Copper Ridge Assisted Living, located in Sykesville, Maryland, is a senior care facility certified by Medicare and Medicaid, serving as both a nursing home and an assisted living community. With a total of 66 beds and 63 current occupants, Copper Ridge specializes in providing care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The facility is designed with secured areas and features such as indoor walking paths to accommodate memory loss and enhance resident safety. Residents have access to a broad range of care services, including 24-hour staffing, memory care programs, incontinence care, and ambulatory support. Licensed nurses are present on-site, providing regular health assessments and care coordination. In addition to routine medical support, the facility offers occupational, speech, and physical therapies, as well as massage therapy and podiatry. Medication management is available, with assistance ranging from reminders to full support with administration. Diabetic care is provided, and staff can deliver full assistance with activities of daily living—including bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting.
Copper Ridge offers a variety of amenities designed to support resident wellbeing and social engagement. These include a barber and beauty salon, clubs and community groups, fitness programs, and laundry/dry cleaning services. For residents and their families, counseling services are available to support transitions and ongoing care needs. The community promotes regular family involvement and communication with resident/family councils. Meals and activities are structured to accommodate dietary and physical needs, and the environment is maintained with attention to cleanliness and resident safety.
Transportation services are offered at cost, and can be arranged for both medical appointments and non-medical purposes such as errands or outings, supporting residents’ mobility and independence within and beyond the community.
Resident and family feedback indicates that experiences at Copper Ridge are variable. Many families appreciate caring and responsive staff, especially in the assisted living areas, and highlight a clean environment and a range of engaging activities. Residents benefit from individualized attention, especially when staffing levels are adequate. However, there are also reported concerns about staffing shortages leading to delays in care, especially in skilled nursing and memory care units. Some families report lapses in hygiene, food quality, communication, and medication management, as well as incidents involving falls or unmet urgent needs. There are occasional concerns about administrative practices and oversight. Overall, Copper Ridge offers specialized memory care and assisted living services, but prospective residents and their families are advised to stay actively involved, maintain regular communication with staff, and monitor the quality of care to ensure residents’ needs are consistently met.
Costs at this community start at $2,100 and range up to $8,600. The average price in the community is $5,350, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,528. The cost of nursing homes 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.
