Ellicott City Healthcare Center, also called Ellicott City Health and Rehabilitation Center, sits at 3000 N. Ridge Rd in Ellicott City, MD. The building has clear signage out front, and the front desk staff greet visitors during its open hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This facility is part of the CommuniCare Family of Companies and operates under MedStar Health. Nurses and doctors like Manish Bhatia and Marion Kawecki work together with independent dialysis providers to care for residents. The center helps seniors who need both short-term and long-term nursing care, including those with physical needs or memory conditions. They've got a special unit for Alzheimer's disease and care for other forms of dementia, too, with rooms and spaces designed to help reduce confusion and keep residents as safe as possible from wandering off. Staff and healthcare workers use customized care planning, which means they involve residents and family members in decisions at every step so care matches each person's needs.
The center provides around-the-clock nursing and personal help, offering both skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. If someone needs therapy after an injury or illness, there are occupational, physical, and speech therapists on staff. Speech and language pathology services are available, and people can even get in-house dialysis without having to leave the building. There's wound care, hospice, and palliative support for residents with more complex needs. Some folks come for short day rehabilitation programs, hoping to recover so they can go back home quickly, and the staff aims to help that happen, using a person-centered approach. Residents living at the center on a long-term basis, especially those with Alzheimer's or chronic illnesses, get steady help managing day-to-day life and health problems. The team also focuses on emotional wellness, hosting activities like therapy dog visits and holiday parties, which offer some social connection and brighten up the days. Each year, the community shows support for Alzheimer's awareness through events like the Walk to End Alzheimer's and Purple with Purpose.
The building is ADA accessible, making it easier for people with disabilities to get around without trouble. The facility works with A Place for Mom for people who want advice about senior living choices. Some unique things, like in-house dialysis and a dedicated Alzheimer's unit, add to what the center offers. At its core, Ellicott City Healthcare Center gives seniors a place where they can get a mix of nursing care, rehabilitation therapies, and memory care, all in one spot, with staff trying to create good relationships with each person, which can make everyday care and living a little easier.
