Aunt Shug's Assisted Living 2 in Baltimore, MD

Aunt Shug's Assisted Living 2 is an assisted living community in Baltimore, MD.

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4313 Belvieu Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 67 reviews
5 stars
41
4 stars
14
3 stars
4
2 stars
2
1 stars
6

Overall Review of Aunt Shug's Assisted Living 2

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Care and support feel responsive

Residents describe staff who stay attentive to health needs and follow through on care.

Several residents and families say the staff responds well when health needs come up, including medication monitoring and keeping families informed. One review specifically notes responsive nurses and careful attention to blood work needs. Others mention that staff helped manage care needs during the pandemic. A separate review is more critical when a medical situation required hospital attention, describing a lack of help at the time.

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Social activities are a focus

Activities are regularly scheduled and residents describe them as engaging.

Reviews highlight a steady schedule of community activities, with one resident listing exercise classes, bingo and bridge, movie matinees, and themed programming. Another family describes residents as happy and active, with social activities planned. Memory care residents and families also mention tailored programming, including live music. In addition, at least one review points to family events and gatherings as part of life in the community.

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Memory care transitions get praise

Families report positive experiences when moving into memory care.

Multiple reviews describe smooth transitions into the memory care setting, with families feeling their loved ones were safe and supported. One review says the staff went above and beyond during the move, bringing peace of mind about having both parents together. Another review mentions being pleased with overall care in the memory unit while also noting a few missteps along the way.

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Cleanliness and upkeep stand out

Many reviews call out the community as clean and well maintained.

A recurring theme is cleanliness and good upkeep, with reviewers mentioning a clean environment, well-maintained spaces, and protocols being taken seriously. Some also describe rooms as comfortable and the facility as easy to navigate, including elevators. While most comments are positive, one review is sharply critical of living conditions and cleaning frequency, creating a clear contrast in resident experiences.

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Food and kitchen care draw criticism

Some residents and caregivers report problems with food quality and kitchen practices.

Not all feedback is favorable on meals and kitchen operations. One negative review describes poor food quality and inadequate attention to residents during dining. Another review calls out kitchen staffing and training concerns, including reported hygiene issues, along with slow service and limited variety. A separate critical review also mentions neglect in connection with mealtime care.

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Staff warmth is praised unevenly

Most reviewers describe staff as friendly, patient, and professional.

Many reviews emphasize friendly, caring staff who treat residents with patience and respect, including help during moves and support for residents with changing needs. Several families also say the staff managed pandemic protocols while still engaging residents socially. However, a couple of reviews are strongly negative, describing unprofessional behavior and even theft, as well as “fake friendly” interactions around visitors.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 7 resident community capacity 7 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Baltimore-Washington International (11 miles away) Baltimore-Washington International (11 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Seven Mile Market (2.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore (1.9 miles)
  • Lifebridge Health Campus Service (3.1 miles)
  • MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles)
  • UMMC Midtown Campus (4.7 miles)
  • Baltimore VA Medical Center (5 miles)
  • GBMC (5.1 miles)
  • University of Maryland Medical Center (5.1 miles)

Physicians

  • University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute (1.9 miles)
  • Omni Eye Specialists (3.1 miles)
  • Dr Richard A. Adler, Belcara Health Ophthalmology (3.4 miles)
  • Dr Kelman Office (3.9 miles)
  • St Paul Place Specialist OB GYN (4 miles)
  • Scottish Rite Speech & Language Center (4 miles)
  • University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Professional Building (4.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Mt. Washington Tavern (2.9 miles)
  • Corinthian Lounge & Restaurant (3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3 miles)
  • Pepe's (3.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.6 miles)
  • Burger King (3.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4.1 miles)

Parks

  • Lake Roland (3.3 miles)
  • Rodgers Forge Tot Lot (4.7 miles)
  • Meadowood Regional Park (5.5 miles)
  • Rash Field (6 miles)
  • Patapsco Valley State Park (6 miles)
  • Federal Hill Park (6.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.8 miles)
  • Dooby's (5 miles)
  • Ceremony Coffee Roasters (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Brown Memorial Woodbrook Presbyterian Church (4.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Penn Station (4.7 miles)

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