Hart Heritage Estate sits in Harford County, Maryland, with two locations in Street and Forest Hill, out in the peaceful countryside where residents get quiet surroundings with trees and open space, and the Forest Hill campus covers 6.5 acres with a big 45,000-square-foot building spread over three floors and holds 44 bedrooms, both private and shared, with large windows, private bathrooms, carpeting, and air conditioning, and there are also common areas like big living rooms with large-screen TVs and a dining room serving three meals and snacks every day, with meals planned by nutritionists and cooked by kitchen staff, and there's a hair salon, a library, a chapel, a courtyard, and a gazebo by a fishing pond.
Residents at Hart Heritage Estate can get help with many levels of care, such as independent living, assisted living for people who are still active but need some help, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, skilled nursing, home care, adult day services, respite care for temporary stays, diabetic care, hospice services, and convalescent home care, so they don't have to move as their needs change. There are licensed dementia care facilities that provide 24/7 supervision for those who are at risk of wandering, with a secure memory care area, a wander alert system with bracelets and alarms, and a computerized system so staff can find residents if they try to leave, and staff know how to care for people with behavior issues or those who try to leave or act out physically.
Hart Heritage Estate has staff awake and on-site 24 hours a day, including registered nurses, certified medication techs, resident assistants, activity coordinators, and licensed administrators, and there are over 120 staff members to help with care and support, plus visiting specialists like rehab therapists, hospice nurses, podiatrists, dental care, phlebotomists, and behavioral health professionals. For residents who need help, staff provide medication management, insulin injections for diabetics when possible, blood sugar checks, sliding scale therapy, incontinence care including help with reminders or hands-on care for bladder and bowel needs, and all showers and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible, and mechanical lifts are on hand for people who need extra help moving.
Residents can join many social and recreation activities, from sing-alongs to group events and educational programs, both inside the community and sometimes offsite, as well as devotional and chapel services, with a focus on keeping people mentally and physically active, and the dining room welcomes residents and guests for home-cooked meals every day, along with snacks throughout the day. Housekeeping, laundry, security, transportation, dry cleaning, and help with daily tasks like bathing or getting dressed are all available, and there are services like nail care, podiatry, and a beauty salon as part of the amenities package.
Hart Heritage Estate has grown from a family home to a recognized senior care provider over the past 28 years, with a license from the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and accreditation from the Maryland Association of Residential Care Homes. The atmosphere feels more like a home than a hospital, with an emphasis on dignity, respect, comfort, and letting residents keep as much independence as possible while helping families know their loved ones have people watching out for them.
