Independent Living Communities in Bowie, MD

"I like that Golden Shield Ark Assisted Living Facility is small and family-owned and it's close to my grandfather. I don't know if there's anything that I like the least. The staff was very knowledgeable. I believe two of them are RNs, and I forgot what the certification is for the other aide. It was very clean. It's a small homelike atmosphere. It's very similar to my grandmother's house, so it was great. The dining area was fine. The size of the room was great and the layout was nice. They will allow us to bring a hospital bed and it has enough room for a Hoyer lift. There were probably two or three people that could sit in the room with her. It was great."

"I toured The Lewis Apartments. The location and the whole complex were very nice. It's a relatively new senior living facility. It was clean and quiet. The people I encountered were nice. I walked into the office and the apartments, and the residents greeted me. They were sitting in the lobby area. The manager greeted me, gave me the information about the apartment, and showed me the apartment. It didn't take long, but it was a nice, pleasant experience. They had general appliances, stainless steel. I preferred a gas stove, but they only had electric stoves."

"I like The Belnor Senior Residences very much. I like the amenities, the property highlights, and even the units. The kitchen was open and spacious. I like the floor plan, but they don't have enough closet space. The other features as far as the property is concerned, the laundry space and the fact that they have a community garden and greenhouse, I liked everything about it, even the reserved parking for the residents to make sure that we have enough parking. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. The tour was very thorough. My questions were answered because there were just two features that I was interested in: the kitchen and the closets. You have to prepare your own meals."

"Visionary Square was beautiful, but it didn't feel personal. It was too strict. I like to have the feeling that I feel protected, and I didn't feel that from there. The room was beautiful, and my granddaughter loved it, but to fit in a setting like that, it's gonna cost me money. If you want to study outside your room or if you don't want people to come into your room, you could sit out in the hallway. It was clean. The staff was honest enough to say that they have all types of people. I could be next to a mentally ill person. I respected that because most people only want to tell you the best of everything, and then you get in and find it's not like that. It's a very nice district. There are stores everywhere. They said they didn't offer much. I asked them if they had a gym room and things like that. She said no, but they were thinking about doing something like that or having different vendors come in."

"I went to see the assisted living facility of Sunrise of Severna Park. It has a very homey type of atmosphere. It's older, and the way that it's set up, even the furnishings are a little more contemporary. They're nice and traditional. It's very nice, especially for seniors who are just looking for a little comfortable environment. They also have a lot of activities, and a very nice staff. It's very clean, and the rooms are immaculate. They offer a lot of services, like laundry service. Of course, they have the dining area, and the menus seem to be very good and very healthy. They have a variety of types of menus that the residents can select from. They can select their own dinner choices, lunch choices, and everything. They have a lot to offer, and they do a lot more than some of the others, as far as getting the seniors involved."

"I went to look at The Hamlet at Queenstown. The facility was well-run. The staff was very courteous, friendly, and accommodating. The amenities and the facilities were very nice. If my mom only needed assisted living, it's a nice place. The kitchen was very clean. Nobody was expecting me to come, but the facility was extremely clean."

"I toured the House of Lebanon. It's a nice apartment building with nice people. The staff who assisted me was good, but she was not always there. They don't have a common area. It's an apartment, and it's clean and nice."

"The Gardens of Annapolis was a very nice facility. I am very impressed with the location, the people who are there, and the available amenities. It's perfect. The apartments were nicely sized. It's a friendly and very clean place. They are doing some renovations right now to upgrade things. You have your options of having a shower or a tub. You have your option of having a two-bedroom as well. It's bright. There are lots of activities. They have a separate building where they do some of the activities. It's just an all-around perfect place. The individual who runs it is the one who shows people around, too, and that person was very good, very personable, and very knowledgeable."

"I toured Golden Rule Plaza. I like that it was convenient to a lot of places that I could get to, like close to my church and grocery shopping. Also, the place was very nice. It was up-to-date. Everybody was friendly and knowledgeable. The structure is very sturdy and clean. The layout was very nice, and everything was very roomy. I felt like it was kind of bright and cheery."

"This place is by far the best in Anna Arundel County. Around the clock care, a knowledgeable owner, and great meals. My aunts did respite care here and we ended up keeping her here. The owner and his staff went above and beyond to care for her until she passed. My family and I will be forever grateful for the care my aunt received. My aunt was bed bound ; the team frequently made sure she was turned and had creams applied. Her label drastically improved and she did well up until her passing, which she did at-home hospice care there. Thank you so much Utopia and Mr. Williams"

"The lady who took me around The Sanctuary, a Mount Jezreel Senior Housing Community, was very nice. I only went to one available apartment and it's not that big. I need a little bit more space than that. The atmosphere was good. The secure door and everything were good. The community was clean and well-kept. They had a library and a room you can rent out for events, like a birthday party, or something like that. I only saw one person, and she was very nice. The place was silent. There was no noise."

"I visited Willow Manor at Colesville. I liked everything. I was very amazed. They were very open to showing me the facility. They gave me all the information, and I also saw the library, the place where we can receive visitors, and the laundry. They showed me the apartment. It was a great experience, and I would like to live in that community. I think that would be a good place for me and my husband. They have an elevator, and I can use a wheelchair or my husband can use a walker to walk in. They told me that if he needs some bars, they can add the bars to the bathroom. The staff was very friendly, very kind, and very professional. The facilities were all secure. You need to register, and I feel very confident. Anybody who lives there will be very confident. I can recommend the place even for a loved one. The structure of the building was very adequate for everybody. It's very well designed, very neat, very clean, and very organized. I also saw the parking space. The room was a good size. I only saw the two-bedroom, but it was perfect. It had a good layout, where they had the living room and everything, and the closet."

"I like the community assistance that The Residences at Thomas Circle would be able to offer. We looked at several arrangements, and the studio apartment seemed best for my friend. I liked the flexibility of it, being able to add assistance if needed. The staff was very friendly, supportive, and knowledgeable. The facility was very clean. It was suitable for someone who needed independent living. There were no odors. It was great. The size of the room was quite appropriate for a senior who would be staying in a studio independently. The assisting team that was there was very welcoming. It was a great tour."

"I like that Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Living caters to individuals who live there. I'm a football freak, and they said, 'We don't have a football group, but I'm sure that a lot of people would be interested in joining it if you wanted to start this kind of thing.' They have raised gardens that are waist-high. They had some people who had no idea how to do gardening, so they teamed them up with those who knew. We had had a huge snowstorm; however, the person who was supposed to do their snow plowing didn't show up. So Wilshire Estates went out, including the owners, and shoveled sidewalks so that people could drive in without issues. That impressed me. They not only cared for the people who live there, but they also cared for their employees. They provide everything. The only thing I would have to do is pay for my own phone and wash my clothes. If you can't wash your clothes, they have people that will do it for you. They provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Lunch is the biggest meal, and at dinnertime, they usually have sandwiches or something light. I seemed to connect with the person who was selling the place. Even though it was expensive, I was impressed. The unit that I was looking at had just been vacated. The staff said they would clean everything from top to bottom, and when they become available, they would do upgrades, too."