The 2 Best Continuing Care Retirement Community in Helen, Maryland

The Patuxent River is a beautiful backdrop for life at Asbury Solomons. But you can anticipate so much more than scenery at this waterfront retirement community. It’s a place to fish, kayak and paddleboard. It’s where you can spot tundra swan, osprey hatchlings, or bald eagles while on a morning walk. It’s where residents work to improve the health of the river and, ultimately, the Chesapeake Bay through their oyster gardening efforts. Yes, life is beautiful at Calvert County’s only waterfront retirement community. But it’s also active, meaningful, and full of new opportunities. Spend your morning volunteering at Maritime Museum on Solomons Island, then head to the pool for some laps before attending a meeting of the Go Green Committee, which promotes environmental stewardship. Gather with friends at Evenings on the Quad, where residents enjoy games, cookout fare and drinks with a front-row seat to our incredible riverfront sunsets. Part of the not-for-profit Asbury organization, Asbury Solomons is proud to hold accreditation from CARF International, a distinction earned by less than 20 percent of the nation’s continuing care retirement communities. That gives you the peace of mind that comes from knowing that, should you need it, high-quality care will be waiting for you, including assisted-living suites, 5-star rated skilled nursing, memory support and rehabilitation therapy.… Read more

"Caveat emptor. Based on my experience, the care at Asbury is very good. The business practices are not. Asbury markets itself as a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Under the CCRC concept, a resident pays a substantial upfront fee ($151,000 in our case) and in return is promised access to elevated levels of care when needed. Do not believe that promise. When my mother was ready for assisted living, we discovered that there was a 45-person waiting list. So, she was charged the SNF rate ($425/day) rather than the A-L rate ($226/day) for more than three months. My mother passed away in January 2023. With the notable exception of the pastor who had known my mother for many years, no one in Asbury’s management or leadership offered a word of condolences on the passing of a 16-year resident. To add a final insult, Asbury billed for 11 days of “incontinence services” after my mother had passed away. Caveat emptor." - Dave… Read more