Ardent Living Memory Care sits about 2.2 miles outside Woodlawn in Catonsville, Maryland, and is a small community with just 7 beds, so you'll find folks get to know each other well and the staff keep a close eye on everyone, which can help when memory issues are a concern. The staff includes a delegating nurse, an assisted living manager trained in dementia care, medtechs, caregivers, and an activity coordinator, all around the clock. The place offers both memory care for those living with dementia or Alzheimer's and assisted living up to Level 3, taking care of daily needs like bathing, dressing, medication management, and help with getting around, plus incontinence and diabetes care, which is a real relief for families who want support.
They've got all sorts of room options-studio apartments, single rooms, and two-bedroom assisted living set-ups, plus private and semi-private accommodations, most with walk-in showers for easier access and safety, and the place uses wood floors and bright colors to feel someone's at home. Amenities include an ice cream parlor, courtyard, gardens, outdoor pool, a library, and a fitness space, and you'll find all-day meal service with allergy-sensitive and diabetic menus, served in a cozy dining area. The "My Caring Plan" scoring system looks out for each person's specific care needs, and care plans get adjusted for those with memory issues, so no one falls through the cracks.
Residents can take part in movie nights, arts and crafts, fitness programs, games like cards, discussion groups, and offsite activities, and an activity coordinator makes sure everyone has something to do. There's a garden, walking paths, and community gathering rooms, and you'll often see folks gathering for board games or chatting over ice cream. Basic chores like laundry, dry cleaning, housekeeping, and linens are handled for you, and home-cooked meals cater to special diets. There are enough safety features-emergency alert systems, handicap accessibility, sprinkler systems-and staff pick up prescriptions and folks to doctor visits, while transportation and move-in help are available when needed.
The place gets a lot of praise for its warm, family-like atmosphere, all-inclusive pricing, and high staff-to-resident ratio. Residents can even keep some pets. There's all-hours security, phone and internet access in rooms, scheduled tours for families, and state licensing under number 30AL3804-A. Ardent Living Memory Care may be small, but it keeps things simple, keeps folks busy and comfortable, and offers practical, thoughtful support for seniors who need a safe place to call home.
