Tribute at Melford

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Tribute at Melford

17300 Melford Blvd, Bowie, MD 20715

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

4.2 from 37 reviews
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Assisted Living Memory Care

Pricing

Tribute at Melford offers competitive pricing for its residential options, with studio apartments priced at $4,735 per month. This cost is slightly above the average in Prince George's County, which stands at $4,428, yet it remains close to the broader Maryland average of $4,656. For one-bedroom units, Tribute at Melford's monthly rate is $5,620, significantly higher than both the county's average of $3,568 and the state average of $3,904. While these prices may reflect the enhanced amenities or services associated with Tribute at Melford, they do indicate that potential residents should weigh their options carefully against more affordable alternatives within the region.

Room TypeTribute at MelfordPrince George's CountyMaryland
Studio$4,735$4,428$4,656
1 Bedroom$5,620$3,568$3,904

Overall Review

Pros

  • pro The staff at Tribute at Melford is helpful, kind, and caring towards the residents.
  • pro The facility is beautiful and well put together, with top-grade staff members.
  • pro The director of dementia care is absolutely fabulous and loves the residents.
  • pro The rooms are fantastic and the community feels like a posh hotel/boutique.
  • pro The food served at Tribute at Melford is good and they cater to individual dietary restrictions.
  • pro The facility has a lot of options for residents, including games, puzzles, bingo, and other activities.
  • pro The community has a nice dining room and areas for people to sit and visit outside of their rooms.
  • pro Some residents have had positive experiences with the care provided at Tribute at Melford.
  • pro These statements are paraphrased from the reviews above.)

Cons

  • pro The staff wouldn't return calls to the family and it was difficult to find someone to talk to about a question or concern.
  • pro The food was only okay during their loved one's stay.
  • pro The staffing was short during their loved one's stay, causing issues with care.
  • pro There have been multiple changes in management, leading to an unstable environment.
  • pro The care provided at Tribute at Melford is sub-par and not suitable for consistent care needs.
  • pro The facility has had struggles with responsiveness to residents' needs.
  • pro Some of the staff members were not helpful in completing paperwork promptly.
  • pro The community does not consistently meet individual dietary restrictions for residents.
  • pro Activities are a work in progress and may not be fully engaging for dementia patients.
  • pro high cost of living at Tribute at Melford makes it unaffordable for some individuals

Review

Tribute at Melford is a senior living community that has received mixed reviews from residents and their families. Many people mentioned that they chose the facility because of its cleanliness, helpful staff, and convenient location. However, some reviewers noted that the facility can be quite busy, leading to difficulties in completing paperwork.

One aspect of the community that received positive feedback was the staff's ability to accommodate special dietary needs. However, opinions on the food itself were varied, with some describing it as just okay and nothing exceptional.

Activities seem to be a highlight for many residents, with dedicated staff members organizing games, puzzles, and bingo. The community spaces within Tribute at Melford were praised for providing ample areas for socializing outside of individual rooms. The spaciousness of the rooms was also appreciated by reviewers.

The overall sentiment towards Tribute at Melford was positive, with one reviewer stating that their father felt as though his life was not over upon moving in. However, there were mentions of room for improvement in terms of responsiveness to residents' needs and dietary restrictions.

Another potential downside mentioned by a reviewer was the high cost of living at Tribute at Melford. Though they found the facility beautiful and impressive, they ultimately could not afford it for their loved one who may require memory care services.

Despite some concerns about staffing shortages and communication issues between staff and family members, others found the staff to be fabulous, responsive, and caring towards residents. There were also positive comments about the community's director of dementia care.

In terms of dining facilities, reviewers said that while they didn't witness anyone eating during their visit, they found the dining area to be very nice with a restaurant-style menu and friendly cook.

Overall impressions of Tribute at Melford were generally favorable. The beauty of the facility's design was highlighted along with its investment in well-trained staff who engage residents through various cognitive activities. Some reviewers appreciated that it felt like a posh hotel rather than a typical memory care community. The smaller size of the community and the positive interactions between family members were also noted.

However, there were concerns raised about changes in management and potential issues with consistent care. It was suggested that the facility may need more time to improve under stable leadership.

