Owned and operated by Tim Bender, Assisted Living at Goodwill is a 45-bed residential community in Grantsville, Maryland. Medicare and private pay are welcome to provide flexible coverage options for families exploring residential care. With a 97 percent occupancy rate and an average resident stay duration of 660 days, the home has a stable, established population and a settled daily culture.
Staffing is significant for a community of this size. Total nursing care averages just under 5 hours per resident day, anchored by registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses who provide 24-hour on-site presence. This level of attentive support reflects a commitment to daily assistance and clinical oversight, making the home suitable for residents needing ongoing care coordination and medical attention. It underscores rehabilitation and therapeutic services as core features. Occupants can access physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy on-site, which can lessen the need for outside appointments and keep recovery-focused care under one roof. In-room physician visits are also available, further streamlining medical management for those with complex health needs. Daily life is supported by a full array of amenities and services. Meals are included as part of the daily rate to exclude meal planning from family responsibilities. Housekeeping, laundry, and scheduling of medical appointments are handled by staff, along with planned activities and beauty and barber services. Transportation is provided, which is useful given that the surrounding area scores 30 on the Walk Score scale. While a few nearby services are walkable, most errands demand a vehicle.
The Grantsville location places Assisted Living at Goodwill in a quieter, more rural setting, which some families find captivating for the calmer daily environment it offers versus busier urban areas.














