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Stella Maris in Timonium, MD

Stella Maris is a nursing home community in Timonium, MD.

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    A beautifully decorated church interior, showcasing a central altar with a cross and festive Christmas decorations.

  • Outdoors

    Healthcare workers assist a person as they walk together outdoors in a supportive environment.

  • Decor

    An Advent wreath featuring four lit candles, symbolizing the countdown to Christmas.

  • Building

    A view of the entrance to St. Mark's with a statue in the foreground.

  • Architecture

    A modern brick building with a glass canopy entrance.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy room with a hospital bed, lamp, and framed painting.

  • Landscaping

    A view of a building entrance surrounded by lush greenery and a paved pathway.

  • Garden

    A beautifully crafted stone sign for 'The Therapy Garden' at Aetheria Manor.

  • Lobby

    A modern reception area featuring a stylish countertop and comfortable seating.

  • Exterior

    A welcoming hotel exterior illuminated under the evening sky.

  • Hallway

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  • Church

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2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, MD 21093

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

3.1 from 119 reviews
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Overall Review of Stella Maris

caveat 13 reviews mention this

Call bells and staffing feel inconsistent

Residents and families describe long waits for help when they use call buttons.

A recurring concern in the reviews is delayed response to call lights and requests for routine help, including help with getting changed or addressing needs. Multiple reviewers connect the delays to understaffing and describe situations where residents waited before receiving assistance. Some accounts also describe meals, water access, or follow-up care being delayed alongside staffing strain. A smaller set of reviews take the opposite view, describing nurses and staff as responsive in a timely way and making it easier to get answers.

common 7 reviews mention this

Food quality and temperature split opinions

Dining is a frequent topic, with feedback split between praise and complaints.

Several reviews mention food in negative terms, including reports of meals arriving cold or being unpleasant, along with problems getting what was ordered. Other reviews say residents liked the food, and that the dining area was clean and welcoming. This aligns with the community offering restaurant-style dining and diet-related meal support options. Even so, the reviews suggest the day-to-day dining experience can vary from person to person.

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Rehab progress depends on follow-through

Rehabilitation outcomes are described as both strong and inconsistent depending on the stay.

Some reviewers describe meaningful gains during rehab, including improved mobility and confidence, and praise for therapists and care teams. Others describe limited or inconsistent therapy, unclear schedules, and delays in getting pain medication or therapy services. Across these accounts, families emphasize how much progress seems to depend on how quickly needs are addressed and whether therapy is delivered as expected. The community’s rehab-focused services and therapies appear to be a central part of the experience, for better or worse.

common 6 reviews mention this

Clean spaces are repeatedly noted

Many reviewers call out the facility’s cleanliness and well-kept environment.

Multiple reviews mention clean rooms, a clean facility, or a well-maintained campus, sometimes alongside praise for staff. A few reviewers contrast that with reports of dirty rooms, unpleasant odors, or hygiene issues during their stay. Still, cleanliness is one of the most frequently referenced non-medical factors in the feedback. Combined with the community amenities that include housekeeping services and outdoor space, the reviews suggest the physical setting can be a strength even when care experiences vary.

common 6 reviews mention this

Hospice care gets strong family support

Families often describe hospice staff as compassionate and helpful.

A clear theme in the hospice-related reviews is appreciation for staff warmth, comfort-focused care, and support for families. Several reviewers thank hospice teams for making transitions peaceful and for being responsive to comfort needs and coordination. While there are also negative hospice reviews that describe missing coverage and inadequate support, the more common tone is gratitude for the people delivering end-of-life care. The community’s hospice and related support services are therefore viewed by many families as a meaningful part of the experience.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

  • 412 resident community capacity 412 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

  • Baltimore-Washington International (19 miles away) Baltimore-Washington International (19 miles away)
  • 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

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)
  • Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park (7.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of the Nativity (1.8 miles)
  • Church of the Immaculate Conception (3.4 miles)
  • St Demetrios Greek Ort (4.2 miles)
  • Brown Memorial Woodbrook Presbyterian Church (5.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Nautilus Diner (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (1.9 miles)
  • THB Bagels & Deli of Timonium (2.1 miles)
  • Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar (2.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Austin Pharmacy & Medical Supplies (3.3 miles)
  • Wegmans (4.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Lutherville Light Rail Station (2.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Advanced Allergy & Asthma Center (2.6 miles)
  • Advanced Dermatology Hunt Valley (2.6 miles)
  • Clinical Associates (3.5 miles)
  • Pediatric Partners (4 miles)
  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center (4.5 miles)
  • O'Dea Building- St Josephs Hospital (4.5 miles)
  • Maryland Pediatric Group: Winkelstein Amy L MD (4.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Towson And Xd (3.5 miles)

Parks

  • Cromwell Valley Park (3.5 miles)
  • Meadowood Regional Park (4.6 miles)
  • Rodgers Forge Tot Lot (5.3 miles)
  • Lake Roland (6.1 miles)
  • Honeygo Run Regional Park (8.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Sheppard Pratt Health System (4.4 miles)
  • GBMC (4.5 miles)
  • Johns Hopkins Medicine at Green Spring Station (4.6 miles)
  • MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital (6.4 miles)
  • Lifebridge Health Campus Service (6.9 miles)
  • Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore (7.7 miles)
  • MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (8.5 miles)

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