Loving Touch Personal Care, also known as Divinely Guided Health Care Services, sits at 2229 Southland Road in Baltimore, offering a quiet place for seniors who need extra support but don't want the feel of a big nursing home, and it only has room for five residents so things stay personal and comfortable, and folks here can pick from studio apartments, single bedrooms, or shared rooms, all with ADA compliant private baths, and if extra help's needed with things like bathing, dressing, toileting, meal times, or even just moving around, staff is around day and night, and they handle medication, wellness checks, move-in support, plus they make sure there's always someone ready for emergencies.
The team offers respite care for primary caregivers, as well as memory care and help for residents with Parkinson's or dementia, and there's a strong focus on helping everyone stay active and connected through crafts, a reading room, arts, exercise spaces, movies in the theater room, and plenty of activities every day, along with gardening and walks along the paths and trails or maybe just sitting outdoors in the garden, and if someone brings a small pet, pets are welcome too.
Meals get made under the eyes of a dietitian, and there's an option for special diets, even pureed meals if that's what someone needs, and staff can help those with diabetes manage what they eat, plus regular meals get served in the community dining room which gives everyone a chance to talk and feel at home, and when it's time for a doctor's visit or some other appointment, there's scheduled rides and on-site parking for visitors.
Housekeeping, linen changes, and laundry get taken care of, so everyone's room stays clean and comfortable, and all the apartments and rooms come fully furnished, ready to live in, with telephone, Wi-Fi, and cable TV already set up, and if something needs fixing, staff is on call right away; also, safety's a big deal so the grounds and living spaces are secured, with alarms and emergency response systems in every room.
Those who call Loving Touch Personal Care home can expect to get guidance managing medication, help moving from bed to chair if their legs are weak, and support working with outside healthcare providers, and custom care plans get made so each person gets just the support they need, even for tricky problems like Alzheimer's or low-mobility challenges, and since costs are usually lower than full-time nursing home care for long term stays, families often find some peace of mind knowing their loved ones are safe.
Job seekers can find opportunities here, since Loving Touch Personal Care often hires caregivers and nurses, and people interested in working in senior care or caregiving can find resources as well, though Medicare only pays for care if the provider gets certified, so it's good to check on funding options, and because they offer both independent and assisted living options, seniors can stay active and social as long as they wish, with staff always around to lend a hand.
