Gull Creek in Berlin, MD

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Gull Creek in Berlin, MD

Gull Creek is an assisted living and memory care community in Berlin, MD.

Information last verified:

1 Meadow Street, Berlin, MD 21811

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

3.7 from 79 reviews
5 stars
33
4 stars
18
3 stars
13
2 stars
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1 stars
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Gull Creek Costs & Pricing

Gull Creek offers competitive pricing in comparison to both Worcester County and the broader state of Maryland. For semi-private rooms, Gull Creek's monthly rate of $3,200 is notably lower than the county's average of $3,922 and even more so when contrasted with the state average of $3,545. Studio apartments at Gull Creek are priced at $5,325, which exceeds the county's average of $4,787 but remains higher than Maryland's state average of $4,656. The one-bedroom units present a compelling case as well; while Gull Creek charges $5,675, this figure is significantly above Worcester County's rate of $3,831 and the state's $3,904. Finally, for two-bedroom accommodations at Gull Creek priced at $5,825, there is a similar trend observed - higher than Worcester County's $4,226 but notably above the state's average cost of just $3,497. Overall, Gull Creek presents a mixed yet thoughtful pricing strategy that positions it uniquely within the local market landscape.

Floor plansGull CreekWorcester CountyMaryland
Semi-Private$3,200$3,922$3,545
Studio$5,325$4,787$4,656
1 Bedroom$5,675$3,831$3,904
2 Bedrooms$5,825$4,226$3,497

Overall Review of Gull Creek

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Staff care shows up in reviews

Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring and supportive.

Many reviewers say the day-to-day experience feels better because staff are attentive, kind, and willing to help—especially with medications, meals, and resident check-ins. A number of comments also mention good communication after issues come up, with families feeling kept informed. Even when other parts of care are criticized, several reviews still single out nurses, aides, and front-desk staff for being exceptionally kind.

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Activities keep residents involved

Reviews commonly highlight scheduled activities and outings.

A recurring theme is that residents stay engaged through scheduled activities, games, and events that families say are easy to plan around. Several reviewers mention that the activities team works to keep people participating and, in some cases, recruits residents to join. The community also describes a wide range of activity options, including community-sponsored events, devotional services, cooking and art classes, and off-site outings.

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Dining quality is mixed

Dining reviews range from satisfied to sharply critical.

Some residents and families say the meals are enjoyable and that the dining experience is a positive part of daily life. Others describe food as bland, inconsistent, reheated, or lacking variety, with complaints that portions can be too small or meals don’t meet requested preferences. While the community offers restaurant-style dining and supports multiple diet types, the reviews suggest the experience may vary by period, unit, or preparation style.

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Care and staffing get questioned

Several reviews cite staffing shortages and care gaps.

A recurring criticism is understaffing, with reviewers describing missed needs, delayed responses, or difficulty getting help when it’s needed. Some reviews specifically mention concerns with medication handling and timing, as well as feeling that communication breaks down during certain periods. Others mention turnover and leadership changes impacting continuity, while a minority of reviewers say they felt promptly updated and supported.

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Memory care draws both praise and concern

Memory care reviews are not consistent across experiences.

Some families praise the locked memory care environment for appropriate activities, coordinated care, and staying in the same unit even when hospice is needed. Others urge caution for later-stage dementia, describing perceived short staffing or training limitations and delays in care. Across the reviews, families also describe differences in how well issues are handled, which makes outcomes feel less predictable for residents needing higher support.

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Features

Housing

  • 48 resident community capacity 48 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Psychiatric care Psychiatric care
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Games Games
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Berlin, Maryland, this area offers a variety of resources that are essential for senior living. In close proximity, there are places of worship such as Cross of Christ Church and Coastal Community Church, providing spiritual support to residents. Additionally, there are several physicians' offices like Worcester County Health Department and Eastern Shore Ent & Allergy Associates PA nearby for medical care. Pharmacies such as Atlantic Discount Pharmacy and Rite Aid are easily accessible for medication needs. Residents can also enjoy dining options at Burley Oak Brewing Company and Abi's Diner, as well as recreational activities at South Gate Playground and Assateague State Park. With convenient transportation options like Enterprise Rent-A-Car available, this area in Berlin provides a comfortable and convenient living environment for seniors.

Places of Worship

  • Cross of Christ Church (0.6 miles)
  • Coastal Community Church (2.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Worcester County Health Department (0.7 miles)
  • Eastern Shore Ent & Allergy Associates PA (0.8 miles)
  • Atlantic General Gastroenterology (0.8 miles)
  • Delmarva Heart (0.9 miles)
  • Tidewater Dermatology (0.9 miles)
  • Berlin Oral Surgery (0.9 miles)
  • Atlantic Orthopedic (0.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Atlantic Discount Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.2 miles)
  • Coastal Drug Center Health Mart (1.4 miles)
  • AGHRx RediScripts Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.9 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Burley Oak Brewing Company (1.2 miles)
  • Crabs To Go (3.2 miles)
  • Ocean Downs Casino (3.6 miles)
  • Abi's Diner (3.9 miles)
  • Decatur Diner (5 miles)
  • The Shrimp Boat (5.3 miles)
  • Dumser's (5.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • AGH Lab: Chemistry (1.5 miles)
  • AGH Lab: Blood Bank (1.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (3.8 miles)

Parks

  • South Gate Playground (5.2 miles)
  • Assateague State Park (6.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
  • Soriano's Coffee Shop & Restaurant (6.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.5 miles)
  • Malia's Cafe (7.6 miles)

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