Gentle Steps Assisted Living in Riverdale, MD

Features

Housing

• 8 resident community capacity

Types of Care

• Assisted Living
• Board and Care Home

Amenities

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

Transportation

• Ronald Reagan Washington National (10 miles away)
• Baltimore-Washington International (20 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
• Diabetic care
• High acuity care
• Incontinence care
• Meal preparation and service
• Medication management
• Special dietary restrictions
• Transportation arrangement (medical)
• Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

• Diabetes diet
• Meals provided
• Special dietary restrictions
• Vegetarian

Activities

• Activities on-site
• Community-sponsored activities
• Devotional activities on-site
• Scheduled daily activities

Description

Gentle Steps Assisted Living in Riverdale, MD offers a warm and inviting environment for individuals seeking board and care home services. Our community provides a range of amenities designed to enhance the comfort and well-being of our residents.

Each fully furnished room features a private bath with a bathtub, ensuring that residents can enjoy a relaxing soak whenever they desire. Cable or satellite TV is available for entertainment, while Wi-Fi/high-speed internet ensures easy connectivity. Our indoor common areas provide cozy spaces for socializing or quiet relaxation.

Residents at Gentle Steps Assisted Living have access to beautiful outdoor common areas and gardens, allowing them to enjoy the fresh air and natural surroundings. Move-in coordination is provided to ease the transition for new residents, while housekeeping services ensure that their living spaces are always clean and tidy.

We offer comprehensive care services tailored to meet the individual needs of our residents. Our dedicated staff assists with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and transfers, ensuring their comfort and safety. We coordinate closely with healthcare providers to ensure each resident's medical needs are met effectively. Specialized diabetic care is offered, including diabetes diets when required.

At Gentle Steps Assisted Living, we prioritize nutrition by providing delicious meals that cater to special dietary restrictions and preferences such as vegetarian options. Meals are served in our dining room where residents can enjoy nutritious food in a welcoming atmosphere.

Engaging activities play an essential role in promoting social interaction and mental stimulation among our residents. We offer community-sponsored activities as well as devotional services on-site. Residents can also participate in scheduled daily activities to keep themselves active and engaged.

Conveniently located near several cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, transportation options, and places of worship, Gentle Steps Assisted Living ensures that our residents have easy access to necessary amenities and services.

With its focus on personalized care, comfortable accommodations, engaging activities, and convenient location near essential facilities, Gentle Steps Assisted Living in Riverdale, MD is an ideal choice for individuals seeking a supportive and enriching assisted living community.

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Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

• Beltsville
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• Capitol Heights
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• Riverdale
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• Washington

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