The Carnegie at Washingtonian Center Opens in Maryland
August 20, 2024
GAITHERSBURG, MD — The Carnegie at Washingtonian Center has opened in this city roughly 45 minutes northwest of Washington, D.C. Located adjacent to the Washingtonian Center, The Carnegie offers a lifestyle destination for seniors.
The Carnegie is a full-service retirement community featuring 302 one- and two-bedroom residences across seven stories and 8.5 acres. It offers independent living, assisted living, and memory support. The community recently celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring The Carnegie’s General Manager, Jennifer Pastora, along with the community’s first residents and Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman.
“We are excited to welcome residents to The Carnegie and to begin this journey together,” said Pastora in a press release. “Our community is designed to not only meet but exceed the expectations of modern senior living. Our goal is to create a community where culture and connection thrive. We cannot wait to see all our residents make this their home!”
The Carnegie features Kisco Senior Living‘s award-winning The Art of Living Well programming, promoting whole-person wellness. It also upholds Forbes Travel Guide’s five-star service standards, ensuring exceptional care and attention for every resident.
“I couldn’t be more thrilled to see The Carnegie at Washingtonian Center open its doors,” shared Mayor Ashman. “This moment represents hard work and innovation from The Carnegie team, and the city’s commitment to economic development and creating welcoming communities. More importantly, it represents new opportunities for retirees to make the City of Gaithersburg their home with enriched living, culture, and community.”
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The Carnegie residents enjoy access to multiple dining venues, a wellness spa, a fitness center, an indoor heated saltwater pool, a lecture hall, a curated art gallery, and a cooking demonstration kitchen. The landscaped outdoor park features trails, including one that connects directly to Malcolm King Park, while the community’s location offers easy access to shopping, dining, and cultural events.
Kisco Senior Living, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, manages 25 diverse senior communities in eight states and the District of Columbia. The company recently launched its Signature Communities portfolio, with premium locations offering enhanced hospitality and services. The Carnegie at Washingtonian Center is the first Signature Community in The Northeast, joining Crestavilla in California, The Cardinal North Hills in North Carolina, and more. With a history spanning over 30 years, Kisco’s approach is now anchored in The Art of Living Well, a holistic wellness philosophy focusing on intellectual, physical, and emotional wellbeing.