Abundant Life II in Ellicott City, MD

Abundant Life II is an assisted living community in Ellicott City, MD.

Information last verified: February 22, 2026

9950 Oaklea Court, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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

4.8 from 71 reviews

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Overall Review of Abundant Life II

common 19 reviews mention this

Residents say it feels like family

Many reviews describe a welcoming, family-like community built around loving people.

Across the reviews, residents (and members) consistently talk about warm friendliness, hospitality, and a family feeling when they walk in. Several also mention loving people and a safe, positive atmosphere. The listing includes day-to-day support features like housekeeping, furnished living spaces, and Wi‑Fi, plus transportation coordination for medical appointments.

common 7 reviews mention this

Pastor leadership is a repeated theme

Reviews repeatedly highlight approachable leadership and a pastor who takes care of people.

A number of reviews single out the pastor and describe them as kind, approachable, and attentive to members. People also mention leadership as a reason they feel encouraged and supported. The listing, meanwhile, outlines assisted-living support such as activities of daily living help, coordination with healthcare providers, medication management, and 24-hour supervision.

common 8 reviews mention this

Bible-based messages drive satisfaction

Many reviewers come for Bible-based teaching and messages they describe as meaningful.

Several reviews emphasize Bible preaching and teaching, with people saying the messages feel like the truth and helping them grow in their faith. A few also reference the timing of the message and the focus on living the word. For day-to-day life on the listing side, the community offers scheduled daily activities and community-sponsored activities, along with dining support for special dietary needs.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

5 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living

Amenities

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

Transportation

Baltimore-Washington International (12 miles away)

Care Services

24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

Honey Pig Gooldaegee Korean Grill (0.2 miles)
Chosun Hwaro (1 miles)
Iron Bridge Wine Company (3.1 miles)
Phoenix Upper Main (3.1 miles)
The Original Woodstock Snowball Stand (3.1 miles)
Manor Hill Tavern (3.1 miles)
Wendy's (3.3 miles)

Pharmacies

Walgreens (0.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Rite Aid (2.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
Walgreens (4.1 miles)
Walgreens (6 miles)

Cafes

Tous Les Jours (1.1 miles)
Starbucks (1.3 miles)
Starbucks (4 miles)
Café Nordstrom (4.2 miles)
Starbucks (5.2 miles)
Starbucks (6 miles)
Starbucks (6 miles)

Parks

David Force Park (1.2 miles)
Centennial Park (1.8 miles)
Centennial Park (2.6 miles)
Patapsco Valley State Park (3.7 miles)
Blandair Regional Park (4.7 miles)
Martin Road Park (6.3 miles)
Lake Elkhorn Park (6.5 miles)

Physicians

NeuroCare Center (2 miles)
Advanced Radiology (2.6 miles)
Parnes May & Associate - Wendy Hurwitz MD (2.7 miles)
Dr. Klebanow & Associates (4 miles)
American Radiology Services (4 miles)
Mid Atlantic Nephrology Association (4.4 miles)
Columbia Dermatology Center (4.4 miles)

Hospitals

Sheppard Pratt Health System (3.6 miles)
Bon Secours Health System (4.2 miles)
Howard County General Hospital (4.7 miles)
Howard County General Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine (4.7 miles)
Spring Grove Hospital Center (7.2 miles)

Places of Worship

Bridgeway Community Church (3.7 miles)

Theaters

AMC Columbia 14 (4.2 miles)

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