In conclusion, Tribute at Melford seems to be a beautiful senior living community that has both positive aspects and areas for improvement. While some reviewers would highly recommend it, others had reservations due to cost, staffing issues, and inconsistent care. Ultimately, families are encouraged to thoroughly assess their loved one's needs and preferences before making a decision.

Features

Housing

  • 143 resident community capacity 143 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • 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
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • 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
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

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
  • Companion care Companion care
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • 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
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Reminiscence programs Reminiscence programs
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Description

Tribute at Melford in Bowie, MD is an assisted living community that specializes in memory care. Our community offers studio apartments for our residents, providing comfortable and private living spaces.

We provide a wide range of amenities to ensure our residents' needs are met and their days are enjoyable. These include a beautician on-site, a dining room where delicious meals are served, a full kitchen for culinary activities, a garden for outdoor relaxation, guest parking for visitors' convenience, housekeeping services to maintain cleanliness, indoor and outdoor common areas for socializing, party space for celebrations, respite or short-term stays offered for temporary care needs, security gate for safety and peace of mind, a TV room for entertainment, transportation and parking options available, wheelchair accessible showers to accommodate mobility needs, and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet connection so residents can stay connected with the world.

We also offer various care services to support our residents' well-being. Our trained staff provides companion care to ensure they never feel alone or isolated. We also assist with diabetic care and incontinence management. Medication management services are available to ensure our residents take their medications properly and on time. Personal care assistants are dedicated to assisting with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.

At Tribute at Melford, we prioritize the dining experience of our residents by offering room service and catering to special dietary restrictions. Our special dining programs enhance mealtime enjoyment.

We believe in keeping our residents engaged and active through various activities. These include arts and crafts sessions where creativity is nurtured, book clubs for literary discussions, educational speakers who provide life-long learning opportunities, fitness programs to promote physical health and well-being, games for friendly competitions among fellow residents, gardening club where the joy of nature can be experienced firsthand. Live musical performances bring joyous moments while religious services cater to spiritual needs. Reminiscence programs help evoke memories from the past while storytelling sessions bring joy and connection.

Our community is conveniently located near various amenities. There are cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, places of worship, and hospitals in close proximity to our community.

At Tribute at Melford in Bowie, MD, we strive to provide a nurturing and compassionate environment where our residents can thrive and enjoy their golden years with peace of mind.

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Bowie, Maryland, this neighborhood offers a variety of amenities within close proximity. With several reputable physicians' offices nearby such as Johns Hopkins and Malouf Eye Center, residents have easy access to healthcare services. There are also numerous dining options including Bob Evans and Applebee's for convenient meals out. For pharmaceutical needs, there are multiple pharmacies within a few miles, such as Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy. Hospitals like Bowie Health Center-Emergency Medical Care are just a short distance away for emergency medical care. Places of worship like Christian Community Presbyterian Church provide spiritual support, while parks like Allen Pond Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation. Additionally, cafes like Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company and theaters like Regal Waugh Chapel & IMAX provide entertainment options for seniors looking to explore the community. Public transportation is easily accessible from the New Carrollton Amtrak Station just 9 miles away, making it convenient to travel to other areas if desired.

Physicians

  • Johns Hopkins (0.4 miles)
  • Malouf Eye Center (0.5 miles)
  • MyEyeDr (1 miles)
  • Maryland Primary Care Physicians (1.1 miles)
  • TLC Pediatrics (1.7 miles)
  • The Pediatric Group (2.2 miles)
  • Dr Vanessa Allen (4.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Bob Evans (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • Wendy's (1 miles)
  • Applebee's (1.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.2 miles)
  • Rips Country Inn (1.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • Giant Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • Wegmans (5.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Bowie Health Center-Emergency Medical Care (2.3 miles)
  • Luminis Health Community Clinic Arundel Lodge (8.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christian Community Presbyterian Church (2.3 miles)
  • St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (3.7 miles)

Parks

  • Allen Pond Park (2.4 miles)
  • Piney Orchard Nature Preserve (6.9 miles)
  • Watkins Regional Park (7 miles)

Cafes

  • Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company (4.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (8 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Waugh Chapel & IMAX (5.3 miles)
  • Bow Tie Annapolis Mall 11 (8.8 miles)

Transportation

  • New Carrollton Amtrak Station (9 miles)

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