My family is grateful and pleased to have found this facility for my mother after suffering a…read morestroke. The place is newly renovated with,new floors, fireplace, granite counter tops and sinks. It always appears clean and smells nice. Most importantly, the staff is friendly and genuinely seems to care about the residents. Many thanks to the staff and Management for making this very difficult situation better for my family,

From the owner: Here at Inspirations, we focus on the individuality of each resident including learning what brings…read morethem energy and life; considering interests of their past and present. We look to the whole person, collaborate with their family and deliver care that incorporates the latest research in Alzheimer's, memory loss, and other forms of dementia. It is our mission to help residents discover a new joy of life by giving them purpose, freedom, and dignity in a safe, secure, and fun atmosphere.

We moved my dad into Arden Courts, Towson in October 2021, from a recent stay in a hospital for…read moreevaluation of his dementia. Overall, the facility is nice, it's clean, and there are activities that help many of the patients. The PT that comes in to help the residents is the best. However, when we applied, they happily came to our residence to get the non refundable "administrative fee" of $4k, paperwork and a few personal belongings. We were new to this, which they knew. We were never given a list of things to bring for my dad to help out, such as how much clothing, and what type of clothing, toothbrushes, razors, shoes etc. We were never told what to expect or how to communicate concerns. They did not shave my dad or groom him on a regular basis. My mom would bring his electric razor to shave him when she visited. Their beds are twin beds, close to the floor but are not hospital beds and don't have side railings. They medicate per a part time Doctor and part time Psychiatrist with no communications to the family. At one point my dad was so over medicated, he couldn't hold his head up and could barely eat. The mental health med, prescribed by the psychiatrist without any knowledge to us, is very strong. It was stopped once we questioned why it was being given. Be prepared to pay additional fees each month. The staff, while pleasant, are always on their personal cell phones not paying attention to patients. The Director has an extremely passive aggressive communication. Anything that happens is never her fault. The blame is frequently reversed or pushed elsewhere. It took us weeks to get a caregivers meeting scheduled. Weeks went by with no communication regarding the meeting. Once the meeting occurred it was the Director and the head nurse. No Doctor, no psychiatrist no other individuals. At this point, we are moving my dad. The Director has made repeated calls to the rehab facility and my mom requesting to evaluate him to bring him back. There are other facilities. This place may work great for some people. It's not for us. We wished to be involved in my dads care and visited many times a week. There just seems to be minimal coverage which is really tough on the staff that is there.

Beautiful living areas. very homey, all the staff is nice. Kay is great.read more

I want to begin by stating that the nursing care I received at Mays Chapel was compassionate and…read moreexcellent. My praise for them, ends there. I had a stroke. Physical therapy told my husband and I that I would never walk again and stated that I really neededto be trained to live in a wheelchair. To make a long story Short, I am now an outpatient physical therapy. Though I spend time in a wheelchair, I am learning to walk and will be able to do so with a walker independently. Additionally, the medical Director came to my husband and I and told us that I was dying, and should be placed on hospice. that was two years ago. All of my doctors are completely confused as to why he would've came to that conclusion. When we refused hospice, and refused to accept that I could not be taught more independent living, they discharged me. The facility itself is beautiful. It is clean and well-managed. However, they did not provide what I needed from them. Have they done so, I believe that I would be further along than I am now. Again, the good news is that I am progressing dramatically at this point.

After my 90+-year-old mother was hospitalized months ago, the hospital recommended that she not…read moreimmediately return to her assisted living facility, but instead, they said that she should go to a rehabilitation facility. It was arranged for her to go to Lorien Mays Chapel. I am writing to tell you that Lorien Mays Chapel was very disappointing and that my mother dramatically deteriorated there. Although they say the right things and have a lot of staff with all sorts of titles, they are really not set up to manage elderly women with dementia. They put her on a vigorous regimen of PT and OT which wore her out and there appeared to be a complete disconnect between their administrative staff like the dietician and their floor staff. In fact, the latter were more concerned about their break times and getting food from the small luncheonette there than with my mother. Lorien Mays Chapel has a good reputation and I think that for relatively healthy young to middle aged men or women who just need a little PT or OT, it is probably fine. However, for older individuals who need more care and attention, in addition to PT and OT, Lorien is not the place to send them. Seeing my mother deteriorate so quickly at Lorien, we managed to get her out of there relatively quickly - weak, very disoriented, and on oxygen 24/7. After returning back to her assisted living facility where they are better setup for her issues, she is much stronger and active again.

Why am I the only one reviewing Mercy Ridge? This place is fire! I had the pleasure of attending…read morea birthday brunch for my friend who was turning 90. Yes, 90. It's the new 60. The brunch buffet was incredible. Everything was displayed so elegantly in a private room and the tables were decorated nicely. Each brunch item, complete with Mimosas, was absolutely delicious. MR outdoes itself each time I'm there. When it comes to food service and hospitality, they are leading the way.

Such a wonderful senior living experience. The staff are kind, professional and always so helpful…read more The facility is just lovely!

This morning I popped up at this location to inquire about a tour. I met the front desk specialist,…read moreDetria, who was so pleasant. I also had the pleasure of meeting Noely and Diamond, both of whom took the opportunity and time out of their busy day to meet with me and acclimate me to the services Autumn Lake provides. Noely asked detailed questions regarding my mom and her needs which was greatly appreciated. I was met with such warmth, kindness, and patience from the team. This facility is OUTSTANDING and the lobby mirrors a hotel. My sincerest apologies team. I could've saved you all time by advising that my mom required hemodialysis, but it was such a pleasure meeting the three wonderful ladies. I can tell that they are passionate about their work and care. Noely took the time to reach out to a sister facility that could accommodate my mom's needs and I am forever grateful. She gave me such reassurance which is invaluable for caregivers. I would encourage anyone in need of care for a loved one to come in and visit this facility.

