Catherine's House Elderly Assisted Living sits in Clarksburg, Maryland, offering a quiet place for seniors who want daily help but don't need full-time nursing. The facility focuses on assisted living, with care for people over 55, and welcomes those needing memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, with custom plans to fit each person's needs, and what's unique is that the owners actually live there and work side by side with the residents, which means everyone sees the same familiar faces every day and doesn't deal with shift changes or weekend-only staff. There are only five residents at a time, which helps the staff give more attention and lets everyone know each other, so it feels more like a family than a big institution, and the place is designed as a Green House Project, which aims to keep things homelike with bedrooms, a dining room, and cozy shared areas-including a TV lounge and fireplaces-while letting people live as independently as possible, and if someone's health changes, there's no need to move since aging in place is part of the plan.
People get help with dressing, bathing, housekeeping, and laundry, plus up to two meals a day, and if special diets are needed-organic, gluten-free, low sugar, kosher or vegetarian-that's possible, too, and there's Anytime Dining for extra flexibility. Medical help comes from visiting doctors and nurses, plus services like rehab, diabetes care, dialysis, and therapies for speech and movement, and staff offer emergency alert monitoring to keep everyone safe. Residents have activities to keep busy, from gardening and animal watching to clubs, outings, social events, and even special therapy like light therapy, and they can see the beautician for a haircut or grooming right onsite, with dry-cleaning and grocery shopping support available, too.
For spiritual needs, they offer Protestant and Catholic services, visits from a chaplain, regular church services onsite, and Holy Communion, and the community's close ties to local groups mean visits from scouts, musicians, and others who come to brighten the days. Wi-Fi and high-speed internet come free for both residents and visitors, and outdoor patios and gardens give a peaceful spot to enjoy the weather. Catherine's House provides transportation to appointments or errands for a fee, and there's parking for those with cars, and the schedule keeps doors open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day.
The staff have special training for memory care, and the home offers respite and hospice care for those who need it, which can help families and residents alike. Private baths are available, and the building features things like ADA-compliant gourmet meals, mobility support, and other safety features, trying to keep life as easy and secure as possible. Residents get to live in a place that values meaningful relationships and mutual respect, where every person gets seen and heard-a rare thing in senior care, and something many families appreciate when they're looking for a steady, warm home for a loved one.
