Studio
Independent Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$2,965/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 2, 2026Community profile
Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community
13716 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD
Independent Living
★ 4.733 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Independent Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$3,760/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 2, 20262 Bedrooms
Independent Living · 2 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$6,025/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 2, 2026Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
Compare floor plans over time. The lowest current option with tracked history is selected first.
Studio$2,965 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Family and resident feedback
4.7 out of 5 from 33 reviews
Overall rating from Published source. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.
★★★★★
PositiveVery happy
After watching a close friend in his seventies have two really awful experiences in places, I stepped in to help find a place. I was fortunate to get help from Place for Mom and we selected Wilshire Estates. It's a wonderful independent living community. My friend is really happy there. He's made many friends, loves the food, which as a vegetarian had been difficult in the other places, and stays active through the many activities there. He has one one of the smaller units, which is surprisingly spacious. He tells …
★★★★★
Positive[name removed] was very gracious in showing us the facility. We enjoyed the tour of the facility. we were impressed by the outdoor accomodations and features. The meal schedules are appropriately timed. The dining area large enough and conveniently located in a common accessible, open area of the building. The gym is adequately equipped. I can see myself enjoying regular use of its facilities. The decor, layout and atmosphere are attractively presented.
★★★★★
PositiveReview for Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community
Everything is excellent: food, ambience, attentiveness and caring attitude of staff, cleanliness of the public areas as well as of the individual apartments. In short, this is a remarkable residence. The managers, [name removed] and [name removed], are exceptional, devoted professionals.
★★★★★
PositiveWilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community
The staff are all very caring. Activities and food are getting better. I love my studio apartment and yes I would recommend Wilshire Estates to other families based on the experience so far.
★★★★★
PositiveThe management and staff were extremely kind and friendly. It is a calm and clean, happy place. We were grateful for the thorough tour.
★★★★★
PositiveGreat value
There has been a lot of transition so activities will probably improve. They are also looking for an Executive Chef so hopefully the food will improve! The value is great.
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Independent Living
- Operator
- Hawthorn Senior Living, LLC
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- October 21, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Guest Meals
- Professional Chef
- No Sugar
- Vegetarian
- Meals Provided
- International Cuisine
- Room Service
- Gluten-free
- Private Dining Room
- Café or Bistro
Health & wellness
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Medication Management
Services & convenience
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Resident Parking Available
- Complimentary Transportation
- Uncovered Parking
- Pet Care Available
- Dogs Allowed
- Cats Allowed
- Housekeeping
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Beautician
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Spanish
- English
Activities & engagement
- Day Trips and Outings
- Cooking Classes
- Pet-focused Programs
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Art Classes
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Karaoke
- Wii Bowling
- Holiday Parties
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Happy Hour
- Dances
- Activities Off-site
- Intergenerational Programs
- Activities On-site
- Live Well Programs
- BBQs or Picnics
- Stretching Classes
- Forever Fit
- Community Service Programs
- Birthday Parties
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Tai Chi
- Live Musical Performances
- Trivia Games
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Gardening Club
Outdoor spaces
- Indoor Atrium
- Computer or Media Center
- Private Bath
- Barber Shop
- Central Fireplace
- Library
- Outside Patio
- Beauty Salon
- Indoor Common Areas
- Meeting Room
- TV Lounge
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Fitness Center
- Game Room
- Billiards Lounge
- Piano or Organ
- Movie or Theater Room
- Raised Garden Beds
Apartment & room features
- Ground Floor Units
- Air Conditioned
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Handicap Accessible
- Kitchenette
- Bath Tubs
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked October 21, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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