Common Questions
We know choosing assisted living is a big step. Here are answers to the questions we hear most from families like yours.
Yes. Bright Hands Assisted Living is licensed by the Maryland Office of Health Care Quality at Level 3 — the highest care-complexity tier for a Maryland assisted living program — and inspected annually.
Maryland licenses assisted living programs at Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3, based on the complexity of care a home is permitted to deliver. Level 3 is the highest tier and allows care for residents with significant medical needs, advanced dementia, or complex medication regimens. Bright Hands holds a Level 3 license , so residents can remain with us as their needs grow — avoiding the disruption of another move. For a full explanation of how our small home accommodates residents with dementia, see our memory care page.
Bright Hands is an owner-operated home. Nimmi Perera — a Maryland Assisted Living Manager, CMT, and CNA with more than 10 years of senior-care experience — is the resident care manager and is directly responsible for daily care, medication administration, and family communication. With a maximum of five residents, families know exactly who is caring for their loved one every day.
We accept private pay, private insurance, SSI, and SSDI. We do not bill Medicaid, the Community Options waiver, or VA A&A directly. Families often apply personal savings, LTC-insurance benefits, or VA A&A income toward our monthly rate.
Yes. Respite stays start at a 7-day minimum. Call 301-871-1021 to check availability.
Signs include difficulty with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management, increased falls, isolation, and forgetting meals. It is a personal decision and every family's situation is different. We are happy to talk through it with you anytime — no pressure, just honest guidance.
We offer assisted living and enhanced care. Assisted living helps with daily activities, medication management, and meals. Enhanced care adds dedicated one-on-one time, specialized health monitoring, and custom care plans tailored to your loved one's needs.
Our care starts from $5,000 per month depending on the level of care needed. We believe in transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Visit our pricing page or call us at 301-871-1021 for a personalized quote.
Yes, we have an open visitation policy. Family is always welcome. We just ask for courtesy notice for mealtimes so we can set extra places at the table.
Residents wake up at their own pace, enjoy breakfast together, then choose from morning activities or quiet relaxation. After lunch, there are afternoon outings or social time. Dinner is a shared meal, followed by evening activities and personalized bedtime routines. Every resident's schedule is flexible and built around what they enjoy.
We accept private pay, private insurance, SSI, and SSDI. We do not bill Medicare or Medicaid directly. Monthly fees are billed to the family — simple and straightforward, with no third-party billing on our end.
Our staff is trained in first aid and emergency response. We have emergency call systems throughout the home and coordinate closely with local hospitals and each resident's physician. Families are notified immediately in any emergency situation.
Yes! We encourage residents to bring personal items, photos, furniture, and anything that makes their room feel like home. Rooms come furnished, but we want every resident's space to feel like theirs.
We keep our homes small intentionally. With a maximum of 5 residents, our caregivers know every resident personally. There is always staff on-site, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call us at 301-871-1021 or fill out our contact form. We offer both in-person and virtual tours. We recommend visiting during meal or activity time to see the home at its liveliest.