Sand Cherry Manor is an assisted living facility located in Laurel, Maryland. The community specializes in providing care for older adults who require assistance with daily living activities in a home-like and secure environment. The facility’s design and programming specifically accommodate residents with memory loss, offering a secure community layout and features aimed at minimizing confusion and enhancing safety.
The care services at Sand Cherry Manor are structured to support a wide range of resident needs. The facility offers memory care as its primary service, including programs and spaces specifically designed to provide support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The community is equipped with secured access, ensuring the safety of residents who may be at risk of wandering, and features outdoor walking paths for safe, supervised activity and exercise. Licensed nursing staff provide medication management, helping residents adhere to their prescribed medical regimens. Medical support at the facility covers chronic disease management, such as diabetes care, as well as incontinence care, ambulatory care for residents with mobility needs, and access to both massage therapy and podiatry services. The care team can deliver full assistance with essential activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting.
Sand Cherry Manor encourages social engagement and a sense of belonging through various clubs and community activities designed to match resident interests and abilities. The facility operates as a memory care-only community, with programming and amenities adapted to support those experiencing memory loss. The staff are trained to communicate in English and to provide targeted care and supervision tailored to the cognitive and physical needs of residents.
Transportation services at Sand Cherry Manor are available for both medical and non-medical purposes. The facility offers complimentary transportation for scheduled outings and appointments, as well as transportation at cost for additional needs. This flexibility ensures that residents can attend medical appointments, participate in social activities outside the facility, and remain connected to the wider community.
According to resident and family feedback, Sand Cherry Manor is recognized for attentive and individualized care. Reviews highlight the advantage of the facility’s smaller size and home-like atmosphere, which allow staff to deliver more personalized attention. Communication between staff and families is regarded as a strong point, helping ensure that residents’ care needs and any changes in health status are promptly and clearly communicated. Families and residents indicate that the good staff-to-patient ratio contributes to thorough and responsive care, and many recommend Sand Cherry Manor to those seeking a comfortable and supportive environment for loved ones.
Costs at this community start at $3,500 and range up to $7,450. The average price in the community is $5,475, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,581. 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.
