Abundantly Blessed Assisted Living sits in a peaceful Maryland neighborhood at 11504 Polaris Drive in Upper Marlboro, surrounded by lovely trees on more than an acre of land, and people often say the place feels calm, clean, and friendly, with a home-like feeling that makes residents comfortable. The facility is small, offering only five private rooms, and each room comes furnished, has air conditioning, Wi-Fi, closet space, a private TV with streaming, and showers. The building has been recently renovated, so everything's pretty modern while still keeping a cozy house setting across multiple floors. There are shared indoor spaces, laundry facilities, cable TV areas, entertainment rooms, and fast internet, plus big outdoor patios, walking trails, and places to sit in the shade or walk among the trees.
The owner, Dr. Pandolla Owens, a retired Air Force officer who's worked over 40 years in healthcare, leads the team. The facility stays licensed (AL-00442), keeps policies for emergencies and security in place, and always keeps supervision strong, with nurse oversight part-time and trained staff on-site day and night. Staff help with medication, bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, incontinence care, and getting around. They help with appointments and offer pre-admission needs assessments, and they develop care plans for each resident, making sure the right help is provided for daily living skills, memory problems, and rehabilitation after illness or injury. They can support needs like diabetes care, respiratory needs, skin care, and keep an eye on vital signs or memory support for those who qualify. The building uses safety features like emergency response plans, remote patient monitoring, wellness checks, and secured entrances.
Meals are dietitian-approved, with options for restrictions like low salt, and the kitchen prepares meals to order with snacks two times a day, so residents can eat according to their needs and likes. Activities include arts and crafts, board games, music, weekly social outings, and special events like "Soul Food Sundays" that invite families to join. There are spiritual offerings, like church services, along with daily recreational programs and planned outings for shopping or events, plus transportation help. Other services, like a hairstylist, nail tech, and barber, visit the community as needed, with extras billed separately. Housekeeping and laundry come weekly, and staff handle linens and cleaning every day, with beds made and freshened up.
Respite care is offered, as well as longer-term assisted living, independent living, memory care (pre-approval required), nursing home and home care support, and coordination with home physicians or nurse practitioners. Medical transportation is available for shopping or appointments. Room choices include private rooms only, but some shared spaces are around for socializing. Payment options include checks, cards, long-term care insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid for some services (though not memory care), Medicare, and private pay, while an entry fee of $2,000 applies and monthly room fees start at $6,500 for assisted living and $7,500 for memory care.
Many families say the staff are kind, helpful, and really listen, and that the whole place stays very clean and well kept, and it's easy to stay updated with newsletters or social media if families want. The staff are trained in everything from first aid, safety, and mobility, to memory support, medication, client rights, and diet and nutrition. The focus stays on giving love, honor, and respect, keeping care high quality and safe, while making the whole experience comfortable and personal for seniors who live there.
