Chestnut Hill Manor sits in Ellicott City, Maryland, at 8205 Tyson Road, and the building looks pretty quiet, with just five beds in the whole place, so you'll find the staff know everyone's habits and routines better than most places, they say, and the building stays open all day and night, so if something happens at 2 AM, someone's always around to help out. Residents can pick from studio room layouts, and the suites come furnished, have private or shared rooms, kitchenettes, and private bathrooms with air-conditioning, cable TV, internet, and phones, which a lot of people expect now, and the place says it's maintenance-free, which means you won't have to shovel the walkway or fix a leaky sink. Meals get made fresh right there-sometimes with organic foods-and the kitchen staff prepares special diets if someone's got allergies, needs lower salt, or meals for diabetes or high blood pressure, and everyone gets three home-cooked meals each day, plus snacks. While the average community rating is 1 out of 10, which is pretty low, the community still says it offers small group living with staff on hand around the clock to help with bathing, dressing, medication reminders, or whatever daily task you need, including help with transfers if someone needs a wheelchair or walker. Memory care is also available for residents with forgetfulness or dementia, and the team can organize health care visits and get people to doctors' appointments, do laundry, and keep the rooms clean.
There's a big focus on making life easy so residents don't have to fuss with cooking, cleaning, or home chores, and they get a 24-hour call system in every room in case of emergencies, which is important. Chestnut Hill Manor organizes regular social evenings, movie nights, fitness sessions, craft groups, and music programs, and sometimes there are outdoor trips, pet visits, and music therapy, so even with the small size people still get something new to do most days. For folks who want a book, a soak in the hot tub, or some quiet in the steam or "health" room, those spots are there, along with a dining area, garden paths, salon, barbershop, and recreation rooms for group gatherings. The staff help with every part of daily care and keep a close eye on everyone, with standby help within arm's reach if someone needs it, and they help coordinate with health providers so folks can get outside care without a headache. There's parking for visitors, and transportation if someone needs to get to the doctor, church, or run some errands.
They also provide information about what Ellicott City is like, including weather, crime, parks, and health services in the area, so incoming residents and families know what to expect. Service areas include Anne Arundel, Carroll, Frederick, and Howard counties, and everything at Chestnut Hill Manor happens in a home-like setting, the way folks usually like it at this time in life. Even with all these features, the low resident rating is something to consider, but for people looking for a quiet, small group assisted living home with steady supervision and a chance to stay independent while getting help when it's needed, Chestnut Hill Manor does provide that.
