Assisted Living Communities in Towson, MD

"When looking for a facility for my 85 year old mother, who had dementia and COPD I chose Symphony Manor for these reasons: the facility was located a mile from my home and I was there on a daily basis, the interior was bright, clean and small (69 residents) so she (and myself) became known by the staff quickly and the space was not overwhelming helping her to acclimate to her new surroundings. The facility offers multiple levels of care for residents who require memory care. The front door is supervised and must be operated by a keypad so residents cannot leave on their own, however, there is a lovely fenced-in garden and patio in the back where residents can safely relax outdoors. Educational offerings about dementia and senior care were provided for families. The facility was able to manage my mothers medical care and administer her medications. There was a Physical Therapist who would evaluate her needs...important since mom came needing a walker and eventually a wheelchair. The staff was welcoming and helpful and I immediately felt like we were "Home". Additionally, a pool table in the Bistro provided my teenagers with an activity that entertained my mother as well. The resident rooms are lovely with spacious and safe bathrooms. The nurses and caregivers are responsive and compassionate. There are several activity directors who keep residents occupied with fun things to do both in facility as well as several weekly trips to movies and city rides. Residents are not left to sit alone in their room, they are retrieved by staff for activities and meal times as many are there for memory care and cannot manage a routine on their own. Some of the activities my mother loved were the weekly non denominational prayer service, (there is a chapel and the facility offers a traditional Sunday service) Jewelry making, the daily "happy hour" in the bistro at 4 pm., watching the finches in the glass cages in the lobby, Sunday afternoon concerts performed in the lobby by the Peabody students, and going out on the bus to the BSO or just to get ice cream. Most importantly, every staff member knew my mom by her name and she loved having the "sense of community" that Symphony provided. During the two years my mom was here, I was involved in every aspect of her hands on care. I found the nurses and executive management to be responsive and professional. My mother recently passed away while on hospice which was managed in-facility as Symphony has a close partnership with Gilchrist allowing residents to remain at Symphony for the remainder of their life. The Symphony Physician is also a Gilchrist physician. I was very pleased with our experience at Symphony and although my mother is no longer there, I still stop by to visit with staff and residents. "

Our mission is to provide our residents with the highest level of care, unique to each individual's needs. To ensure the needs of our residents we have an on-call nurse practitioner. Our staff participate in monthly training given by the nurse practitioner to ensure resident comfort and care. In addition to our janitorial staff, Open Hand's uses germicidal lamps to sterilize our facility, to combat germs. The meals at Open Hand's are made in-house to perfection, with nutrition in mind. For our bed-bound residents, we are under contract with doctors, nurse practitioners, and even nail techs to upkeep our residents. We also offer visits to our facility! 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 aunt moved to Loving Care Assisted Living, and I love everything about it. I love the staff and the cleanliness of the house. It's very welcoming and bright. How they treat my aunt is good. I love the meals that they prepare. Jasmine, the owner, was very forthcoming in helping me and facilitating the discharge of my aunt from the hospital to her house. They keep me informed, like updates about her. Her room is very clean. The beds are good and sturdy. She has a private bathroom in her room and plenty of closet space. Her door has a number so she wouldn't get confused and walk into the wrong bedroom."

Our goal is to support quality of life in the community. Provide exceptional compassionate care and to enhance residents' dignity and self-respect in a safe, loving and beautiful home. We have doctors that will come to the facility to see the residents. We have awake staff over night. The minimum age requirement is 55. We provide total care. When you are a caregiver, you know that every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours. Your loved ones deserve the attention and care that our gracious home can provide. We are located in the Mount Washington area. 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 husband was at Angel Core Home of Care for respite. I think he was the most difficult person that they weren't expecting. He'd never been away from me. So, there were things that he did that were not in their best interests, but I like the location and I like the people. I also like the service that they provide and most of all, I like the cost. He was in the memory care there."

