Winter Growth - Columbia is a nice assisted living community in Columbia, Maryland. It is within pleasing Howard County which is part of the Old Line State.
Winter Growth’s founder dreamed of creating a community where seniors and adults with disabilities could continue to learn and grow – where their lives would be filled with joy and purpose. For over 40 years, we have fulfilled her vision by providing affordable services tailored to the individual abilities, interests, and life stories our clients bring to our community.
At Winter Growth, we know the difference that days filled with engaging activities, exercise, laughter, and friends make. Our community-based Assisted Living/Memory Care, Adult Medical Day Care, and Respite Care programs embrace and celebrate all that individuals are, and all they have the potential to be. With over 40 years of experience providing support for seniors and adults with disabilities, we are proud to be known as the place where friendships grow and care is extraordinary.
Winter Growth’s Olney and Columbia Assisted Living homes share a common sense of energy and community. Memory Care for all levels is also now available on our Columbia campus, in our Maryland Memories community. Because we believe in meeting the needs of our residents without unexpected expenses, there are NO entrance fees and our modest cost of care is all-inclusive. We offer:
Private rooms
- Day programming designed to strengthen both the mind and body
- Round-the-clock dementia-trained staffing
- Nursing oversight five days a week
- Awake night staff
- Medication management
- Personal care services including bathing, dressing, feeding, and more
- Nutritional meals and snacks prepared on-site
- Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Housekeeping, weekly laundry, and linen service
- Gas, electric, water, and trash removal services
Optional on-site services include:
- Therapeutic services including Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapy
- Routine Health Care Practitioner visits
- Podiatrist services
- One-on-one care as requested for safety and supervision
At Winter Growth, we know the difference that days filled with engaging activities, laughter, and friends make. Our staff intensive Medical Day Program fosters a respectful approach to individuals’ needs and offers:
- Daily strength training classes to reduce falls risks and increase independence
- Memory enhancing programming for individuals diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease
- Healthy meals that meet nutritional guidelines for adults
- Nursing oversight to ensure health issues are identified quickly
- Hands-on support for those needing assistance with eating, walking, or incontinence issues
- Light filled spaces for leisurely walks inside our weather protected corridors
- Disease and medication management providing reliable support for individuals with chronic and acute conditions
- Onsite PT, OT, and Speech Therapy for conditions including stroke, Parkinson’s, hip fractures, falls, swallowing difficulties, functional independence, and others
- Transportation to and from program centers
Take some time to run errands, go shopping, see your own doctors, get a haircut, exercise, have lunch with friends, take a class, or just rest and recharge. Hourly Respite Care, with just a one-hour minimum, is available from 8am to 9pm, seven days a week.
Overnight Respite Care, with just a two-week minimum, is also offered seven days a week. Like our residents, all respite guests enjoy a private bedroom, the benefits of an awake night staff, assistance with any personal care needs, and medication administration.
