Gardens of Annapolis is an independent-living senior community located in Annapolis, Maryland, catering to adults aged 62 and older. This community provides apartment-style residences, designed to support an independent lifestyle while offering access to a variety of amenities and services tailored for seniors. Common areas include a fitness center, library, and community room, with social activities and group events regularly scheduled to encourage resident engagement. The location offers convenient access to local shopping and medical services.
As an independent-living facility, Gardens of Annapolis does not provide assisted living or nursing care. Core care and medical support focus on promoting resident well-being and supporting routine wellness. On-site amenities feature a barber and beauty salon, providing personal grooming services to residents. Fitness programs include organized exercise classes and specialized activities like yoga and chair yoga, aimed at encouraging physical health and mobility. Residents have access to support services such as medication management and podiatry, though these are often coordinated with outside providers rather than delivered by an in-house care staff.
For personal assistance, the community can help residents with select activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting for those who require support with self-care. Most services are designed to preserve autonomy, with more intricate medical or ongoing assisted living needs generally requiring resources outside the facility.
Transportation services at Gardens of Annapolis include complimentary scheduled rides as well as transportation at cost for both medical and non-medical purposes. These options are intended to help residents attend medical appointments, run errands, or participate in community outings and social activities, thus assisting with off-site needs and access to essential services.
Additional amenities encompass regularly scheduled yoga and chair yoga sessions, and various hobby and social clubs. Residents and families remark positively on the well-maintained, spacious apartments, cleanliness of common areas, and the facility’s overall layout. Staff are frequently praised for their approachability and attentiveness, with several residents specifically noting outstanding assistance from individual staff members. While meal arrangements primarily cover weekday dinners and receive favorable comments regarding food quality, some would prefer a more conventional meal plan structure and a broader selection.
Maintenance staff are well regarded, though some residents have noted limited availability outside of weekdays. The community is considered suitable for seniors seeking independence, privacy, and a responsive support network, emphasizing the need for prospective residents to be aware of care limitations related to advanced medical or assisted living requirements. Rental costs are seen as varying in value depending on individual budgets.
Costs at this community start at $2,350 and range up to $2,824. The average price in the community is $2,595, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,137. The cost of independent 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.