My Desire Pendelton House Inc. is a senior care facility in Baltimore, Maryland, licensed for up to 16 residents and regulated by Maryland's Department of Social Services, and it covers a lot of ground for people as they age, really, since they offer independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and even continuing care for folks who need different types of support as time goes by, and they also help with things like adult day care, home care, residential care, hospice care, and respite care which can be useful for families needing a break, and when it comes to daily help, the staff can lend a hand with bathing, hygiene, getting dressed, and getting to and from the bath, plus they've got a mobile hairdresser or stylist coming in-so if somebody can't always get out for a haircut, that's covered too, and for meals, residents get three home-cooked dishes a day, and the kitchen can handle special diets if you need that, and for getting out and about, they arrange rides for things like doctor appointments, shopping, and church or any faith-based activities.
There's quite a bit here when it comes to keeping busy and staying healthy, since there are scheduled recreation and exercise programs, music therapy, animal therapy, games, and outdoor trips, along with movie nights, crafts, social events, and a book room if anyone enjoys reading or just wants a quiet space, and they even have a small spa, sauna, and wellness room, as well as a barber or beauty parlor and some outdoor areas to sit or walk, and folks can get medical supplies and equipment, medical services, and transportation when needed, and there are tools like Senior Resources, an Evaluation Tool, Checklists, and Helpful Links that help families figure out care plans, all so each resident-no matter what kind of support's needed-can feel comfortable and safe in a home-like setting, and the staff aims to keep spirits up with things like group activities and attention to each person's physical, mental, and emotional needs, and payment-wise, they accept private pay, long term care insurance, and Veterans Aid and Attendance.
