Quick answers
- Is Cresthaven licensed?
- Cresthaven appears on the official licence list of the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) (list dated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Assisted Living Program - Level 3”, licence number 15AL098, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Cresthaven have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 8. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Cresthaven?
- 1020 Cresthaven Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20903, Montgomery County, Maryland.
- What is the phone number of Cresthaven?
- (301) 439-5949, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring (about 2.9 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the licence current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state licence search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Agape Living, LLC0.0 mi · Silver Spring, MD · capacity 5
- Apple Blossoms Assisted Living0.0 mi · Silver Spring, MD · capacity 5
- Apple Blossoms Assisted Living II0.0 mi · Silver Spring, MD · capacity 5
- Bliss Villa Elder Care II0.0 mi · Silver Spring, MD · capacity 5
- Goshen Caring Hands0.0 mi · Silver Spring, MD · capacity 5
- Maryland Seniors Assisted Living, Inc0.0 mi · Silver Spring, MD · capacity 5
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Holy Cross Hospital2.9 mi · Silver Spring, MD
- Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center3.4 mi · Silver Spring, MD
- Washington DC VA Medical Center6.4 mi · Washington, DC
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Program - Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Licence number | 15AL098 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 8 |
| Address | 1020 Cresthaven Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20903 |
| County | Montgomery |
| State | Maryland |
| Phone | (301) 439‑5949 |
| Licensing agency | Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official licence list of Maryland — Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ), list dated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances