Life In The Country

Life In The Country sits in Brunswick, MD, in a pretty spot surrounded by the Catoctin Mountains, so residents get to enjoy peaceful views, walks in nature, and lush gardens around the place, and you'll find that the setting has lots of outdoor activities and a calm feeling; they've been caring for seniors for over 30 years and have a staff known for being helpful, friendly, and available around the clock. They offer several choices for living, like independent living, assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, skilled nursing, long-term care, and even short-term respite care if a primary caregiver needs a break, and they've got both private and semi-private rooms along with some 1-bedroom units, which gives different options for privacy and comfort. The assisted living homes are set up with personal space and help with daily needs, and meals get planned by a registered dietitian, with home-cooked food served fresh each day, and people have liked the meals enough that they've gotten awards for them; communal areas like a bright morning room, a living room, and an on-site library are available for reading or relaxing. There's a structured program of social, educational, and fun activities, monthly outings, and even memory-enhancing activities for those who need them, plus their staff are trained to provide nursing support, medication help, personal care, and support for daily living, always with attention to each person's needs. The memory care areas stay secure to prevent wandering and lessen confusion, and the atmosphere is designed to help improve quality of life and support good relationships between residents and staff. Safety gets attention, with monitored alarm systems and plenty of staff around, and amenities include high-speed internet, pet friendliness, and handicap accessible spaces, with community rooms that are sunny and favored by families. For seniors wanting more support at home, there are home care, home health, adult day, and hospice options, plus caregiver support and transport help. There's also guidance for families from senior living advisors, and while they offer detailed community information by request, families always get help at no cost, and pricing estimates are available-residents and families have given them a 4.0 star rating and positive reviews, and all sorts of senior care resources, hearing aid guides, senior cell phone advice, and safety guides round out the services.