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Brookdale Woodward Estates in Bowie, MD

Brookdale Woodward Estates is an assisted living community in Bowie, MD.

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Brookdale Woodward Estates in Bowie, MD

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  • Interior

    A spacious room with arranged seating and large windows.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room and dining area with a table set up for meals, comfortable seating, and indoor plants enhancing the decor.

  • Living Room

    A spacious living room with comfortable furnishings, including a sofa, chairs, and a table. The room is well-lit with natural light coming through the windows and features a television mounted on the wall.

  • Building

    The front view of a building with a welcoming entrance and surrounding greenery.

  • Windows

    A cozy reading area with a bookshelf, chairs, and a table by the window.

  • Dining

    An elegantly decorated dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen and dining area with wooden floors and cabinets.

  • Salon

    Interior of a hair salon with chairs and mirrors.

14997 Health Center Drive, Bowie, MD 20716

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4.1 from 86 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
19
3 stars
10
2 stars
3
1 stars
8

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Brookdale Woodward Estates Costs & Pricing

At Brookdale Woodward Estates, monthly costs for various room types reflect a premium positioning within both Prince George's County and the broader Maryland market. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $3,895, which is notably higher than the county average of $3,058 and the state average of $3,545. Studio apartments are available for $4,920, again surpassing local and state averages of $4,428 and $4,656 respectively. Larger accommodations show a similar trend: the two-bedroom units are priced at $5,605 compared to much lower averages of $3,193 in the county and $3,497 statewide. Lastly, one-bedroom options are available at $5,720, significantly above the county's average of $3,568 and Maryland's average of $3,904. This pricing structure underscores Brookdale Woodward Estates' commitment to offering enhanced amenities and services that cater to those seeking an elevated living experience.

Floor plansBrookdale Woodward EstatesPrince George's CountyMaryland
Semi-Private$3,895$3,058$3,545
Studio$4,920$4,428$4,656
2 Bedrooms$5,605$3,193$3,497
1 Bedroom$5,720$3,568$3,904

Overall Review of Brookdale Woodward Estates

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Medication support is a plus

Residents and families describe strong medication handling and care coordination on site.

Several reviewers mention hands-on medication support, including help making sure meds are taken correctly and managing prescriptions onsite. One family specifically said the team provides nursing coverage for medication needs and that lab work and visits become more convenient. For families concerned about complex care, reviewers also describe nursing staff support and care tailored to health needs.

common 14 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Daily activities and outings are a consistent highlight for residents.

Reviews repeatedly point to a full activity schedule, including entertainment, group events, and opportunities for residents to get out when able. Multiple families describe music-focused events, game days, and day trips, and some note that residents appear happy and engaged. Even when reviewers had concerns, they often still called out the community’s activity offerings as a strength.

common 12 reviews mention this

Dining stands out, with caveats

Dining gets strong praise, but menu size and meal consistency are mixed in reviews.

Many reviewers say residents enjoy the food, describe variety, and mention that menus and selections help residents feel involved. The community’s restaurant-style dining and room service show up in positive accounts about mealtime atmosphere and support. At the same time, a few reviews criticize the menu being limited or meals arriving cold, and some mention problems with getting the correct order.

  • A cozy living room and dining area with a table set up for meals, comfortable seating, and indoor plants enhancing the decor.
  • An elegantly decorated dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • A modern kitchen and dining area with wooden floors and cabinets.
caveat 10 reviews mention this

Staff response times vary

Several reviews raise concerns about call-bell responsiveness and communication.

A recurring concern is that staff can be slow to respond when residents need help, including delayed assistance after alerting the team. Some reviewers also mention difficulty reaching someone directly outside normal desk hours or ongoing communication problems. Other reviews balance this by describing kind, attentive caregivers, but the responsiveness issues are frequent enough to come up more than once.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Facility feels older in places

Reviews describe an older facility with maintenance and update needs.

Some reviewers characterize the building as old and mention maintenance issues that were either ignored or require constant attention. Others counter with comments that the community is kept clean and that certain areas look well cared for. A few also mention layout or accessibility limitations, including concerns about doors and navigation, which can matter day to day for mobility and privacy.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Pricing is described as high

Multiple families say the community is expensive relative to their expectations.

Some reviewers describe the overall cost as very expensive and say they had budget concerns compared with other options they considered. Others felt it offered better value for what was included, including medication and care coordination. Across reviews, cost appears to be a deciding factor, especially for families comparing alternatives.

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Features

Housing

  • 52 resident community capacity 52 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

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
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • 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
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Baltimore-Washington International (16 miles away) Baltimore-Washington International (16 miles away)
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National (17 miles away) Ronald Reagan Washington National (17 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • 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
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • 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
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • 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
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Bowie, Maryland offers a convenient and well-equipped environment for senior living. With several hospitals and physicians' offices within close proximity, residents have easy access to healthcare services. In addition, there are numerous parks nearby for outdoor recreation and relaxation. A variety of dining options, including fast food chains and sit-down restaurants, cater to different tastes. Several places of worship provide spiritual support for those seeking it. Multiple pharmacies are available for medication needs, and cafes offer a place to socialize over a cup of coffee. For entertainment, there is a movie theater nearby, as well as easy access to public transportation via the Amtrak station and Metro stations. Overall, this area provides a mix of amenities that make it an attractive choice for seniors looking for a vibrant community in Bowie.

Hospitals

  • Bowie Health Center-Emergency Medical Care (0.1 miles)
  • Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Clinic Main Pharmacy (10.2 miles)

Physicians

  • TLC Pediatrics (0.5 miles)
  • MyEyeDr (1.3 miles)
  • Maryland Primary Care Physicians (1.3 miles)
  • Johns Hopkins (2.1 miles)
  • Malouf Eye Center (2.1 miles)
  • Dr Vanessa Allen (2.9 miles)
  • The Pediatric Group (3.7 miles)

Parks

  • Allen Pond Park (1.1 miles)
  • Watkins Regional Park (5.2 miles)
  • Piney Orchard Nature Preserve (7.5 miles)
  • Mellwood Park (10.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (1.3 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.4 miles)
  • Bob Evans (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.4 miles)
  • Applebee's (1.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.6 miles)
  • Rips Country Inn (1.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christian Community Presbyterian Church (1.7 miles)
  • St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (5.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.5 miles)
  • Giant Pharmacy (5.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company (5.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Waugh Chapel & IMAX (6.6 miles)

Transportation

  • New Carrollton Amtrak Station (6.8 miles)
  • Greenbelt Metro Station (9.9 miles)
  • Greenbelt Station (9.9 miles)
  • College Park - University of Maryland Metro Station (10 miles)

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