Maryland Masonic Homes

Maryland Masonic Homes, known as "Bonnie Blink," sits on 250 acres of green land with old stone buildings in Hunt Valley, Maryland, and only Master Masons, members of the Order of Eastern Star from recognized groups, and their close family can live there if they're sixty years or older, and you'll notice the place feels peaceful because there's a chapel with several types of nondenominational programs, walking paths, and rooms with nice views since the name "Bonnie Blink" means "beautiful view" in Scottish, and the campus stretches out with old stone buildings that look a bit like a castle. The community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, subacute rehabilitation, and respite care, so somebody who needs help for just a little while or for years can find what they need, and there are private and shared rooms that are kept up well and have Wi-Fi and television for residents. People living there can expect nursing care that comes from a team of RNs, LPNs, and certified Geriatric Nursing Assistants, including help with medication, wound care, injections, oxygen, and IV therapy, and they get an individualized care plan for their specific needs, plus there's diagnostic help like X-ray, ultrasound, and EKG on-site. The staff has a reputation for being caring and friendly with a steady, upbeat way about them. Meals are nutritious, and the community makes sure there's plenty of activities, a library, computer lab, social clubs, and spaces for relaxing outside or inside. Residents have access to special services like ophthalmology, dermatology, dental care, pain management, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and there's help with things like laundry, housekeeping, and scheduled rides. The independent living apartments have full kitchens for those who are able and want to cook on their own. Since Maryland Masonic Homes is private pay, they don't accept Medicare or Medicaid, and a stay is usually long, since people need to plan to live there for at least five years. The place focuses on safety with 24-hour security and easy access to healthcare, and there's planning for a safe transition home if someone needs to leave, along with help for special needs, memory care, elder law, estate and financial matters, and even real estate. The grounds are quiet, the buildings are sturdy, and the whole community has a long history of caring for the Masonic family since 1934.