Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge Timonium, MD

Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge had different buildings for different things. You can have your apartment furnished or bring in your own things. They had a doctor on site and a shuttle that takes you to the library and the shopping malls. The staff seemed to be very interested in "you." The location was in a good neighborhood; it's not like you're out by yourself somewhere.

My parents went ahead and moved into Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge. It's in the neighborhood that they lived in, and so that's partly why they chose it. The amenities are very good. The living environment is very nice. My parents seem to enjoy it. It's reasonable in terms of cost. It's not inexpensive, but it's reasonable. They like the food. They like the convenience. The apartment they have in there is a 1-bedroom apartment, very nice. It had new carpet when they moved in, repainted, cleaned. So far, the services have been good. The staff is polite and helpful. They seem really good, and my parents have not complained or had any problems with any of the staff.

My brother moved to Brightview Mays Chapel last December. It was close to where I live, and the best price for that type of facility. It’s independent, so he comes and goes as he pleases, but he has to check in in the morning by 10:30 or somebody checks on him. They have different activities, but he can choose to join or not. There are card playing groups, bingo groups, and they do movies occasionally. They had a New Year’s party. He has a studio apartment with a small living space. It has a small bedroom, but he does have a refrigerator, washer and dryer, a stove and a bathroom. They do the laundry for the linen and towels. The apartment is always clean and he loves the food there. The residents interact with you.

Mays Chapel Village is clean and the staff and residents seem to be very friendly. The only reason I didn't select it is because of accommodations. It just wasn't large enough for my mother and sister and it felt like living in a box. I wanted a place where mom could take some of her furniture. She doesn't like it at all. I would've selected it if it had more spacious rooms for two people.