South River Healthcare Center in Edgewater, MD provides assisted-living care that centers on medical support. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock to monitor health status, manage medications, and coordinate physician visits. Residents with chronic conditions receive regular assessments, and the team can arrange on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions when prescribed. An emergency call system links each apartment to staff who are trained to respond quickly, and care plans are updated as health needs change.
Beyond direct medical oversight, the community offers structured help with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and mobility. Care associates handle routine housekeeping and personal laundry while transportation is scheduled for outside medical appointments. Residents have access to wellness checks, fall-prevention programs, and organized exercise classes designed by therapy staff. Social programs, counseling resources, and family care conferences round out the support intended to keep residents engaged and informed.
Accommodations include a selection of private and companion suites equipped with accessible bathrooms, grab bars, and emergency call devices. Some units offer step-in showers, individual climate controls, basic cable, and Wi-Fi, though not all accommodations have all the features. Maintenance staff handle repairs, and weekly housekeeping keeps rooms orderly, with linen service provided on a set schedule.
Dining services deliver three meals daily in a communal dining room, with room-service trays available for those who prefer to eat in their suites. Menus are planned by a dietitian to accommodate regular, diabetic, low-sodium, and other physician-ordered diets. Snacks and beverages are available throughout the day, and residents can give feedback during periodic menu reviews to help adjust offerings. Meals are prepared on site, and staff monitor intake for anyone identified as needing nutritional follow-up.