Peartree House Assisted Living Shadow Oak Lane

    8004 Shadow Oak Ln, Pasadena, MD 21122
    • Assisted Living
    4.1ยท14 reviews

    Small community with caring staff

    I placed my mom in this small, 15-resident community and am very pleased - the staff are friendly, experienced, know her needs, answer directly, and go above and beyond (they even celebrated her 102nd birthday). The facility is beautiful with very nice single rooms and attached baths, comfortable recliners, a sunny sunroom with tree views, decent meals, and a lively activities calendar (music, bingo, trips, holiday parties); on-site pharmacy delivers meds. Cost is about $3,800/month with a $3,000 community fee; overall a warm, personalized place I recommend.

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    Jul 2026

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    4.14ยท(14)

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    • Care

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      3.5

    Pros

    • Friendly, attentive staff
    • Experienced caregiving team
    • Personalized care tailored to individual needs
    • Staff familiarity with residents' preferences and needs
    • Direct phone access with prompt answers
    • Small community size (15 residents) enabling individualized attention
    • Single rooms with attached baths
    • Spacious, well-appointed resident rooms
    • On-site pharmacy with medication delivery
    • Active social calendar (music, bingo, trips, holiday parties)
    • Religious services (Sunday church) available
    • Comfortable common areas (sun room, recliners, tree views)
    • Clean, well-maintained facility
    • Supportive celebratory culture (birthdays, milestones)
    • Pricing that fits some budgets

    Cons

    • Limited on-site clinical testing and specialist access
    • Potential delays in clinical assessment and escalation protocols
    • Premium pricing structure including a community fee
    • Location distance that may be inconvenient for some families
    • Small capacity that may limit availability or placement flexibility

    Summary of reviews

    Peartree House Assisted Living Shadow Oak Lane is described as a small, well-maintained assisted-living community that emphasizes personalized attention. Reviewers consistently highlight a welcoming atmosphere, clean common areas and rooms, and comfortable amenities such as a sun room with tree views and recliner seating. The physical environment is generally characterized as attractive and appropriately furnished, with single rooms and attached baths that many families considered a good fit for their needs.

    Staff and care quality are frequent strengths in the reviews. Caregivers are described as friendly, experienced, and familiar with individual residents' needs; several accounts note direct phone access and prompt, knowledgeable responses from staff. Families reported staff-led social and emotional support, including organized celebrations for milestones. At the same time, there is an operational pattern related to clinical services that prospective families should evaluate. A few reviewers described difficulty obtaining on-site testing for a suspected infection, which required transfer to external specialists or emergency care. This suggests limitations in on-site diagnostic capabilities and potential delays in clinical assessment or escalation processes.

    Dining and activities are presented positively: meals are described as decent, and the community maintains an active calendar with music, bingo, trips, holiday parties, and weekly religious services. The social program and event cultureโ€”along with individualized celebrationsโ€”contribute to an inclusive environment where residents are often described as well cared for and socially engaged.

    Management and logistics reflect the trade-offs of a small community. Benefits include close staffโ€“resident relationships, direct communication lines, and an intimate atmosphere. Constraints include limited bed capacity and a location that may be less convenient for some families. Pricing is mixed in the feedback: some family members found the monthly rate and a one-time community fee to fit their budget, while others found the cost to be above what they could afford. The presence of an on-site pharmacy that delivers medications is noted as a convenience.

    Overall, Peartree House appears to offer a high level of personalized, service-oriented assisted living in a small, attractive setting. Prospective residents and families should weigh the strengths in staff attention, social programming, and facility comfort against the community's smaller capacity, its geographic distance for visitors, and the scope of on-site clinical testing and escalation protocols. Asking the provider about current medical-response procedures, transportation/visit logistics, and detailed pricing (including fees) would help clarify fit for individual needs.

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    Location

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    Peartree House Assisted Living Shadow Oak Lane is located at 8004 Shadow Oak Ln, Pasadena, MD, 21122.

    About Peartree House Assisted Living Shadow Oak Lane

    Peartree House Assisted Living Shadow Oak Lane is a small, quiet place in Pasadena, Maryland that only takes care of up to 15 residents, and it's part of a broader senior living community on Shadow Oak Lane that includes apartments, condos, and townhomes for seniors who need different levels of care. The staff knows every resident by name and works hard to treat everyone like family, and there's always someone around day and night to help with whatever comes up, whether it's medicine, bathing, dressing, or just getting around the building safely. The care team has five Registered Nurses along with experienced caregivers who help with memory care, skilled nursing, and even offer special support for people who can't get out of bed or who have dementia, so no one gets overlooked or rushed.

    Peartree House gives every person their own private, roomy one-bedroom apartment with a private bathroom, and they've fixed them up so they're easy to move around in, with accessible beds and safety features. The common rooms, like the day room and sunroom, have big windows that look out at the trees and greenery, so there's always a spot for people to relax or gather for a game of bingo, music, or crafts. There's also a dining room where meals-prepared with ingredients that are both healthy and tasty-get served, and a Registered Dietician checks the menus, so the food helps everyone stay strong and well. Kitchens, internet, a fitness center, a salon, and lots of helpful things like washers and dryers, cable TV, and even senior cell phones are available, too, making life comfortable and convenient.

    Peartree House has activities made for people who need assisted living or memory care, so there's always something social going on, like holiday parties, outings, and exercise. Staff also helps manage medicines and can handle care needs like diabetes, incontinence, and even hospice care when it's required, and there's both home health and skilled nursing for when someone needs extra medical attention. The building's set up with sprinklers and security to keep everyone safe, and there are devices like medication dispensers and medical alert systems such as Bay Alarm Medical, Medical Guardian, and ADT Medical Alert so people can get help fast if there's a problem.

    The place offers transportation to get to doctors or nearby restaurants and shops, and staff can help with VA benefits and financial advice, or even home sale help if someone's moving in. They accept long-term care insurance, provide personal care assistants and have laundry and housekeeping services to make sure everyone enjoys a clean, well-kept home. Family members are welcome to visit, and there are guest meals available for them, as well as devotional services if someone wants to attend.

    Peartree House Assisted Living Shadow Oak Lane offers long-term stays and short-term respite stays, and it covers a wide range-from active adult living and independent apartments, to memory care and full skilled nursing. Whatever a senior needs, the staff tries to help them have as much independence as possible, always with respect and kindness, making sure there's a feeling of warmth and togetherness in every part of the house.

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    The full address for this community is 8004 Shadow Oak Ln, Pasadena, MD 21122.

    No, Peartree House Assisted Living Shadow Oak Lane 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 number48
    Facility typeAssisted Living Level 3
    Capacity15 residents
    EffectiveSeptember 1st, 2003
    Special certificationAlzheimer's Care: Mild, Moderate, Severe
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