Gretchen's House is an assisted living community in Glen Burnie, MD.
Information last verified:
1811 Lansing Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
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 (4 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
Description
Gretchen's House in Glen Burnie, MD, is a welcoming assisted living community designed to provide comfort, care, and convenience for its residents. This nurturing environment features fully furnished accommodations and essential amenities that enhance daily living. Residents can enjoy shared dining experiences in the elegant dining room, unwind in well-maintained outdoor spaces, or stroll through the lovely garden.
The staff at Gretchen's House is dedicated to ensuring each resident receives personalized support. Care services include assistance with daily activities such as bathing and dressing, medication management, and meal preparation tailored to special dietary needs, including diabetic diets. The community emphasizes coordination with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive health management.
To promote an active lifestyle, Gretchen's House offers scheduled daily activities that engage residents physically and socially. The facility also provides housekeeping services and move-in coordination for a seamless transition.
In addition to on-site comforts, Gretchen's House is conveniently located near various amenities, just a short distance from cafes, parks for leisurely outings, numerous pharmacies for easy access to medications, multiple restaurants for dining out options, and transportation arrangements available for medical appointments or local excursions. With a place of worship nearby as well as several physicians accessible within the vicinity, Gretchen's House serves as an ideal home where residents can thrive while receiving the care they need.
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.7 miles)
Rite Aid (1.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
Walgreens (2 miles)
Walgreens (2.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
Physicians
Oakwood Medical Building (0.9 miles)
Mercy Personal Physicians (0.9 miles)
Medical Arts Centre (1.3 miles)
Mid Atlantic Neurology Consultants (1.4 miles)
Anne Arundel Dermatolo (4 miles)
Maryland Primary Care Physicians (5.2 miles)
Plastic Surgery Specialists (5.7 miles)
Transportation
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (1 miles)
Cromwell Station/Glen Burnie Light Rail Station (2.1 miles)
Concourse D (3.8 miles)
Concourse C (3.8 miles)
BWI Baggage Claim 10 (3.9 miles)
Security Checkpoint - Concourse C (3.9 miles)
Security Checkpoint - Concourse D (3.9 miles)
Restaurants
Double T Diner - Pasadena (1.1 miles)
Honey Bee Diner (1.5 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (2.3 miles)
McDonald's (2.7 miles)
Golden Corral (3 miles)
The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille (3.8 miles)
The Firkin & Flyer (3.9 miles)
Parks
Sawmill Creek Park (2 miles)
Randazzo Softball Park (3.1 miles)
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (7.9 miles)
Piney Orchard Nature Preserve (8.8 miles)
Federal Hill Park (9 miles)
Cafes
Panera Bread (2 miles)
Big Bean (6.2 miles)
Starbucks (6.5 miles)
Starbucks (7.3 miles)
Starbucks (8.9 miles)
Places of Worship
Heritage Community Church (3.9 miles)
St John the Evangelist Church (6.6 miles)
St Augustine's Church (7.2 miles)
Theaters
Cinemark Holdings (6.3 miles)
Hospitals
Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Clinic Main Pharmacy (7.5 miles)
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are fundamental tasks vital for an individual's independence, particularly in older adults over 85, and include functions like bathing and dressing; assessing ADLs alongside Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) helps determine the level of required assistance due to age-related health challenges. Tailored support plans, involving family and community resources, are essential for maintaining dignity and autonomy in assisted living environments.
Medicare does not cover assisted living costs, as it focuses on acute medical needs and short-term care, with exceptions for certain medically necessary services like physical therapy. Individuals must explore other options such as Medicaid, veterans' benefits, or long-term care insurance to manage these expenses effectively.
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