National Cultural Living is an assisted living community in Baltimore, MD.
Information last verified:
4205 Penhurst Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Several residents describe problems with medication timing or accuracy.
Across multiple reviews, families report medication issues, including medication running out, being delivered late, or being the wrong medication. One reviewer also describes medication-related harm that required urgent medical attention. Other comments point to communication and follow-through problems when medications are needed as directed.
Residents and families raise concerns about bathing consistency and daily care routines.
Some reviews describe missed or infrequent bathing, including accounts of needing to ask for showers. There are also complaints about inadequate daily hygiene and care for mobility needs, such as concerns around pressure-related skin damage. A few reviewers link these issues to staffing and responsiveness when concerns are raised.
Residents and families mention daily activities that keep people involved.
Multiple reviews highlight scheduled activities and describe residents staying mentally engaged. Families also mention specific activity spaces and that residents look forward to what is planned. Reviews like these align with the community offering community-sponsored and scheduled daily activities.
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8 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Baltimore-Washington International (11 miles away)
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 Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Scheduled daily activitiesNational Cultural Living is located at 4205 Penhurst Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215 in Baltimore city, Maryland
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