Alpine Assisted Living in Damascus, Maryland, sits at 28408 Honeysuckle Drive and cares for up to five seniors in a small, board and care home setting, where they focus on people with memory issues like dementia and Alzheimer's. The staff stays around all day and night to help with things like bathing, dressing, medication, or even giving extra care for diabetes, incontinence, or those tough days some folks with memory problems can have, and they've got a licensed nurse on site and can keep an eye on blood sugar if needed. Residents can pick from private or semi-private rooms, each with their own bathroom, which sure helps people keep their dignity, and there's also common areas for folks to gather, socialize, watch a movie, or do some crafts and games, and the staff tries to get people moving with fitness classes, gardening, or just walking outside on safe paths. For extra safety, folks who wander too much get special bracelets that let the staff know if someone's headed the wrong way, and the secure memory care area keeps everyone safe and calm.
Each person gets a care plan made for them, so the staff can help with meals, showering, dressing, or even special help with tricky behaviors or mobility problems, and if someone needs more help over time, the community can step in with more support, so people don't have to move just because they need a little more care. Meals get cooked fresh by a chef, and there's options for special diets if someone needs to watch salt or sugar, plus snacks get served up during the day, too. Seniors living here get transportation when needed for doctor visits, shopping, or church, and families don't have to worry about parking or getting around. For spiritual needs or hobbies, there are chapel services, arts and crafts, a book room, music therapy, animal visits, game nights, a health room, and sometimes social or movie events, and people can bring their small pets for company.
The whole place is about comfort and a calm feeling, and the staff tries to be kind, professional, and patient with everyone, whether they're helping someone get a shower, cleaning, doing laundry, or reminding someone to take their medicine. Security's taken seriously, with a wander alert system and separate memory care buildings if needed, and staff know how to work with people who sometimes act out or need special help with difficult behaviors. There are nurses, dietitians, and specially trained caregivers on hand, so residents get the care they need, and the home can call in hospice or outside healthcare support if things get tough.
Alpine Assisted Living's prices start at $3,000 a month, but the cost goes up if folks need more help or pick a fancier room, and the facility takes private pay, long-term care insurance, or VA Aid and Attendance, all overseen by Maryland's Department of Social Services. Housekeeping, laundry, valet service, and emergency response add to daily support, and showers, grooming, or even a hairdresser can come to the home for convenience. Because there's only space for five seniors, the care stays personal, and friends or families are always welcome to visit or ask about what's on offer, though programs and activities can change over time.
