Cadence at Olney, located in Olney, Maryland, is a senior living community that provides a range of care options, primarily focusing on assisted living, with additional services for independent living and specialized memory care. As part of the Cogir Senior Living portfolio, Cadence at Olney offers individualized care plans and life enrichment programs designed to support residents with varying needs, including those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The community accommodates residents who require assistance with activities of daily living, offering full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting to ensure daily requirements are met. Both English and Spanish speakers are supported.
The facility features a variety of medical and care support services such as medication management, incontinence care, diabetes care, and podiatry services. The community also provides access to an optometrist, as well as an on-site barber and beauty salon. Ambulatory care is available for residents requiring additional mobility and health support. Memory care services are a particular focus, with dedicated accommodations specifically designed to address memory loss and the challenges of dementia. The community environment includes secured areas to enhance safety and prevent wandering, as well as outdoor walking paths and fitness programs—including yoga and chair yoga—to promote physical well-being and engagement. Social opportunities through clubs and communal events are available to support resident interaction and enrichment.
Transportation services at Cadence at Olney are provided to address both medical and non-medical purposes, helping residents attend healthcare appointments, run errands, or participate in community outings. Options include complimentary transportation as well as transportation for a fee, depending on residents’ preferences and destinations.
According to resident and family reviews, experiences at Cadence at Olney vary widely. Some families report concerns regarding care quality and responsiveness, particularly noting long wait times for assistance, issues with medication management, and a lack of attention to residents’ needs—especially those in memory care. Criticisms also include frequent staff and leadership turnover, food quality concerns, and gaps in staff friendliness and engagement. While certain positive reviews highlight a clean facility, helpful moving services, and supportive front desk staff, these are often weighed against accounts of unmet basic needs and communication challenges. Families with loved ones requiring higher levels of support express particular concern over the adequacy of skilled nursing staff and general attentiveness. Some reviewers advise prospective residents and families to carefully assess whether Cadence at Olney aligns with their care expectations, especially if significant daily assistance is needed.
Costs at this community start at $5,250 and range up to $7,890. The average price in the community is $6,570, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,552. 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.