Bethany Living Senior Care

    5135 Charlington Ct, Frederick, MD 21703
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Warm compassionate staff, spotless home

    I chose this home for my wife and am very pleased - the owners and staff are warm, compassionate and easy to talk to, and caregivers treat residents like family. The facility is spotless and home-like with large sunny rooms and garden views, fresh homemade meals, regular activities, and attentive, respectful care I would recommend to other families.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.09·(35)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.9
    • Staff

      4.4
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      3.9
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving
    • Friendly and respectful staff
    • Home-like, residential atmosphere
    • Clean, well-maintained interior
    • Private, spacious rooms with natural light
    • Fresh, homemade meals
    • Engaging activities such as arts and crafts
    • Owner and staff accessibility and responsiveness
    • Convenient neighborhood location close to family
    • Clear family communication and placement guidance
    • Residents treated with dignity and companionship
    • Quiet, private setting

    Cons

    • Inconsistent food quality and portioning
    • Limited and irregular activity and outings program
    • Unreliable temperature control and ventilation
    • Operational supply-management gaps
    • Perceived poor value relative to cost
    • Inconsistent transportation and clinical-visit continuity
    • Management and ownership responsiveness concerns
    • Memory-care capability gaps relative to advertised services
    • Allegations of improper staff conduct and regulatory findings
    • Variability in cleanliness and sanitation practices

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewer sentiment for this facility is strongly mixed, with a clear polarization between families who describe consistently positive, home-like care and those who identify operational and management weaknesses. On the positive side, many families emphasize attentive, compassionate caregiving, respectful staff–resident interactions, and an intimate residential environment. Common strengths include private, roomy accommodations with ample natural light, a clean interior, and staff who are accessible and communicative. Several reviewers specifically praised fresh, homemade meals and a sense of dignity and companionship among residents.

    Care quality and staffing are described unevenly. Numerous comments attest to capable caregivers who assist with daily needs, medication support, toileting and feeding assistance, and improved outcomes for some residents after transfer. However, other accounts raise concerns about staff conduct and responsiveness; these are serious enough in a few cases to include allegations and reference to regulatory findings. Prospective families should note both the frequent praise for individual caregivers and the existence of significant conduct-related concerns raised by others.

    Dining and activities also show variability. Many reviewers praise daily fresh, home-cooked meals and varied menus, while other reviewers describe small portions and low-quality food. Activities range from engaged arts-and-crafts sessions to descriptions of minimal outings and a sparse activity schedule. The pattern suggests an inconsistent program emphasis — some residents experience an active communal life, while others encounter limited programming or infrequent supervised outings.

    Facility and operational issues recur in reviews. The building and grounds are frequently described as clean, home-like, and well-maintained, with large windows and pleasant outdoor views. Conversely, multiple reviews describe problems with temperature control and ventilation (rooms or common areas being too hot, HVAC not consistently used), operational supply gaps (malfunctioning hand-drying equipment, missing consumables), and variability in sanitation practices. Transportation and clinical-visit continuity were also noted as inconsistent, and respite care availability appears limited.

    Management and cost are another tension point. Some families commend the owner and administrative staff for being helpful and involved; others criticize management decisions, express dissatisfaction with perceived value for the monthly fee, and question responsiveness on larger operational issues. There are also concerns that memory-care services advertised may not meet the needs of some residents.

    Overall, the facility shows strengths typical of a small, home-style setting: close staff–resident relationships, individualized attention, and a clean, quiet environment for many residents. At the same time, persistent operational issues — inconsistent programming, food and supply management variability, temperature control, transportation and clinical-visit reliability, and serious conduct-related allegations — lead to widely divergent family experiences. Prospective residents and families should tour during mealtimes and an activities period, ask about HVAC and supply protocols, request documentation of regulatory history and staffing practices, and confirm whether the facility’s memory-care capabilities match the resident’s clinical needs.

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    Location

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    Bethany Living Senior Care is located at 5135 Charlington Ct, Frederick, MD, 21703.

    About Bethany Living Senior Care

    Bethany Living Senior Care sits in a quiet and friendly neighborhood in Frederick, Maryland, and the place really feels like home instead of a big facility, since it only serves up to eight residents at once and has a staff that's both sincere and attentive, where folks look after each other in a calm, supportive space that's much like a family. Residents have choices like private or semi-private rooms, including 1-bedroom units, and those rooms can come with private baths or showers that are wheelchair accessible, and there's always a focus on privacy along with personalized care plans, where licensed staff help with things ranging from dressing, grooming, and bathing to medication reminders and support for mobility, even for people who need lifts or who have diabetes, incontinence, or are at risk of wandering. Meals are prepared fresh every day with options for kosher and vegetarian diets, and people can eat together or have room service if that's easier, and guests are welcome during meals too, so there's a social side to things if folks want it, and the team encourages independence while making sure help's always there when needed.

    Bethany Living Senior Care also has memory care services for seniors with Alzheimer's or other dementias, so there are special activities, daily monitoring, and secure grounds to keep everyone safe, plus a nurse on staff part-time, a doctor on call, and visiting health professionals like a podiatrist or occupational therapist who help manage everything from wounds to therapy needs. Residents can enjoy clean indoor and outdoor common areas, an outside patio for fresh air, a dining room, WiFi and cable TV, and special amenities like a salon and a fitness center, with regular activities such as arts and crafts, musical groups, and game nights, and outings to nearby parks like Diamond Farms Park.

    The community offers transportation for shopping or appointments, and services like housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and linen changes are always included, so no one has to worry about chores, and everything's covered in one cost-effective, all-inclusive rate-insurance, checks, and VA benefits are accepted for payment. Pets are welcome, people receive help with daily routines, and for those who need a short-term stay, respite care is there, plus hospice and skilled nursing support. Facilities carry state licensing, with license number 10a10069-c, and reviews are managed with a third party for accuracy, so new families get clear information, a chance for a tour, and the peace of mind of a small, licensed, and caring team. Residents stay as long as they want-long-term or short-term-and the community always strives to enhance independence while giving real support and comfort as every senior's needs change.

    People often ask...

    Bethany Living Senior Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,519 per month.

    Bethany Living Senior Care offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

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    Yes, Bethany Living Senior Care allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 5135 Charlington Ct, Frederick, MD 21703.

    No, Bethany Living Senior Care does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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