We chose it for my sister. We liked the people there, the atmosphere, the pricing, and we worked with them to make it affordable. It was just the actual place and the people more than anything else that made us choose it. We're getting a studio, and it's large enough to have a bed, a sofa, a kitchenette, and a bathroom. We tasted the food, everything was good, and delicious. It was not super high-end, but it was fine.
Charter Senior Living of Towson Baltimore, MD
Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care
13 Reviews
6451 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21212
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Charter Senior Living of Towson
Assisted Living Reviews for Charter Senior Living of Towson
December 12, 2019
I visited this facility
September 03, 2019
I visited this facility
We were very impressed. It's a really nice community. It's bigger than the place where my aunt is now. We liked this place, but it was a little more expensive and farther from our house than her current community. We took a tour and saw their assisted living. They have a variety of apartments that we looked at. Their staff was very friendly and really nice to talk to. Their dining area looked very nice, the place was bigger, but it all looked very nice, clean, and bright. I saw people engaged in various activities. They also provide therapy, activities, doctors' visits, and they have nurses and aides helping. If you could afford it, I would rate them a five because their facilities were great. It's a beautiful community, and it's gorgeous.
June 02, 2019
I visited this facility
I visited this facility twice. In general - it was the one to beat in terms of our family's final selection. The location was good - close to me (one of 5 siblings).
The layout - entry, activity rooms, dining room was excellent. Staff seemed very friendly and reassuring. Appeared to have a ton of activities and amenities. More importantly the frequency of the clinical checks, safety measures appeared to be very good
April 19, 2015
I am/was a resident of this facility
I live here. The staff is very nice. They have a very good staff here. They could improve on the menu though. The dining room is very nice. We have the best apartment in the building. My husband and I have a two-room apartment. We brought some of our own things. I like it very much. As for activities, they can play cards, and they can do puzzles. They can do any kinds of entertainment they want to do. They have entertainment most everyday. Every Thursday, they take us for a two-hour scenic tour. Every Friday, they take us shopping. Every other Wednesday, they have what they call 'Lunch Bunch,' and we go out to lunch. Regarding security and safety, that could be improved -- on weekends especially. I would recommend this facility to others. I don't think we could do much better especially when it comes to service and the nice people that are working here.
March 25, 2015
I visited this facility
I visited, and I had a very good impression with the place. I thought it was very clean, and there was a lot of activity for the residents like games. I was very impressed. It was a very nice place, and it seemed to be very organized. Everybody was very friendly, and the dining area was very nice.
I was very impressed with their menus and the way they serve the meals. But we couldn’t afford it.
I think it was a well-rounded environment for senior citizens. They take them shopping and doctor’s visits, so their family doesn’t have to worry about that. I like the apartment’s setup.
February 09, 2015
I visited this facility
The staff was excellent. They were very supportive, very helpful, and very nice. They were a great fit for my father who has Parkinson’s disease. They had a studio and one-bedroom apartment. My dad had a studio, and it was of good size for him. The food was OK. They had a number of activities like bingo, exercises, and movies.
November 19, 2014
I visited this facility
It was nice. I like it. Everything was very nice. It was one of the nicer places. They have bingo and memory care-themed activities. Food was nice. The staff was very nice. The rooms were carpeted. They're very homey. However, their price was a little high.
November 17, 2014
I visited this facility
We like this facility. We like the size of the rooms. They have a living room and a bedroom. We like the ambiance of the place. When we walked in, everybody was friendly. My dad is a veteran and they have a wall with all the veterans in the facility, and that was pretty cool too. Definitely this facility would be our first choice for my dad. I know they have different kinds of exercises that my dad would like. I like also that they have a community area where people can come down. Every day they make sure that they have something the residents can attend.
August 14, 2014
I visited this facility
I really liked it. The rooms were nice. I just wasn't sure that was the best placement for my mother. They were right next to a Catholic church. My mother was Catholic, and I really like that. The staff was very nice.
May 29, 2014
I visited this facility
It was fantastic, but it was too expensive for us. It was great. I just think that it was so nice; I wouldn't mind it for myself. It was probably for people who have high incomes. The dining area was great. The staff was excellent. They followed up on us. They were very professional, too. The facility was excellent. It was also very clean. You would think you were in a hotel or a spa. It was very nice.
