Charles E. Smith Life Communities

12/23/2025

We are pleased to welcome Scott Foster as the new executive director of Ring House. Scott brings a unique blend of leadership and operational experience and a deep commitment to serving older adults.

He will assume responsibility for the daily operations of Ring House effective January 1, following the retirement of Bret Stine, who has served as executive director since 2023.

We look forward to his leadership and the next chapter at Ring House!

12/15/2025

Please join us in congratulating Immediate Past Chair Natalie West on being named this year's Sondra D. Bender Award honoree by Jewish Women International (JWI) for the 2025 Women to Watch conference.

West's longtime service and continued leadership at CESLC reflect her deep commitment to our mission and her strong passion for care for older adults. We are ever-grateful for her contributions and pleased to see her recognized with this well-deserved honor!

Her recent feature in Washington Jewish Week highlights the impact of her work and this recognition: https://birdeye.cx/cy357p.

12/14/2025

This Chanukkah, we celebrate the light our residents, families, associates and supporters bring to our community every day. Wishing you a meaningful holiday filled with joy.

12/09/2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A 5-Star Experience at Hebrew Home of Greater Washington!

This rave review captures the level of excellent, high quality care we strive to deliver to all those we serve. From outstanding rehab outcomes to the talented associates who make it all possible, Hebrew Home is committed to providing a positive experience for all residents, patients and families.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! This year, we are grateful for the moments of joy and connection shared around the table. Wishing you a warm and meaningful holiday filled with gratitude and togetherness.

11/26/2025

We are proud to share that Hebrew Home of Greater Washington has again been named one of the nation's top nursing homes by both U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek. ⭐

As the largest provider of post-acute care in the Mid-Atlantic region, these recognitions reflect our unwavering commitment to high-quality care and the dedication of our hard-working associates.

Thank you to our associates, the patients and families we serve, and our community for your continued trust!

11/23/2025

Nearly 100 years ago, members of the community gathered to dedicate Hebrew Home for the Aged at 1125 Spring Road, NW, Washington, D.C. With room for 35 residents, the building was a bold step forward for the mission that began 15 years prior. It also laid the cornerstone for what Hebrew Home of Greater Washington has become today.

As we look back on this historic photo, we can't help but reflect on how far we've come. Now, as Charles E. Smith Life Communities, we serve nearly 1,200 older adults on our 38-acre North Bethesda campus.

Could the community members who gathered that day have known that they set in motion a mission of care, dignity and empathy that would still guide us a century later?

As we mark this 100-year milestone, we honor our legacy and look forward with hope as we imagine what will become in the next 100 years.

11/12/2025

Bethesda Magazine & Bethesda Beat highlighted the story of Ring House resident Bob Stromberg, who served as an army medic in WWII, in recognition of Veterans Day. His reflections offer a unique and increasingly rare glimpse into history, and also remind us of the many unique life stories that make Charles E. Smith Life Communities so special. Read the article here: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2025/11/11/stromberg-veteran-world-war-2-reflections/.

Rockville veteran Bob Stromberg, 100, served as a medic, providing care for prisoners from concentration camps.

11/11/2025

Today, on Veterans Day, we proudly honor all veterans who have served our country with bravery and dedication. We are especially grateful for the the many veterans among our residents, associates, volunteers and family members at Charles E. Smith Life Communities. Thank you for your service!

11/04/2025

We are honored to be recognized by Washington Jewish Week readers as Best Independent Living (Ring House), Best Assisted Living (Landow House) and Best Alzheimer's Dementia Care (Hebrew Home of Greater Washington) in the 2025 Readers' Choice Awards!

This recognition reflects our associates' commitment to delivering quality care and meaningful life experiences to older adults and their families.

Thank you to everyone who voted and to our dedicated associates for making this recognition possible.

10/31/2025

October is National Physical Therapy Month, and we are proud to recognize the exceptional physical therapy team at Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, the largest provider of post-acute care in the mid-Atlantic region, and the excellent care they provide.

Read our blog to learn how physical therapy empowers older adults to regain and maintain their independence: https://birdeye.cx/vmw13y

10/27/2025

Making a move to assisted living is about finding a community where you can thrive. At Landow House, residents enjoy 24/7 nursing support, a variety of on-campus amenities, innovative and engaging programs and much more.

Whether you're planning for yourself or your loved one, our blog shares what to look for, what to ask and how to find an assisted living community to call home. Read more: https://birdeye.cx/zrf1ru.