Meeting the Housing Needs of Older Adults in Montgomery County

Montgomery County, Maryland, USA, is a community offering high-quality services and amenities to people of all ages and at all stages of life. The County scores particularly high among older adults in terms of its health services, public safety, and parks and activities. However, only 50 percent of residents 55+ said that Montgomery County was a good place to retire. In response to the awareness of the growing older adult population and recognition of the unique housing challenges faced by an aging population, the Montgomery County Planning Department conducted a needs assessment of senior housing in the County. This study is based on analyses of quantitative data, as well as a comprehensive review of County program and policy documents, a scan of best practices from around the Washington, D.C. region and the country, and interviews with key stakeholders, including housing and senior advocates, residential developers and property managers, and County staff.