Visited a patient at this facility today and was disappointed to see how raggedy and worn the…read morefacility/furniture appeared. But I think what was most disappointing/concerning was the appearance of the lunch that was served to the patient. Appeared totally unappetizing and inedible.......really just a plate of maybe mashed sweet potato (?) or carrots(?) and potatos (?)....didn't appear to be any protein and some broken up crackers??!!! How is this acceptable? The two staff people I encountered during my 2 hour visit seemed very pleasant.

It's a great place, good food but a terrible nail tech. My mother at 95 loves it there hut she a…read morefew other women are looking outside of the place to have their nails done. My dog could give a better manicure! This is one of the few things these ladies enjoy!

From the owner: Brightview Towson assisted living and dementia care residents experience possibilities,…read moreindependence, and choice. Discover your most fulfilling life in the heart of Towson, where you'll have easy access to restaurants, shops, the Baltimore County Public Library, and cultural events at Towson University. It's like living in a beautiful boutique resort, but this lifestyle comes with extraordinary care from experienced associates. Easy to get to from the Baltimore beltway and I-83 means it's easy for your family to come and visit. With our Towson Assisted Living, Dementia Care, and specialized Enhanced Assisted Living Care options for more extensive assisted living care; you'll get the care you need while living a vibrant life in our urban Towson assisted living communities!

My life is now complete because I got 'first to review' at a retirement community on Yelp. I have…read moreto say that I was impressed in every way with Edenwald. When you think of a retirement community you may be one of the people that thinks of a sad place where people are put to be forgotten. That's certainly not the case at all with Edenwald. It felt like a bustling community to me. More than once I thought "I wouldn't mind ending up at a place like this someday." Security wise there is a person manning the front desk at all hours of the day. Ask that person for the guest Wi-Fi password. There is a lobby where you can sit and wait for people where there is also a gift store. I didn't see it but apparently they have a fitness center and pool here. On the activity board they have a listing of all the activities that are taking place on site. They also offer multiple day trips to interesting sites around the area. If you don't want to drive to do errands they will take you places such as Trader Joe's. They have multiple restaurants on site. I got to sample two of them. One of them was a casual cafeteria. The other one was what we called "the pub", which serves alcohol. There is also a fancy pants restaurant across from the pub, but they enforce a dress code. I wasn't doing backflips over the food, but it was much better than I expected and I enjoyed my meals. I thought the nicest thing about the living quarters was that once you go inside and close your door it just feels like an apartment. You have a fully stocked kitchen, which is nice. Even though you have your privacy there are ways in the bathroom and bedroom to alert the staff that you need help. All the amenities in the world wouldn't matter if the people weren't treated right. I have to say I was constantly interacting with friendly people. Multiple times on the elevator the residents would be cracking me up. One man told me that he hoped I wasn't going to the 25th floor because that was his private penthouse. If you have an aging relative who wants their independence but could use the safety/security of assisted-living I can't think of a better place then Edenwald.

Compassionate staff everywhere, not just in nursing services. Independent living activities and…read morethe food exceed our expectations everyday. No more big house, lawn, maintenance- gone. And now we have 14 people on our skilled maintenance crew, plus house keeping services, and our own kitchen/serving staff. We were traveling for 2 months and the security team called twice to make sure we were OK! Sooo happy to spend the rest of my life here.

I used them to help me with my 98 year old mom and their home aide was very good and professionalread more

My name is Lisa and my mother passed away on Oct. 18,2021. One year before that she started with…read moredementia and had a bad fall. She was in the hospital and rehab and to be released on Christmas eve. I was at a loss who would help me as I am not able to care for her on my own. I called Steve and Aremah at Comfort Keepers in a panic and they met with me immediately and had aides at her apartment the next day and thereafter until she passed away 24/7. They saved me and I believe they prolonged my mothers life. They were kind, supportive and caring, and I could not have asked for better aides. They took care of ALL my moms needs and took her to bingo and activities to keep her mind as alert as possible until almost the very end. The aides were in constant contact with me during the day, and I went over every evening to see my mother and speak with the aide of the day. One of the aides actually took my mom to lunch with her husband at IHOP. My mother talked about that for days. My mom was always clean, dressed well and seemed very content. Never did I have to worry that she was not cared for. Please, if you need help...call Steve and Aremah. They really do care, it is more than a job for them. Thank you again Comfort Keepers

This is retirement home is not good at all. They are very rude and disrespectful. I would not…read morerecommend at all. The staff is very unorganized people get their food really late. Some people don't eat for almost two hours. They have mice running around and are okay with sticker traps having mice on them where the residents have to sit and eat. The management is poor, the staff is not professional they do not dress professionally or act in such a good character. Honestly save your time. Do some research because the way they act is ridiculous and I hope not one experiences it.

My 99 year old mother has been there for 8 years. The staff is attentive, helpful and respectful…read more My mother's only complaint is the food which could be improved.

Our Mom moved into Brightwood 6 months ago and it is fantastic. It is a lovely environment and the…read morestaff as well as the residents are all very nice and welcoming. This place is really so special

The BEST in Independent Living is at Brightwood Retirement Community! Garden like setting with…read moreservices too numerous to mention. After working here for 12 years, I can't imagine working anywhere any better.