Samaritan House

Samaritan House in Oxon Hill, Maryland, is a small assisted living community with just 5 beds, so folks get more personal attention, and they have the choice of studio rooms, some with private or shared spaces, kitchenettes, and private bathrooms, plus the rooms come furnished and have things like telephones, internet, cable, and air conditioning. The staff offers all kinds of support, like 24-hour supervision, help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and getting around, and medication management, plus there's always an awake caregiver, and they help with transfers and can give insulin if needed, helping people who use wheelchairs or are bedbound. Samaritan House provides memory care for people with memory challenges, skilled nursing services, and even home care for seniors who need help in their own rooms, and there's also hospice support and health care coordination with outside providers for medical needs. Meals are homemade three times a day, with special diets for conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, and organic food is offered when possible, plus snacks. Residents don't have to worry about cleaning or laundry, because housekeeping and linen services are part of the daily routine, and there's even dry-cleaning available. There's transportation for trips to the doctor, errands, or faith services, and activities go on regularly, like movie nights, board games, music therapy, pet therapy, crafts, fitness sessions, and outside relaxation, and there are events to encourage everyone to be social. Samaritan House also includes community areas like a dining room, workout spaces, a book room, jacuzzi, sauna, gardens, walking paths, game rooms, and parking, plus they have a mobile stylist for haircare. All care is regulated and licensed by Maryland's Department of Social Services, and the focus stays on safety, comfort, personalized support, and making life a bit easier for people, whether they want more independence or need steady daily help.