Diakon Senior Living Ravenwood Campus in Funkstown, Maryland has served older adults since 1978 and sits within Creekside Village, covering a broad range of care like independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, short-term rehab, adult daycare, respite, and hospice. The campus holds 84 senior housing units and offers options like studios, two-bedroom apartments, and larger cottages, many of them furnished and all with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and emergency call systems for safety. The campus is designed for comfort and accessibility, with wall-to-wall carpeting, walk-in showers, safety rails, and wheelchair-friendly features, and folks can enjoy common areas like cozy lounges, a sunroom, dining room, movie theater, fitness and wellness centers, outdoor walking paths, gardens, and landscaped grounds that make for pleasant strolls or social visits.
There's an on-site restaurant and community dining room, with professional chefs preparing meals and options for people who need special diets like diabetes or allergies, and residents can get meals all day or enjoy communal dining for a more social feel. Social life is rich, with things like daily exercise programs, movie nights, off-site outings, book clubs, art and music rooms, community-sponsored activities, and resident-run clubs, plus there are spaces like a spa/wellness room, library, game room, and community garden. Memory care on this campus is designed for people with dementia, providing daily structure, engagement, and extra safety through 24-hour supervision, emergency call systems, and support from trained caregivers.
Personal care, medication support, and help with bathing, dressing, or moving around come standard, and there's 12-16 hour nursing with supervision for residents who need more medical care. The staff can help with daily routines, therapy (occupational, speech), dental, and podiatry appointments, and the campus partners with nearby healthcare like Meritus Health and Dr. Ali Jamal for added convenience. Transportation's available for appointments, shopping, or group outings, plus there's parking for family and visitors. Other services include housekeeping, linen, laundry, move-in help, family outreach and education, and guest support.
The campus supports aging in place, so residents can move between care levels as their needs change, which means couples or friends aren't separated just because one person needs more help. With a fitness room, therapy services, landscaped gardens, and mental wellness activities, residents can stay active and healthy or rest as much as they like. Community life stays lively, and folks are encouraged to join in as they're able, while those who prefer quiet time can use the computer room or a small library. Regulatory-wise, the Ravenwood Campus is registered with Medicare and Medicaid, has a review score of 3.3 based on 17 reviews, and while it's had reported deficiencies or complaints, it hasn't faced any fines or penalties. The staff's experienced and caring, and the campus itself feels warm and welcoming, and it aims to balance comfort, safety, and independence for each resident, letting them live with dignity at every age.
