I wasn't really pleased with my tour of Morningside House of Ellicott City. The appearance was OK. I just didn't feel like the staff gave me enough information and showed me around enough. It was clean, but it made me feel like it was more of an old people place. My mom wasn't ready for that, but it's a nice place. The staff member told us that we could come back in October, but she's never called me to see if anything happened.
Morningside House of Ellicott City
Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care
9 Reviews
5330 Dorsey Hall Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Morningside House of Ellicott City
Assisted Living Reviews for Morningside House of Ellicott City
November 28, 2019
I visited this facility
July 26, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mom has been in Morningside House of Ellicott City since November. It is good. The people are sweet and nice. When I need help from the nurses, I have had very good help. The menus are nice and varied. My mom seems happy with the food. They have lots of craft activities, music, lectures, and a piano that my mom can use for her piano lessons. I don't think my mom goes to everything that she could, but what they have is very well done. Her studio is perfect for her. They have a nice tree and nice view outside. It is just the right distant from the elevator and to the cafeteria. It forces her to move around without it being too much.
May 10, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I like Morningside House of Ellicott City because it specializes in memory and Alzheimer’s care. My mother-in-law needs memory care. The staff is doing a good job and seem caring. The room is a very generously sized studio. They were helpful in providing a bed, mattress and dresser for us. They offer many activities, but my mother-in-law is not doing any of them. It offers more than she is actually using, like music, games, visitors, and entertainers, but she is not participating. However, this facility is appropriate for her care.
June 28, 2015
I visited this facility
Just a drive up to the place, and you feel comfortable. It was so clean, and there were people milling around outside. We walked in, and there was somebody there to get you started. The gentleman who gave us the tour, we called him up the last minute because we happened to be in the area -- and he had another appointment in 30 minutes -- but he took us in anyway and took us on a tour. It was really a nice place. I had no objections whatsoever to moving my mother there. As a matter of fact, I would probably do it if it wasn't for the fact that it is a little farther away, and the price is about the same. It had a different feel to it just because it was located differently and stuff. It had a nice dining area, and they even had a picture of my wife's chorus on the wall because my wife's chorus sings there a lot. Nice big hallways and nice rooms. I thought it was extremely comfortable. I would be more than happy to have my mother living there. I just don't have to move her there because there would be no big benefit to uproot her. We've had to move her so many times over the last several years when my father died, so we just don't want to uproot her unless there is a big advantage to it, but Morningside is really where we would have wanted her to be.
July 06, 2014
I visited this facility
Morningside House of Ellicott City was recommended to us by a friend. It presented very well. The staff was absolutely very helpful. The rooms were spacious. The dining room was well appointed, well laid out, neat, clean, and the table settings were beautiful. They had excellent activities; they had a variety of activities that get people outdoors. The financials, the expense, it was the best of all the communities.
November 28, 2013
I am/was a resident of this facility
We had stayed at Morningside House. We had two big rooms there. The work attitude of the staff was fine. It was just that they didn't had a clue on various situation.
January 06, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I do not live at this facility personally, however a very close relative of mine does, and she is extremely happy here. She has been there for several months now, and the nursing staff and faculty has the made transition very easy for the whole family. The surrounding town is beautiful, as is the building itself. I was impressed with the quality of the apartments. The family member that lives here always speaks very highly of the friendly staff, and while I wish she didn't have to live in a nursing home, it's for the best, and I don't think there's a better place around than Morningside. The food is great, they provide transportation for their clients when necessary, and they also provide many activities for their clients to get involved in. The most important thing for me is that they always have a nursing team on call in case of emergencies, and that makes the whole family feel at ease. I really do love this facility.
