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Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy in Mount Airy, MD

Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy is a nursing home community in Mount Airy, MD.

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Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy in Mount Airy, MD

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  • Interior

    An empty dining room with tables set for a meal.

  • Outdoors

    A charming building featuring a green roof and large windows, nestled in a sunny landscape.

  • Building

    A large building with a distinctive green roof and multiple windows under a clear blue sky.

  • Dining

    A spacious dining room set up for a meal, featuring neatly arranged tables with red tablecloths and elegant decor.

  • Garden

    A serene outdoor patio area with chairs and tables surrounded by greenery.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy game room featuring a pool table, comfortable seating, and a television.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A rehabilitation room equipped with exercise machines and parallel bars for physical therapy.

  • Healthcare

    A well-equipped physical therapy room featuring exercise equipment and rehabilitation aids.

  • Open Space

    A bright and modern cafe interior featuring tables and chairs, with a welcoming atmosphere.

  • Caregiver

    A heartwarming moment as a patient receives love and support from a caregiver and their furry friend, brightening the hospital environment with balloons.

705 Midway Avenue, Mount Airy, MD 21771

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

3.7 from 29 reviews
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Overall Review of Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy

common 16 reviews mention this

Attentive, caring staff stands out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as attentive, caring, and responsive.

Many reviews highlight kindness and attentiveness from nurses, aides, and the broader care team, with families saying their loved ones felt supported. A number of people also describe hands-on involvement in day-to-day needs and communication around care decisions. A few reviewers also report serious negative experiences, including medication-related concerns and rudeness, so the staff experience is not uniform.

common 8 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

The daily activity calendar and events are a frequent reason people recommend the community.

Residents and visitors describe a steady flow of scheduled activities, including programs for residents and opportunities to participate alongside family. Multiple reviews also mention outings and events, not just passively organized entertainment. The emphasis on engagement shows up across both long-term residency and shorter stays.

common 6 reviews mention this

Facility feels clean and home-like

Residents and visitors frequently mention cleanliness and a more home-like feel.

Several reviews specifically call out the facility as clean and welcoming, and some contrast it with the typical nursing-home look or smell. Other reviews mention enjoying the building features and atmosphere, reinforcing that families perceive it as more comfortable than clinical. A negative review focuses on kitchen staffing rather than overall cleanliness.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Meals receive mixed feedback

Food experiences vary, with some families praising meals and others criticizing service.

Some reviewers say they enjoyed meals they had at the community and describe dining as part of an overall positive experience. Another review criticizes the kitchen and food servers, describing a lack of teamwork. Overall, dining quality and service come through as a theme with noticeably different outcomes.

  • An empty dining room with tables set for a meal.
  • A spacious dining room set up for a meal, featuring neatly arranged tables with red tablecloths and elegant decor.
  • A bright and modern cafe interior featuring tables and chairs, with a welcoming atmosphere.
caveat 2 reviews mention this

Tour and inquiry follow-up concerns

A couple of reviewers report trouble getting timely responses or a good first call experience.

One reviewer says they called to request a virtual tour and felt the person they spoke with was unpleasant. Another says they tried twice to set up a tour and never received a response after submitting contact requests. These experiences point to inconsistencies in how inquiries are handled.

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

  • 62 resident community capacity 62 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

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Mount Airy, Maryland offers a variety of amenities within close proximity, making it a convenient location for senior living. The area has several dining options such as IHOP, Burger King, Chick-Fil-A, and McDonald's, as well as pharmacies like Walmart Pharmacy and Mt. Airy Pharmacy for easy access to healthcare needs. Additionally, there are reputable hospitals nearby including Cancer Care Center of Mt Airy and Frederick Memorial Hospital for medical emergencies. For leisure activities, residents can enjoy the beautiful parks like Watkins Park and Piney Run Park for outdoor relaxation. Places of worship such as Mt Airy Bible Church provide spiritual fulfillment, while cafes like French Twist Cafe offer opportunities for socialization and enjoyment. Overall, this part of Mount Airy combines convenience, healthcare accessibility, recreational opportunities, and community support making it an excellent choice for senior living.

Restaurants

  • IHOP (0.4 miles)
  • Burger King (0.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)
  • Lu & Joe's Restaurant & Lounge (2.3 miles)
  • Linganore Winecellars (4.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Cancer Care Center of Mt Airy (0.5 miles)
  • Frederick Memorial Hospital (13.5 miles)
  • Holy Cross Germantown Hospital (13.8 miles)
  • Bon Secours Health System (13.8 miles)

Parks

  • Watkins Park (0.5 miles)
  • Mayeski Park (7.9 miles)
  • Piney Run Park (8.7 miles)
  • Freedom Park (10.3 miles)
  • Arora Hills Local Park (10.4 miles)
  • Spring Ridge Spiderman Park (10.5 miles)
  • Urbana District Park (11.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Medicine Plus Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Mt. Airy Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.6 miles)
  • Community Care Pharmacy (5.6 miles)
  • Weis Pharmacy (6.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (10.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Capital Ob-Gyn Assoc (0.6 miles)
  • Capital Women's Care (0.7 miles)
  • Plastic Surgeon Guy Cappuccino Md (0.7 miles)
  • Family Dental Center (6.2 miles)
  • Will Surgical Arts (10.5 miles)
  • The Pediatric Center of Frederick (10.7 miles)
  • Frederick Primary Care Associates (10.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Mt Airy Bible Church (3.3 miles)
  • First Baptist Church of Green Valley (6.2 miles)
  • Church of the Redeemer (13.3 miles)
  • Uniontown Bible Church (13.7 miles)

Cafes

  • French Twist Cafe (9.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (11.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (13.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (13.5 miles)

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