The Gardens of Annapolis

The Gardens of Annapolis offers a wide range of living options for seniors, including independent living, assisted living, memory care for those with Alzheimer's or other dementia, home care, nursing home care, and residential care homes, with all of these services regularly checked for proper licensing and using unique names for their care programs and amenities, which makes it a place with a bit of its own character. Residents can choose from several apartment options, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts with different floorplans, and every unit has useful appliances like a microwave, full-size washer and dryer, and features such as spacious closets, window coverings, and central air conditioning, making day-to-day life more comfortable. The facility takes security seriously with a secure access system, smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, and an emergency response setup, so residents have peace of mind about safety, and they can enjoy both indoor and outdoor common areas, like a community patio-which is a rare find in Annapolis-a shuffleboard court for a little recreation, a tea card room, a game and billiards room, and a clubhouse. The place has a fitness center with free weights and space for group classes, a library with computers, a craft and creative arts room, and even a movie theater, so there's always something for residents to do, whether that's socializing, keeping active, or pursuing hobbies-plus the demonstration kitchen makes group cooking and food demonstrations an option for events. There's a hair salon and barber shop right onsite for regular grooming, and the pet-friendly policies allow residents to have dogs and cats, although some extra fees or deposits do apply.

Residents don't have to worry much about chores because maintenance, housekeeping, recycling, and package receiving are all included, and scheduled transportation on the community bus makes it easier for people to get to appointments or outings, with social and recreational trips planned every month, along with devotional services both onsite and offsite. There's support for those who need it, including a nurse, doctor, physical therapy, speech therapy, hospice, and respite care, and specialists like a podiatrist and homecare helpers are available, so no one has to feel they're without help. The Gardens of Annapolis tries to build a friendly culture, and many say staff here are helpful and cheerful, making the atmosphere more like a small neighborhood than a big institution, and activity programs are planned to help people make friends and find new interests, with awards given for efforts that go beyond normal standards in involvement and care quality.

Utilities like gas and hot water are already included in the rent, and the facility offers different leasing lengths, from seven months up to eighteen, which gives people some flexibility. The community is open to both men and women, typically those above a minimum age, with some services focused specifically for women, and the no-smoking rule is in place for all private and public indoor areas. Special touches, like wheelchair accessible showers, group dining with nutritious, chef-prepared meals, and both indoor and outdoor gathering spots, mean residents can pick their favorite ways to spend time and take part as much or as little as they want, with the comfort to live as independently as possible, but with help nearby if it's needed.

The Gardens of Annapolis is managed by Greystar.

Founded in 1993 by Bob Faith and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar entered senior housing in 2012 and has become America's largest developer and manager of active adult apartment homes. Operating over 125 communities across 26 states through three brands—premium Everleigh and Overture, plus value-oriented Album.