C J's Senior Care

    147 King St, Hagerstown, MD 21740
    • Assisted Living

    Caring staff make mother happy

    I'm very pleased with the caring, friendly staff - especially Tracey - who keep us informed and truly support the residents. My mother is happy, well taken care of, and the atmosphere feels warm and positive; our family is grateful.

    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

    4.20·(5)

    Overall rating

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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.2
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      4.2

    Pros

    • compassionate caregiving staff
    • supportive staff–family communication
    • positive, friendly resident atmosphere
    • individual staff recognition (example: Tracey)
    • consistent personal assistance and attention
    • residents report overall satisfaction

    Cons

    • Staff conduct and communication tone
    • inconsistent dining quality and portioning
    • gaps in fall-prevention and resident-safety protocols
    • equipment and facility maintenance shortcomings
    • insufficient resident supervision and rooming practices

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a mixed picture of care at this facility. A clear strength is the interpersonal side of service: many family members and residents describe staff as compassionate, friendly, and attentive. Reviewers repeatedly highlight good staff–family communication and express gratitude for specific team members, noting that residents appear happy and well cared for in day-to-day interactions. This suggests a workforce that provides individualized attention and builds positive relationships with residents and families.

    At the same time, several operational concerns emerge that are independent of individual staff demeanor. Dining was called out for poor quality and small portions, indicating inconsistent meal-service standards and potential nutrition/meal-planning issues. Safety-related themes also appear: reviewers mention falls and injuries, which point to gaps in fall-prevention protocols, transfer-safety practices, or monitoring. Relatedly, reports about residents sleeping in common-area seating suggest weaknesses in supervision, rooming/bed availability, or nighttime monitoring procedures.

    Facility and equipment maintenance is another recurring theme. Concerns about malfunctioning mobility-related equipment and general maintenance indicate potential lapses in building upkeep and equipment reliability. These maintenance gaps can interact with safety and resident-comfort issues if not addressed systematically.

    In sum, the facility demonstrates strengths in person-centered caregiving and relational communication, which families value. However, those strengths coexist with operational weaknesses in dining, safety protocols, supervision practices, and maintenance oversight. Prospective residents and their families should verify the facility’s current policies and practices for fall prevention, staffing and supervision levels (including nighttime monitoring), meal planning and portioning standards, and preventive-maintenance schedules to ensure those operational areas meet their expectations.

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    Location

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    C J's Senior Care is located at 147 King St, Hagerstown, MD, 21740.

    About C J's Senior Care

    C J's Senior Care sits in Hagerstown, MD, and has cared for seniors since 1995 with space for up to 15 residents, and you'll see that it offers a calm, safe setting with a focus on friendly support. The staff help residents with moving from beds to wheelchairs, bathing, dressing, hygiene, managing medicine, and monitoring things like insulin for diabetes, with people there at all hours in case help's needed, and they'll also handle non-ambulatory or incontinence care. Residents can join in a range of on-site activities, devotional gatherings, art projects, music programs, games, and animal therapy, and sometimes group outings or off-site worship if you like that sort of thing or need a ride for errands or appointments. The facility prepares three homemade meals per day, paying attention to dietary needs, and a mobile barber or hairdresser can help with grooming too, so folks stay comfortable. Social life happens in the common rooms, which include places like a reading room, garden, game area, wellness space, or even a hot tub and steam room where people visit and relax, and for staying physically active, there are regular exercise and fitness programs. Seniors looking for assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, or independent living may find a spot here, but there is a minimum age for residents, and no exact prices are listed. Hospitals, shopping, dining, drug stores, and markets are nearby, and the place takes part in the local community by holding sponsored events made to help everyone connect. Michele Shaffer is named as the principal contact and resident agent, and the business carries an A+ rating with the BBB, even though it hasn't been accredited. The overall goal is to keep things safe, compassionate, and courteous, but you won't hear much fanfare-just careful attention and straightforward senior care.

    People often ask...

    C J's Senior Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $1,710 per month.

    C J's Senior Care offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 147 King St, Hagerstown, MD 21740.

    No, C J's 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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