Morningside House of Laurel is an assisted living and memory care community located in Laurel, Maryland. The facility provides residential care for seniors who require assistance with daily living activities, as well as support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Morningside House of Laurel offers a continuum of services intended to meet varying personal and medical needs in a secure and accessible environment. The community features a combination of private and shared accommodations, communal dining options, and regularly scheduled activities designed to promote engagement and socialization.
Residents at Morningside House of Laurel have access to assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including full support for bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Care staff and licensed nurses are available 24 hours a day to supervise medication management, provide incontinence care, and assist with the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes. The facility maintains personalized care plans for each resident and calls on the expertise of occupational, physical, and speech therapists as necessary. Additional healthcare services such as podiatry are available. Memory care services are provided in a secured section of the community for those who need specialized attention and structured routines.
The community supports residents’ well-being with a variety of amenities. There are clubs and organized social communities, as well as both indoor and outdoor walking paths for exercise and recreation. A barber and beauty salon is available onsite, and fitness programs are offered to promote physical activity. Dining services are provided, with accommodations for various dietary preferences. Residents also have access to professional service staff at all times, with multiple systems in place to monitor safety and health needs.
Transportation at Morningside House of Laurel is available for both medical and non-medical purposes. This allows residents to attend offsite medical appointments, go on group outings, or participate in community activities outside the facility as arranged.
Feedback from residents and families indicates that Morningside House of Laurel is generally seen as a clean and inviting environment, with dedicated staff who foster a welcoming community. Reviews highlight the attentiveness and compassion of the caregivers, noting that team members frequently form personal relationships with residents and help with the adjustment process. Communication is often praised for being clear and timely, though some reviews have cited previous management and staffing challenges, including occasional lapses in care. While the vast majority of reports are positive regarding the social, clinical, and culinary services, families are encouraged to maintain ongoing communication with the facility to ensure all concerns are promptly addressed. No major recent changes to services or operations have been reported as of mid-2024.
Costs at this community start at $4,000 and range up to $6,700. The average price in the community is $5,513, 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.