Golden Girls Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Hagerstown, MD

Golden Girls Assisted Living

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Hagerstown, MD

Overview of Golden Girls Assisted Living

Golden Girls Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Hagerstown, MD, offering personal care and memory care for women. Promoting a warm and home-like setting, the community strives to help senior women maintain their dignity and experience the utmost comfort. Social events, personalized meals, and assistance with daily living activities are among the exceptional services provided to help residents with their day-to-day living. The community also ensures residents remain socially engaged by conducting field trips and events.

Activities are also adapted to residents’ interests and hobbies to ensure they stay active and have fun. Respite care is also available for those seeking short-term/ temporary care. With its ideal location in Hagerstown, the community ensures older adults in the area find the right place to spend retirement. This assisted living community is a great choice for senior living in Maryland, especially with its dedication to helping older adults, especially women, thrive in retirement.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 5 Rank #423 / 684Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 423rd out of 684 homes we track in Maryland for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Maryland facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. Rank #210 / 210Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 210th out of 210 homes we track in Maryland for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Maryland facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
1 year
Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #391 / 953Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 391st out of 953 homes we track in Maryland for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Maryland facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Medication Management

Reviews (1)

Golden Girls Assisted Living Reviews

Terry Tillman, Admin
The staff’s deep understanding of their residents' capabilities allowed us to plan comfortable, low-stress conversations centered around simple, engaging topics like their favorite foods and their day-to-day experiences at the facility. It is clear that Golden Girls Assisted Living prioritizes the dignity, individuality, and social engagement of their residents. Terry’s willingness to facilitate this process speaks volumes about the transparent, warm, and supportive environment they maintain.

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hagerstown's city center to Golden Girls Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the MD Dept. of Health (OHCQ), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Share of residents reported as White in the state-published race/ethnicity breakdown for this facility, shown as a whole-number percent. Parsed from the same source as the profile demographics section.
Share of residents reported as African American or Black in the state breakdown, shown as a whole-number percent. Labels in the raw data are normalized to this bucket for compare.
Combined share of all race/ethnicity groups that are not classified as White or African American (e.g. Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and other labeled categories), summed to a single whole-number percent.
Share of residents aged 65–74 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Share of residents aged 75–84 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Share of residents aged 85–94 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Share of residents aged 95 or older in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Brookdale Hagerstown
AL
MC
Hagerstown
110
Facility 110
MD AVG 42
Rank #87 / 684
Yes
30
Facility 30
MD AVG 45
Rank #627 / 953
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
MD AVG 21
Rank #78 / 210
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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.

95%

White Residents — State Benchmarked 95% 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.

2%

African American Residents — State Benchmarked 2% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. 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 6%. 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: Hispanic (3%).

11%

Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 11% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. In line with the statewide profile for this youngest senior bracket in assisted living.

25%

Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 25% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. Below the state norm — the resident mix may skew either younger or older than this typical middle bracket.

44%

Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 44% 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.

17%

Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 17% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket.

Residences at Creekside (Village at Robinwood)
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Hagerstown
90
Facility 90
MD AVG 42
Rank #148 / 684
No
4
Facility 4
MD AVG 45
Rank #916 / 953
-
26
Facility 26
MD AVG 21
Rank #78 / 210
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Creekside Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Hagerstown (Ravenwood Lutheran Village)
80
Facility 80
MD AVG 42
Rank #165 / 684
No
22
Facility 22
MD AVG 45
Rank #719 / 953
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed - - - - - - - - - - -
Somerford House & Place Hagerstown
AL
MC
Hagerstown
55
Facility 55
MD AVG 42
Rank #205 / 684
Yes
29
Facility 29
MD AVG 45
Rank #638 / 953
Studio / 1 Bed
6
Facility 6
MD AVG 21
Rank #179 / 210
A+
25%

Male Residents — State Benchmarked 25% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (75% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.

75%

Female Residents — State Benchmarked 75% 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.

93%

White Residents — State Benchmarked 93% 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.

0%

African American Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A lower African American share than is typical in Maryland; local markets still vary widely.

7%

Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 7% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. 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: Mixed Race (7%).

18%

Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 18% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A higher share of younger seniors often signals a more independent, active resident community with lower acuity care needs.

36%

Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 36% 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.

27%

Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 27% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. The population here skews younger than the statewide norm, which may indicate a more active, lower-acuity community.

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.

Golden Girls Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Hagerstown
5
Facility 5
MD AVG 42
Rank #423 / 684
No
53
Facility 53
MD AVG 45
Rank #391 / 953
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
MD AVG 21
Rank #210 / 210
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maryland

Golden Girls Assisted Living is located in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maryland.

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Community Options Waiver

Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Maryland resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
MD

High urban demand; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Senior Care Program

Maryland Senior Care

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $11,000 individual
MD

Limited funding; waitlists common in high-demand areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (~5 trips/month) Case management

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual); most income applied to care costs.
Asset Limits $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal protections up to $155,356.
MD

Home equity limit $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Benefits
24/7 nursing care Meals Therapy Medications (unlimited per medical need)

Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program

Maryland Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy

Age 62+
General Maryland resident, in or moving to approved assisted living, low/moderate income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$34,000/year individual, varies by county
Asset Limits Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
MD

Not available statewide; facility must be licensed by MDH.

Benefits
Personal care Meals 24-hour supervision (up to $1,500/month subsidy typical)

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maryland VA Aid and Attendance

Age
General Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maryland resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits $155,356 net worth limit
MD

High veteran population in suburban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs

Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)

Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program

Age 65+
General Maryland resident (6+ months), Medicare Part D enrolled.
Income Limits (2025) $48,560/year individual, 300% FPL
Asset Limits None specified.
MD

Supplements Medicare Part D; annual enrollment required.

Benefits
Up to $40/month premium subsidy Reducing drug costs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maryland Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
Income Limits (2025) $2,014/month (QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI, individual).
Asset Limits $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
MD

Includes QMB, SLMB, QI categories.

Benefits
Covers premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B) Co-pays Deductibles

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)

Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual); spend-down available.
Asset Limits $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MD

Consumer-directed option allows hiring family caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (hours vary, typically 20-30/week) Chores Nurse supervision

Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Girls Assisted Living

Is Golden Girls Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Golden Girls Assisted Living has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

How long has Golden Girls Assisted Living been in business?

Golden Girls Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Golden Girls Assisted Living?

No, Golden Girls Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Golden Girls Assisted Living?

The team at Golden Girls Assisted Living can be reached at terry@ggirlsliving.com.

Are there photos of Golden Girls Assisted Living?

Yes — there are 9 photos of Golden Girls Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Golden Girls Assisted Living?

Golden Girls Assisted Living is located at 1127 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21742.

What is the phone number of Golden Girls Assisted Living?

(240) 203-8494 will put you in contact with the team at Golden Girls Assisted Living.

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