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Experience Fun and Engaging Activities for Seniors

At Bethesda Gardens, we feel the ultimate goal is to make sure you are living your best life. Our community is filled with inviting common spaces and offers many amenities and services for you to enjoy, no matter what your interests and needs are.

several seniors dine in a nice looking restaurant with a server attending them

Restaurant-Style Dining

Trust us, no one knows the importance of delicious food more than Bethesda Gardens! We provide chef-prepared meals seven days a week, and your choices range from what you eat to who you sit with!

two seniors enjoy an enclosed patio at Bethesda Gardens

Sundeck and Patios

Sit back and relax on the large sundeck and enjoy a sunset. Or meet up with friends on the cozy patio. Or if you prefer, relax on one of two cozy patios and take in the beautiful flowerbed that our residents maintain themselves.

Several seniors enjoy social hour at Bethesda Gardens with wine

Social Gatherings

Socializing is an important part of life around here. Our social events will help residents connect with new friends and neighbors and spend time with friends and family.

Fully-Equipped Kitchen

Washer/Dryer

Private Balconies
(selected apartments)

Daily Morning Coffee & Baked Goods

Library

Business Center

Beauty Salon

Wi-Fi Available

Pet Friendly

Emergency Alert System

Staying Fit and Healthy

At Bethesda Gardens, our wellness program is designed to help you live your best life and age successfully. Every program we offer accommodates various skill sets and strength levels, so everyone can join!

  • Group exercise classes
  • Cardiovascular machines
  • Strength training
  • Nutrition education 
  • Personal fitness
  • Fitness Center
Men and women sitting on exercise ball in class

Dining at Bethesda Gardens

When dining at Bethesda Gardens, you will experience restaurant-style dining that truly fits your lifestyle. Each day, our chef prepares a variety of seasonal and local selections. In addition, we offer a “always available” menu, to provide you with more choices than you thought possible. Your meal is prepared to order and delivered to your table by hospitality professionals whose only goal is to make sure that you are satisfied and enjoy an exceptional dining experience – every day.

See Sample Menu
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It’s not hard to see how you can fill your days with fun and lifelong learning.

What’s Happening at Bethesda Gardens?

We provide a wide variety of activities for every individual. See how our residents are filling their days with fun and lifelong learning. And to get a closer look inside our community, check out the Bethesda Gardens Facebook page.

Senior women laugh and paint outdoors at The Oaks at Bethesda

Art Classes and Craft Workshops

Explore your creative side or work on your latest project in one of our art classes.

Discussion Groups and Guest Speakers

For those who never want to stop learning. Hear from the best and brightest our area has to offer, including University professors, local historians and politicians.

Four seniors - two men and two women - laugh over a book in book club

Clubs and Groups

Joining a club is a great way to make friends, start a new hobby, and find companionship with other like-minded folks.

Women in a museum viewing a painting

Trips and Outings

Group trips to local theaters, museums and sporting events.

Men and women sitting at a table playing cards in a skilled nursing facility

Card Games

Enjoy some camaraderie and maybe even some friendly competition with your Bethesda Gardens neighbors over a game of Bridge, Gin, Rummikub or Bingo.

Two men sharing a drink and laughing

Social Hour

Happy Hour is a social event that occurs regularly at Bethesda Gardens. It’s a time to get together, share life experiences, and make new friends.

We’re at Your Service

From weekly housekeeping to friendly, experienced staff on hand 24 hours a day who go above and beyond to meet all your needs, we take care of many everyday tasks so you can focus on living your best life.

Home Maintenance and Repairs
Sometimes things happen, and if it does, our experienced staff will take care of it for you.

Seasonal Maintenance
Our grounds team meticulously maintains the community’s grounds, including lawn care, tree pruning, gutter cleaning and snow removal.

Housekeeping
Your list of chores just got a little shorter: weekly housekeeping is included for residents.

24-Hour Staff
Our front-desk is always on duty to help out, answer residents’ questions and provide 24-hour emergency maintenance.

Garage Parking
Come and go freely, 24 hours a day. (Garage parking comes with a fee.)

Scheduled Transportation
Need a lift to the grocery store or doctor’s appointment? Schedule transportation to take you there.

Utilities
From electricity and gas, to water & sewer, recycling and trash – we’ve got you covered!

Two senior women chat and laugh outside over coffee

Discover the Bethesda Difference

There’s always more to know, give us a call at 314-965-8100 and speak with one of our staff, who will gladly answer any questions you have.

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