Assisted Living

Assisted living at HeartHomes provides residents with private, furnished rooms equipped with personal bathrooms and walk-in showers. Our compassionate staff offers 24-hour care and supervision, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment. Unlike nursing homes, which offer medical care for serious health conditions, our assisted living focuses on supporting daily living activities while promoting independence.

Recognizing when it’s time for assisted living can be emotional and difficult. Often, it becomes clear when your loved one starts struggling with daily activities like bathing, dressing, preparing meals, or remembering medications. You may also notice signs of isolation, forgetfulness, or safety concerns at home. HeartHomes provides a supportive environment where residents can receive the help they need while maintaining dignity and independence.

Our blog article on What families worry about most when choosing assisted living may help you through this process.

We offer daily programming that includes everything from music, games, dancing, cooking, and crafts to exercise, seasonal celebrations, and spiritual reflection. Our activity calendar is designed to stimulate the mind and create real joy and connection among residents.

We have trained staff onsite 24/7 to respond to any needs. Our team provides medication management, health monitoring, and assistance with coordination of outside medical professionals. Residents are supported with compassion and care in every situation.

Every resident at HeartHomes has a personalized care plan, including dietary accommodations. We regularly support individuals with diabetes, allergies, soft diets, and more, always with input from families and healthcare providers to ensure comfort and safety.

Sometimes, yes. Our availability depends on the location and time of year. We don’t publish a formal waitlist online because things can change quickly, but you’re always welcome to call and ask about current openings.

If we don’t have an immediate opening, we can place your loved one on our courtesy waitlist with no deposit required. When a room becomes available, we’ll reach out to you directly to see if the timing is right for your family.

We aim to make the process as easy and stress-free as possible. If you’re considering a move to HeartHomes, here’s how it works:

1.Reach out to us: we’ll answer any questions and get to know your needs.

2.Join our waitlist (if needed) with no financial commitment.

3.When a room becomes available, we’ll give you a courtesy call, no pressure.

4.If you’re ready to move forward, a $1,000 deposit will hold the room for up to 30 days.

5.During that time, we’ll schedule an assessment, work with your loved one’s doctor, and help with the required forms.

The deposit can then be applied to either the community fee or the first month’s rent.

Assisted living is a supportive housing option for older adults who need help with daily activities but don’t require the intensive medical care of a nursing home. It’s designed for individuals who value independence but could use a hand with tasks like bathing, dressing, medication management, or getting to meals safely.

Residents in assisted living benefit from a blend of privacy, dignity, and support, along with services like home-cooked meals, housekeeping, and scheduled activities that encourage engagement and social connection.

At HeartHomes, our assisted living communities offer all of this in a warm, intimate setting that feels more like home than a facility. With smaller community sizes and compassionate staff who know each resident personally, we’re able to provide not just care, but meaningful connection and comfort every day.

Explore assisted living at HeartHomes and how we support families like yours.

Assisted living and memory care both provide support for daily living in a residential setting, but they’re designed for different needs.

Assisted living is a good fit for individuals who need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and managing medications. It’s ideal for those who want to maintain their independence but appreciate the security of having support nearby. Residents also enjoy services like home-cooked meals, housekeeping, and opportunities for social connection and enrichment.

Memory care is more structured with increased focus on safety. It includes all of the services found in assisted living, but with additional structure and safety for individuals living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory-related conditions. These communities have a higher staff-to-resident ratio, secure environments with features like key-coded entry, and round-the-clock supervision. Daily routines are thoughtfully designed to reduce confusion and provide comfort, while activities are tailored to support cognitive health.

At HeartHomes, both assisted living and memory care are delivered in warm, intimate settings where residents are known, supported, and valued. Assisted living offers the right blend of freedom and support, while memory care provides an extra layer of specialized attention for those with cognitive needs. If you’re unsure which is the right fit, take a look at this article in our blog, Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: What’s the Right Fit for Your Loved One. We’re also here to talk it through and help guide your decision with compassion and clarity.

Absolutely. You’re welcome to visit your loved one at any time. We don’t have set visiting hours. Family connection is something we encourage, not restrict. Some families drop by after work. Others come for lunch, join an activity, or just sit together quietly. Whether you stay for a few minutes or spend the afternoon, our communities are open and welcoming.

HeartHomes is your loved one’s home. When you visit, it should feel like yours too.

Paying for assisted living can feel overwhelming at first, but there are several options families can explore. Most people use a combination of personal savings, retirement income, and pension benefits to cover the cost of care. Some long-term care insurance policies may also help offset monthly expenses.

For eligible veterans and their spouses, benefits through the VA Aid and Attendance program can provide additional support. In Maryland, HeartHomes participates in Supporting Older Adults with Resources (SOAR), which may help reduce costs for those who qualify. If your loved one currently lives in Anne Arundel County, the county Department of Aging and Disabilities takes applications by phone at 410-222-4257.

You can also read our guide to paying for assisted living in Maryland for more information on funding options, application links, and tools to help you get started.

Every family’s financial situation is unique. If you have questions about our rates or what they include, we are happy to answer them.

In most cases, Medicare does not cover the cost of assisted living. It doesn’t pay for room and board or personal care services like help with dressing, bathing, or meals.

However, Medicare may still cover certain medical services a resident receives while living in an assisted living community. This could include things like doctor visits, prescriptions, physical therapy, or durable medical equipment if those services are considered medically necessary and are provided by Medicare-approved providers.

We understand that figuring out how to pay for care can feel overwhelming. If you have questions about our rates or what they include, we are happy to answer them.