Shanti Home III is an assisted-living facility located in Laurel, Maryland. This residential care home is designed to support seniors who require daily assistance and medical oversight, providing a smaller, homelike environment compared to larger institutional settings. The facility focuses on creating a safe, comfortable living space where residents can receive specialized support while encouraging as much independence as possible.

Shanti Home III offers a comprehensive range of care services for its residents. Speech therapy is available for individuals requiring assistance with communication or swallowing difficulties, coordinated in collaboration with qualified therapists. Incontinence care is provided, including both scheduled toileting assistance and management of personal hygiene needs to ensure resident comfort and dignity. Ambulatory care is offered for those with mobility challenges, including supervision and support for walking and transfers. The facility partners with occupational therapists to help residents maintain or improve their ability to perform daily tasks, and physical therapy services are coordinated to promote mobility, fall prevention, and rehabilitation after illness or surgery.

Specialized services include diabetes care, with staff assisting with daily blood glucose monitoring, diet management, and medication adjustments under medical guidance. Medication management is overseen by trained staff, knowledgeable in dementia and related conditions, ensuring proper medication administration and timely adjustments as needed. Residents can also access podiatry care, either on-site or by arrangement, for regular foot examinations and treatment of foot-related health issues.

Assistance with activities of daily living is a central aspect of care at Shanti Home III. Staff provide full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting for residents who require it, supporting both physical needs and personal dignity. The environment is described by families as clean and homelike, and there are opportunities for residents to socialize through communal living spaces and shared activities. While some reviews mention outdated décor and occasional minor maintenance issues, the most frequently cited strengths include the high level of individualized attention, staff expertise—especially in dementia and medication management—and the personal connections fostered by owner Shanti and her staff. Residents and their families express consistent trust in the professionalism and compassion of the care team, with particular recognition for their responsiveness in challenging or end-of-life situations.

Costs at this community start at $1,950 and range up to $8,150. The average price in the community is $5,050, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,585. 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.