Golden Shield Ark Assisted Living Facility in Upper Marlboro, MD provides both Assisted Living and Residential Care Home options, with programs designed to support residents who present moderate dementia or other complex medical needs. The care team can manage residents who wander during the day or night, exhibit combative or other behavioral issues, require wound care, need supplemental oxygen, or follow special dietary protocols. Diabetic management is available for individuals on oral medications, insulin injections, or a sliding-scale regimen. The community also accepts residents with psychiatric diagnoses, ensuring continuity of care without the need for frequent outside placements.

Clinical oversight is strengthened by an RN or LPN on staff, a nurse on call around the clock, and full background checks for all personnel. Staff remain on site 24 hours a day, and the building employs door alarms, a fenced rear area, and overnight security to protect residents who may attempt to exit unsupervised. Assistance with personal care—including bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting—is available at a full-help level, and transfer support ranges from standby supervision to two-person or full Hoyer-lift transfers for bedbound residents. These measures aim to minimize hospital visits and keep residents stable in their familiar environment.

Private and semi-private rooms are offered furnished, and many can be personalized with residents’ paint colors or décor; cable service is available in select units, but not every accommodation includes all these features. Three daily meals are served from a set menu, with snacks provided between meals and the kitchen able to honor physician-ordered diet modifications or preferences such as low-sodium or carbohydrate-controlled plates.

Independent Living residents on the same campus can opt for medication-management monitoring, weekly housekeeping, personal laundry service, and a monthly meal plan if they prefer not to cook. These services are designed to maintain autonomy while supplying a level of oversight that can be increased if health needs change.

The community is fully wheelchair accessible and offers internet access throughout the building, allowing residents to stay mobile and connected with family, telehealth providers, and online entertainment.