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5.0
Overall a nice community
Very supportive staff. They are kind and caring. The activities are varied and fun. The food and menu choices could be improved.
About the facility Morningside House of Ellicott City
Morningside House is a leading Assisted Living & Alzheimer's care provider proudly serving seniors and their families in our Baltimore/Washington area residences. Our communities offer the perfect mix of personal care and hospitality tailored to meet the individual needs of our residents. Our philosophy on Alzheimer's and Dementia care is centered on the individual and is based on years of Johns Hopkins University research.
We NOW have a Wellness-focused senior care innovative program which focuses on proactive case management and preventative care to keep our residents safer, healthier and happier. From our Medical Director, to our comprehensive menu of services and specially-trained staff, we feel Morningside is simply the best care in our local areas.
Some highlights of the program include: Medical Director; Weekly doctor rounds; Weekly interdisciplinary team meetings; Electronic medication management system; On-site physical, occupational & speech therapies 5 x a week; State-of-the-art emergency call bell system; Continuous quality assurance program; Restorative therapy program; Custom care program; Clinical protocols and trending; Coordinated hospice care; Special diets. We cannot be happier with this program and the benefits it offers for our residents and families.
At Morningside House, we give residents control over their lives and encourage independence and socialization. Our communities provide...
We NOW have a Wellness-focused senior care innovative program which focuses on proactive case management and preventative care to keep our residents safer, healthier and happier. From our Medical Director, to our comprehensive menu of services and specially-trained staff, we feel Morningside is simply the best care in our local areas.
Some highlights of the program include: Medical Director; Weekly doctor rounds; Weekly interdisciplinary team meetings; Electronic medication management system; On-site physical, occupational & speech therapies 5 x a week; State-of-the-art emergency call bell system; Continuous quality assurance program; Restorative therapy program; Custom care program; Clinical protocols and trending; Coordinated hospice care; Special diets. We cannot be happier with this program and the benefits it offers for our residents and families.
At Morningside House, we give residents control over their lives and encourage independence and socialization. Our communities provide...
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Pet friendly
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Care types offered
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Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Amenities at Morningside House of Ellicott City
Healthcare Services
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Medication Management
- Incontinence Care
- Memory Care
- High Acuity Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Diabetic Care
Meals & Dining
- Professional Chef
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Organic
- Room Service
- Special Dining Programs
- Guest Meals
- International Cuisine
- Vegan
- Low / No Sodium
- Meals Provided
- No Sugar
Room Amenities
- Ground Floor Units
- Air Conditioned
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Handicap Accessible
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Garden View
- Kitchenette
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Community Amenities
On-site dining options
- Private Dining Room
- Café or Bistro
Transportation & parking
- Transportation at Cost
- Uncovered Parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Resident Parking Available
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
Pets
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Cats Allowed
- Dogs Allowed
Common areas
- Computer or Media Center
- Central Fireplace
- TV Lounge
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Library
- Meeting Room
- Indoor Atrium
- Outside Patio
- Private Bath
- Indoor Common Areas
- Beauty Salon
- Barber Shop
Recreational areas
- Game Room
- Piano or Organ
- Raised Garden Beds
Services
- Beautician
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
Languages spoken
- English
Activities
- Pet-focused Programs
- Activities Off-site
- Other Religious Services
- Protestant Services
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Day Trips and Outings
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Live Well Programs
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Activities On-site
- Catholic Services
- Karaoke
- Birthday Parties
- Men's Club
- Trivia Games
- Cooking Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Intergenerational Programs
- Live Musical Performances
- Dances
- Art Classes
- Holiday Parties
- Visiting Rabbi
- Tai Chi
- Community Service Programs
- Sensory-based Programs
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Wii Bowling
- Reminiscence Programs
- Happy Hour
- Gardening Club
- Jewish Services
- Stretching Classes
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A Place for Mom has scored Morningside House of Ellicott City with 8.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Morningside House of Ellicott City has 64 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.
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4.1
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care Services
3.9
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4.1
Meals & Dining
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3.9
Value for Cost
4.0
A Place for Mom has scored Morningside House of Ellicott City with 8.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Morningside House of Ellicott City has 64 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.
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Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 25, 2025
Overall a nice community
Very supportive staff. They are kind and caring. The activities are varied and fun. The food and menu choices could be improved.
Response from Morningside House of Ellicott City
June 26, 2025
Thank you so much for taking time out of your schedule to leave this wonderful review of our community. We appreciate you pointing out the supportive staff and care.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 16, 2025
Review for Morningside House of Ellicott City
They are very good to my Mom and very friendly and attentive. I would recommend to others.
Charlitta - Toured community
Assisted Living
May 28, 2025
Compassionate Guidance During a Difficult Time – A Five-Star Experience
ven though my uncle remained in the hospital’s hospice unit, I wanted to share the amazing support I received from [name removed] at Morningside House of Ellicott. He spent over 35 minutes on the phone with me, clearly explaining hospice care options and what to look for in a facility. He was kind, patient, and incredibly informative—offering genuine help without knowing if we’d even choose Morningside. That level of compassion and guidance meant so much during a very emotional time. I can only imagine the quality of care families receive here. Truly a five-star experience.
Response from Morningside House of Ellicott City
May 29, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this glowing review of our community. We take a lot of pride in our community and helping families through the process.
