Morningside House of Friendship is an assisted living and memory care community located in Hanover, Maryland. The facility accommodates older adults who require varying levels of assistance, ranging from traditional assisted living support to specialized memory care for those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Residents have access to amenities such as restaurant-style dining, wellness programs, and a schedule of social activities designed to foster engagement and community. Morningside House of Friendship provides an environment intended to offer both security and comfort, with features and design elements that support seniors experiencing memory loss.
Care at Morningside House of Friendship is centered around personalized plans crafted for each resident’s specific needs. The facility supports a full spectrum of activities of daily living (ADLs), offering full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Onsite nurses and trained caregivers are available to provide supervision, medication management, and diabetes care. The community also supports ambulatory residents and those needing mobility assistance, including incontinence care and support for psychiatric conditions. Residents with memory loss benefit from a secured environment with design features that accommodate cognitive challenges and enhance safety. Morningside House of Friendship provides occupational, physical, and speech therapies, either on-site or through visiting clinicians, and routine podiatry care. The facility emphasizes continuity and adaptability of care as residents’ conditions change.
The community offers opportunities for socialization through clubs, group activities, and organized events. Exercise and fitness programs are available to promote physical health and maintain mobility. Memory care residents have access to specialized programs intended to support cognitive engagement. Review summaries indicate consistently positive feedback regarding the staff’s attentiveness, communication, and respect for residents, particularly in the assisted living areas. Cleanliness and maintenance are described as generally strong, although some reviews note occasional concerns in memory care units and on certain floors. Families frequently report satisfaction with the variety of activities and the homelike atmosphere, though they recommend regular monitoring of staff training and quality of care, especially for individuals with advanced memory care needs.
Transportation services are available for residents, supporting both medical appointments and non-medical, community-engagement purposes. These transportation options help residents maintain access to healthcare providers, participate in off-site activities, and address personal needs beyond the facility. Morningside House of Friendship continues to provide core services tailored to promote residents’ well-being, with an emphasis on individualized care, safety, and meaningful daily experiences.
Costs at this community start at $4,300 and range up to $6,300. The average price in the community is $5,300, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,584. 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.