Emerald Assisted Living is located in Damascus, Maryland, and offers a small, homelike environment designed primarily for individuals who need assisted living care. The facility provides an array of personal support services, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, ensuring that residents requiring varying levels of help with daily activities receive comprehensive support. The residence accommodates a limited number of individuals, promoting a close-knit atmosphere and enabling staff to deliver attentive, individualized care.

Care and medical support at Emerald Assisted Living extend across multiple areas. The community is capable of providing specialized memory care for residents with cognitive impairments, as well as incontinence and ambulatory care support. Emerald Assisted Living is a secured community, offering a safe setting for those who may be at risk of wandering or need additional supervision. Medication management and coordination are handled by trained staff, and the facility accepts residents with psychiatric needs. Onsite optometrist services are available for vision care needs. Visiting healthcare professionals and medication oversight protocols are in place to support residents with ongoing medical conditions, including diabetes care, and special arrangements can be made for residents with specific dietary requirements. The community is able to provide services in both English and French to accommodate a diverse resident population.

Amenities designed to support resident wellbeing include clubs and communities for social engagement, a barber/beauty salon for personal grooming, and flexible dining services that can be tailored to medical or dietary needs, such as for diabetic residents. Courtesy transportation is available for scheduled medical appointments, and staff can coordinate and accompany residents as needed. Residents and their families can make use of transportation services for both medical and non-medical purposes, with the community providing transportation at cost. This service supports residents in attending healthcare appointments, shopping, or participating in local outings, offering mobility options while maintaining cost transparency.

Resident and family feedback highlights several consistent strengths at Emerald Assisted Living. Reviews often mention that staff are compassionate, dedicated, and treat residents with respectful, dignified care—qualities appreciated especially in end-of-life circumstances. The cleanliness and maintenance of the facility are commonly noted, as is the home-like environment that fosters trust and comfort. Dietary accommodations and attentiveness to changing health requirements are frequently cited, particularly in relation to improving support for special diets. Many reviewers appreciate the individualized attention enabled by the small size of the community and express high satisfaction with staff responsiveness. While a wider variety of activities is desired by some, residents and families generally report peace of mind and gratitude for the high standard of care provided.

Costs at this community start at $3,350 and range up to $7,118. The average price in the community is $5,234, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,476. 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.