Vasavada S - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 15, 2025
Home of hope and happiness
Convenient location
Spacious
EZ wheelchair movement
Security
Pet friendly
Allowed outside food
Laundry department ( service)
Medicine management
Response from Morningside House of Ellicott City
May 15, 2025
Thank you so much for taking time to share your glowing review! We appreciate you and please share our community with anyone you know who may be looking for a community.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 5, 2024
Morningside House Review
I would tell others looking into Morningside House of Ellicott City to sit in an-out-of-way spot and watch, listen for several hours on different times and different days.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
November 20, 2024
Morningside House of Ellicott City
Our experience so far has been very good. I am pleased with the services and the facilities.
The staff is always accessible and very responsive.
The go out of their way to accommodate us.
On the memory care unit the food looks and tastes like baby food sometimes...my Mom often asks me to bring her food because she won't eat what they are serving. It sometimes doesn't look too appetizing. Particularly for the money we are spending each month
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
July 12, 2024
our families experience, friendly and caring staff, overall a nice community
What we like the most about Morningside House is that the staff are super friendly and caring. The biggest issues are with consistency of staff and follow through with certain tasks. The meals are sometimes really good, and other times very basic.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 26, 2024
friendly staff
What our family likes the most about Morningside House is how responsive their staff members are! We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
SM - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 4, 2024
Review for Morningside House of Ellicott City
I tell anyone who asks that my father has been doing so well since moving in. He's calm, relaxed, always seems content, swelling in ankles has gone down. We liked the area, quiet dead end street. How clean it was, was very noticeable. Caregivers are very attentive to him and other residents.After my visits with him there, I always feel very good knowing he is in good hands.
Kim H - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 29, 2024
My Experience
They didn't give my dad a chance. They called an ambulance and sent him to an emergency room after only 2 nights. My mom had to pay a fortune and hire an aide. I watched the hired help there sitting there on their phones. Also, my mom didn't get much money back and going to emergency room for someone with dementia was terrible.
Lewis - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 16, 2024
Our Experience
Overall I feel Morningside is a good community. The response times quoted to us on the tour have not been at all what my dad has experienced. They told us 7-11 minutes from when he pushes the call button. The fastest time he has consistently seen is 15 to 20 minutes, but has often seen 44 min to an hour, 2 hours and sometimes no one came at all. Response times are much worse at night and on weekends. In-house PT provider is a 6 out of ten. They seem to look for reasons not to give my dad PT. He had Covid so was quarantined for 10 days. That's fine, but his PT didn't resume for almost 20 days at which point we complained and it resumed. My dad has some scabs and dry skin on his lower legs. Has had them for years. Then one day that suddenly became a "wound care" issue and his PT was halted for another several weeks. Dad has lost a lot of ground with his ability to walk because he has gotten
PT about half of the two months he has been there. On the plus side, MorningSide is very clean and well kept; furnishings and fittings are in good repair and atmosphere is clean/ does not reek of urine. Most of the staff has been friendly but a few have been scratchy/irritable with my dad when he called them. Again worse with night and weekend staff. He does get his meds regularly and onsite pharmacy is very convenient.
JW - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 9, 2023
Review for Morningside House of Ellicott City
Everyone is friendly, professional and helpful. They are always available for any questions or concerns. It is a super warm and welcoming community and it has proven to definitely be the right place for my sister's needs.
Chrissy - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 12, 2023
My family and I had a good experience with Morningside House of Ellicott City. The community was always clean when would visit our loved one. Most of the staff were very friendly and really seemed to care about our loved one. Overall, this is a community you should check out to see if it is the right fit for your loved one.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
April 26, 2023
Our tour of Morningside House of Ellicott City
We toured Morningside House of Ellicott City and it was a great place. I really liked it. The Memory Care section is newly renovated and the rooms are nicer than some of the other facilities that we toured.
Tammi - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 25, 2023
Great Place
My loved one is a resident at Morningside House of Ellicott City and everything has been great. The entire staff is very friendly. The residents like the food. Communication with the family is prompt. I would recommend this facility to family and friends.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 15, 2023
My review of Morningside House of Ellicott City
We chose Morningside over others mostly due to its location (on 5 mins from prior resident) and because they offer a month to month with a lower community fee than most other facilities in the area. The staff all seem friendly and helpful. The community needs to work on its response time to panic buttons. They do provide weekly laundry and room cleaning.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 3, 2023
Highly recommend, friendly atmosphere
The staff are very responsive to needs and friendly. I would recommend Morningside House of Ellicott City.
Sandra Williams - Family/friend
Memory Care
September 21, 2022
Resident Birthday Dinner
I attended a birthday dinner for the month of [date removed], as this was my mom's birthday month. I want to comment on how pleased I was with the meal as well as the service of the staff. I had requested if the chef could do something different for my meal, which he did (changed the vegetable). This is the second time (year) the chef has accommodated my request, which I appreciated. Also, the food was excellent, so kudos to the chef !!!
Also, I want to thank [name removed] for assisting my mom with eating her meal, which I was unable to do. [name removed] came to the activity room and was able to help mom eat her dinner. She is very patient with my mom, even in memory care, so thank you [name removed] for your patience and assistance.
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
August 4, 2022
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L.N. - Toured community
Assisted Living
June 14, 2022
Tour of Morningside
I toured Morningside House of Ellicott City and it would've been our top contender. It's a beautiful space when you walk in, and the rooms were nice. The only reason we chose another community was because of Morningside's proximity to family.
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