Aastoria II is a small assisted living and memory care home in Columbia, Maryland, sitting right beside the Robinson Nature Center, so residents get a calm setting with forest views, sounds from the Middle Patuxent River, and a large yard with walking paths. This community has only 12 licensed beds, so care staff get to know people and help right where they're needed, offering support with bathing, dressing, medication, and more, with two-person transfers and mechanical lifts available if someone needs extra help. There are private suites, shared rooms, and options like one-bedroom and studio units, all with safe apartment designs, private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and full furnishings to help residents feel at home.
Every room has cable TV, internet, and air conditioning, and residents can choose both private and shared living arrangements, depending on what fits their needs. Housekeeping, laundry, and linens are included, plus full meal plans using organic food, with adjustments available for things like diabetes and high blood pressure. Activity calendars include games, movie nights, music programs, and art projects, with extras like board games, pet therapy, and music therapy for everyone to enjoy. There are regular fitness classes, technology lessons, a library, reading rooms, a hair salon, a chapel, a theater, and spaces like a fitness area, jacuzzi, and steam room, so no one feels stuck or without things to do. The staff offers transportation for doctor visits, errands, or special faith-based trips, and concierge and valet services help arrange other needs.
The building is fully wheelchair accessible, and safety measures include 24-hour supervision, emergency response systems, and a nurse on staff to handle medication and diabetic management, even giving insulin and blood sugar checks. Memory care is available for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia, with programs and features designed to prevent wandering, reduce confusion, and help people feel more comfortable. There are also respite and hospice options, so both short-term and end-of-life support are available when families need them. Small pets are allowed, and pet care services help with that too. Aastoria II doesn't take Medicare unless it becomes certified, but it aims to offer secure, individualized care, reducing stress for seniors and their families while providing daily support with home maintenance, bathing and grooming, and managing health conditions. The home's smaller size keeps care personal, and the natural outdoor setting helps make days feel peaceful and safe.
