renewal of existing buildings, and enhance our endowment for a secure future. Contributions help us bridge the gap between public reimbursements for Medicaid residents and the actual cost of care, and help fund growth in our programs and services.

08/12/2025

Montgomery County Health and Human Services - MD awarded Hebrew Home of Greater Washington a certificate of recognition for achieving a 76% COVID-19 booster rate among residents.

This milestone was achieved through regular vaccination clinics and education for residents about the important role vaccines and boosters play in keeping our community safe.

Congratulations, Hebrew Home! 👏

08/08/2025

Looking for a good doctor who truly understands older adults? 🩺

Hirsh Health Center, located at Ring House on our Rockville, MD, campus, is now accepting new patients!

Our senior-focused primary care practice offers:

✅ Appointments often available within 24 hours.
✅ 24/7 physician coverage.
✅ A private entrance with dedicated parking.
✅ Onsite lab work, radiology, wound care, podiatry and more.
✅ A team with over 59 years of combined experience.
✅ A board-certified geriatrician on staff.

Whether you're living on campus or in the community, you are welcome here. We’re here to support your health—and your peace of mind.

📞 Call 301-816-5004 to schedule your visit or learn more today.

07/29/2025

Rose Grossman, Ruth Birnbaum and Blu Berman may not have anticipated that an art class at Ring House would lead to being featured in a public art exhibition, but that's exactly what happened for the three residents.

A selection of their artwork is now on display through the end of July at Kensington's Chesapeake Framing Company alongside pieces by their longtime instructor Martina Sestakova.

The exhibition, Artistic Bonds, is a celebration of the womens' creative time, love of art history, and the joy they find in each others’ company in the Ring House art room.

Congratulations Rose, Ruth, Blu and Martina! 👏

Learn more about this special collaboration on Martina's blog: https://www.radostbymartinasestakova.com/news/art-instructors-thoughts-showing-art-with-and-by-my-students.

07/18/2025

We recently donated surplus medical equipment from our employee health clinic to Shiloh Gospel Ministries, a local church that hosts mission clinics serving those in need.

This donation reflects our commitment to compassion, service and supporting the dignity of all people. We're proud to be able to extend the impact of these resources, and proud to partner with other organizations with a mission to give back.

Thank you to Sadia Peal and all those who support these important efforts!

07/15/2025

Did you know our ElderSAFE™ Center is still the only local program of its kind to provide safe temporary shelter to older adults experiencing elder abuse?

Learn more about ElderSAFE's important work and learn more about how to support an older adult you suspect may be experiencing abuse by reading our latest blog: https://www.smithlifecommunities.org/resources/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-elder-abuse/

07/11/2025

Learn all about our new Torah!

The time has come to commission a lighter Sefer Torah for Ring House — one that ensures all who wish to lift, read and connect with the Torah can do so with ease and dignity.

Join us at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 17 at Ring House as Rabbi Herzfeld walks us through the sacred journey of writing a Sefer Torah—from the spiritual significance to the practical steps involved.

Reserve your spot: bit.ly/ASacredJourney

07/04/2025

Wishing you a safe and joyful Fourth of July!

07/01/2025

Congratulations Hebrew Home of Greater Washington! 🎉HHGW is among less than 150 skilled nursing centers in the country - and the ONLY one in Maryland - to earn the 2025 AHCA/NCAL Silver National Quality Award!

The Silver Award is the second of three distinctions possible through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, which recognizes organizations that meet progressively rigorous standards of performance to further improve the lives of residents and associates in long-term care.

06/25/2025

The chicks have hatched at Hebrew Home! Thanks to our amazing recreational therapy team and the Rent the Chicken program, residents at Wasserman Residence have been enjoying a front row seat to the arrival of baby chicks.

Chick eggs arrived in late May, and for the past several weeks residents have been tracking their development, marking milestones and observing the hatching process.

The chicks arrived after 27 days, and now residents are enjoying spending time with them, petting them and just sitting in their presence until they are returned to the farm early next month.

We look forward to welcoming a new batch of eggs (and chicks) and enjoying the process all over again later this summer.

06/19/2025

Charles E. Smith Life Communities is pleased to announce the acquisition of SmithLife Homecare Homecare, one of the leading and most respected in-home care providers serving the Greater Washington region.

SmithLife Homecare provides a multitude of home nursing services that range from post-hospital care, day surgery companion care and supportive care, to daily home visits for meal preparation, personal care, companionship and other needs right in the comfort of the client’s home.

As a fully integrated part of Charles E. Smith Life Communities, SmithLife Homecare clients will have access to a wider range of resources, a greater depth of clinical expertise and smoother coordination across the full spectrum of services offered by CESLC. Read the full press release: https://birdeye.cx/5dqds5

06/15/2025

Today we celebrate and honor all of the fathers and father figures who light up our lives. Thank you for the love and guidance you give and the difference you make. Happy Father's Day!

06/13/2025

Celebrating 115 years of Hebrew Home! 🎉

A powerful seed of an idea was planted in 1910 when a small group of individuals noticed the need to house, feed and support aging members of the Jewish community. That seed became Hebrew Home for the Aged, today Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, the flagship skilled nursing center of Charles E. Smith Life Communities.

In the 115 years since, our campus has grown to include independent living, assisted living, memory care, senior-focused medicine and an array of other programs and services for more than 1,300 older adults.

Please join us in celebrating 115 years of compassionate care and dedication!

Address

6121 Montrose Road
Rockville, MD
20852

Telephone

+13017708448

Website

http://www.smithlifecommunities.org/

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Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) is one of the largest and most highly regarded nonprofit elder care organizations in the nation. Originally founded in 1910 as Hebrew Home for the Aged, CESLC now serves 1,100 older adults who live in one of six residences situated on a beautiful 38-acre campus in Rockville, Maryland.