Country Meadows Retirement Communities

    5955 Quinn Orchard Rd, Frederick, MD 21704
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Warm attentive care; mom flourished

    I placed my mom here and I'm very pleased - the staff are warm, attentive and truly get to know residents, preserving independence while providing high-quality, compassionate care. The apartment-style building is clean and well-run, with plenty of activities (therapy, daily exercise, art, outings, games), good meals, reliable transport and excellent communication that gave our family real peace of mind. Mom flourished, made friends, and the team handled transitions smoothly - I happily recommend this community.

    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
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.51·(91)

    Overall rating

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    2. 4
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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.5
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      4.1
    • Value

      3.1

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive staff
    • Clean, well-maintained interiors and grounds
    • Engaging daily activities and social programs
    • On-site memory care and continuum of care
    • Range of support services (therapy, salon, transportation)
    • Apartment-style units with personal space
    • Scenic views and pleasant location
    • Strong family communication and responsiveness
    • Regular transportation and outing programs
    • Home-like, upscale atmosphere

    Cons

    • Inconsistent meal quality and temperature control
    • Higher-than-expected pricing and value concerns
    • Variable responsiveness to non-urgent assistance requests
    • Small and inconsistent apartment sizes and layouts
    • Admissions and marketing transparency concerns
    • Occasional staffing or scheduling gaps affecting service continuity

    Summary of reviews

    Country Meadows presents as a well-kept, community-oriented retirement option with a clear continuum of care ranging from independent living through assisted living and a secured memory-care unit. Many families described the building and grounds as clean, attractive, and hotel-like, with apartment-style units that provide residents with personal space, pleasant views, and a generally homey atmosphere. The facility offers a broad suite of services — physical therapy, salon services, transport to appointments, and on-site activities — which supports both social engagement and basic care needs.

    Staff quality is a frequent strength highlighted across accounts: employees are characterized as caring, familiar with residents, and proactive in establishing personal relationships. Reviewers often praised communication from management and named staff for responsiveness and patience, and several accounts describe successful transitions between care levels and close family collaboration. At the same time, there are recurring notes about variable responsiveness to lower-acuity requests (for example, having to prompt staff for small tasks), which suggests some inconsistency in day-to-day service delivery despite overall positive staff attitudes.

    Dining experiences are an area of mixed feedback. Numerous reviewers praised special meals, variety, and particular menu items, and some families feel the dining program relieves household meal burdens entirely. Conversely, other families described cafeteria-style service, lukewarm entrees, and an overall inconsistency between promotional dining events (for example, brunches for prospective families) and regular daily meals. This pattern points to uneven meal execution and potential gaps in temperature-control or meal-service logistics.

    The activity program is a clear asset: frequent social events (bingo, live music, arts and crafts, exercise classes, outings) and an active calendar contribute to social engagement and resident well-being. The presence of therapy, weekly outings, and on-site social groups (including a veterans group) further supports an active lifestyle for many residents.

    Operationally, some families raised concerns about price relative to perceived value and noted differences in pricing across locations. A limited number of accounts described disappointments at move-in related to room assignment and expectations, which aligns with broader admissions and marketing transparency concerns. Finally, reviewers occasionally observed staffing or scheduling gaps that affected service continuity; these appear episodic but worth clarifying for prospective residents.

    Overall, Country Meadows is frequently recommended for seniors seeking a clean, activity-rich, and compassionate community with continuity of care. Prospective residents and families should tour multiple unit types to confirm room size and layout, ask detailed questions about regular meal service and kitchen operations, and discuss staffing levels and responsiveness for the level of care they expect. Doing so will help align expectations about dining consistency, pricing, and day-to-day assistance before making a placement decision.

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    Location

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    Country Meadows Retirement Communities is located at 5955 Quinn Orchard Rd, Frederick, MD, 21704.

    About Country Meadows Retirement Communities

    Country Meadows Retirement Communities in Frederick, MD, sits on a spacious and well-kept campus overlooking the Monocacy River, and some spots even have views of the Appalachian Mountains, which is something folks appreciate when they like to sit outside or go for a walk along the safe, paved paths that wind among pollinator gardens filled with milkweed, asters, goldenrod, sunflowers, and other blooming plants, and there's a butterfly garden too, along with places to just sit and watch nature. This place covers 56 acres and has different buildings and wings for folks who need various kinds of care, so there's independent living for seniors who want to keep to their own schedules, don't want to mess with yard work or repairs anymore, and appreciate plans like monthly rentals or special pricing for couples, including when one one person needs more care than the other. There's also assisted living and personal care, where staff helps with regular daily tasks like dressing, bathing, and managing medicines, and memory care communities are set up for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, focusing on preventing wandering and confusion, and giving them a steady routine with trained helpers around.

    There are furnished rooms and roomy apartments, some with two bedrooms and private bathrooms, and all with Wi-Fi, which makes keeping up with friends and family easier, and folks who want to bring a pet can do so, as this is a pet friendly place. The staff arranges many things that keep people busy: daily group exercise classes, physical therapy, outings, entertainment, arts and crafts in the arts room, and holiday gatherings or theme dinners, plus some people like to meet in the game room, fitness room, or head out for walking on the trails, or sit by the lake or in one of the gazebos, or spend time in the woodworking shop or garden. There's a pool at some locations, a salon for haircuts, and a chapel on campus, as well as restaurants or cafeterias with menus that let residents pick their meals, and there are mini shops, a library, private storage, and even more features that make day-to-day life comfortable.

    For those who need skilled nursing or short-term rehabilitation after a hospital stay, Country Meadows has a team for that, with nurses on duty 12 to 16 hours a day, and a 24-hour call system for emergencies, so help is always close by, and the restorative care program helps people regain strength and confidence, with therapy and extra support when needed. Some folks get home care or hospice services too, as the facility has options and trained aides for that kind of care. Medication management, special care for diabetes and incontinence, and assistance with dressing are routine here, and the commitment to keeping things clean and well-run stands out to people who visit.

    The community tries to be a good neighbor by using solar power, and cares about conservation-growing pollinator gardens and setting up nature programs for the residents and their visitors. Country Meadows has been family-owned since 1962, and it keeps a family commitment as part of its values. Couples and singles are welcome, and services start for folks as young as 52. All in all, it's a place where people can move in while they're still active and then get more support or medical help if their needs change, without having to go to a different type of facility, and people have options for living arrangements, from independent apartments to shared units with private spaces. The overall spirit is one of community, social connection, and getting the help folks need without losing the things they love about everyday life.

    People often ask...

    Country Meadows Retirement Communities offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,800 per month.

    Country Meadows Retirement Communities offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

    There are 24 photos of Country Meadows Retirement Communities on Mirador.

    Yes, Country Meadows Retirement Communities allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 5955 Quinn Orchard Rd, Frederick, MD 21704.

    No, Country Meadows Retirement Communities 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.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Maryland, the Department of Health's Office of Health Care Quality licenses assisted living programs and publishes the results of its surveys and complaint investigations.

    License number173
    Facility typeAssisted Living Level 3
    Capacity160 residents
    EffectiveMay 1st, 2002
    Special certificationAlzheimer's Care: Mild, Moderate, Severe
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