Talk to an advisor (866) 208-4318

Birch Manor Healthcare Center in Sykesville, MD

Birch Manor Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Sykesville, MD.

Information last verified:

Birch Manor Healthcare Center in Sykesville, MD

Save
Birch Manor Healthcare Center Birch Manor Healthcare Center Birch Manor Healthcare Center

7309 Second Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784

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

4.4 from 101 reviews
5 stars
77
4 stars
8
3 stars
3
2 stars
1
1 stars
12

Seniors.FYI Elite Community Awards

Top 5% Senior Living Community in 2024

Add this award to your website

Overall Review of Birch Manor Healthcare Center

common 24 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a clear focus

Residents and families repeatedly bring up cleanliness, including concerns about urine or feces odors.

Many reviews say the facility is clean and well maintained, and a few specifically note a lack of strong urine odor. Other reviewers describe worse cleanliness problems, including urine and feces smell in hallways, bed-related hygiene issues, and dirty rooms or surfaces. Several accounts link cleanliness to comfort and day-to-day care, while negative reviews tie it to hygiene lapses and neglected basic routines.

common 49 reviews mention this

Staff caring shows through

A large share of reviewers describe staff as kind, helpful, and engaged with residents and families.

Across many reviews, residents and families describe staff members as nice, welcoming, attentive, and willing to help. Several people also mention communication during visits or updates during care concerns, and some praise named staff members and specific support roles. A smaller set of reviews strongly disagrees, calling out unpleasant staff behavior, unreturned messages, or lack of follow-through—so experiences vary by account.

differentiator 17 reviews mention this

Nursing, rehab, and meds matter

Reviews often focus on nursing support, medication handling, and rehabilitation efforts.

Positive reviews mention good nursing care and professional medication support, along with therapy that helped residents regain strength or prepare for discharge. Some reviewers also describe medical coordination through social services or support for appointments and equipment needs. Negative reviews include serious care breakdowns described as missed or delayed treatment, medication errors, and hygiene or wound concerns, which drives a clear split in how care quality is perceived.

common 8 reviews mention this

Food and dietary needs

Dining reviews range from no complaints about meals to concerns about taste and missed diet needs.

Some residents and families say meals are fine or even a point of satisfaction, while others say food choices need improvement or that meals were not handled as expected. Several reviews specifically mention dietary restrictions, including praise for adherence and criticism when dietary needs were missed. There are also complaints about inconsistent policy communication around heating food for residents, which contributed to dissatisfaction in those accounts.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Communication and safety concerns appear

Some reviewers report safety and communication problems, including delayed responses and unclear access policies.

A recurring concern involves responsiveness and access—examples include difficulties reaching the facility by phone, delayed call-light assistance, and unclear information about how to exit or use equipment. Other safety-related complaints include parking practices that ignore visitor towing signs and disagreement with fall-prevention policies. There are also reviews describing management or staff not returning calls and confusion over facility policies, which some families experienced as affecting trust and day-to-day safety.

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

  • 118 resident community capacity 118 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 (21 miles away) Baltimore-Washington International (21 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

Restaurants

  • E W Beck's Pub (0.6 miles)
  • Burger King (2.4 miles)
  • Seafood Legend (2.4 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (2.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.7 miles)
  • Basta Pasta (2.8 miles)

Cafes

  • French Twist Cafe (0.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Tous Les Jours (9.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (10 miles)
  • Panera Bread (10.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (11.2 miles)

