Shangri-La Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Ellicott City, Maryland. The facility specializes in providing support with activities of daily living and maintains a focus on fostering a home-like environment for its residents. Residents have access to full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, and the staff is trained to offer individualized attention based on personalized care plans. Accommodations include safety features such as handrails, which are highlighted by families for contributing to the overall sense of security within the building. Common amenities include a barber and beauty salon, fitness programs, and opportunities for relaxation and exercise through classes such as yoga and chair yoga.

The care and medical support at Shangri-La Assisted Living covers several specialized areas. For residents with memory impairments, such as Alzheimer's disease or dementia, the facility provides memory care services designed to meet the unique safety and behavioral needs of these individuals. However, it is not exclusively a memory-care-only community, and admission suitability is evaluated based on each resident’s level of need. Incontinence care and ambulatory care are both available, ensuring residents who need assistance with mobility or continence management receive appropriate support. Diabetes care is also provided, with regular monitoring and tailored assistance with medication management coordinated by qualified staff. The facility supports medical care needs that can be met in-house, including podiatry services for foot health. Medication management is administered as part of the personalized care plan, helping prevent missed doses or errors. English is the primary language spoken by staff members.

In terms of resident experiences, family and resident reviews frequently mention the attentiveness and compassion of the caregiving staff, highlighting responsive management and an atmosphere that is considered both safe and welcoming. Many families report improved quality of life for their loved ones, attributing this to attentive care, a sense of community, and the cleanliness and upkeep of the facility. Food is generally well-received, although there are occasional concerns regarding variety. Activity offerings such as fitness programs and yoga are present, though some reviews note limitations possibly related to staffing or recent public health restrictions. While apartment size and décor have drawn criticism for being small or dated, and a few families have recounted serious lapses in care, most reviews are favorable, particularly for standard assisted living needs. Families searching for advanced memory or mobility care are encouraged to carefully assess whether Shangri-La Assisted Living can meet complex or specialized requirements. Overall, the facility is often considered a reliable assisted living option in the Ellicott City area for residents with standard care needs.

Costs at this community start at $2,350 and range up to $8,600. The average price in the community is $5,475, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,950. 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.