Holiday Care Services in Bowie, MD

Holiday Care Services is an assisted living community in Bowie, MD.

Information last verified:

8102 River Park Road, Bowie, MD 20715

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

4.6 from 38 reviews
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Overall Review of Holiday Care Services

differentiator 25 reviews mention this

Nursing care is consistently praised

Residents and families frequently describe skilled, attentive nurses who take time to explain and support recovery.

Many reviews focus on hands-on nursing care, including wound care and recovery support after hospital stays. Several people say nurses spent time explaining medicines, diet changes, and day-to-day guidance, and that this education helped with conditions like diabetes and blood pressure. A number of reviews also mention nurses being friendly and responsive while still maintaining professionalism and expertise.

common 7 reviews mention this

Communication and follow-through matter

Reviews repeatedly connect peace of mind with clear communication from nurses, therapists, and coordinators.

Several reviews praise staff for keeping families informed about progress and changes in care plans. There are also mentions of follow-up after a hospital event and being reachable by phone or text. A smaller set of reviews describes the opposite experience, including a lack of information and difficulty getting timely, helpful responses.

common 3 reviews mention this

Daily assistance and engagement

Residents are supported with daily living help and activities that keep them engaged.

Reviews describe aides and caregivers helping with daily routines such as cleaning, feeding, and other activities of daily living. Some residents are also described as being engaged with puzzles, games, reading, and other group or at-home activities. One review also ties care to helping someone maintain independence as much as possible.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Some families report care gaps

A few reviews report problems with customer service, therapy quality, and reliability during care visits.

Some negative reviews describe poor communication before and during visits, including being called shortly before arrival. Others complain about the amount and quality of therapy delivered, or that a clinician seemed unprepared for the reason they were sent. There are also concerns raised about cleanliness and proper handling of medical supplies during at least one visit.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 5 resident community capacity 5 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Baltimore-Washington International (13 miles away) Baltimore-Washington International (13 miles away)
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National (19 miles away) Ronald Reagan Washington National (19 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • 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
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Giant Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Wegmans (3.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (1.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.3 miles)
  • Bob Evans (3.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.8 miles)
  • Wendy's (3.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christian Community Presbyterian Church (1.7 miles)
  • St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (3.8 miles)
  • Heritage Community Church (9.4 miles)
  • College Park United Methodist Church (9.4 miles)

Physicians

  • The Pediatric Group (2.5 miles)
  • Malouf Eye Center (3.1 miles)
  • Johns Hopkins (3.2 miles)
  • TLC Pediatrics (3.6 miles)
  • Dr Vanessa Allen (3.6 miles)
  • MyEyeDr (3.7 miles)
  • Maryland Primary Care Physicians (3.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company (2.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Bowie Health Center-Emergency Medical Care (3.5 miles)
  • Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Clinic Main Pharmacy (6.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Waugh Chapel & IMAX (4 miles)

Parks

  • Piney Orchard Nature Preserve (4.3 miles)
  • Allen Pond Park (4.4 miles)
  • Watkins Regional Park (8.2 miles)
  • Duvall Playground (9.5 miles)
  • Randazzo Softball Park (9.9 miles)
  • High Ridge Park (10 miles)

Transportation

  • New Carrollton Amtrak Station (7.6 miles)
  • Greenbelt Station (8.9 miles)
  • Greenbelt Metro Station (8.9 miles)
  • College Park - University of Maryland Metro Station (9.9 miles)

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