Inspirations Memory Care

I would not hesitate to have my mom stay at Woodlands Assisted Living. she likes it here and we especially like the room that my mom has, it's very lovely. its also a nice size, so she has plenty of space.

We chose Woodlands at the time because after speaking to a lot of people, we found out that no matter how much money you pay, you will get the same care. Also the convenient location played a factor for us so that she can be close. They tell me they have a chef on site cooking gourmet meals, but after seeing the meals they are not truly chef prepared. She has foods she is not able to eat and they continue to feed her these things. Whenever I speak to the director she is not able to give me straight answers on things. I think that she needs to be more involved in things that are going on. There has been a lack of communication and understanding and I feel they do not truly care about the residents, it is more about filling the beds. I do not feel that the value for the money is there for the amount of care she is receiving. If your loved one is going into any facility, you need to make sure you are an advocate for them.

I think its cheery and bright and feels very homey. What I've seen has been very clean. The furniture seems new, and everything seems new and clean. I've never noticed any smells, which has been an issue at other places. The staff seem caring and attentive. It's a small place, which I think is good. My loved one has fallen a couple of times, and they're always right there doing what they're supposed do, and they call 911. Their doctors will come in at any time if they're needed. They've been pretty attentive. They're starting to take the residents on little drives through the neighborhood on the bus. They have music during the week, which my loved one enjoys. I've seen an activities calendar, but it's hard to tell what she's actually participating in since she has dementia. When I ask her if she's happy there, she says yes. She's gained weight since she's been there and looks so much better. Everyone who works there seems very caring and compassionate. I feel comfortable having my loved one there, and I don't feel like I have to worry. My only complaint is lack of communication from their doctors, and I'm not a fan of their medical portal either. But the doctors do show up and are attentive.

We chose this community because they were smaller which we thought would be a better atmosphere, the location, and the price was more affordable. The room sizes were fine. The food options were okay, but they were not as good as some of the bigger facilities. They did not have a lot of activities provided for the residents in the memory care facility and her level of dementia was a lot lower than other residents, so my mom got a little bit bored and did not have enough stimulation. I would want others to know that the staff members here did truly care about the residents. I would recommend, overall and they were wonderful.

Mom loves The Woodlands. It's a smaller, quaint place. Mom definitely didn't want to go to a massive place. The staff truly cares about the residents and Mom has really enjoyed the social activities they have.

Mom loves The Woodlands. It's a smaller, quaint place. Mom definitely didn't want to go to a massive place. The staff truly cares about the residents and Mom has really enjoyed the social activities they have.

HeartHomes At Linthicum 804 Camp Meade Road Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 Questions for Provider/My Notes (1)Question: Clean as a whistle. Is the community fresh and clean? What services does maintenance provide? Who does the laundry and what is the cost?(1)My Tour Notes: Reasonably clean. All services included in the monthly fee. Laundry services included and provided daily. (2)Question: Follow your nose. If you find scents in a concentrated area this may indicate a single incident. Scents throughout the community likely indicate a problem. (2)My tour notes: No bad scents. Only scent was in the kitchen, as expected. (3)Question: Ask to watch activities. Are they well attended? Look for small and large group activities, trips or outings. Is transportation available, if so how often and what is the charge?(3) My tour notes: None scheduled at time of visit. We were told that there were weekly trips/outings provided; transportation included and provided via their vans. (4)Question: Staff attitude and friendliness. Observe the staff interacting with residents. Do they listen and make eye contact? If you feel welcomed, so will your loved one. (4) My tour notes: Tour provided by a staff member who seemed very energenic and concerned about residents. Chef smiled and said hello, as well as one other staff member. (5)Question: Outdoor spaces. Ask to see any designated outdoor areas. Does it feel safe and secure? Do they host activities such as gardening in these areas? (5)MY tour notes: Small fenced in area with cushioned seating. One resident had tomato plant. (6)Question: Nutrition and fitness. Discuss entree choices. Ask about dining hours and procedures. Does the residence offer any fitness rooms or programs? (6)My tour notes: Meal schedule provided with package and shows good variety (plus two snack periods). No fitness rooms observed. (7)Question: Safe and sound. Are the bathrooms accessible; do they have grab bars in convenient locations? How does a resident contact staff during an emergency? (7)my tour notes: Each room had a bathroom with bars. Forgot to check emergency contact. (8)Question: Personal care. What level of care does the community staff provide? Is care charged by the hour, by the service, or is it included? How are medications managed? (8)my tour notes: Staff provides all normal in-house care and medications are given by staff at no extra cost. Optional cost for certain incidents, e.g., specialty nurse for injury recovery, xrays… (9)Question: Moving out. Ask about move-out criteria. Under what circumstances is a resident asked to move? What type of notice is given by them or by you? (9)my tour notes: Can care for dimentia/alzheimer's, but not equipped for 24/7 medical care. Resident can move with "proper notice". (10)Question: Trust your instincts. Can you imagine you or your loved one living there and being comfortable? Did you feel at ease while visiting? Was the staff friendly and inviting? (10)my tour notes: May not be 100% compatible with mom; some cons: only 16 residents, small room, limited outdoor area, no mini-fridge for personal snacks. Pros: full set of furniture provided at no cost.

