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Assisted Living
Features
Housing
4 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Baltimore-Washington International (10 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Description
Located in the heart of Baltimore, MD, Doris's Place offers a warm and welcoming assisted living community designed for comfort, convenience, and care. This fully furnished residence boasts a range of inviting amenities, including a spacious dining room, lush garden areas, and outdoor spaces perfect for relaxation or social gatherings. Residents benefit from housekeeping services and move-in coordination to ensure a seamless transition into their new home.
Doris's Place prioritizes the well-being of its residents with personalized care services that cater to individual needs. Skilled staff members provide assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and transfers while maintaining close communication with healthcare providers to manage medical needs effectively. The community also accommodates special dietary restrictions and offers diabetes-friendly meal preparation and service to promote healthy living.
Engagement is key at Doris's Place. Scheduled daily activities keep residents active and socially connected, fostering a sense of community and belonging. With convenient access to local amenities—including cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians, restaurants, transportation options, places of worship, and hospitals—residents can enjoy both independence and support.
At Doris's Place in Baltimore, individuals find not just a place to live but a vibrant community that supports their health and lifestyle preferences while ensuring they remain engaged in a fulfilling life.
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1.3 miles)
Walgreens (1.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
Walgreens (1.8 miles)
Walgreens (2.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Restaurants
Burger King (1.8 miles)
Trinacria Macaroni Works (2.6 miles)
McDonald's (2.7 miles)
The Yard (3 miles)
Pickles Pub (3 miles)
Pratt Street Ale House (3.1 miles)
Mt. Washington Tavern (3.4 miles)
Cafes
Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park (2.3 miles)
Ceremony Coffee Roasters (2.7 miles)
Dooby's (2.7 miles)
Starbucks (3.9 miles)
Starbucks (4.1 miles)
Pitango Bakery + Cafe (4.5 miles)
Starbucks (5.1 miles)
Hospitals
Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore (2.4 miles)
UMMC Midtown Campus (2.5 miles)
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (2.5 miles)
Baltimore VA Medical Center (2.7 miles)
University of Maryland Medical Center (2.8 miles)
Kennedy Krieger Institute (3.8 miles)
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
Physicians
University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Professional Building (2.4 miles)
Scottish Rite Speech & Language Center (2.5 miles)
University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute (2.6 miles)
Wozniak Marcella University of Maryland Medical Center Neurology (2.9 miles)
University Health Center (2.9 miles)
East Baltimore Medical Center (3.2 miles)
Pine Heights Integrative Health (3.4 miles)
Transportation
Penn Station (2.5 miles)
Parks
Rash Field (3.7 miles)
Federal Hill Park (3.8 miles)
Lake Roland (3.9 miles)
Harbor Point Central Plaza (4.2 miles)
Rodgers Forge Tot Lot (4.6 miles)
Patterson Park (4.9 miles)
Patterson Park Annex (5 miles)
Places of Worship
Brown Memorial Woodbrook Presbyterian Church (4.5 miles)
The guide outlines the complexities of Medicaid coverage for assisted living, highlighting significant state-to-state variations, limited coverage often restricted to personal care services, and the existence of specialized waivers for certain needs like memory care. It advises families to consult local Medicaid offices for options while emphasizing the importance of understanding state-specific regulations and facility policies.
Medicaid coverage for assisted living varies by state and is primarily available to low-income individuals, with eligibility dependent on strict income and asset limits. Some states offer HCBS waivers for specific services in assisted living, but families must generally cover room and board costs, and should verify facility acceptance of Medicaid while considering potential waiting lists.
Medicaid waivers for assisted living services provide vital support for seniors and individuals with disabilities in need of long-term care, with varying state-specific eligibility criteria and benefits. These waivers cover personal care and case management but often do not fully cover room and board, leading to waiting lists for many applicants.