NORTH BETHESDA, Md. – June 11, 2025 – Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC), a premier provider of senior living and healthcare services for older adults, is pleased to announce the acquisition of SmithLife® Homecare, one of the leading and most respected in-home care providers serving the Greater Washington region.
“Bringing SmithLife Homecare fully under the CESLC umbrella is a natural next step for meeting the diverse needs of a new generation of older adults,” said CESLC President and CEO Bruce Lederman. “Since our founding in 1910, CESLC has continued to develop new residences and offerings to empower older adults through the delivery of quality services and care. While many people choose a senior living lifestyle as they grow older, others want to remain at home as long as is practical and safe. SmithLife Homecare can make this possible.”
Prior to the acquisition, CESLC held a 50 percent ownership interest in SmithLife Homecare, but without operational control.
“Homecare is a critical component of helping older adults remain at home as long as possible,” said Delores Clearfield, senior director of CESLC SeniorCare Ventures. “Full integration with CESLC will strengthen our services and benefit both existing and new clients with the expanded resources that go along with joining this respected organization. We are proud of this milestone and excited for the opportunities to come.”
Founded in 2000, SmithLife Homecare provides a multitude of home nursing services that range from post-hospital care, day surgery companion care and supportive care, to daily home visits for meal preparation, personal care, companionship and other needs right in the comfort of the client’s home.
As a fully integrated part of Charles E. Smith Life Communities, SmithLife Homecare clients will have access to a wider range of resources, a greater depth of clinical expertise and smoother coordination across the full spectrum of services offered by CESLC.
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About Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC)
Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Jewish faith-based organization serving more than 1,300 older adults, is located on a 38-acre campus in North Bethesda, Maryland. Founded in 1910, CESLC is among the largest single-site senior living campuses in the nation, featuring a wide range of living options and services, including independent apartment living (Revitz House and Ring House), assisted living (Cohen-Rosen House and Landow House), and long-term and post-acute care (Hebrew Home of Greater Washington). CESLC is committed to empowering older adults by offering meaningful connections, intellectual engagement, artistic expression and cultural exploration. CESLC also provides outpatient senior-focused medical care (Hirsh Health Center) and offers the region’s only temporary shelter exclusively serving victims of elder abuse (ElderSAFE™ Center).
About SmithLife Homecare
SmithLife Homecare is a premier provider of in-home care services for seniors, proudly serving Montgomery County, Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas for over 25 years. SmithLife Homecare leverages decades of expertise to offer personalized care that empowers older adults to live safely and independently in the comfort of their homes. With a team of over 400 dedicated caregivers, including certified dementia practitioners and senior home safety specialists, SmithLife Homecare provides support tailored to the unique needs of each client.
Media Contact: Darren Seise, Vice President, Business Growth
seise@ceslc.org, 301-770-8481
