Priority Care is an assisted living community in Baltimore, MD.
Information last verified:
4709 Charlton Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21214
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents visiting describe a notably clean, well-kept facility.
Several reviews emphasize how clean the facility feels, including comments on the lobby and overall cleanliness. A few reviewers also connect the cleanliness with a more comfortable visit when they are feeling sick.
Many reviewers report being seen quickly once checked in.
A number of reviews describe short wait times and quick throughput, including visits measured in minutes. At the same time, other reviews complain about long waits and turning people away when providers are unavailable, so speed appears to depend on the day and staffing.
Multiple reviews describe problems reaching the office and following up.
Some reviewers report phone and voicemail issues, including voicemail being full and calls not being returned. Others describe missing or delayed results, with communication lapses making it harder to get next steps or prescriptions. These experiences leave families feeling stuck waiting without clear updates.
Some reviewers flag surprise fees and payment limitations.
A few reviews describe not accepting cash and charging a card fee, along with difficulty avoiding the additional cost. Other reviewers mention unusually high fees for first-time patients or additional surcharges for credit and debit payments. Taken together, payment terms come up as a recurring point of frustration.
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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 (13 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 activitiesPriority Care is located at 4709 Charlton Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21214 in Baltimore city, Maryland
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