Hillside House sits in Clarksville, Maryland, and offers care for up to 15 residents in a peaceful setting with cozy living spaces, so seniors can feel like they're at home while getting help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management, and there's always someone on staff to provide 24-hour supervision or respond to any needs that may come up. Residents get three homemade meals every day, with cooks able to handle special diets for people with diabetes, allergies, or high blood pressure, and there are room service options, all-day dining, and a dining room for shared meals. Hillside House has both private and shared furnished rooms, with telephone, cable, and Wi-Fi included, plus services like housekeeping, laundry, linen changes, and even dry cleaning to make everyday life easier. The staff helps coordinate medical appointments and works with outside healthcare providers to make sure residents get the medical support they need. Transportation is available for doctor's visits, errands, and community events, so no one has to worry about how to get places, and residents can enjoy outings whenever possible. For those needing more care, there are memory care and dementia care options, respite care, hospice care, and help for non-ambulatory residents who need transfers or movement assistance, all with a focus on maintaining dignity and independence.
Hillside House also puts an effort into keeping residents active and involved by planning daily activities such as music therapy, pet visits, tabletop games, movie nights, and workout programs, with a full calendar of social, educational, and faith-based events, so it's easy for housemates to get to know each other or just spend leisure time together. Community spaces include a reading room, fitness room, sauna, barber and beauty shop, hot tub, gardens, walking paths, and outdoor relaxation areas, with room to gather for meals or games. There's a community kitchen, private chapel for quiet reflection, and cozy spots throughout the building. Staff know each resident's needs, and they help with meal planning, medication, hygiene, and all the daily routines, making everyone feel comfortable so they can enjoy friendships and keep up their routines. Hillside House aims to give seniors a safe, comfortable, and friendly environment, where care is personal and help is always close by, all while fostering as much independence as possible.
