Briar Meadow is an assisted living facility located in Derwood, Maryland. Designed to provide support with daily living activities, Briar Meadow offers a residential setting with a focus on personalized care for adults who may require assistance. The community accommodates a small number of residents, fostering a home-like and close-knit environment that supports individual needs.
Briar Meadow delivers a range of specialized care services. For those living with memory-related conditions, the facility offers targeted memory care that includes structured routines and safety measures aimed at enhancing residents’ quality of life while helping manage symptoms of memory impairment. Residents with diabetes benefit from regular monitoring, assistance with glucose management, and medication administration as needed. Incontinence care services are available, providing discreet support and hygiene management. The facility is also equipped to assist residents with ambulatory needs, offering help with mobility and transfer while maintaining an emphasis on promoting independence where possible. Additionally, Spanish-speaking staff are available to assist with communication, supporting residents and families for whom Spanish is their primary language.
Briar Meadow provides complimentary transportation services. This transportation can be utilized for both medical appointments and non-medical outings. The availability of these services is intended to help residents maintain access to healthcare providers, as well as engage in community events or personal errands, supporting continued independence and social engagement.
Reviews from residents and their families consistently emphasize that Briar Meadow offers a clean, welcoming, and comfortable environment. The facility’s staff are described as friendly, caring, and professional, establishing a supportive atmosphere that contributes to the well-being of residents. Families have noted strong communication with staff, receiving regular and transparent updates about their loved ones’ care. The reliability and consistency of staff presence are seen as key strengths, helping to create a sense of security and continuity for residents. While language compatibility—particularly regarding Spanish—has been highlighted by one reviewer as an important consideration, overall satisfaction is high in terms of tours, amenities, and staff responsiveness. Many families and residents express confidence in the quality of care provided and are likely to recommend Briar Meadow to others seeking a caring, community-oriented assisted living option.
Costs at this community start at $3,350 and range up to $7,118. The average price in the community is $5,234, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,510. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
