Commonwealth Senior Living at Hagerstown

Senior Living in Hagerstown, MD

“We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.”

At Commonwealth Senior Living at Hagerstown, we make this pledge to our residents and families every day. We listen so we can get to know you, and with love and care, we can serve and support you to live your best life. We think you’ll find that we’re not home-like — we’re home.

Located in Hagerstown, MD, we are the only stand-alone specialized memory care community in the area, and we are known for our specialized care. With our gorgeous outdoor courtyards, tall trees and meandering sidewalk path, not only will you find shaded areas to sit and enjoy, but also a sense of well-being and calm.

24-Hour Support

You’ll never need to worry about receiving assistance as our personal care team is here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. On-site and available — day or night — we help with the daily activities of living or any other needs that might arise. We respect your privacy, but we also provide you with the comfort of knowing we’re here if you need us.

A Vibrant, Engaging Lifestyle

By practicing person-centered care, we tailor our services to your loved one’s individualized needs. We encourage our residents to engage with life at their own pace, and we support that by offering a chance to share delicious meals through our award-winning Farm-to-Table and Today from the Bay dining programs, experience different cultures and lifestyles with our Travel the World program or simply have a meaningful conversation in one of our beautiful outdoor sitting areas. You’ll also discover there really can be more hours in a day when you live here — because we take care of all the maintenance and housekeeping services so your time is truly your own.

Our whole-person approach to senior living extends to our award-winning Sweet Memories™ programs that have been proven to elevate care and enhance the experience of our residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Our signature memory care programs blend a warm, homelike environment with the personalized care of compassionate caregivers, familiar routines and staff, and engaging programs and activities that provide our residents with the best experiences.

Convenient Location

Although we’re only 70 miles from Baltimore or Washington, D.C., we have nearby access to excellent medical care at two regional hospitals, should the need ever arise. Our area enjoys many local attractions, such as the historical South Mountain State Battlefield and the Antietam National Battlefield. Also, the Maryland Theatre, the Western Maryland Blues Fest, the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts and the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo are close by. We invite you to discover all that Commonwealth Senior Living at Hagerstown has to offer. Please call to schedule your personal tour today!

Levels of Care

Sweet Memories™ at Commonwealth Senior Living at Hagerstown

At Commonwealth Senior Living at Hagerstown, we believe that people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia have very unique needs that deserve very unique care. Our Sweet Memories™ program was designed to meet those needs and deliver that care, both today and in the future.

It all starts with our team of dedicated caregivers. Certified in Virtual Dementia Tour® training, our team members have a very personal and thorough understanding of the challenges presented by Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.

Award-Winning Care • Sweet Memories™

Commonwealth’s Sweet Memories™ memory care program has been created to deliver the most exceptional care and lifestyle to our residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

From the welcoming, homey feeling of our memory care neighborhoods to the experience of our management team, everything in our program has been carefully chosen to deliver the best memory care experience possible.

Understanding that each person in our care has different needs, Sweet Memories™ takes a resident-centered approach. By developing a personalized care plan, we can provide support that not only meets needs, but also promotes abilities and independence.

Program Components

Sweet Memories™ consists of three primary components to ensure an exceptional memory care experience.

1. Move-in: From physical to emotional needs, we guide our residents through every step of the transition to our community, whether from home or hospital.
2. Evaluation through life history: We get to know each resident personally. We conduct a comprehensive interview with family members. We talk. We ask questions. We listen. We get to know our residents as people. We learn about their medical, mental, emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs, as well as their habits and preferences.
3. Resident-centered care plan: With this very personal knowledge, our leadership team creates a customized care plan to meet the specific needs of the resident.

Signature Programs • Signature Experience

Unique and effective, our signature Sweet Memories™ programs make a tremendous difference in the lives of our residents and their families.

One Sweet Memory: Winner of the Best Practice Award from the Virginia Assisted Living Association (VALA), for going above and beyond the standards of care. Our team members regularly capture highlights of each resident’s day in photographs that are shared regularly with family members.

Expressions: When verbal skills begin to fail, art can become a means of self-expression for residents. Conversational prompting stimulates memories which residents can interpret using a variety of mediums, including painting.

Special Touch: Designed specifically for those with late-stage memory loss, this program provides “special touches” that make a difference in care. In the morning, before breakfast, residents enjoy citrus scented towels to awaken taste buds; before dinner, lavender scented towels help to relax, reinforce the natural circadian rhythm and encourage residents to enjoy their meals.

Sweet Melodies: For those with latter stage dementia who have lost verbal skills, Sweet Melodies stirs memories by using nostalgic music selected by family members.

SMILE™ Technology: Through SMILE™, we can remain connected to your loved one every day. This computer program enables us to keep you updated on your loved one’s participation in and enjoyment of our programming, sharing photos and stories with you on a daily basis.

Memory Care Life Stations: Thoughtful spaces invite your loved one to reconnect and engage with past hobbies, professions and passions.

Sweet Memories™ Services & Amenities

• Healthy, family-style dining options that meet dining skill levels and nutritional needs
• Regularly activity schedules that stimulate the mind and body, as well as customized socialization programs designed to fit the cognitive, social and mental skills of the resident
• Open and secure outdoor spaces such as courtyards and gardens
• Monthly support group meetings for families
• Private or companion suites with private baths
• Personal care services
• Medication management
• Weekly housekeeping/linens
• 24-hour staffing
• Open-door policy that encourages 24-hour visitation
• Monthly family night dinners
• Sweet Memories™ programming
• Community newsletter

Services & Amenities

It is our pleasure and purpose to ensure that our residents’ lives are as peaceful, comforting and uplifting as possible.

• Private and semi-private suite options
• Full bathrooms with safety features
• Warmly decorated elegant common areas
• Elegantly landscaped outdoor courtyards
• Emergency call response systems in every suite
• Monitored fire and safety systems
• Television, computer, and media library areas
• Elegant dining rooms
• Full-service hair salon and barber shop
• Free transportation for all activities, events, and doctor appointments
• Individually controlled heating and cooling in each suite
• All utilities included (except telephone and cable TV)
• Family and guest meals available
• Free residential parking areas available
• Full library with large print books
• Pet-friendly: all cats and dogs must be pre-approved by our Executive Director, be house trained, and have a recent Veterinarian statement of good health

Activities

Whether they’re putting on grass skirts and hula dancing or painting their best Monet impressions, at Hagerstown, our seniors are always busy expressing themselves creatively, moving their bodies, and making enduring friendships in a safe, nurturing environment.

A sampling of our activities include:

• Health and wellness learning
• Cooking and baking classes
• Diverse social activities
• Daily exercise programs
• Group community excursions
• Multi-faith spiritual worship
• Musical and artistic activities
• Trivia, bingo, and other games
• Themed family dinners