Sand Cherry Manor Assisted Living sits at 8367 Sand Cherry Lane in Laurel, Maryland, inside a quiet neighborhood in Howard County's Cherry Farm community, and the place itself has only eight beds, which keeps things close and familiar, and folks get to choose between private or semi-private luxury suites with private baths and big-screen TVs already set up. The facility has a warm, family-like atmosphere, and trained staff are on-site at all hours-these are certified caregivers, CNAs, and GNAs, with a registered nurse and physician in charge, and both are available twenty-four hours a day if needed. Everyone gets help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and taking medicines, and care plans get tailored to fit what each resident needs, whether it's help with diabetes, wound care, feeding tubes, breathing treatments, or memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia. The staff use equipment like stair lifts and Hoyer lifts for folks who need help moving, so it's a good fit for people with mobility issues.
Meals are cooked to meet both medical and dietary needs, with options for kosher, vegetarian, and other special diets, and the kitchen staff is used to working with different requirements. Housekeeping, laundry, and medication management come standard, and the suites and common areas have Wi-Fi for free along with DIRECT TV and the NFL package, which some residents enjoy watching together in the shared living room. There's a swimming pool, hot tub, and a garden for those who want to spend time outside, as well as indoor and outdoor spaces where people can gather, talk, or just relax.
For social life, Sand Cherry Manor offers activities both inside and outside the building, including regular outings to places like the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian museums, and even Broadway in New York for those who want to go. Residents take part in House Councils, so they have a real say in decisions about activities and life at the facility, and family members can join those conversations too. The place takes pride in making each resident feel at home, always trying to protect their dignity, independence, and choices in everything from meals to their daily schedule. Sand Cherry Manor stays licensed and meets all the requirements set by the state of Maryland for assisted living, and it's been described by residents and their families as providing care that's both kind and skilled, with a community that feels more like a big household than an institution. The place averages around $74 per day but doesn't publish official prices, and the reviews place it around 4.0 to 4.1 stars out of 5 from the feedback that's been verified for authenticity. The owners are a physician and a registered nurse, and they're often involved in day-to-day operations, emphasizing fairness and respect both for the staff and for the people who live there. There's always a focus on total care-from physical and medical support to mental and social well-being-so folks in need of long-term, memory, hospice, or respite care can feel safe and included, right at home.
