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Chesapeake Shores in Lexington Park, MD

Chesapeake Shores is a nursing home community in Lexington Park, MD.

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Chesapeake Shores in Lexington Park, MD

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom interior with a bed, chair, and cabinet beside a window.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with comfortable sofas, a wooden coffee table, and decorative cushions.

  • Building

    A single-story building surrounded by trees with a road in the foreground.

  • Bedroom

    A well-organized nursing home room with a single bed, bedside table, and comfortable chair.

  • Landscaping

    An elevated wooden planter filled with lush greenery outside a light-colored building with blue shutters.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A physical therapy room equipped with parallel bars and exercise balls.

  • Healthcare

    A clean hospital room with two beds and medical equipment.

  • Rehabilitation

    A physical therapy room equipped with exercise balls and parallel bars.

21412 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653

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4.4 from 123 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Overall Review of Chesapeake Shores

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Physical therapy stands out

Residents describe the physical therapy and rehab care as a major strength.

Several reviews call out physical therapy as excellent, including one that praises the physical therapy department specifically and another that recommends the rehab program highly. Others mention wound care support and satisfaction with rehab progress. A small number of reviews say physical therapy did not show up as expected or describe poor rehab experience, so results are not uniformly positive.

  • A physical therapy room equipped with parallel bars and exercise balls.
  • A physical therapy room equipped with exercise balls and parallel bars.
common 18 reviews mention this

Staff are friendly and professional

Across reviews, staff are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful, and professional.

Many reviewers emphasize the staff’s friendliness and willingness to answer questions, including help with directions and visitor check-ins. Reviews also describe nursing staff and CNAs as attentive, caring, and professional during day-to-day care and recovery. Communication shows up often too, with some reviewers mentioning updates on condition and meetings with management or a social worker. A few reviews contradict this with complaints about unresponsiveness or neglect, but the more common theme is supportive staff behavior.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Care quality varies with staffing

Some residents report understaffing affecting responsiveness to needs.

At least a few reviews mention staffing levels as a concern, including comments about not enough employees and aides being spread too thin. Others describe situations where help came slowly or not at the needed times, including medication issues and unmet care needs. These complaints stand apart from the many reviews that describe attentive care, suggesting experiences may depend on timing and assignment.

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Cleanliness and odors are mixed

Cleanliness receives both praise and recurring complaints about strong odors.

Some reviews highlight clean rooms and a generally pleasant environment during visits, including praise for cleanliness and atmosphere. Other reviewers report strong, persistent urine odors and describe the facility as dirty or smelling of raw sewage. There are also contrasting comments where one reviewer says the smell was not present during their visit, which reinforces that cleanliness and odor experiences vary.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Facility upkeep feels dated

Multiple reviews say the building and rooms need improvement.

Several reviewers describe the facility as older or outdated and mention needed upkeep or upgrades. Room-related complaints include needing new beds, as well as wanting a more comfortable, home-like setting with spaces such as recliners. Some reviews still pair those concerns with positive care experiences, but the upkeep comments are consistent enough to stand out as a limitation.

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Food quality is a recurring issue

A few reviews say dining quality and serving temperature fall short.

Some reviewers specifically question the food, describing it as not meeting expectations. Another review points to meals arriving cold by the time patients receive them. While the community does offer restaurant-style dining, these reviews suggest the food experience may not be consistent for everyone.

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Features

Housing

  • 125 resident community capacity 125 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Lexington Park, Maryland, this area offers a variety of amenities within close proximity. With multiple dining options such as McDonald's, Subway, and Pax River Ale House nearby, residents can enjoy convenient dining choices. Additionally, there are several pharmacies including CVS and Walgreens for easy access to medications and health essentials. For medical needs, there are physicians like Benner Medical Group and Southern Maryland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in the vicinity. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby parks like Chancellors Run Community Park for leisurely strolls or picnics. Transportation services such as Budget Truck Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car provide convenience for getting around town while places of worship like Zion United Methodist Church cater to spiritual needs. Overall, this part of Lexington Park offers a well-rounded living environment with a range of essential services and amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area.

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)
  • Checkers (1 miles)
  • Jerry's Carry Out (1.2 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (1.4 miles)
  • Subway (1.4 miles)
  • Pax River Ale House (1.5 miles)
  • Mixing Bowl (1.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Global Community Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Naval Air Station Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Durkin's Realty (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Mc Kay's Food & Drug (4.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Benner Medical Group (1.2 miles)
  • Shah Associates (1.8 miles)
  • Bertram-Stewart Dawn MD (1.8 miles)
  • MyEyeDr (2.1 miles)
  • J. Patrick Jarboe Medical Center (2.2 miles)
  • Amit H Sheth (3.2 miles)
  • Southern Maryland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (3.2 miles)

Parks

  • Chancellors Run Community Park (1.4 miles)
  • Wildewood Community Association (4.1 miles)
  • Myrtle Point Park (5.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Budget Truck Rental (1.5 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (2.5 miles)
  • Budget Rent A Car (2.5 miles)
  • Avis Rent A Car (3 miles)
  • Chesapeake Cab (3.3 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (3.9 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (6.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Zion United Methodist Church (2.5 miles)
  • Olivet United Methodist Church (6 miles)
  • Seventh Day Adventist Church (6.2 miles)
  • Southpoint Church (7.3 miles)
  • Our Lady's Church At Medley's Neck (7.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (3.4 miles)
  • Kim's Key Lime Pies and Lotus Kitchen (4.7 miles)

Theaters

  • R/C Lexington Exchange Movies 12 (4.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Calvert Memorial Hospital (5.4 miles)
  • Calvert Memorial Hospital (6.4 miles)

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