My mother-in-law was a resident of Fairhaven for over five years and loved living there. My husband and I visited her frequently and we were both very happy with all aspects of her care. The staff members we interacted were always polite and friendly and genuinely seemed to are about the residents. There are a lot of wonderful activities available and many opportunities for the residents to socialize. My mother-in-law loved living there!We often ate meals with Mrs H and found the food to be delicious. There were a wide variety of options available for all dietary needs. We also spent many afternoons walking around the grounds and were always impressed by how beautifully the grounds were maintained. My mother-in-law passed away recently so I wanted to take this opportunity to express how grateful we were for the are she received. It cans be scary when a parent enters a retirement community but we always knew she was in good hands at Fairhaven. My own parents have plans to move there soon so I know I will be visiting there again many times.
Fairhaven Retirement Community
Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, and Continuing Care Communities
17 Reviews
7200 Third Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784
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Reviews of Fairhaven Retirement Community
Assisted Living Reviews for Fairhaven Retirement Community
May 25, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
July 27, 2011
I am/was a resident of this facility
We moved into a Fairhaven Indipendent Living Cottage two years ago when my husband's dementia had become more difficult. We chose this as our first step to moving him into the Assisting Living Unit offered by Fairhaven. It will be convenient for me to continure to live in Independent Living, while still having the flexiblity of walking over to visit and take my husband out for trips or meals. This is encouraged by staff. We have had the opportunity of observing the facilities and quality of care up close on a regular basis. Also Fairhaven will not charge us an extra.fee when the time comes to do this. There is staff ready to help us make the decision when his dementia becomes unmanageable for me.
Independent Living Reviews for Fairhaven Retirement Community
April 17, 2018
I visited this facility
Fairhaven was wonderful, but it was just too small for my husband and I, and we needed a 2-bedroom apartment. There was nothing wrong with the place, it was just not for us.
December 13, 2017
I visited this facility
We visited Fairhaven. The people we talked to said it's a nice place to live. The staff was very nice, very friendly, and very honest. It's on 300 acres with cottages, villas, and apartments, and we're looking for a cottage or villa. They have individual cottages, some with sunrooms or dens, two-bedrooms. We're very impressed. They had a woodshop, photography group, nature hikes, and painting cars.
Provider Response
Thank you for those kind words! We appreciate the beautiful setting that we are privileged to showcase on tours, and so fortunate to have residents who are eager to speak to their positive experiences here at Fairhaven. Our staff take a great deal of pride in guiding prospective residents through the research and exploration into Life Plan communities like ours. From those initial stages of your search, through downsizing, and moving, the Fairhaven team and our local business partners will make this decision one that you'll wish you made sooner!
Continuing Care Retirement Community Reviews for Fairhaven Retirement Community
May 22, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My brother lived in the nursing home for 9 months until his death in Feb. 2018. For the most part, his care was good. The exceptions were 1) his MS made it difficult to swallow. I witnessed a staff member pushing pills into his mouth while he was struggling to manage a mouthful already and he was using ice water, which made it even harder. My brother had already contracted pneumonia from inhaling particles and that is what he died from in the end. 2) Rarely was staff available to get him out of bed when he wanted. It required a lift and apparently they were short staffed. Then when he wanted to return to bed, he often had to sit uncomfortably in a wheelchair for hours and he suffered from pressure sores.
My sister-in-law (brother's widow) lives in an apartment. I just returned from a visit with her and feel she has excellent care, as she suffers from mild dementia. She is well looked after and her apartment is very well maintained. The grounds are beautiful. We took long walks in the woods which was a highlight.
I have very grave concern over the way plastic is disposed of in the dining areas. I accompanied my sister-in-law on her volunteer job of passing water out to patients in the nursing home. Twice a day tall plastic glasses, lids and straws are switched. I was horrified to learn that all that plastic is thrown in the trash!! Twice a day!! I took it upon myself to carry all those items upstairs so as to place them in the recycling bin where the apartments are. Why or why can't they put those recycling bins in the dining areas? Plastic never goes away. It is contaminating our planet and causing havoc in the oceans where it inevitable ends up.
