Edenton Frederick is a family-owned senior living community in Maryland that opened in 1989, and you'll notice right away that there's a park-like setting with many garden paths and places to walk or sit outside, and there are over 80 ground-floor cottages with porches and front lawns, with kitchens and appliances in the independent units, and all are built so people with wheelchairs or walkers can get around, and if someone needs more help, there are smaller accommodations with extra safety features like no kitchens and 24-hour security. People can choose independent living with meals, housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance, or get in-home personal care if they need it, or move into assisted living or even memory care if that fits them better, with help for daily tasks like dressing, bathing, medication, and meal reminders, and there are group homes called Fiddler's Green and Blossom Place for seniors who may have Alzheimer's or need special dementia care, and caregivers help residents follow their routines and try to make every day a good one.
There's a large neighborhood feel with lots of things to do - residents join in on movie nights, music groups, outings, and even run some activities themselves, and staff keep calendars in each area like Orchard Terrace, Garden House, and the independent living cottages, so everyone can see what's coming up. The staff speak English, and you'll see a dedicated team, like the Executive Director or Chaplain/Artist/Educator, plus a Resident Service Coordinator, and a new Director of Nursing, along with licensed nurses who provide care for about 12 to 16 hours a day with a 24-hour call system for emergencies or extra help. People get meals prepared by chefs and meal planners-guest meals are welcome-and dining is meant to be healthy, good, and social, and if residents or families have feedback, staff and dining services work together to shape the menus and routines around residents' preferences to keep things feeling like home.
They offer continuing care, which just means as people's needs change, the level of help can change too, whether that's moving from independent living to needing more assistance, short-term respite care, or getting some home health services, and they keep everything rental-based so there aren't big upfront costs. The community provides rides for outings or shopping, has on-site salon and wellness rooms, fitness classes, and religious services. There's field trips now and then, plenty of games, gardening, and hobby groups, and individual care plans so residents can keep as much independence as possible while staying safe with help nearby. Laundry and linen services are included, and residents can expect someone to check in frequently and make sure they're comfortable. Edenton Frederick has served the area for a long time, focuses on keeping a safe, friendly place, and families often say the staff are helpful and joyful-people tend to notice the warm feeling when they visit, and the community shares stories and testimonials from families and residents so others can see what daily life is like.
