Ivy Manor Normandy 2 sits on Normandy Drive in Ellicott City, Maryland, and it's been providing a loving home for seniors for 25 years which is no small feat these days, and it's a small community with only 8 beds, so you'll find a quieter and close-knit living space, and residents get care from trained aides who are always around, with a caregiver to resident ratio of 1 to 4, so there's plenty of attention and support for each person. The staff help with everyday things like taking medicine, bathing, getting dressed, and moving around, and they make sure meals fit special diets, whether that's for allergies or diabetes, with scheduled meals in a shared dining room, and you can even have your cat or dog with you since they're pet-friendly, which a lot of places just won't allow. There's memory care in a secure environment for folks with Alzheimer's or dementia, where staff are specially trained, and people can join activities aimed at keeping their minds active, like walking, gardening, music, and dancing, and there's always 24-hour supervision and medical care, with specialized support for people who've had strokes, cancer, amputations, joint replacements, or have diabetes.
At Ivy Manor Normandy 2, seniors can choose from private, semi-private, or studio rooms, many of them already furnished, and every room comes with emergency alert systems for added safety, and if someone needs help settling in, they offer move-in coordination to make things easier. There's a relaxed, home-like atmosphere, and the community sets up lots of social, educational, and entertaining activities, including movie nights, group exercises, community dining, and time spent in the outdoor gardens or on the walking paths, so there's always something to help keep loneliness at bay and foster friendships. For those who still enjoy independence, they also offer independent living options and support for daily needs, so some choose their level of help as time goes on, and for those needing more, there's home care and skilled nursing, covering things like wound care, rehabilitation, incontinence support, and comprehensive nursing right within the community.
Transportation and parking are available for outings or doctor's visits since you never want to feel stuck, and the surroundings include easy access to parks, cafes, pharmacies, medical offices, restaurants, theaters, and places of worship, so you can enjoy a familiar neighborhood as you age in place. Community amenities focus on comfort and simplicity, such as the lounge and gardens, and there's plenty of support for both social interaction and privacy, depending on what you're after on a given day. Reviews are listed on several websites, and the facility's rating is 1 out of 10 on a local directory, making it the highest rated in Ellicott City out of 14 communities, with people mentioning how Ivy Manor Normandy 2 responds with compassion and dignity to residents' needs while creating a welcoming, safe environment for older adults.
