Open Heavens Assisted Living II

Open Heavens Assisted Living II sits in Baltimore, MD and has only four assisted living units, so folks get to know each other and the staff pretty well, and it's got room for both cats and dogs, which can make things feel more like home for those who love animals. The place keeps things safe with 24/7 security and an emergency alert system, and they've got caregivers on call and someone awake at all times to help out anybody who needs it, whether that's getting dressed, bathing, eating, getting to the bathroom, or just moving around, and they'll help with mobility, medication reminders, everyday housekeeping, and laundry, with both regular and dry cleaning, and the resident laundry rooms make it possible for those who want to do their own washing too. Residents get three meals a day, snacks, all-day dining, and help with meals if someone needs extra support with spoon feeding, plus the dining room, bistro, and spacious dining areas give plenty of places to enjoy food, including menus for allergies, diabetes, or other special diets, all managed with help from an on-site dietitian. Folks here can stay active and social with scheduled games, movie nights, special parties, daily activities, structured recreational and social programs, a "Life Enrichment Program," and memory-enhancing activities for those with Alzheimer's or other memory challenges, and if someone wants some quiet time, there's a spacious library, beauty salon, barbershop, chapel for devotional activities, a gym, hot tub, pool, gardens, walking trails, and peaceful outdoor courtyards lined with trees. The memory care part stays locked and secure, so people with memory loss stay safe, and memory care staff deliver hands-on help, memory-specific programs, and specialized intervention for those who need round-the-clock support, while staff also help with Parkinson's care, wound care, incontinence management, rehab, and diabetes care for those that need it. Open Heavens offers both independent and assisted living services, plus skilled nursing and rehab, and has personalized care tied to custom needs assessments for anything from help moving in to memory and medical needs, and they help keep people independent as much as possible by assisting only where needed. Residents can choose between one-bedroom apartments, studios, or communal housing, all with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and generous closet space, and home upkeep and linen changing are provided by staff. The facility handles both medical and non-medical transportation, so residents get rides to doctors or out to run errands, and there's on-site parking for those who drive. An on-site physician holds checkups, there's pharmacy and home health services, mealtime assistance, diabetic management, nursing services, and coordination with outside healthcare providers too. The community welcomes pets, encourages families to stay when needed, provides respite care, offers moving help, and tries to make everyone feel comfortable with fun, faith-based activities and friendly spaces, all in a setting intended to take away stress and chores so seniors can focus on living well and staying engaged with each other, whether they need a lot of help or just a little now and then.