Parks

  • Freedom Park (0.7 miles)
  • Piney Run Park (2 miles)
  • Mayeski Park (6.4 miles)
  • Northwest Regional Park (7.7 miles)
  • David Force Park (8 miles)
  • Watkins Park (9.4 miles)
  • Centennial Park (10.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Martin's Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (8.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (9.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (9.5 miles)
  • Medicine Plus Pharmacy (9.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Northwest Hospital Primary & Specialty Care Center (2.5 miles)
  • Family Medical Associates (3.1 miles)
  • Family Dental Center (8.3 miles)
  • Clinical Associates (9.7 miles)
  • Katzen Eye Group (9.8 miles)
  • Koman Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (10 miles)
  • Brenner, Arnold, Md - Brenner & Mitnick (10.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Bon Secours Health System (5 miles)
  • Cancer Care Center of Mt Airy (9.7 miles)
  • Westminster Nursing and Convalescent Center (11.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Mt Airy Bible Church (6.9 miles)
  • Greater Baltimore Temple (9.2 miles)
  • Bridgeway Community Church - Owings Mills/Reisterstown Campus (9.3 miles)
  • Trinity Lutheran Church (9.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Owings Mills 17 (9.7 miles)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Birch Manor Healthcare Center?
What photos are available for Birch Manor Healthcare Center in Sykesville, Maryland?

Nearby Communities

  • Transitions Healthcare-Sykesville

    Transitions Healthcare-Sykesville

    Sykesville, MD

    4.3 from 122 reviews
     

    pro Strong rehab services and clear family communication.

  • Fairhaven

    Fairhaven

    Sykesville, MD

    4.3 from 130 reviews
    $1,610 to $2,135 / month

    pro Friendly staff, clean remodeled apartments, and plenty of activities.

  • Village House Apartments

    Village House Apartments

    Sykesville, MD

    4.5 from 4 reviews
    $512 to $1,025 / month

    pro Supportive staff, welcoming atmosphere, and resident independence in cooking and housekeeping.

  • Copper Ridge

    Copper Ridge

    Sykesville, MD

    4.5 from 113 reviews
    $7,000 / month

    pro Compassionate staff with memory-care focus and engaging activities; clean, well-maintained environment; on-site physician.

  • Integrace Copper Ridge Assisted Living

    Integrace Copper Ridge Assisted Living

    Sykesville, MD

    3.5 from 12 reviews
     

    pro Caring, resident-centered staff with engaging activities in a clean, social setting.

  • Nexion Health

    Nexion Health

    Sykesville, MD

    4.2 from 5 reviews
     

    pro Excellent access to nearby healthcare, dining, and parks.

  • Transitions Healthcare Oakland Manor

    Transitions Healthcare Oakland Manor

    Sykesville, MD

    3.9 from 25 reviews
    $3,190 to $3,880 / month

    pro Caring, engaging staff and a lively activity schedule.

  • Lorien Encore

    Lorien Encore

    Ellicott City, MD

    4.5 from 161 reviews
    $4,950 to $5,850 / month

    pro Professional, friendly staff and engaging activities in a clean, well-maintained setting.

  • Future Care Cherrywood

    Future Care Cherrywood

    Reisterstown, MD

    4.8 from 47 reviews
     

    pro Caring staff with engaging activities and good communication.

Skilled Nursing Facility in Nearby Cities

Related Resources

  • senior move managementSenior Move Management: Understanding the Role, Value, and Associated Costs

    Senior move management provides specialized support for older adults relocating by assisting with logistics, emotional challenges, and downsizing decisions to ensure a smooth transition to new living environments. These services address the unique needs of seniors and have become increasingly important as baby boomers retire and seek to downsize.

  • weight training for seniorsWeight Training for Seniors: Building Strength and Vitality

    Weight training is vital for seniors to maintain muscle mass, bone density, and overall health, combating age-related declines through customized resistance exercises that enhance balance and well-being. Safe routines should start with realistic goals and proper form, while emphasizing gradual progress and consultations with healthcare providers to ensure safety and effectiveness.

  • what does the sandwich generation meanUnderstanding the Sandwich Generation: Stress and Responsibilities for Multigenerational Caregivers

    The Sandwich Generation comprises adults managing the dual responsibilities of caring for aging parents and raising children, leading to significant emotional, logistical, and financial challenges. This situation is exacerbated by longer life expectancies and cultural expectations, necessitating effective coping strategies and support resources to alleviate caregiver stress and burnout.

Call a senior care advisor