Ivy Manor Normandy sits in a quiet part of Ellicott City, Maryland, and has a calm, home-like setting for up to 8 residents at a time, so people will find things more personable and less crowded than big places, and while the staff's around twenty-four hours a day, there's always enough help with bathing, dressing, or moving from one place to another, and there's a usual mix of private, semi-private, or studio-style rooms with furnished options, shared bathrooms, and privacy taken seriously, plus wheelchair accessible showers. People can bring their own favorite things when they move in, and the staff helps set everything up, so the transition goes a bit easier. Ivy Manor Normandy has laundry, dry cleaning, and housekeeping, so residents don't have to worry about chores, and meals come from chefs who follow special diets, with vegetarian choices, snacks, and three homemade meals every day, and if someone needs spoon feeding or special care with diabetes or incontinence, the staff's trained and ready, plus there's support for memory care and short-term respite stays.
The community lets both men and women move in, and pets like cats and dogs can stay, but there are house rules, so the place stays safe and clean for everyone, and there's no smoking indoors. Transportation gets arranged for medical appointments, shopping trips, or outings, with a bus and staff supervision, and parking is available for residents who drive. When someone wants to be social, there's plenty to do-arts and crafts, Wii bowling, movie nights, fitness programs, reading rooms, garden walks, games, devotional services both onsite and offsite, music therapy, and even a small courtyard and greenhouse for people who enjoy fresh air, or just watching birds. Internet, cable TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, and large screen TVs let everyone stay connected or watch what they like in their own room or with the group. They run daily plans and schedules for activities, and the staff checks on health and well-being often, so adjustments to care can be made when needed.
Ivy Manor Normandy works with doctors, nurses, and therapists who visit, so residents get medication management, personal care assistance, speech, physical, and occupational therapy, routine health checks, and even podiatrist or dentist help when required, and hospice or aging-in-place care is available too. Residents with high levels of need get tailored care, and people with Alzheimer's or dementia receive special memory care services, all under supervision and with emergency alert systems for safety. The staff makes individual plans for each person, tries to keep things respectful, and sets up care based on routines and individual needs, with a focus on helping people stay independent as long as possible. There's a beauty and barber shop, a wellness area, and no smoking is allowed indoors to keep the air cleaner for everyone. Ivy Manor Normandy aims to be a place where seniors can live with support and comfort, get help when they need it, bring their pets, enjoy activities, and settle into a routine that suits them.
