Wellness Touch Care is an assisted living facility located in Silver Spring, MD. The community is designed to provide residential support primarily for older adults who require daily assistance but wish to maintain as much independence as possible. Residents at Wellness Touch Care can access support tailored to a variety of needs, including memory care, ambulatory care, and incontinence care. The community serves residents who speak English and emphasizes the safety and security of its environment, specifically offering a secured community and services as a memory care-only facility for those with cognitive impairments.
Care and medical support at Wellness Touch Care include regular access to professional nurses who oversee resident health and provide medication management. Medication coordination is available to help residents keep up with prescriptions, though occasional gaps in staff oversight have been observed—residents may sometimes need to remind staff about medication schedules, particularly during busy periods. This is generally manageable for residents without significant memory issues but can present challenges for those with cognitive difficulties, indicating a need for more robust medication administration procedures for memory care residents.
Additional medical services include podiatry and dental care, ensuring routine and as-needed foot and oral health support. For residents with chronic conditions such as diabetes, specialized diabetes care is available to help oversee and maintain blood sugar management and related care routines. Laundry and dry cleaning services are provided, addressing daily living needs. The facility also encourages social engagement through organized clubs and community activities designed to foster interaction among residents.
Transportation services at Wellness Touch Care include both complimentary options and transportation available at cost. These services are intended to support residents attending medical appointments as well as fulfilling non-medical needs, such as shopping or personal outings, ensuring that residents can maintain appointments or participate in activities outside the facility when necessary.
Feedback from residents and families indicates general satisfaction with the facility’s cleanliness, the accommodation provided by staff, and the atmosphere of daily life. Relatives have observed a positive adjustment and happiness in their loved ones after joining the community. While the efforts of the staff are appreciated, concerns about medication management have been noted, especially for residents with memory impairments. Families suggest further attention to the reliability of medication administration could enhance overall care quality.
Costs at this community start at $5,100 and range up to $7,555. The average price in the community is $6,328, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,561. 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.