August 30, 2017
I visited this facility
I had a great visit at Fair Haven. They had an excellent staff, and some of the facilities they had available, like the cafeteria and the library, were really good. I saw people eating while I was there, and the meals looked appetizing. Everything about them was great, but it's just out of my price range.
August 21, 2017
I visited this facility
I thought Fairhaven was very high-quality. It was very well laid-out and it seemed to have more activities and amenities than other facilities. I was able to see a couple of residences, and they were nicely laid out and user friendly. They had onsite medical staff, very nice eating facilities, and a very nice craft studio. The food was very good quality, with a nice assortment, and they had a variety of dining facilities where you can eat.
August 21, 2017
I visited this facility
We liked Fairhaven, it had nice food, nice people, and very pleasant sales people. The apartments were decently sized, but they were on the wrong side of town.
January 26, 2017
I visited this facility
The only one that I really took a tour of was Fairhaven, and it was wonderful. They should not have included the assisted living area when they did the tour because it was rather depressing. It wasn’t normally part of their tour, but my aunt was there, so I went and visited her. The room she was in was absolutely tiny and unattractive. She was miserable. The facility itself was very nice and had a lot of activities. They had individual one-story, roomy places, like cottages, all in a row with little backyards and a nice kitchen. I thought the living room would have required a lot more furniture than I have. They were very nice on the inside. There was also an apartment building that reminded me of a hotel. These rooms were very spacious and well lit. They had a pool there and exercise machines with an attendant who would help you. They had art classes and an art room. The lowest price I saw there was $144,000 to get in, and then like $2,000 a month or up. There were some places that had two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a garage. I didn't have an objection to anything, except the assisted living.
August 24, 2016
I visited this facility
Integrace Fairhaven was beautiful, but I would have been paying for a lot of amenities that I wouldn't have been using. Even after paying the entry fee each month, I would have had to come up with over $5,000 more to pay them. So, I said, "No, that's too much. I don't have it." It was a gorgeous place, and it was all fancy both outside and inside. The rooms were fine, and their sizes were okay. Some sections of the facility were older. There was a golf course and a lot of different things. The staff was very nice. The girl there was very nice and very pleasant. She showed us everything we wanted to see even though she realized that I couldn't afford it.
July 22, 2016
I am/was a resident of this facility
Buyer Beware! Fairhaven is not the quality independent living retirement community (CCRC) Marketing may lead you to think it is. Look beyond superficial renovations and Marketing hype. Main structure, cottages and older apartments have many structural issues, such as sewer back-ups, water leaks, unreliable HVAC and hot water, etc. Frequent patches are applied when something breaks but there is little substantive preventative maintenance or needed underlying structural updates. Note also that laundry facilities for older apartments are inadequate, are used by residents, family members and Fairhaven staff from all over the community, including the Health Center; and these machines are never sanitized unless a resident does so.
Bottom line: Before you sign any contract, ask questions about basic living conditions. Marketing is not going to tell you about chronic issues and complaints from existing residents. Talk privately to residents in the type of unit want and who have lived at Fairhaven for more than a couple years -- not just the residents you are introduced to by Marketing. Once you sign and turn over the entrance fee, you may well be stuck because any refund may depend on when your unit is bought by a "new" resident. There are former residents/family that have been waiting 3 years or more for their refund.
September 07, 2015
I visited this facility
They were all very helpful at Fairhaven. They have independent living villas, independent living cottages, and apartments. They had several different tours that they took us on to show us around, and it was very helpful to know their cost, etc.
June 30, 2015
I visited this facility
Fairhaven was absolutely outstanding. A lady there explained everything. We toured, and she explained all the financing options. We visited each one of the apartments. I could not have asked for a more thorough and more delightful tour. She was absolutely outstanding. We saw everything -- the woodshop, the pool, the art class, and the library.
July 25, 2013
I visited this facility
Fairhaven was a very nice community. We have visited this place for my friend. I like this one because it was more country, not too much in the city. However, like all the other facilities we visited, it also has the same services and features. We didn't visit any facility that we find unacceptable.