May 20, 2014
I visited this facility
I had a very good visit. The staff was great. They were friendly and informative. They even gave me snacks and they were very good. The rooms and the dining area were both very nice.
June 19, 2013
I visited this facility
It was farther from my home but it was absolutely wonderfully. It was on the same level as it's counterpart in Pikesville. The staff was great and their director was fabulous. It seemed like everyone had gone to How-To-Be-Nice-To-People 101.
Memory Care Reviews for Charter Senior Living of Towson
August 19, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My brother used to live in Charter Senior Living of Towson. It's bigger than the place he is right now, but everybody knows everybody's name and they just act like family. It's just so wonderful that I cried when they said they couldn't take him back, literally.
They had bingo and they had people bringing dogs in for the residents. It was great to see their faces lit up whenever they saw animals. The person who was in charge of the memory care was so nice. She would come out with my brother when she brought him outside for a visit because that was during the pandemic. It's like her own family. She loved every one. It couldn't get any better than that. Also, my brother loved the food that he would usually be done eating in five minutes.
Provider Response
Hello Debbie, Thank you for the wonderful review! We are happy to hear that you had a great experience with our community and that your brother loved his residency at Charter Senior Living of Towson. We continue to serve residents and families with the utmost care and we appreciate the compliments and acknowledgment of our great staff.
Questions about Charter Senior Living of Towson
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
All staff is required to have monthly training as well as state required training. CPR and first aid training.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Charter Senior Living of Towson. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
The overall population is 40% men and 60% women. Total of 69 residents in assisted living and 23 in memory care. The average age is 83. The residents enjoy the lunch outings, weekly store trips, happy hours and on site entertainment. We have residents in our community as young as 60 and as old as 100.
What programs or activities does Charter Senior Living of Towson offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Every residents is provided a monthly calendar listing of all programs and activities. Charter Senior Living of Towson offers weekly happy hours with entertainment, shopping trips, scenic rides, lunch outings, a variety of exercise programs, cooking demos by our chef, art projects, painting, crafts, coffee chat, bingo, movies, flex your brain and monthly birthday parties with entertainment are just to name a few. Our residents also enjoy the monthly book mobile. Monthly counsel meetings. Our community also offers on site physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
What places are near Charter Senior Living of Towson or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Charter Senior Living of Towson is conveniently located next door to a church which is within walking distance. There are also many churches in the area. A major shopping mall and public library are within a 5 minute drive from the community. Many restaurants and grocery stores are close by as well.
What transportation services does Charter Senior Living of Towson offer to assisted living residents?
We have a shuttle available to residents for doctor appointments.
What makes the chef or dining program at Charter Senior Living of Towson exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Our dining program offers three nutritious meals a day with unlimited snacks. All meals are prepared on site with fresh meats, fruits & vegetables. Homemade soups and salad dressings. Every meal is seated, with a menu for residents to choose from. Each table has an assigned server to create the perfect dining experience. Residents can choose from 5 different entrée options along with a choice of vegetables and desserts. Our chef is more than happy to accommodate residents in need of special diet needs.
What safety features or security measures does Charter Senior Living of Towson offer to assisted living residents?
Every resident wears a GPS life alert pendant to accommodate their needs 24/7. All private bathrooms are equipped with slip resistant floors, pull cords, grab bars next to the toilet and in their walk in showers. Walk in showers also have a seat for safety. All doors in the community are secured from 8:00pm to 8:00am for safety. Visitors before 8:00am or after 8:00pm use the call button to enter and exit the community. Receptionist onsite from 9:00am to 8:00pm. Our memory care is a secured environment to ensure the safety of our residents. Nursing 24/7 as well as resident aids. Wander guards in assisted living. Safety railings in all hallways.
How does Charter Senior Living of Towson keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Our community is continuously keeping our residents informed regarding their loved one. Facebook postings, calls as needed, email, text, postings throughout the community and at the front desk. Mailings and emails to families for family and friend events. Our executive director sends a monthly newsletter via email to ensure families are updated on events, programs, etc. Family meetings at any time at the request of the family. Our executive director and health and wellness director will request family meetings to discuss any concerns as necessary.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Charter Senior Living of Towson during daytime and nighttime hours?
