3100 N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043, United States
There are not enough words to express how amazing this place is. My mother was a resident for 3yrs and they were great years. The staff was always caring, helpful, professional, and there when needed. There is plenty of activities, occasional field trips. Mom went shopping, to restaurants, and to plays with the facility bus and activities director. When I visited I was always recognized and greeted. Mom made friends, mostly enjoyed the food, and loved to make the staff laugh. A true CARE community.
Read More ReviewsThere are not enough words to express how amazing this place is. My mother was a resident for 3yrs and they were great years. The staff was always caring, helpful, professional, and there when needed. There is plenty of activities, occasional field trips. Mom went shopping, to restaurants, and to plays with the facility bus and activities director. When I visited I was always recognized and greeted. Mom made friends, mostly enjoyed the food, and loved to make the staff laugh. A true CARE community.
My review of Lighthouse Senior Living is based on the past ~ten years (2014 to the present) that my sister has been a resident in their Assisted Living Community. My sister entered the community when she was sixty-two years old. What follows reflects my personal opinions based on 10 years of active engagement related to my sister's overall care, but also on observations and outcomes I've observed or were shared with me by other residents and staff. Nearly ten years ago, our family moved my oldest sister into Lighthouse Senior Living of Ellicott City. While I had toured/interviewed most of the Assisted Living Communities in Howard County, I chose Lighthouse based on a recommendation from a dear friend, whose extended family member had been cared for their. For the first several years (I'm guessing somewhere around ~five years), I would have rated Lighthouse with four stars, because in their line of work, I can't imagine any community truly being able to sustain a five star rating. At that time, the individuals who held the two key positions (Director of Lighthouse and Director of Nursing) shared the same values, goals and commitment to providing each and every resident the best quality of care/life they and their well-trained staff could provide. They, along with the rest of the leadership team, "walked the talk" and demonstrated a strong personal and professional commitment to meeting the unique needs of every resident. Life was REALLY GOOD for the residents (and their advocates)! When the Director of Nursing accepted a position outside of Lighthouse, the Director of Lighthouse wasn't far behind. Following each of their departures, that's when we started to see a decrease in the quality of care, the absence of a shared vision between the new Director of Lighthouse and the new Director of Nursing and various other changes that resulted in a lesser standard of care for the residents. This was exacerbated by the fact that the two key positions (Director of Lighthouse/Director of Nursing) experienced much turnover over the past ~5 years. Each replacement hire brought their own strengths and weaknesses, but again, in my personal opinion, the rapid turnover and brief tenure of each caused more disruption to their standards of care. To be continued in my next post to this site.
Mom has been a resident in the Memory Care unit for about 5 yrs. It was a difficult transition for our family and mom with her relocating out of her house and from another state. We were helped along that bumpy road to happiness by a caring, competent group of healthcare professionals. The physical environment is so comfortable to manage with beautiful courtyards , wide hallways, accessible common areas creating a very homey environment. Carolyn and her team are able to keep mom engaged, and happy . I am able to relax and enjoy our visits knowing she is so well taken care of. The NP makes rounds twice a week with nursing staff also available.The nursing staff is always accessible and in fact I have noticed how well they know my moms medical needs!
My aunt moved into the Lighthouse Assisted Living Facility in Ellicott City about a year ago. We visited on a weekly basis and found this to be a wonderful place in every way. We choose the Lighthouse for my mother and she moved in about a month ago. The staff and residents are one big family. Alex and his daughter Alley were exceptional. Everything Alex told me about the Lighthouse and my mother becoming a resident there were accurate and true. His daughter Alley is a very conscientious and caring individual as are all the staff. Amy is a medication technician who looks out for my aunt and mother like they were her own. Sabrina is the medical director for the facility. She is extremely knowledgeable and knows every detail about my aunt and mothers medical needs. Pat is one of the nurses there and she is also very knowledgeable and detail oriented. Caroline is the activities director. She is always happy and helpful and keeps the residents busy with a variety of activities. My mother was reluctant to move there at first. She had lived in her home for all her life. Within a very short period of time she is bright, cheerful and content. My aunt has been happy since moving there. My mother and aunt enjoy sitting outside on the front porch or in the courtyard. I am extremely happy and satisfied with the family atmosphere there and would highly recommend this facility for anyone who finds the need. I can’t really fully express what a relief it has been for my wife and I to know my mother and aunt are taken care of so well.
Very nice place and amenities. Loved the residents' art in the hallways. Two nice strollable gardens. Attending physicians. Hair and nail salon. Rooms a little small but adequate.
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