Anchorage Healthcare Center in Salisbury, MD

Anchorage Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Salisbury, MD.

Information last verified:

105 Times Square, Salisbury, MD 21801

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

2.8 from 59 reviews
5 stars
22
4 stars
2
3 stars
3
2 stars
5
1 stars
27

Overall Review of Anchorage Healthcare Center

common 17 reviews mention this

Staff kindness is a clear theme

Residents frequently describe staff who are friendly, attentive, and professional.

Many reviews focus on day-to-day interactions with staff, noting they are polite, welcoming, and supportive. Several residents or families also praise nursing and caregiving teams for responsiveness and encouraging progress during recovery. A few reviews also contrast this with negative experiences, but the stronger pattern in the feedback is positive engagement from employees.

caveat 15 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and upkeep draw criticism

Some residents report cleanliness and maintenance issues that affected their comfort and safety.

A recurring concern is the condition of the facility and resident hygiene. Multiple reviewers describe unpleasant odors, dirty or poorly maintained spaces, or hygiene lapses such as residents not getting regular baths or showers. Others also raise concerns about unsafe or outdated physical conditions, including reports of the environment feeling run down and needing upgrades. A smaller set of reviews says the building is extremely clean, which suggests experiences vary by area or shift.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Communication problems are mentioned often

Several reviewers say they had trouble getting timely, accurate updates from the facility.

Some families describe frustrating communication, including difficulty reaching staff, unanswered callbacks, or not getting information when promised. Others mention phone or internet access creating delays when they needed help or updates. There are also accounts of barriers to contacting caregivers directly, which adds to concerns about responsiveness outside of in-person visits. On the positive side, some reviews describe staff as helpful, but the communication complaints are still recurring.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Understaffing impacts daily responsiveness

Residents and families describe staffing shortages that led to long waits for basic assistance.

Several reviews point to short staffing as a reason for slow response to needs like bathroom assistance and personal care. In those accounts, residents report waiting well over an hour, and at least one reviewer links delays to worsening outcomes during a stay. Some reviews also describe ongoing limits in getting timely help, even while staff are described as trying their best. A few positive reviews mention smooth experiences, which suggests staffing levels may fluctuate.

common 6 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy draw praise

Therapy and rehab are repeatedly described as supportive and effective.

Multiple reviews highlight physical and occupational therapy as a strong point, with residents describing encouragement, motivation, and progress toward greater independence. Families also praise the therapy team and note that patients benefited from rehabilitation during their stay. Some accounts mention that care transitions from therapy into longer-term support when needed, with continued appreciation for staff involved in recovery. A few other reviews criticize overall care, but therapy-related praise is still present across more than one account.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

  • 126 resident community capacity 126 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

Physicians

  • Womens Prevention & Wellness (0.1 miles)
  • Sleep Waves Diagnostic Center (0.1 miles)
  • Cerrato, William Dr - Adventist Healthcare Behavioral and Wellness Services (0.2 miles)
  • Ability Rehab Associates (0.2 miles)
  • MD Afscme (0.2 miles)
  • Peninsula Cardiology Associates PA (0.2 miles)
  • Talmadge C Reeves MD (0.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • MoJo's Urban Eatery (0.1 miles)
  • Mogans Oyster House (0.1 miles)
  • Rt. 13 Caribbean Flava (0.2 miles)
  • Evolution Public House (0.2 miles)
  • Market Street Inn (0.2 miles)
  • Arby's (0.4 miles)
  • Brew River (0.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Peninsula Regional Health system (0.2 miles)
  • PRMC Out Patient Surgery (0.2 miles)
  • Deer's Head Center (1.3 miles)
  • Salisbury Nursing Home (1.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christian Science Reading Room (0.2 miles)
  • Deliverance Faith Fellowship (0.5 miles)
  • Pathway To Life Church (0.6 miles)
  • Harvest Baptist Church (0.7 miles)
  • Church of God of Prophecy (1.3 miles)
  • Tighman Ashely (1.5 miles)
  • Word of Life Center (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Eastern Shore Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Neighborcare (0.2 miles)
  • Riverside Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Main Roots Coffee (0.2 miles)
  • Rise Up Coffee (0.4 miles)
  • Rise Up Coffee (1.1 miles)
  • Cool Beans Cafe (1.5 miles)

Parks

  • Ben's Red Swings Community Playground (0.8 miles)
  • North Lake Park (1.4 miles)
  • Schumaker Pond (2 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul (1 miles)

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