Assisted Living Communities in Elkton, MD

"The tour at Brookdale Hockessin was very nice, it's a great experience. They did a very thorough tour. The staff who gave the tour was very friendly, as were all the other staff and the residents. They were all much more interactive than anyplace else I had visited. The facility is very, very nice, it is smaller and more boutique. The location is a little difficult to get to because from where we were, there were lots of small, windy roads. I spoke to several residents there, and they seemed all very happy and willing to talk and encourage anybody looking for someplace to move for assisted living there. They weren't set up by the person taking me around, they were all just people who were there sitting in the public areas and willing to talk."

"What I liked about Loving Care Assisted Living IV very much is that they had more than one nurse or attendant. With the other place, because it was out so far, it was a little unnerving that if there was a medical emergency or something, I don't know how they would get the residents, other than calling an ambulance, and how they would attend to everybody else. I liked it very much. In fact, I would choose this for my parents. It's in the middle of Havre de Grace. It's centrally located right in town. They had lots of places to walk. They said they take their residents out. There's a park close by. It's fairly clean. It was larger than the other place. They have a designated shower area, which is great, as opposed to just a bathroom. The other place had a tub where you had to sit on something and get into the tub for a shower. The staff was very bubbly. I love the way she joked around with the residents. They were all very happy and comfortable. She warned me ahead of time that a couple of residents, one in particular, would ask if they could go outside, and leave the building and it was cute. She was also very knowledgeable and informative. She knew about everything that was going on. In fact, they are getting ready to build an addition. Right now, they have rooms for two people sharing. The expansion that they're doing will make the rooms a little larger so they can accommodate a couple, which would be my mom and dad. They do activities, games, and things like that."

"Mom is very well cared for and seems to be thriving in her new environment. She was moved due to her condition from assisted living to memory care at the recommendation of The Lorelton. They were very understanding during this time of transition. The staff members are accommodating, easy to deal with, and flexible. They also have a sense of humor. The food is good. It is an older building but they do their best to keep up with it. It is lacking grounds to go outside, but they have good activities."

"My mother is going to Friends Home in Kennett. The director was very nice. They had a nice front porch. The staff during the tour seemed very upbeat and knew a lot about Kennett Square. They have little outings from time to time. They have a beauty parlor. When we walked around, we only saw one other person there. Then my mom went for a luncheon at a later date. She said the people were friendly enough. The whole place needs updating. It's an old building. They just put new elevators in. The dining area was kind of old. The facility looked pretty clean. I'm kind of surprised my mom chose this place, but she is just going to go for a month and try it out. I wouldn't choose it for myself. Her room is just a simple one little room with a bathroom and it has no kitchenette, refrigerator, or microwave, nothing like that."

"Rockland Place was one of my favorite places. The reason we didn't select it was just location. Some of the things I liked was it was clean, it was neat. When I first walked in, the lodge room was straight ahead, and the residents were having lunch. There were aides and staff being helpful to the residents. I saw people get in touch. I did like their memory care unit. One of the things they say is helpful for folks with dementia is a green bathroom. Their bathrooms were painted, and the green color helps them with depth perception. The one drawback I saw was it was one, big dining room for the entire place, so I think that people like my mom have found that a little overwhelming instead of smaller dining rooms for different wings or different halls. However, I really, really liked Rockland Place. The accommodations were very nice and new-looking. "

"My mom has moved into Merion Gardens. It is a very nice and clean place. The staff seems to be fairly efficient and they're pleasant. My mom's room is being kept clean, and she is getting good care. I'm happy with it, and as mad as she was about having to go there, she likes it now. The activities are sufficient for her because she doesn't remember too much. It is a nice place if that's what you have to be in. She has only been there for a few weeks, but I'm pretty happy with it. Food is pretty good, too."

