Marian Assisted Living

Marian Assisted Living sits in Olney, Maryland, tucked among woods and a natural stream where deer and fox sometimes visit the pond, and it's a place for people 55 and older who need help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management, and the staff works around the clock to help with emergencies, moving from beds to wheelchairs, and to make sure folks feel safe and known by name and face, because the staff lives nearby and pays daily attention to each person living there. The property features private suites with private baths, some of the most spacious of any Victory Housing buildings, and offers several floor plans, including single rooms, studios, and one-bedroom units, and all rooms have individual temperature controls, plus there's an all-inclusive fee structure with published monthly rates, though you should know there's an entry fee. Marian Assisted Living supports a range of care, so residents can get assisted living, non-ambulatory and incontinence support (if they can manage some care themselves), diabetes care with blood sugar checks but not insulin shots, skilled nursing, home health, adult day, home care, hospice, and Alzheimer's or memory care. There's daily help from caring staff, weekly housekeeping, laundry, meals, and snacks are cooked fresh and focus on balanced nutrition, plus meal plans for residents with specific needs, and three home-style meals are served every day in the dining room. People there join in plenty of activities: there's a structured program with physical activity, day trips, library time, music events, art, fitness groups, and both on-site and off-site activities, plus a volunteer program for giving back. The setting is pleasant, with outdoor gardens, walking paths, a patio, two fireplaces, and a sitting area, and you'll find a library, a big screen TV, computer access, barber/salon, Wi-Fi, and arts rooms, plus a media room for different gatherings. Marian Assisted Living allows some pets, and keeps all indoor areas smoke-free, so folks with animals and people preferring a clean-air environment usually feel comfortable. There's spiritual support, too, with daily communion, rosary, and an on-site private chapel with stained glass windows that holds Mass seven days a week, as well as devotional services offered offsite. Staff helps with transportation to community outings and appointments, and also supports residents' independence by tailoring their help to each person's needs, aiming to keep everyone as independent as possible. Emergency assistance is always available, there's a 24-hour call system, and the staff is trained to spot health changes quickly, plus there are accessibility features for people using wheelchairs. The whole community tries to keep a friendly, warm atmosphere, and folks often say it feels inviting and home-like, with a 4.5-star review rating noting its strong care and approachable staff.