Desky

4307 Willshire Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

Assisted Living

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 Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

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

Description

Desky in Baltimore, MD is an exceptional assisted living community offering a range of amenities and care services to meet the needs of its residents. The community boasts a spacious dining room where delicious meals are served, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for socializing and enjoying nutritious cuisine. Each living space is fully furnished, ensuring comfort and convenience for residents.

The community also features a beautiful garden and outdoor space, offering a serene environment for relaxation or engaging in outdoor activities. Desky provides housekeeping services to ensure that the living spaces remain clean and tidy at all times. Move-in coordination is also available to assist new residents with transitioning smoothly into their new home.

Desky understands the importance of connectivity in today's world, which is why they offer telephone and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet services. This allows residents to stay connected with family and friends or engage in online activities of their choice.

In terms of care services, Desky goes above and beyond to ensure the well-being of its residents. Trained staff members provide assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. They also coordinate with health care providers to ensure that residents receive prompt medical attention whenever necessary.

For those with specific dietary needs, Desky offers diabetes diets, special dietary restrictions, and meal preparation services. Medication management is provided to ensure that medications are taken on time and in the correct dosage.

Transportation arrangement for medical purposes is available, making it convenient for residents to attend doctor's appointments or other necessary medical visits. Additionally, Desky offers transportation to places of worship for those who wish to maintain their religious practices.

To promote an active lifestyle and socialization among residents, scheduled daily activities are organized within the community. Whether it's engaging in hobbies or participating in group outings, there are plenty of opportunities for residents to stay engaged and stimulated.

The location of Desky also offers convenient access to various amenities outside the community. With 10 nearby cafes, 6 parks, 32 pharmacies, 10 physicians, and 32 restaurants, residents have plenty of options for dining out, shopping, and accessing medical services. The community is also located close to transportation options and places of worship.

With its wide range of amenities and care services, Desky in Baltimore, MD provides a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors seeking assisted living.

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Northern Pharmacy and Med Equipment (1.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Giant (3.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Koco's Pub (1.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.3 miles)
  • Blakes Crab House (2.3 miles)
  • Chaps Pit Beef (2.5 miles)
  • Colin's Seafood and Grill (2.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Overlea Personal Physicians (2.5 miles)
  • 301 Building at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center (3.2 miles)
  • Katzen Eye Group (3.4 miles)
  • Scottish Rite Speech & Language Center (3.8 miles)
  • East Baltimore Medical Center (3.8 miles)
  • Jai Medical Center (3.9 miles)
  • Pediatric Partners (4.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital (2.5 miles)
  • MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (3.6 miles)
  • Kennedy Krieger Institute (3.7 miles)
  • Osler Bulding (3.7 miles)
  • The Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children's Center at Johns Hopkins Hospital (3.7 miles)
  • MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (3.8 miles)
  • Johns Hopkins Outpatient Pharmacy (3.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park (4.5 miles)
  • Pitango Bakery + Cafe (4.5 miles)

Parks

  • Patterson Park (3.7 miles)
  • Patterson Park Annex (3.8 miles)
  • Canton Waterfront Park (4.4 miles)
  • Rodgers Forge Tot Lot (4.6 miles)
  • Harbor Point Central Plaza (4.8 miles)
  • Cromwell Valley Park (5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Calvary Baptist Church (4.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Penn Station (4.2 miles)

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