July 05, 2012
I visited this facility
in my opinion it was a on average facility, it was clean for the most part i was really amazed by the types of activities. They had an art class which i really like for my grandma the even had lecture groups i feel that is good that the people get to converse with each other. My grandma is a big poker person that's her favorite activity to do an the also have movie night which very fun as she told me. the swimming pool was very clean to my surprise to me it was a perfect match for my grandma she could get her nails and toes done if she wanted to. On the fitness side the also supply a yoga class and muscle toning. but the beds were not all that soft and comfortable an the rooms did smell a little funny but i expected that over all ill give it a 4. its still a nice place an the nurses were nice too, thats always a major part in facilities like this like i said overall a solid 4
May 09, 2012
I am/was a resident of this facility
We enjoy the busy community life at Fairhaven. But appreciate everything so much more this past week when my husband who has dementia suddenly developed breathing problems. After a phone call to the Wellness Center, the security staff arrived and helped us into the ambulance.. The Fairhaven social worker arrived at the hospital the next day to help me with paperwork, and the clergy arrived that night. Phone calls from several residents set up arrangements in our cottage for when we would return, which turned out to be six long days. Security met us when we returned to help us get inside and housekeeping arrived the next day to clean our cottage. Security then took us in a car to my husband's medical appointments in the Wellness Center. All the staff was aware of his situation and handled it quietly. Meals were delivered to us each day. It was reassuring to know that the "grape vine" here provided many of our friends and acquaintances with information. Fun foods and greeting cards followed, along with more offers of help. COMMUNITY COUNTS!
September 06, 2008
I visited this facility
I recently visited a friend that is living in an apartment at Fairhaven. I've visited many retirement communities, nursing homes and assisted living facilities but I have to say that I was impressed with Fairhaven. My friend loves living there. She tells me she receives excellent care in every way. She gave us a tour. It's like walking into a very warm, hospitable community. The main building houses beautiful artwork, the food in the dining area was very good. My friend told me that she took water aerobics every morning and that there is either a class or activity going on all the time. The feeling is very comfortable, friendly and professional at the same time. My husband and I have an aunt that may be looking at assisted living communities soon. I received a packet from Fairhaven that I can't wait to show her.
Costs for Fairhaven Retirement Community
Services and Amenities of Fairhaven Retirement Community
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
General
- Resident Capacity: 115
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed.
Licenses
- State Licenses: 115
Costs
About Fairhaven Retirement Community
At Fairhaven, your age does not define YOU
Fairhaven offers a lifestyle that allows you to use your time and resources to pursue what you love, with the people you most enjoy. Fairhaven offers a lifestyle of flexibility and choice that provides each resident with new opportunities to pursue their passions and enrich their life.
The campus’s location is convenient to both downtown Baltimore and historic Washington, D.C. If the larger cities don’t appeal to you, Fairhaven is just minutes from historic downtown Sykesville and Ellicott City, which offer local shopping and restaurants.
Independent Living:
Set on a beautiful and scenic 300-acre wooded property and only minutes from historic downtown Sykesville, you will find Fairhaven, a premier, not-for-profit Life Plan community.With an active campus in one of Maryland’s most charming destination towns— plus countless amenities, gorgeous housing options with over 30 floor plans of apartments and cottages and a full suite of services to support you every step of the way—you’ll find everything you need to connect with your passions, discover new paths and live the life that’s meaningful to you.
At Fairhaven, you get the best of both worlds: a thriving community that empowers you to pursue what you love and a comprehensive support system that you can count on whenever you need a hand, with on-site assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. That’s more than just a good plan—that’s peace of mind.
Assisted Living:
At Fairhaven, every resident “lives life their way.” Our resident-centered program, supported by Integrated PathwaysSM, offers assistance with medication management and personal care as needed. Every day brings an engagement program featuring exercise, social events, and outings, outdoor activities, music, art, and technology. Family and loved ones are always invited to join in! For those seeking an enriching lifestyle that promotes their independence while receiving the support they need, assisted living offers an alternative to traditional nursing care. As part of a full-service retirement community, every resident benefits from the extensive campus amenities and the peace of mind in having a continuum of health services available to them.
Thank you for your interest at Fairhaven. Please give us a call to schedule a free tour.
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