The Lodge at Marlton is a senior living community in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, at 9590 Crain Highway, where only people aged 62 and older can live, and you can see how the place is really built for older adults who might want a bit of help but still want some choice and freedom. The building is new and elegantly decorated, and they make you use a secure entry, which keeps it quiet and safe, and it sits right next to Marlton Plaza, so you can walk out and get groceries, visit the pharmacy, go to salons, see a veterinarian, and other places nearby without needing to drive. They don't allow smoking inside, whether in private or public indoor spaces, and they've made it easier for people who use wheelchairs by having ground floor units and wheelchair accessible showers, and there's always resident parking available. The community offers many social spaces, both inside and out, where people spend time together, so you see folks gathering in the common areas or trying out activities that happen onsite. There's onsite maintenance staff you can call when something needs fixing, and there are fitness and wellness centers, a library, and a computer center for keeping busy.
The Lodge at Marlton calls itself an independent living community, which means people can live on their own with some help if they need it, but what stands out is how they offer more care levels, so residents can also get assisted living services, and there's memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, with safety measures to prevent wandering and activities made to help with memory. Trained aides and nursing staff provide help with medication, daily activities, meals, and even wound care, so even people who need more medical support or short-term recovery, like respite care, can find something that fits. They prepare either one or two meals a day for residents, focus on good nutrition, and also do housekeeping and laundry, which makes life easier for everyone who doesn't want to handle chores anymore. The Lodge at Marlton lets residents have cats if they fit the weight guidelines, and there's support for those who need residential care homes or home care, too, with trained aides giving non-medical support and companionship right in residents' own apartments. Overall, you'll find that the Lodge is set up to support active seniors who want independent living, but as people need more help-like assisted living, memory care, or home care-that's built right into the community, and they can adjust the kind of support and personal plans for each person.
