Town Square Perry Hall sits at 9708 Belair Road in Perry Hall, MD, and the place brings back the look and feel of a 1950s small town, which seems to put many people at ease and stirs up old memories, especially for folks dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's. The adult day center opens its doors Monday through Friday from 8:30 in the morning until 4:30 in the afternoon and helps people with dementia, Alzheimer's, and other memory problems, so families can get some peace of mind while their loved ones go about activities that suit them. Inside the building, which used to be a Rite Aid but now feels like a piece of the past, you'll find about 12 areas they call "storefronts," which include spaces like the Little Blue House living room, a classic diner where you can share a meal and chat, a health club set up for all fitness levels, a movie theater playing golden-age Hollywood films, a newsstand with old and new magazines, an art studio, a garden shop, a game room full of board and table games, and even a shiny Chevy Bel-Air near a small indoor park.
The staff, trained in dementia and Alzheimer's care, run group activities and events based on each person's needs, interests, and abilities, using a care planning process that starts with careful assessments. They keep everyone active with crafts, live music, themed events, memory exercises, and exercise programs, and there's always breakfast, lunch, and snacks included in the day. The center has a nurse on site who can give medicine and help with personal care, and there's also a rehab space for physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Families can get updates and support, which can help everyone feel more connected to what's going on.
For folks just looking for a special place to celebrate something, Town Square Perry Hall makes its retro-style building available for rent after hours and on weekends for events like birthday parties, showers, and even large gatherings, since it can hold up to 375 people, with enough room for catering, dancing, or anything else a group might need, and the vintage décor has a way of making the space memorable, with touches from the days of Elvis and Marilyn Monroe everywhere you look. The staff speak different languages, and the programs focus on reminiscence therapy, helping folks recall people and moments from decades ago, which sometimes brings out real joy. The center says it runs as a more affordable care choice and plans to open more locations in Maryland, with other Town Square centers already found in several other states like New Jersey, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Texas, and Washington.
