About Riderwood Senior Living Community

Live life to the fullest at Riderwood, a vibrant community in Silver Spring, Maryland, for adults age 60-plus. Stay active with amenities like a pool and fitness center, relax in your maintenance-free apartment home, and experience healthy benefits like an on-campus medical center with full-time doctors.

We Value What You Value

Riderwood is managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national network of managed communities. For 40 years, the Erickson Senior Living network has been a leader in senior living and health care by following these core values:

  • We value meaningful relationships.
  • We seek out and celebrate diversity.
  • We are friendly and enthusiastic.
  • We act with integrity.
  • We strive for excellence.
  • We are accountable.
  • We are one team.

Leadership Team

Meet the individuals who keep our community running smoothly.

  • Dee Dee Gray-Weaver, Executive Director
  • John Porter, Associate Executive Director
  • Laura Rye, Associate Executive Director
  • Landen Huff, Director of Finance
  • Joshua Runkles, Director of Sales
  • Scott Monfils, Director of Dining Services
  • Fiona Divecha, Director of Resident Life
  • Jeff Rueckel, Director of General Services
  • Lynne Diggs, M.D., Medical Director 
  • Eric Williams, Director of Continuing Care
  • Peace Oke, Director of Nursing
  • Laura McCormick, Practice Administrator
A diverse group of residents gathered together in a community clubhouse.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Promoting a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is a core Erickson Senior Living value and a key objective for our success.

  • A vibrant Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Council at each community and corporate office guides decision-making.
  • Comprehensive diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging training for all employees. 
  • Communities enthusiastically embrace and celebrate the diversity of residents and staff.
  • A commitment to safe, positive environments for LGBTQ+ seniors and staff.

See our Annual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Report for more information.

Board of Directors

Riderwood® is a not-for-profit community, managed by Erickson Senior Living and supported by National Senior Communities, Inc. (NSC), the largest independent board of continuing care retirement communities in the nation. NSC's purpose is to represent the financial interests of residents to promote the highest quality programs and services for the best possible value.

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