Nursing Home Communities in Sandy Spring, MD

"I have been a resident at Friends House for four years. Can’t say enough good things about the quality of life here! The serene community is surrounded by beautiful trees, gardens, meadows, and interesting wildlife visitors. The buildings are well maintained and provide warm, comfortable living spaces, for both private homes and public gathering spaces. Engaging activities such as the Environment Committee, ArtSpace art programs, Garden Committee, and Tour Committee, to name just a few, are designed, led, and funded by residents through the Friends House Seniors Association. Walk the grounds and you will encounter a vibrant neighborhood filled with interesting, knowledgeable, and friendly people from all walks of life. Before you know it, you are talking about horticulture, art, physics, history, or the night sky, and in the process you discover new friends. We look out for each other here. Caring is contagious!"

"My sister is in Bel Pre Health & Rehab Center. They hardly are allowing anybody in the building, so I haven't had a tour of it or anything. You're allowed to go as far as the living room, that's it. It's rated 5/5 by Medicare, so it must be good. I haven't been worried. We've gotten calls from different people and I've met a couple of them briefly. The activities director is a very enthusiastic, pleasant person who enjoys working with challenging people like my sister who has a mental illness. The billing office has been right on top of everything. I got my guardianship papers and other things turned in very quickly. It was all taken care of and they're arranging for her to get Medicaid to continue her stay there. They've been doing everything they can. It's very nice. It didn't have any odor whatsoever. I didn't notice any smell at all. Everything has gone very well. If she has to stay there longer, it's OK with us. Everybody I talked to has been excellent on the phone. I have had no concerns at all. She said the food is delicious. The living room and the entrance area are very neat and clean. Everything seems fine. I have no issues whatsoever. The only thing I have had any trouble with at all (not really trouble) is the people are so busy, that they don't always answer the phone, but I've found that to be true in lots of places where she's been. I discovered the time to talk to people is later in the afternoon when everybody is finished with most of the hard work of the day. I got everybody I want to talk to one after the other when I called at that time."

"My husband was there for a month for rehab. The physical therapists tried their best but his mental condition prevented him from grasping what he had to do. The staff were all kind and capable. The halls were decorated for Christmas and cheery. My husband's room looked out on a pleasant courtyard and he could watch people coming and going. The food was good. I had hoped that he could stay there for assisted living but they had no room."

"My stepmother is in this facility now for about eight months. She has exceptional needs including breathing assistance and feeding tube. when she first arrived she was enrolled in various types of therapy. Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. I cannot say enough great things about the therapists and the therapy staffing. They are attentive, patient, personable and interactive. They really care about my step mom and make a point of interacting with her even when she's not scheduled for therapy. After a period of time, the insurance company determined that while she'd made improvements, they were not significant enough to continue the therapy. This meant that she needed to stay in the facility, hopefully qualifying under medicaid and would no longer get the various forms of therapy. The nursing staff is excellent. I have had loved ones in nursing facilities where the staff doesn't care bit this is NOT one of them. Every single person who comes into contact with my stepmom is pleasant, patient, accommodating, and has a great attitude. The administration went the extra mile to help us wade through the harrowing experience of applying for medicaid. they held family meetings about every three months to update us about everything concerning my stepmom and to allow us as a family to ask any questions. Usually there's be a social worker there as well. I think this is one of the best nursing homes and rehab centers I've ever encountered (and there've been more than a few. My mother was ill for 20 years and often needed nursing home/rehab care). I did my research on this facility and they got similar reviews elsewhere which informed my decision. They are also excellent for patients needing respiratory care and/or feeding tube care. "

"My mom has been there a little over two years. I would visit two to three times a week and talk to her clean up her nightstand and making sure she had her goodies. I would change out her seasonal clothes if needed. When the shut down happened because of COVID 19 I was devastated not being able to see her. I was put in touch with Sharda and Jackie the Activities Department, she was so nice and positive. Helping me work thru my anxiety by not being able to visit my mom, But facetiming my mom caught on quickly, Sharda was so nice, I would schedule times and she would sit with my mom and we talk about bingo, trivia and other games they had played. She kept me up to date on her snack needs also. Thank you. I would also like to comment about housekeeping. I have a several occasions asked for something for my mom. And on the times it was the same person Tresha She not only got the items for me and with a smile and a yes mam and then picked other stuff up off the floor. Such an incredible worker. Thank you To the new Administer Mr. Johnson fantastic job kudos. Thank you. Ms. Sara the best receptionist most knowledgeable person to meet. She is polite, sweat , nice, professional great asset. Thank you. Thank you at all the wonderful nurses I am horrible with names but you all are the front end. when I call that I am taking my mom to an appointment she's ready, that's so important to be on time. My mom has only said nice things about all of you. Thank you. To everyone Thank you I cant say it enough. "

"I was doing rehab at Springbrook Adventist, and it was very good as well as the staff. The food is OK. The room was of medium size, but it was OK. There were activities, but she was busy working on therapies and getting out of it. I would recommend the community. "

"I spent two and a half months in rehab at this facility following brain surgery. I was utterly helpless and bedridden when I arrived, but the nursing staff and physical therapists were very patient and encouraging with me. Especially the physical and occupational therapists, who helped me get back on my feet, with slow and steady progress. I went from bedridden to wheelchair to walker to cane, to walking without any assistance by the time I was discharged. The nursing staff and caretakers were wonderful and caring. "

"Our dad recently spent three weeks at Manor Care/ProMedica Silver Spring, and we are grateful for the kind and attentive care that he received. While all of the staff treated him well, we were especially impressed and grateful to nurses Shaye and Ruth as well as Director of Nursing Mr. Hannock, physical therapists Raymond and Keith, and dietician Krista. "

"I was in a double room (separated by a curtain, shared bathroom).(singles & up to 4 available) My side was spacious enough with windows facing trees, and during the day, I sat in the courtyard for several hours. My only complaint was that I heard my roommate's TV shows at night. The administrative, nursing, and PT/OT staff were wonderful - very kind, gentle, attentive, and helpful. I can't praise them enough. I had 2 hours of PT/OT every day.I was there only 2 weeks, so I did not join activities, however there were many: music, bingo, religious, movies, other games."

"I toured the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington. I like that there is some independence. I like the social aspect. I like that they had a barber shop. The rooms were nice and spacious, and they had a common room with a piano."

"My brother is presently staying at this facility. He seems very satisfied with the services provided. The food is good. The rooms are kept clean, and the facility seems to be well maintained. The staff is attentive and helpful. I recommend this place without hesitation."

"As far as resources, Asbury Methodist Village has the most of all places I've been to. They offer different levels of living, from studio apartments up to your own house, basically. There they have a gym and a swimming pool. They have all sorts of activities like sewing, knitting, different clubs and things, and multiple eating facilities. There are a lot of people and a lot of social activities that are available for the folks who live there if they choose to. The food was very good, it was excellent. They have different layouts of food. They have buffets for meals on weekends. They have a little tavern/pub-style eating place. They have large dining areas and smaller dining areas depending on what you want to eat. They have full options and things for people as far as their diet and whatever they want to eat."

"My sister is in rehab at Wilson Health Care Center. She's very comfortable where she is, but she has not been there very long. Her room is OK. She likes having people around her all day. The caregivers are OK, but my sister is difficult."

"My father was recently at Sterling receiving Hospice care. I understand that it was only a short stay, but I could not have been more grateful for the kindness shown to us by every staff member. He was clean and cared for, and the staff constantly checked to make sure we didn't need anything."