Where We Live is a small residential care home in Jessup, Maryland, licensed for up to five residents by the Maryland Department of Social Services, so everything stays pretty personal and quiet, and the staff pays close attention to each person while helping with things like meals, medication, and daily hygiene, including help with showers, clothing, and bathroom needs, and there's always someone around for support day or night, which is comforting especially for those who need two-person transfers or insulin shots, though that's best checked with management to be sure. Folks with specific needs, like those dealing with diabetes or high blood pressure, can get meals planned around their conditions by cooks who know what they're doing, and the meals tend to be well thought out so they taste good too. Where We Live has different living arrangements, offering semi-private rooms, studio suites, and single bedrooms, each with emergency alert systems and things like flat-screen TVs, and you can make them feel like home since they're furnished but give you room to add your own touch.
There's a garden area and walking paths outside for those who like to stretch their legs or get fresh air, and the yard's nice for sitting when the weather's good. Inside, residents use spaces like reading rooms, game rooms, a dining room, and areas for music or art programs, plus there are movie nights in the evening and community events that get people together. For those who like activity, there're fitness rooms, jacuzzis, and steam rooms, and folks can join planned events or follow fitness schedules if they want to stay moving, while wellness and entertainment programs help keep minds sharp and spirits up, and there's support for spiritual needs with chapel services and both onsite and offsite devotional activities offered regularly.
Staff at Where We Live can help with non-ambulatory care, incontinence care, high acuity care, and even spoon feeding, and have experience caring for people living with memory conditions like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, or those needing hospice or respite care, which is a relief for families needing a short break. The care here focuses on each person-helping as much or as little as someone wants-so dignity, comfort, and independence can be preserved, and everyone has a chance to join group activities, do their own thing, or sit quietly depending on the mood that day. Complimentary scheduled transportation makes trips to doctor appointments, religious services, and errands easier, and rides are planned so no one's left out or stuck at home. The building's got full Wi-Fi, phones in rooms, and plenty of parking for residents who still drive, so folks keep connected and active as much as they like.
Laundry service, housekeeping, and move-in coordination help with the routine stuff, while the staff, who speak multiple languages including Spanish, create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere where people from different backgrounds feel comfortable. Prices at Where We Live start at $4,371 per month, which is considered competitive for Howard County, and the aim is to give every resident a safe, pleasant, and meaningful stay, whether here for a short period of respite care or making this their home.
