Bethany Living II is an assisted living facility located in Frederick, Maryland. The facility provides residential care and assistance with activities of daily living for seniors who require support but do not need the intensive medical care found in a nursing home. The community features a small, homelike setting designed to foster comfort and familiarity for its residents.
Bethany Living II offers a range of care and medical services to meet the varied needs of its residents. Incontinence care, diabetes management, medication management, and coordination are available to ensure residents’ health needs are addressed. The staff can provide assistance with full support required for bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Ambulatory care is available for residents who need support with mobility. The facility offers memory care services for those with cognitive impairments or dementia, as well as support for residents with psychiatric issues. Further, Bethany Living II is able to serve Spanish-speaking residents. Additional on-site amenities include a barber and beauty salon for personal grooming, as well as clubs, communities, and arts and crafts activities designed to foster social interaction and engagement.
Transportation services at Bethany Living II include complimentary transportation for residents. This service is available for attending medical appointments, ensuring residents have access to necessary healthcare outside of the facility. The transportation may also be utilized for non-medical purposes, although details of how often or what destinations are available may vary.
Family and resident reviews of Bethany Living II are mixed. Positive feedback highlights the clean environment, home-cooked meals, and warm, compassionate staff. The smaller, more intimate setting is valued by families whose loved ones thrive in a homelike atmosphere with engaging activities and caring attention. However, some families have reported concerns, including dissatisfaction with food quantity or quality, inconsistent heating and cooling, and a lack of meaningful activities or outings. There are repeated concerns about the management and owner, inadequate staffing and staff training, and serious allegations of neglect, including insufficient medical attention and unexplained injuries. These concerns are significant and warrant careful investigation by prospective residents and their families.
In summary, while some families report high satisfaction with the care, cleanliness, and daily living support at Bethany Living II, there are also serious negative reviews citing inconsistent care quality, substandard living conditions, and distressing management practices. Families considering this facility should investigate these issues thoroughly to ensure it meets their standards for safety and quality of care.
Costs at this community start at $4,000 and range up to $6,878. The average price in the community is $5,439, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,465. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.