Morningside House of Friendship
Memory Care in Baltimore
Memory Care in Baltimore
Overview of Morningside House of Friendship
Delivering exceptional care for over 25 years, Morningside House of Friendship is a close-knit senior living community in Hanover, MD, that offers assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, and hospice coordination. Purposefully small and intimate, Morningside House of Friendship offers companion style, studio, one-bedroom, and a two bedroom residences that include housekeeping, meals, a full calendar of activities, and personalized physical care.
Above all, Morningside House of Friendship invites residents to become family. With engaged, long-serving caregivers, opportunities for resident involvement in committee and councils, a wide variety of amenities like free transportation, activity spaces, and 24/7 access to care staff, residents can live an engaged, active life of purpose and enjoyment. Sign up for a free tour and experience the Morningside difference for yourself.
Lisa Kemper, the Executive Director of Morningside House of Friendship, has worked with Morningside Senior Living for more than 25 years in a number of positions from employee relations to human resources. She has led Morningside House of Friendship for more than 16 years. A Certified National Administrator, Lisa focuses on treating residents like family, ensuring compassionate and personalized care.
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Medium-capacity home
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What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
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Types of Care at Morningside House of Friendship
Demographics
Resident demographic information for this facility.
Gender
- Female 77.2%
- Male 22.8%
Age Distribution
- 85-94 40.5%
- 75-84 35.4%
- 95+ 16.5%
- 65-74 7.6%
Ethnicity
- White 86.1%
- African American 12.7%
- Asian 1.3%
Compare Memory Care around Baltimore The information below is reported by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality.
| Morningside House of Friendship |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Hanover | 102 | Yes | 36 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27 | A+ |
23% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 23% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (77% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men. |
77% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 77% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Women comprise the large majority, consistent with national assisted living demographics where women live longer and enter care facilities at higher rates. |
86% White Residents — State Benchmarked 86% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. Close to the average for this category among assisted living facilities in Maryland with reported race/ethnicity data. |
13% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 13% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 12%. In line with the Maryland average for African American residents among facilities reporting this breakdown. |
1% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 1% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 7%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Asian (1%). |
8% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 8% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 12%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support. |
35% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 35% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This is the second most common age bracket in assisted living, representing residents with moderate care needs. |
41% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 41% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. This is typically the most common age bracket in assisted living — this facility is in line with the statewide norm. |
16% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 16% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket. |
| Brightview Bel Air |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Bel Air (West Ring Factory Road) | 100 | No | 16 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27 | - |
20% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 20% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (80% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men. |
80% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 80% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Women comprise the large majority, consistent with national assisted living demographics where women live longer and enter care facilities at higher rates. |
96% White Residents — State Benchmarked 96% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. A higher White share than is typical for assisted living in Maryland in this dataset — compare with peer facilities for local context. |
1% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 1% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 12%. A lower African American share than is typical in Maryland; local markets still vary widely. |
3% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 3% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 7%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Asian (1%), Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (1%). |
5% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 5% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 12%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support. |
33% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 33% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This is the second most common age bracket in assisted living, representing residents with moderate care needs. |
48% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 48% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. This is typically the most common age bracket in assisted living — this facility is in line with the statewide norm. |
13% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 13% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket. |
| Ardent Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Baltimore (West Hills) | 7 | No | 36 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ideal Comfort Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Baltimore | - | No | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Arden Courts A ProMedical Memory Care Community in Towson |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Towson (Bellona Avenue) | - | No | 33 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 33 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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