I have no complaints about the care that my mother has been receiving at this community. The staff have been lovely to work with and I am comfortable with the care that they are providing her. She has had no complaints about the meals and enjoys participating in activities with the other residents from time to time. Overall we are very happy and would recommend it to anyone.

My aunt is doing well here at this community, I'am pleased with all they have done for. It is a lovely community, they do a good job with keeping everything neat and tidy. The staff is wonderful they have been great to work with. She has tried some of the activities they offer, which was surprising, but nice to see. Overall she is pleased with the meals. I know she is being cared for well here. She is in good hands and I would recommend this community.

Staff are going the extra mile to care for and accommodate my mom, making sure she is safe and thriving. I really appreciate their concern and generous spirit. The place is lovely, the food is good, the staff is kind. I’m happy to recommend it!

They are extremely friendly, so that is very, very good. So far everything has been very, very good. There is only one negative thing and that is as soon as we moved in, they started raising the rates here.

Heart Homes is clean, spacious, and the residents seem well cared for. It is a locked memory care unit. The building does seem as if it could use some renovation or at least some paint and minor repairs. The price point was great for us. So far, this property has made our short list.

So far everything has gone very well at Woodlands Assisted Living. It's a nice looking place, and they seem to take good care of their residents. They've been fairly communicative and do a good job keeping us updated. The food is above average, my loved one is a very picky eater, and we've heard very few complaints!

I think they do a good job here, overall. It's a nice looking place, they keep it clean, and the staff all seem very friendly. They take good care of their residents, and seem to have a good variety of activities going on to keep everyone entertained.

Everything is okay. I don't really have any concerns or improvements I would like to see. There isn't anything that really stands out, or sets them apart either. I liked the location of this community, it worked well for us.

It's clean and nicely decorated. They seem to be nice, and friendly when I go in. I see that they treat them alright. They do call me if she wants to talk. They are not the most expensive but they are all very expensive. I like the people that work there.

This community was okay. The environment seemed more like a nursing home and not like an assisted living community. It just was not as homely as the others we have seen. We didn't have time to see what activities and care services were offered.

Small one level facility with only 16 residents. Looked and smelled clean. Studio room with furniture, bath and closet. Room for a recliner to add. Good staff to resident ratio. Has a separate building for Dementia patients. More affordable pricing than the big places. I had a good feeling about this place.

They were really helpful and really good, they were pretty patient with my dad considering what they had to deal with. The only downfall I had with them was medications. There wasn't a lot of communication about what was given, when it was given or why. Afterwards I had gotten a list of medications that they were giving him and there were a couple on the list that I wasn't consulted on and after he was gone I was getting bills that they said they had given him. I called and they sorted it out once we showed them what we had and the dates we had they resolved it and were okay with that. It was a little touch and go as far as getting in touch with a particular person but once we caught up they resolved our issues and seemed fine.

A bed became available at Heart Homes in Lutherville. We are working with director regarding move in date.