July 31, 2011
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Morningside House in Ellicott City caters to those who need extra help in the activities of daily living, or those who are in the beginning or advanced stages of dementia. As the nephew of an aunt who has lived there for the last two years, I can attest that this is a very pleasant place for someone who needs help with dressing, bathing and medication management. Unlike nursing homes, Morningside is set up as a small apartment complex with individual apartments that can be furnished and decorated based on the occupant's tastes. So all of the residents living at Morningside can outfit their rooms with their own furniture and treasures.This really is my aunt's home. She has the best care from the nursing staff, all of whom care deeply about her and the rest of the residents. My aunt lives in a studio apartment, which is a large room with its own bathroom. There are also one-bedroom units and companion suites. At some point, my aunt may consider a companion suite, since the rent is a little cheaper if you share it with someone else.My aunt likes to play bingo, and that is one of the activities they have at Morningside several times a week. She also enjoys having her hair done at the salon, and asks for ice cream every night at dinner. Most importantly, her physical and medical needs are taken care of by the staff. When she first came there, it was a big adjustment, but now she can't imagine living anywhere else.My aunt looks forward to the bus trips. One afternoon they drove to Little Italy in Baltimore and had lunch at one of the restaurants. On another trip, they visited the local dinner theater during one of their dress rehearsals and were able to enjoy the show "for free" before it opened.Morningside has respite care available and also welcomes Hospice, in the event of a serious or terminal illness. It is a wonderful place to live out your golden days and I am happy that my aunt has found a place that brings her peace, good health and happiness. For those considering Morningside, keep in mind that it is in a very good area, close to the hospital and medical complexes in nearby Columbia, Maryland. It is also less than a half-hour from Baltimore and an hour from Washington, D.C.
Memory Care Reviews for Morningside House of Ellicott City
January 01, 2020
I visited this facility
I was able to tour Morningside House of Ellicott City. It was a bigger facility, they divided it between memory care and the general population. It's a magnificent facility, full of amenities, very well organized, and the staff was very impressive. It was the farthest away from where I lived. They have common areas, games, ongoing programs developing the patients, sing alongs, and they bring people in for entertainment and rehabilitation. They had large enclosed areas, you'll still be outdoors, but in no danger of drifting away from the facility, and I was very impressed. The staff was impressive, quite open, answered every question I had, and volunteered some information about how things worked there and how it would work for my wife. They even had a full-time pharmacy person onsite.
Provider Response
Thank you for sharing such a detailed and positive review of our community. You provide a valuable perspective to other families looking for senior housing. We love our community, staff, and the great amenities we offer - we're so glad you were impressed by them too!
Costs for Morningside House of Ellicott City
Services and Amenities of Morningside House of Ellicott City
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Entry Fee
- Assisted Living Starting At: $3300/month
- Memory Care Starting At: $3950/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Coffee Shop
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
General
- Resident Capacity: 114
- Respite Care
- Minimum Age: 62
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
Licenses
- State Licenses: #13AL0281-A
About Morningside House of Ellicott City
At our Ellicott City, MD, assisted living and memory care community, you will find easy access to a wonderful and socially engaging environment. Our staff provides weekly transportation for shopping and experiencing the beauty of Ellicott City. Our location is less than 4 miles from the Merriweather Post Pavilion Theatre and the Dorsey Hall shopping center, with a grocery store right up the street. Enjoy the gorgeous nature in the courtyard located inside the residency, along with our outdoor patio and walking path with a secured exterior to provide optimal safety and peace of mind. Family members and residents are provided peace of mind with our 24 hour nursing staff, clinical staff and service staff, as well as emergency response systems located in every room secured exterior and walking paths. Morningside of Ellicott City is located within 7 miles of the Howard County General Hospital, and 15 miles from the Northwest Hospital Center.
What Makes Us Special
Our community features 2 Courtyard areas, one with a water feature. Enjoy gardening in the Courtyards. We have spacious large apartments. Therapy is available on site. Enjoy our Cafe, and relax in our Living Room with baby grand piano and gas fireplace. Programming every day, with weekly outings. Updated decor in 2018, with a beautiful Library. We look forward to meeting you!
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