Holbrock Estates At 1638 Ruxton Avenue in Baltimore, MD

Holbrock Estates At 1638 Ruxton Avenue is an assisted living community in Baltimore, MD.

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1638 Ruxton Avneue, Baltimore, MD 21217

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

3.9 from 100 reviews
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Overall Review of Holbrock Estates At 1638 Ruxton Avenue

caveat 13 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odors come up often

Cleanliness and odors are recurring issues residents mention.

Several reviews describe unpleasant smells, including urine or musty odors, along with dirty or poorly maintained hallways and rooms. Multiple reviewers also mention soiled linens, wet or dirty conditions, and concerns about hygiene practices. Even when other parts of the experience are rated positively, these cleanliness-related problems are still brought up in a number of visits.

common 13 reviews mention this

Staff care and compassion vary

Staff compassion is praised in many resident and family accounts.

A large portion of reviews highlight caring, professional staff who treat residents with kindness, check in as needed, and help families feel supported. Some reviewers specifically call out administrators or front desk staff as approachable and welcoming. Others are much more critical of staff behavior, including rudeness and poor attitudes, which suggests the day-to-day experience may depend on the situation and team involved.

common 11 reviews mention this

Therapy support is a frequent highlight

Physical and occupational therapy experiences are often described positively.

Many reviews mention strong physical and occupational therapy, describing staff who help residents improve mobility and endurance. Several families also reference a coordinated rehab approach that includes therapy professionals beyond just physical therapy. A smaller set of reviews describe weaker rehab floor performance and occasional gaps in responsiveness, but therapy is still one of the more consistently discussed strengths overall.

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

  • 8 resident community capacity 8 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 (9 miles away) Baltimore-Washington International (9 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

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Burger King (1.8 miles)
  • Trinacria Macaroni Works (1.9 miles)
  • Pickles Pub (2.3 miles)
  • The Yard (2.3 miles)
  • Pratt Street Ale House (2.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.7 miles)
  • Phillips Seafood (2.9 miles)

Physicians

  • University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Professional Building (1.9 miles)
  • Wozniak Marcella University of Maryland Medical Center Neurology (2.2 miles)
  • University Health Center (2.2 miles)
  • Pine Heights Integrative Health (2.8 miles)
  • Scottish Rite Speech & Language Center (2.8 miles)
  • East Baltimore Medical Center (2.8 miles)
  • University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute (2.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • UMMC Midtown Campus (1.9 miles)
  • Baltimore VA Medical Center (2 miles)
  • University of Maryland Medical Center (2.1 miles)
  • MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles)
  • Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore (3.2 miles)
  • Johns Hopkins Outpatient Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Kennedy Krieger Institute (3.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Ceremony Coffee Roasters (2.1 miles)
  • Dooby's (2.2 miles)
  • Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Pitango Bakery + Cafe (3.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Penn Station (2.1 miles)

Parks

  • Rash Field (3 miles)
  • Federal Hill Park (3.1 miles)
  • Harbor Point Central Plaza (3.6 miles)
  • Patterson Park (4.4 miles)
  • Patterson Park Annex (4.5 miles)
  • Lake Roland (4.6 miles)
  • Canton Waterfront Park (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Brown Memorial Woodbrook Presbyterian Church (5.2 miles)

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