Bayleigh Chase sits in Easton, Maryland, and has room for up to 88 people in its assisted living units, and the place takes care of a wide range of needs, like watching health issues, giving medicine, helping with toileting or incontinence, and getting people moving safely from place to place, so folks can feel comfortable as they age and may need more help. There's a variety of programs, including a special short-stay neurocognitive evaluation that lasts about three or four weeks, and folks can also get outpatient neurocognitive care through the Samuel & Alexia Bratton Neurocognitive Clinic, where a team-doctors, nurses, dieticians, social workers, and therapists-work together to make individual care plans for each resident. The community offers skilled nursing, short-term rehab for problems like stroke or broken bones, and specialized rehab for folks with memory or cognitive issues.
The place is built with safety in mind, especially in the memory care wing that's in its own building and uses secure doors and wandering alert bracelets for residents who might leave or get confused, and staff-nurses and aides-are awake and on duty at all hours, ready to help with medicine, insulin shots, transfers, and any medical emergencies, while visiting professionals like dentists and physical therapists come around to help out too. Meals are provided, with choices for people needing diets like gluten-free, vegan, low sugar, or organic, and there's "anytime dining" if traditional mealtimes don't fit someone's routine, plus friends or family can join residents for meals if they want.
Rooms come in a few choices-from private studios and one-bedrooms to options where folks prefer living with others-in spaces meant to make getting around easy, including wheelchair access, and there are in-room emergency buttons just in case. Residents can keep small pets if that's important to them, and regular upkeeping help like vacuuming and dusting is part of the deal. Bayleigh Chase has different activity rooms-game areas, arts and crafts, gardening spots, movie nights, and a fitness room-as well as gathering spots both inside and out, including walking paths and quiet corners. There's a spa, a barber shop, and a business room, and both staff or escorts can help people get to appointments or activities within the building.
Staff arrange activities like stretching, yoga, art, brain fitness, educational talks, music, karaoke, and outings, and residents can also pitch in with community service or enjoy planting things in the garden. Other comforts include beautician services, transportation for errands or medical visits, and a parking area for those who still drive. Folks getting a little less steady on their feet can get help with bathing, dressing, and moving around, and there are special programs and secure areas for people with dementia, including care for those who have trouble with behavior or are at risk for wandering off. With all these services in place, people can "age in place"-meaning they don't have to move out if they need more help later on, as the staff adjust and step up care as needed.
The staff know the residents well and work to support independence and make days feel full, and with both social and quiet options around, plus special support for thinking problems and chronic health needs, Bayleigh Chase aims to support all kinds of people as they age, whether they need a lot or a little help.