"Forwood Manor had several levels of care. The place was clean and beautifully furnished. The staff was excellent and helpful. There were lots of activities. I spoke with one of the residents who talked favorably about outside trips that were sponsored by the facility and also about a group that got together regularly for jigsaw puzzles, something that was organized by the residents. The people were taking an active role in forwarding activities that they were interested in and organizing clubs. When I took my mother back, they served lunch, and the food was really good and restaurant quality. "

"Our mom has been at Ivy Gables since May 2015. She is 94 yr old and has been having ups and downs. The staff has been with us for everything. They are compassionate and caring. Due to the intimate size of the facility noone gets lost in the crowd. The food is fantastic and thought is taken for the indiviual taste. The room is a nice side and private. We are completely satisfied with everything at Ivy Gables. I could not recommend it more. "

"St. Martha Villa was very lovely. The person who showed me around was excellent. They didn't have shared bedrooms. You have to be in an apartment on your own, so my mom couldn't afford to stay there. The people we talked to seemed to enjoy the food, and the dining room was very clean and accommodating. We saw their calendar of events; there's something to do every day."

"My father moved to Arbour Square in West Chester. I think they're doing a very good job on trying to make him comfortable and ease into the community. The food is fine. They have lots of options in terms of activities, like cocktail hours. They have social talk (or coffee talk) and movies. His room is clean, and the amenities are very nice. They have a games area outside with a firepit. They have a patio and a second patio by the lunch area. They have many outside activities with a few options."

"Forest Hills Heights Located in Bel Air North was larger. It can accommodate more residents and they have more options for rooms. They have studios, rooms for couples, and larger ones. I went during the holidays so the administrator wasn't there that week, so the assistant administrator gave me the tour and that person did a great job. The receptionist was also fantastic and very welcoming. It had very beautiful surroundings. All the residents seemed happy. I saw a lot of activities going on. They had some of them doing puzzles and nerf shooting games with cups on a table. I thought it was very lovely. It's even decorated beautifully for Christmas. They have hair services so you can schedule an appointment to get your hair done. They have a doctor that you can use, a nurse as well, and a podiatrist that comes in. They have different pricing based on the level of care. They do not accommodate Medicaid so they determine whether they'll keep you based on how much of your own pay you're bringing in. Potentially, if you can't pay, you're going to have to find someplace else to live."

Our Community: Endearment is a large house located in a quiet community. We have six private rooms and one shared. There are four full bathrooms and a large dining room where we offer family-style meals. Our residents enjoy sitting by the window in the living room, and a favorite of most, relaxing on the front porch. The house is two stories and has a small elevator for those who find the steps challenging. The rooms have individual climate control options. Our assisted living offers solutions for adults who can live independently but require some assistance and range to seniors who need higher levels of care. Our Services: We offer a wide range of services, including but not limited to assistance with ADLs (such as bathing, toileting, dressing, eating), medication management, homecooked meals, diet modifications, and more. We respect people's schedules and routines and encourage them to continue as they would if at home. Our Mission: To provide an environment where our residents feel loved and respected. Where individuality and independence are a priority.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories

"My boyfriend is staying in Caraway Manor. The care is excellent. He gets physical therapy and his room is very comfortable. The food is very good. The staff members are very good, too. They come to his room within a minute. His room is well maintained. They have an open area for the visitors and the residents to sit. They have a central TV room, too. The dining area is open with tables and chairs."

"It was recommended by a friend of mine who I've known for a long time. We chose it because of the caring people who worked there and the fact that it was very nice and clean, and she's very well-kept. I like that my parent is well taken care of, and she's treated with a lot of love and respect. She's been there for over a year. It's a nice, small place, and it's more like a family. We've been there when they're preparing the food. It's healthy food, and it always smells good when they're cooking it. They play bingo, and they also do arts and crafts. They go out on field trips in nice weather. They have people who come once a week to sing, and they get to sing with them if they want to. When we found Singerly Manor, not once did we smell anything in there, and the girls care about the people who live there. The manager is someone who, any time they need anything for Nancy, they always let us know right away, or anything that we want done for her. We're just very pleased all the way around. She gets good care. "