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Jacob's Well Assisted Living Home in Bel Air, MD

Jacob's Well Assisted Living Home is an assisted living community in Bel Air, MD.

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Jacob's Well Assisted Living Home in Bel Air, MD

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  • Architecture

    A charming residential house with a well-manicured lawn and surrounding trees.

  • Trees

    A serene view of a winding road lined with trees, leading to a house under a cloudy sky.

  • Dining

    A joyful family gathering outdoors with kids and adults enjoying their time together.

  • Outdoor

    Residents enjoying a festive meal outdoors, adorned in red with patriotic decorations.

  • Healthcare

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  • Exercise

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522 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015

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3.8 from 36 reviews
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Overall Review of Jacob's Well Assisted Living Home

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and attentiveness

Residents and families most often describe the staff as kind, patient, and attentive.

Across the reviews, people repeatedly say the staff takes time to get to know residents and respond to their needs. Many mention friendly nurses, companions, and aides who feel professional while still treating residents (and families) like people, not just patients. A few reviewers also describe how staff coordinated care with doctors or helped residents adjust strategies that worked for them.

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

24-hour support for higher needs

Residents needing around-the-clock help are the focus of recurring care-related praise.

Several reviews emphasize hands-on support that feels available continuously, including help for families who were seeking 24/7 care. One reviewer specifically describes dementia care strategies that helped a loved one adjust, while another highlights staff going above and beyond for a resident with limited mobility. Both accounts point to the same idea: the staff’s care approach is tied to managing day-to-day needs, not just general supervision.

common 4 reviews mention this

Meals get called out positively

Dining is a frequent bright spot, with families describing meals as unusually good.

Multiple reviewers talk about food in positive terms, including comments about raves and exceptionally good meals. One resident’s family also mentions gourmet meals as a topic of conversation, and another reviewer says they believe the food is good based on what they observed. This lines up with the community’s restaurant-style dining setup described in its offerings, along with meal service and special-diet support.

  • A joyful family gathering outdoors with kids and adults enjoying their time together.
  • Residents enjoying a festive meal outdoors, adorned in red with patriotic decorations.
common 7 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are described as staying busy with organized daily activities.

Reviews commonly mention scheduled activities such as bingo and bible study, plus events like dominoes, watching movies, and other group gatherings. Several families also describe residents as entertained and socially connected, including time spent in the activities spaces. The community also lists devotional activities and planned day trips among its activity offerings, which matches the recurring theme that there is structure beyond just downtime.

common 6 reviews mention this

Clean, home-like environment

Reviews frequently point to a clean, neat setting with a more home-like feel.

Many reviewers describe the building and rooms as clean and neat, and several say the facility feels small and orderly rather than institutional. Others also bring up the landscaped grounds and a quiet, country-like setting that supports a calmer atmosphere for residents. One review stands out as sharply negative about cleanliness and odor, which is the main outlier compared with the otherwise repeated “clean/orderly/neat” descriptions.

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Studio-style rooms and private baths

Room size and bathroom setup come up often, including at least one shared-room concern.

A number of families describe rooms that feel apartment-like, including mentions of a bathroom attached to the room and a studio-style layout. At least one review, however, notes a period where a loved one had to share a room and did not get much help addressing the situation. Overall, the housing experience seems to vary by arrangement, even though the community offers studio apartments and private bathrooms in its listings.

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Features

Housing

  • 51 resident community capacity 51 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financial aid Financial aid
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Blood work Blood work
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Bel Air, Maryland offers a variety of dining options within a short distance, including popular chains such as McDonald's, Taco Bell, and Waffle House, as well as local favorites like JD's Smokehouse and Naughty Dogs. There are also several pharmacies nearby for convenient access to medications and healthcare supplies. In terms of medical care, there are reputable hospitals like MedStar Health at Bel Air Medical Campus and Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in close proximity. Residents can enjoy outdoor recreation at Colonial Acres Playground and Rockfield Park. Additionally, there are numerous physicians' offices in the area specializing in various fields such as family medicine, neurology, dermatology, pediatrics, and surgery. For those who enjoy coffee or tea outings, Starbucks is conveniently located within a reasonable distance. Overall, this part of Bel Air provides a mix of amenities that cater to the needs and interests of seniors considering senior living in the area.

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • JD's Smokehouse (0.8 miles)
  • Naughty Dogs (0.9 miles)
  • Arctic Circle Restaurant (2.7 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3 miles)
  • The Hickory Lodge (3.2 miles)
  • Waffle House (3.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • Harford Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Harford Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Klein's Shop Rite (3.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • MedStar Health at Bel Air Medical Campus (2.2 miles)
  • Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (4.5 miles)

Parks

  • Colonial Acres Playground (3 miles)
  • Rockfield Park (3.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Tinney Family Medicine (3.5 miles)
  • Dr Reddy's Neurology Office (3.6 miles)
  • Bernstein & Robinson Dermatology (3.9 miles)
  • Surg Center of Bel Air (4 miles)
  • Pediatric Partners (4.1 miles)
  • North Park Center (4.1 miles)
  • North Park Pediatrics (4.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)

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