Sycamore Acres Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Derwood, MD
Sycamore Acres Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Derwood, MD
Embraced by a blanket of lush trees and green spaces in Granby Road, Boulevard, MD, Sycamore Acres is a trusted community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ well-being and cognition of those with memory-related needs, providing them with top-notch care and assistance around the clock. Residents ease their worries with the community handling their daily living activities and other personal needs.
Join fun activities and stimulating programs, keeping residents active and socially engaged. Here, residents enjoy delightful dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and assistance with personal hygiene are provided to ensure residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is ideal for those who need assistance in their day-to-day activities with its spacious and welcoming amenities and dedicated services.
7-bed community Rank #380 / 685Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 380th out of 685 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maryland that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 2 / 100 Rank #940 / 985Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 940th out of 985 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maryland that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living
CountyCecil
No mild Alzheimer's level
No moderate Alzheimer's level
No severe Alzheimer's level
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
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4.1 miles from city center
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Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights | AL HOS MC | Chevy Chase (Friendship Boulevard) | 154
Facility
154
MD AVG
42
Rank
#39 / 685 | Yes |
86
Facility
86
MD AVG
43
Rank
#47 / 985 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MD AVG
21
Rank
#48 / 210 | - |
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 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: Asian (2%), Hispanic (1%). |
3% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 3% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support. |
31% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 31% 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. |
49% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 49% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. A high concentration of very elderly residents signals a higher-acuity facility with experience caring for advanced age-related needs. |
15% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 15% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket. |
| Edenwald Senior Living | AL IL MC NH SNF | Towson (Southerly Road) | 94
Facility
94
MD AVG
42
Rank
#139 / 685 | No |
83
Facility
83
MD AVG
43
Rank
#70 / 985 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | A+ |
18% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 18% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (82% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men. |
82% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 82% 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. |
100% White Residents — State Benchmarked 100% 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. |
0% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 0% 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. | - |
13% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 13% 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. |
53% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 53% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. A high concentration of very elderly residents signals a higher-acuity facility with experience caring for advanced age-related needs. |
35% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 35% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. A high proportion of the oldest-old suggests strong end-of-life care experience and very-high-acuity capabilities. |
| Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant | AL IL NH SNF | Ellicott City (Lutheran Village At Miller’s Grant) | 36
Facility
36
MD AVG
42
Rank
#230 / 685 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
MD AVG
43
Rank
#746 / 985 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 21
Facility
21
MD AVG
21
Rank
#108 / 210 | - |
17% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 17% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (83% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men. |
83% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 83% 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. |
83% White Residents — State Benchmarked 83% 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. |
11% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 11% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. In line with the Maryland average for African American residents among facilities reporting this breakdown. |
6% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 6% 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: Asian (6%). | - |
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. |
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. |
22% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 22% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. A high proportion of the oldest-old suggests strong end-of-life care experience and very-high-acuity capabilities. |
| Friends House Retirement Community | AL IL NH SNF | Sandy Spring | 24
Facility
24
MD AVG
42
Rank
#242 / 685 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
MD AVG
43
Rank
#891 / 985 | - | 20
Facility
20
MD AVG
21
Rank
#112 / 210 | - |
6% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 6% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (94% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men. |
94% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 94% 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. |
94% White Residents — State Benchmarked 94% 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. |
6% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 6% 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: Asian (6%). |
6% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 6% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support. |
18% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 18% 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. |
53% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 53% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. A high concentration of very elderly residents signals a higher-acuity facility with experience caring for advanced age-related needs. |
24% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 24% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. A high proportion of the oldest-old suggests strong end-of-life care experience and very-high-acuity capabilities. |
| Sycamore Acres Assisted Living | AL MC | Derwood | 7
Facility
7
MD AVG
42
Rank
#380 / 685 | No |
2
Facility
2
MD AVG
43
Rank
#940 / 985 | Private / Shared Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Sycamore Acres Assisted Living
Is Sycamore Acres Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Sycamore Acres Assisted Living has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Are pets allowed at Sycamore Acres Assisted Living?
No, Sycamore Acres Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Sycamore Acres Assisted Living have?
Sycamore Acres Assisted Living has 7 beds.
Are there photos of Sycamore Acres Assisted Living?
Yes — there are 7 photos of Sycamore Acres Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Sycamore Acres Assisted Living?
Sycamore Acres Assisted Living is located at 6000 Granby Road, Derwood, MD 20855.
What is the phone number of Sycamore Acres Assisted Living?
(301) 926-2858 will put you in contact with the team at Sycamore Acres Assisted Living.
What county is Sycamore Acres Assisted Living located in?
Sycamore Acres Assisted Living is in Cecil County.
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