Awakenings of Bel Air - Sassafras sits at 408 Sassafras Ct in the Bel Air South neighborhood of Bel Air, Maryland, and has a small, close-knit community with room for just three residents, so things feel more like a home than a big facility, and with operating hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day of the week, folks can always find staff around if they need help with anything. This place offers assisted living and dedicated Alzheimer's care, focusing on helping people who want some independence but can't do everything by themselves anymore. The community has both one-bedroom and studio room layouts, single occupancy rooms, and shared living quarters, so everyone can settle in where they're most comfortable. Residents get custom care plans, and the trained staff, including assisted living managers, registered nurses, and medication techs, give help with all sorts of daily routines like bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management, plus special care for diabetes and continence management, and spoon feeding when needed, which really makes daily life easier for a lot of folks. There's 24/7 awake staff on hand to keep an eye on everyone's health, and regular doctor visits and health checks are part of the routine, with quick responses for unexpected needs.
People can bring their pets with them, and there are gardens, balconies, walking paths, and outdoor spaces that make it easy to get fresh air or take a stroll. Meals are served in a dining hall, with chef-prepared dining and special diets for diabetes or any other dietary need, and staff handle all the meal prep, serving, laundry, and cleaning, so residents can relax. The facility sets up all kinds of community activities like birthday parties, arts and crafts, movie nights in the theater room, daily exercise, and other scheduled outings to keep everyone active and engaged, plus family counseling and support services if needed. Awakenings of Bel Air - Sassafras coordinates with healthcare providers, helps with doctor's appointments and medical transport, manages meds, and looks after the ongoing well-being of residents with regular health monitoring. The building itself is wheelchair accessible, has an emergency alert system, move-in help, and offers furnished rooms, a community room, and a hair salon, so people can always feel comfortable and cared for. The staff, who go out of their way to make folks feel welcome, focus on keeping things clean, safe, and affordable, making sure each resident's needs are met with dignity. The website is awakeningsofbelair.com for folks who want more information. Churches, shops, and hospitals are close by, so necessities and company are always within reach.
