The Woodlands

    1135 Ocean Pkwy, Ocean Pines, MD 21811
    • Independent Living
    4.0ยท8 reviews

    Comforting small facility with activities

    I placed my dad in this small, attractive 32-bed facility and have been very pleased. The staff - nurses, aides and admin - knew him personally, treated him with love and respect, and worked closely with hospice and our family to make the transition smooth. The building is clean, well kept and quaint with plenty of activities (bingo, movie/puzzle/game rooms, library), a dining/lounge area, salon and bus service; my dad feels right at home and I'd recommend it for assisted living.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    4.00ยท(8)

    Overall rating

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

      3.8
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      3.8
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Attractive, beautiful facility
    • Clean and well kept
    • Small 32-bed size allowing personal attention
    • Caring, helpful, and friendly staff
    • Staff provided personalized care and knew residents personally
    • Staff, nurses, and administration collaborated with hospice and family
    • Attentive during transitions and admissions
    • Makes residents feel at home
    • Positive overall impression and recommendation for assisted living
    • Affordable price ($1600/month)

    Cons

    • Memory care needs not met
    • Not a good fit for residents requiring specialized memory care

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive for The Woodlands as an assisted living community. Multiple reviewers emphasize the facilityโ€™s attractive appearance, cleanliness, and well-kept condition. The buildingโ€™s small size (noted as a 32-bed facility) is repeatedly highlighted as a significant advantage because it enables personal attention and creates a homelike, intimate environment. Price was explicitly mentioned in one review ($1,600/month), suggesting the facility may be perceived as affordable by at least some families.

    Care quality and staff performance emerge as the most consistent strengths. Reviewers describe the care as wonderful and say that staff treated residents with love and respect. Comments note that staff knew the resident personally, that nurses and administration collaborated effectively with hospice and family members, and that staff were attentive during transitions. These points create a picture of a team-oriented approach to care and good communication with outside providers and family. One reviewer specifically said the community made their father feel at home and expressed a positive overall impression, reinforcing that the interpersonal aspects of care are a core strength.

    Facility operations and atmosphere are also praised. Descriptors such as "beautiful," "clean," and "well kept" indicate that the physical environment is maintained to a high standard. The small size is framed positively throughout: it supports personalized attention, helps staff know residents individually, and contributes to a comfortable, home-like setting. Several reviews explicitly recommend The Woodlands for assisted living, which aligns with the repeated praise for attentive, individualized care.

    The main and consistent concern is suitability for memory care. Multiple reviews state that memory care needs were not met and that the facility is not a good fit for residents who require specialized memory support. This is the clearest negative theme across the summaries and suggests The Woodlands either lacks the programming, staff training, or environmental features necessary for residents with significant cognitive impairment. Families seeking memory care should view The Woodlands cautiously and verify whether specific memory-care services and staffing are available before choosing it for someone with dementia or similar conditions.

    In summary, The Woodlands appears to be a well-maintained, attractively appointed, small assisted living community with a strong emphasis on personalized, compassionate care and good coordination with outside providers such as hospice. It earns repeat praise for friendly, attentive staff and a home-like atmosphere that ease transitions and make residents feel comfortable. The primary limitation identified in the reviews is that it is not well suited for memory care needs; prospective residents and families should confirm the extent of memory-care services before deciding. The overall pattern suggests an excellent option for those seeking assisted living in a small, caring setting, but not the right choice for people who require specialized dementia care.

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    Location

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    The Woodlands is located at 1135 Ocean Pkwy, Ocean Pines, MD, 21811.

    About The Woodlands

    The Woodlands sits in a quiet, wooded area in Ocean Pines, Maryland, not far from the beaches and shopping you find near Ocean City, and it's set up for seniors who want independent living or may need a little extra help as they get older, with 52 one and two-bedroom deluxe condominium-style units, some even have sunrooms that let in plenty of light. You'll find the place suits folks aged 55 or better, and there's a steady staff presence, with 24/7 on-call healthcare staff and visiting Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, so there's always someone nearby if you need help, and you don't have to worry about transportation because the community offers rides for errands, appointments, and outings. You get services like medication management, help with personal care, laundry, and housekeeping, and there are plenty of ways to get involved and make friends with other residents, whether it's in the card room/library, the fitness center, the game room, or during movie nights and special events. The Woodlands tries to make life simple and safe, with a smoke alarm system, elevator, indoor mailboxes, and a restaurant-style dining room where they serve meals that focus on nutrition and taste, taking dietary needs into account, and there are amenities like a beauty salon and private meeting rooms, plus walking paths and gardens for anyone who enjoys being outside. Residents can have their cats or dogs with them, and there's both on-site and visiting care support for daily activities, so anyone who needs help with bathing, dressing, or getting around can count on a hand when they need it, and with board and care available, plus support for transfers and healthcare coordination, the staff aim to promote safety, independence, and a good quality of life for everyone. The setting at The Woodlands feels peaceful but active, and while you won't find every kind of medical service right on the property, the community works with local healthcare providers and brings in extra help if residents need something special, so seniors can stay as independent as possible but still be part of a caring, friendly community.

    People often ask...

    The Woodlands offers independent living.

    The full address for this community is 1135 Ocean Pkwy, Ocean Pines, MD 21811.

    No, The Woodlands does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Maryland, the Department of Health's Office of Health Care Quality licenses assisted living programs and publishes the results of its surveys and complaint investigations.

    License number370
    Facility typeAssisted Living Level 3
    Capacity16 residents
    EffectiveJanuary 1st, 2002
    Special certificationAlzheimer's Care: Moderate, Severe
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