Cooper's Senior Assisted Group Home in Columbia, MD

Cooper's Senior Assisted Group Home is an assisted living community in Columbia, MD.

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5615 Tricross Drive, Columbia, MD 21045

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

4.9 from 77 reviews
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Overall Review of Cooper's Senior Assisted Group Home

differentiator 30 reviews mention this

Memory care is a clear focus

Residents and families describe the care as tailored to dementia.

A large share of reviews discuss Alzheimer’s and dementia care specifically, with families saying their loved one felt safe and supported as needs changed. Several reviewers point to the building’s suitability for memory needs and the way staff understand how to interact with residents living with dementia. The care plans described in reviews also include more structured support than many families expected when they were comparing facilities.

common 18 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

On-site activities are a frequent reason families feel confident.

Residents are described as actively participating rather than staying still all day, including music and other group moments that seem to lift mood. Multiple families mention a steady schedule of activities, and some describe seeing engagement during visits. The community also appears to offer ways for families to follow what their loved ones attend, which reduces uncertainty for relatives.

common 12 reviews mention this

Families value staff communication

Staff communication and follow-through stand out to families.

Several reviews highlight frequent updates, easy access to leadership, and staff who explain what is happening in plain terms. Families describe being able to coordinate questions and concerns without feeling dismissed. A few reviewers also mention having tools that let them see activities, photos, or updates, which helps during transitions.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Care quality varies during crises

One review raises concerns about response during a serious decline.

While most reviews emphasize supportive care, at least one family describes a difficult period near end-of-life and says communication and day-to-day responsiveness did not meet their expectations. That reviewer also reports that issues were only clarified after requesting a meeting and that the experience felt insensitive in moments that mattered to their family. Another critical note centers on a situation involving basic day-room availability rather than a focus on daily engagement.

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Features

Housing

  • 8 resident community capacity 8 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Baltimore-Washington International (8 miles away) Baltimore-Washington International (8 miles away)

Care Services

  • 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
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • 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
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Christian services Christian services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (0.6 miles)
  • Sapwood Cellars (0.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1 miles)
  • Eggspectation (1 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.4 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.6 miles)
  • Café Nordstrom (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Tous Les Jours (4.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Dr. Klebanow & Associates (0.7 miles)
  • American Radiology Services (0.7 miles)
  • Advanced Radiology (2.1 miles)
  • Parnes May & Associate - Wendy Hurwitz MD (2.2 miles)
  • Seton Medical Group (2.8 miles)
  • American Vein Institute (3.5 miles)
  • Mid Atlantic Nephrology Association (3.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Bridgeway Community Church (1 miles)
  • St Augustine's Church (5.1 miles)

Parks

  • Blandair Regional Park (1.5 miles)
  • Centennial Park (3 miles)
  • Centennial Park (3.1 miles)
  • Lake Elkhorn Park (3.2 miles)
  • Martin Road Park (4.1 miles)
  • Patapsco Valley State Park (5.3 miles)
  • David Force Park (5.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Wegmans (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.2 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Sheppard Pratt Health System (2.7 miles)
  • Howard County General Hospital (4.1 miles)
  • Howard County General Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine (4.1 miles)
  • Spring Grove Hospital Center (5.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Columbia 14 (2.9 miles)
  • Cinemark Holdings (6.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Avis Rent A Car (6.5 miles)
  • BWI Rental Car Facility (6.5 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (6.5 miles)
  • Amtrak/MARC - BWI Rail Station (6.5 miles)

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