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Hillside House in Clarksville, MD

Hillside House is an assisted living community in Clarksville, MD.

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5502 Harris Farm Lane, Clarksville, MD 21029

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5 from 26 reviews
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Overall Review of Hillside House

common 19 reviews mention this

Caregivers feel personable and attentive

Residents and families consistently describe staff as kind, welcoming, and responsive to concerns.

Multiple reviews emphasize how residents are treated like family, with staff who are described as friendly, caring, and compassionate. Families also note quick follow-through when issues came up, including hands-on attention from a manager and support from caregivers. Several visitors say the staff made visits feel comfortable and reassuring for their loved ones.

common 6 reviews mention this

Facility stays clean and well kept

Reviews repeatedly highlight a clean, well-maintained home.

Residents and families describe the community as clean, tidy, and well maintained. Beyond cleanliness, some reviews call out the space as spacious and well cared for, including a facility that feels fresh and organized. Visitors also mention being impressed during tours by how the building looked and how staff kept things running smoothly.

common 7 reviews mention this

Setting feels spacious and tranquil

Many reviewers describe the community as spacious, peaceful, and pleasant to be in.

Several reviews mention the community’s quiet feel and well-kept appearance, with some describing it as spacious and inviting. Families also talk about views and neighborhood character, including picturesque grounds and a home-like atmosphere. Others point to outdoor space being neat and part of what helps residents spend time comfortably.

common 2 reviews mention this

Food and hospitality stand out

Dining experience and hospitality come up in reviews as a clear positive.

At least a couple of reviewers single out the food and overall hospitality. Families also describe being welcomed to share meals during visits, which reinforces how the community treats guests around dining time. This lines up with the community offering a dining room and meal preparation as part of daily life.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 15 resident community capacity 15 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

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 (17 miles away) Baltimore-Washington International (17 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 (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (7.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (2.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.1 miles)
  • Iron Bridge Wine Company (6 miles)
  • Cured / 18th & 21st (6.4 miles)
  • Akira Ramen & Izakaya (6.5 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (6.5 miles)

Parks

  • Triadelphia Reservoir (2.6 miles)
  • Martin Road Park (6.6 miles)
  • Centennial Park (6.8 miles)
  • Centennial Park (7.3 miles)
  • Lake Elkhorn Park (8 miles)
  • Blandair Regional Park (8.1 miles)
  • David Force Park (8.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Melvin S. Stern, MD (2.7 miles)
  • Aina, Abimbola Center for Maternal and Fetal Medicine (5.5 miles)
  • American Spine (5.5 miles)
  • Hopkins gastroenterology clinic (5.6 miles)
  • Columbia Dermatology Center (5.6 miles)
  • Mid Atlantic Nephrology Association (5.7 miles)
  • American Vein Institute (6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)
  • Café Nordstrom (6.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.5 miles)
  • Tous Les Jours (8.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (9 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Howard County General Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine (5.4 miles)
  • Howard County General Hospital (5.4 miles)
  • Bon Secours Health System (8.5 miles)
  • Sheppard Pratt Health System (10.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Columbia 14 (6.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Andrew Kim Catholic Church (6.6 miles)
  • Bridgeway Community Church (8.6 miles)
  • Church of the Redeemer (9.4 miles)
  • Mt Airy Bible Church (10.4 miles)

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