Creekside Residences

    19800 Tranquility Cir, Hagerstown, MD, 21742
    4.4 · 11 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Sunny community with staffing concerns

    I toured this well-kept, contemporary one-campus community with large sunny rooms, walker-friendly/open layouts, nice grounds, outdoor seating and good parking/garage options. They offer engaging activities (shows, singing, bingo, classes), an exercise area and indoor heated pool with lift, plus a pleasant dining room with two meals and a third option. Staff were friendly, informative (Stephanie was especially helpful), residents seemed social and upbeat with porch conversations and warm greetings. My main concern is clinical staffing - reports of skeleton staff, only one RN daytime for many patients, some indifferent caregivers and unmet promises; there's a $2,100 upfront fee and limited post-move doctor follow-ups, so consider care needs carefully.

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    4.36 · 11 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.7
    • Staff

      4.1
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      4.4
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • New, contemporary facility
    • Indoor heated pool (with lift) and exercise area
    • Varied classes and engaging activities (shows, singing, bingo)
    • Large, open room layouts and big rooms with TVs
    • Well-maintained, clean grounds and sunny rooms
    • Hardwood floors and attractive interiors
    • Friendly, kind and respectful staff reported by many reviewers
    • Informative, unhurried tours and helpful sales staff (Stephanie mentioned)
    • Independent living options with multiple care levels on one campus
    • Individual cottages and outdoor seating/large grassy areas
    • Convenient location with hospital across the street
    • Parking and garage options
    • Dining options (two meals included with a third option)
    • Walker-friendly layout and accessible design
    • Sense of community (porch conversations, friendly greetings)

    Cons

    • Reports of being understaffed or 'skeleton staff'
    • Limited nursing coverage (one RN daytime reported for ~19 patients)
    • Some caregivers described as indifferent
    • Instances where director promises were not delivered
    • Upfront fee noted ($2,100) and at least one negative care experience
    • Not physically connected to the dining area (potential inconvenience)
    • At least one report of no doctor visit since move-in (limited on-site medical)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment from the review summaries for Creekside Residences is predominantly positive about the physical environment, amenities, and many elements of the resident experience, but there are recurring and significant concerns around staffing levels and certain aspects of clinical care/management. Multiple reviewers emphasize the community’s new, contemporary feel, attractive interiors (hardwood floors, sunny rooms), and well-kept grounds. The facility offers spacious, open floor plans and large rooms with comfortable furnishings such as couches, soft chairs and televisions, as well as private-feeling outdoor spaces like grassy areas, porches and outside seating. The campus arrangement—individual cottages and one-campus levels of care—combined with a hospital across the street, is seen as a practical setup for residents who may need different care intensities over time.

    Amenities and activities receive strong praise. An indoor heated pool with a lift, exercise area, and classes are repeatedly mentioned, alongside an active social calendar that includes shows, singing, bingo and other engagement opportunities. Residents and reviewers describe an upbeat, healthy environment with friendly resident interactions (porch conversations, hand waves, smiling greetings). The layout is described as walker-friendly, and the grounds and common areas are frequently called clean, quiet and well maintained. These aspects contribute to a generally pleasant independent living experience for many.

    Staff impressions are mixed but skew positive in quantity: several reviewers call the staff kind, respectful, warm and helpful. Staff teamwork and a caring attitude are noted, and the sales/tour experience is highlighted as informative and unrushed (with one staff member, Stephanie, named for being knowledgeable and friendly). Reviewers appreciated clear explanations during tours and that staff were not pushy. Dining gets generally favorable remarks—reviewers liked the food and noted two meals are provided with a third option available—and the dining room itself was described as nice.

    However, an important pattern of concern centers on clinical staffing and follow-through from management. Multiple comments point to understaffing or a skeleton crew, and a specific report notes only one RN on daytime duty for about 19 patients. There are accounts of indifferent caregivers and at least one instance where promises made by the director were not fulfilled. One reviewer described a negative care experience and cited an upfront cost ($2,100) associated with the stay. Another comment that no doctor visit occurred since move-in raises questions about on-site medical accessibility or care coordination. These reports suggest variability in care quality and that clinical staffing levels and management reliability may be inconsistent.

    Taken together, the reviews portray Creekside Residences as a modern, attractive community with strong amenities, active programming, and many staff who make a positive impression during touring and day-to-day interactions. The major caveats to weigh are the documented staffing shortfalls and at least a few specific care/management failures; these are meaningful because they directly affect resident safety and satisfaction for those requiring assistance beyond basic independent living. Prospective residents and families would be well advised to verify current staffing ratios, nurse coverage schedules, what is included in upfront fees, how promises are documented and enforced, and the on-site medical/provider arrangements before committing. If clinical staffing and management concerns are addressed to satisfaction, the property’s facilities and community life appear to be strong assets.

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    About Creekside Residences

    Creekside Residences sits in Hagerstown, Maryland with two attractive campuses close to Interstates 81 and 70, so it's easy to get to and from, and there's plenty there for seniors with different needs too, because they've got independent living at 19800 Tranquility Circle along with assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home care, and respite care, which means folks can get care for all stages of aging, and there are spacious one and two-bedroom apartments with kitchens or kitchenettes, large wheelchair-friendly bathrooms, washers and dryers, and cable TV or internet, so living spaces are pleasant and practical, but they also put a focus on safety with features like sprinkler systems and easy access for those using wheelchairs. The staff includes professional nurses and personal care assistants who know what residents need and help with eating, bathing, a bit of walking or wheelchair assistance, dressing, and anything else needed day to day, and there's a memory care team with experience and programs for those with dementia or Alzheimer's. They have small home-style care settings where staff and residents get to know each other, which a lot of people say works better than bigger places, and it really helps with privacy and keeping folks comfortable. You'll find plenty to do-arts and crafts, music, outings, fitness and wellness programs or just outdoors on tree-lined paths, putting greens, a gazebo, picnic areas, or in game rooms and activity rooms, plus there are social events like ice cream socials, community meals, group exercises, and visiting families can use private dining rooms or guest parking. Creekside Residences also offers therapy and rehabilitation, pharmacy and medication help, wound care, podiatry, and occupational therapy, so most medical needs are covered on site, and there are transportation options for outings and appointments, which makes life a bit simpler. Housekeeping, laundry, linen service, and maintenance are available, and there's pet-friendly policy options for folks who want to bring a pet. Staff and advisors are available every day, weekends included, to explain care levels, answer questions on services or availability, and help with move-in or waitlist processes, and you can look at several entrance fee plans if thinking about joining the Continuing Care Retirement Community model. The environment at Creekside emphasizes respect, privacy, and a sense of community, with specialized programming and activities for memory care and support for people needing skilled nursing, so whatever the level of assistance needed, residents get an individualized care plan and plenty of chances to enjoy both quiet moments and group activities. The facilities remain clean, well-kept, and with a 3.5-star rating, many have deemed it very good for the area, so if looking for reliable senior care options in Hagerstown, Creekside Residences does offer a full range, from independent living through advanced health services, all in a setting designed for both activity and comfort.

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