"I like Humble Hearts Assisted Living. It's on a nice quiet street. The gentleman who showed me around was very pleasant. He showed me all of the rooms and their security system. The necessary paperwork that they had to have was displayed. I like the place. It was nice and clean. The only thing I didn't like about it was that all they had there were men. They said they had had a woman before, but it seemed to me that it's more a man's place than someplace you would put a woman because all of the residents are male. The staff who gave the tour was a very nice gentleman and he was very on point. I felt like it was a nice place."

"The staff at Dulaney Valley is excellent to work with, and it was a good place. It’s a small group home, and everybody has a roommate except there are two private rooms. They have a nice size dining room; I had been there when they had breakfast and lunch, and it was a very good meals. They had bingo and other stuff. Price is very good as well as the staff. "

"My husband was a resident in the Memory Care Unit for 3 yrs. During that time, I visited him almost daily and saw the wonderful care, concern and even love he received by the amazing staff. I am very happy we choose the Cottages and would recommend them to anyone who can no longer care for their loved ones."

Welcome To Sterling Hospitality Kosher Assisted Living! Our Residents receive respectful and compassionate care 24 hours a day. Our Owners are professionals, on-site daily, providing superior and thoughtful service. Our Licensed Assisted Living Home is located in the heart of the Baltimore Jewish Community. Our culture is different from large institutions, as we are family run. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories

"I love this place!!! After my Dad passed away I saw that my mothers dementia escalated, and I knew that it was time to take the next step.I did honor my mom's request to stay in her house with aides for about a year, but I was very much aware of the social isolation that ensued. My brother and I went on a tour around the Pikesville area. It was important that the facility be somewhat nearby as I knew that we would be the kind of sons that would want to see her almost daily. I also knew that I didn't want some big institutional type setting..I had remembered that someone once told me that generally speaking any faith-based hospital or senior living facility often has a certain compassion and kindness inherent to it. When we walked out of Tudor Heights, I said to my brother"this is the place" for mom. I didn't require that it be Kosher food based, but that turned out to be a bonus. The staff knows every resident even if they don't work that residents floor. The residents all know each other, and there are no "mile long" walks to get anywhere. I also noticed in the other places I saw that often the residents were just sitting around doing nothing. The activities directors here are non-stop, always going from one thing to the next. Sometimes I can't even get a few minutes alone with Mom !!! We are in our 4th year here, and as I still say to my brother, "best decision we ever made.""

"Kemia, Danielle, and Candace are wonderful if I have a question Kemia and Danielle respond quickly and Candace cares about what my mother wants to eat."

"My brother is in a unique situation. He had a debilitating stroke when he was younger, now at only 55, his health was in decline and he needed assisted living. The staff at Viva are so vibrant and joyful. They've treated my brother with so much respect and encouragement. They want him to get better in hopes that he may regain some independence - and it's working! They won't let him quit. This level of care goes beyond what is simply required. These are incredible humans who want the best for the people in their care. Dana the Medical Technician, Patrice and Daija the Resident Care Aides are the best."

"Mabel's House Assisted Living was very clean, but they did not allow cats in their facility. It was just a big house with bedrooms that you share. The dining area was just a very large eating area. The people seemed very friendly. They all smiled and said hi to me. The person that did the tour was very friendly and nice. They weren't doing any kind of activities. They had a TV on and only one resident was watching it."

"I toured #1 Adoring Adult Care. I like the owner. She's very open and forthcoming. I like that the place is immaculate. The patients were well-dressed. They seemed to be enjoying themselves with what they were doing. The house has a small sunroom, which I thought was nice. There's a big living room and a big kitchen. So overall, I liked all of it. I was shown around by the owner. She is a nice person. She is a nurse, and she knows a lot about the medical field, so that made me feel more comfortable as far as the medication and everything goes. She also has another lady who does the medication for them, so it's not as if the owner has to do everything. Anything that they need, you can get referrals from the center, and I like that as well. The facilities and the building were very clean, and the structure was sound. The rooms were very nice sizes."