Assisted Living - Our entire community has 24/7 nursing which means we have an actual nurse over night physically in the community to access any situation that might arise. 2 residents aids in assisted living over night and 3 during the day. In addition 3 nurses are in the community administering meds. Health and wellness director, charge nurse and resident care supervisor on site during regular business hours and rotating weekends.
If Charter Senior Living of Towson accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Charter Senior Living of Towson gladly accepts small dogs and cats. Residents must be able to take care their pets. Our community has a beautifully landscaped outdoor patio and sunroom. Residents can also enjoy sitting on our two front covered porch areas on a beautiful Spring day. Our residents also enjoy our walking paths. Our community has a very large open gathering room on our first floor for residents to enjoy activities, socialize or just sit and relax. The second floor has another gathering area for residents as well as the third floor.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Our staff is required to have monthly training as well as state required training. CPR and first aid training.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
Memory care has 23 residents total. Our entire community has 24/7 nursing which means we have an actual nurse over night physically in the community to access any situation that might arise. 2 residents aids in memory care over night and 3 during the day. Health and wellness director,charge nurse, resident care supervisor and memory care director on site during regular business hours and rotating weekends. Dedicated nurse specific to memory care administering meds.
What safety features or security measures does Charter Senior Living of Towson provide to protect residents who wander?
Our community offers wander guards to residents that may wander. The door alarms if a resident gets to close to front and back doors in the community. All staff and managers are fully aware of any resident wearing a wander guard as an extra precaution.
What programs or activities does Charter Senior Living of Towson offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Flourish Program /Memory Care offers a full schedule of activities that occur 7 days a week. These activities include but aren't limited to exercise classes, art therapy, live entertainment, singing, dance therapy, raised gardening, cookouts in the courtyard, scenic rides, lunch outings, cooking demonstrations by our chef, weekly happy hour and brain power are just a few. Our Flourish Memory Care Program is supported by leading edge research that our residents living with Alzheimer's disease and memory loss can grow and flourish, regardless of where they may be on their journey.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Our health and wellness director assesses residents before admission, 30 days after admission and quarterly. Family can request assessments at anytime as well as our health and wellness director. There is continued communication if a resident has any change between assessments.
What techniques does Charter Senior Living of Towson use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
Our Flourish Program supports aromatherapy, music, staff assistance, food tool augmentation as needed. Restaurant atmosphere-cloth tablecloths and napkins, real utensils etc.
How does Charter Senior Living of Towson keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
Our health and wellness director, charge nurse, memory care director or dedicated memory care nurses will inform families about their loved one's health. Resident are assessed to determine any changes in levels of care. Their means of communication can be face to face, phone or email.
Describe the neighborhood around Charter Senior Living of Towson. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Charter Senior Living of Towson is surrounded by several upscale neighborhoods within walking distance.
Is Charter Senior Living of Towson affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
We are minutes away from two major hospitals. GBMC ( Greater Baltimore Medical Center) is 1 mile from the community. University of MD St Joseph's Medical Center is 2.0 miles from the community.
Costs for Charter Senior Living of Towson
Services and Amenities of Charter Senior Living of Towson
Costs
- Entry Fee
- Fee Structure Extra: Entry Fee Cost : $2500
- Assisted Living Starting At: $5200/month
- Memory Care Starting At: $7500/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: No
- Studio Apartments
General
- Resident Capacity: 92
- Respite Care
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed Only
About Charter Senior Living of Towson
If your loved one is looking for a community that offers a warm, cozy, and inviting environment, then you are home. Whether it's Assisted Living or Memory Care that is needed, we believe it's our calling to give everyone in our care - and their families - peace of mind and the chance to be their best selves. At Charter Senior Living of Towson, you will have everything you need to pursue creativity, celebrate opportunity, advance independence and experience life as you define it - whatever your needs may be. Come visit our Towson location and experience the Charter Senior Living difference for yourself!!
What Makes Us Special
Charter Senior Living of Towson offers 24/7 onsite nursing. (over night onsite as well ). Tenured staff taking amazing care of your loved one. There is an 80% retention rate of our staff. Over 6 consecutive years of 0 deficiency state surveys. Community is within a mile of two very well known hospitals and location is convenient to restaurants, shopping, library, etc. Plenty of parking.
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