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Ginger Cove is a nonprofit life-care (CCRC) community in Annapolis that draws strong praise from long-term independent living residents and their families for its campus, food, and sense of community. Alongside many glowing long-tenure reviews, a smaller cluster of reviews raises pointed concerns about management, staffing levels in memory care and skilled nursing, and cleanliness that families should weigh carefully.
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Ginger Cove is a senior living community in Annapolis, Maryland offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Professional Chef, Outdoor Patio and Fitness Center. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 51 reviews.
Tucked along the wooded shores of Gingerville Creek, Ginger Cove embraces wellness and peace of mind as a way of life. Start your day with a morning swim in the aquatics center, some practice on the putting green, or a kayak paddle. Take in an art lecture. Savor a delicious meal prepared by the executive chef. Enjoy a night at the symphony. Life at Ginger Cove affords you unlimited ways to spend today with peace of mind about tomorrow. And Ginger Cove’s financial plan refunds 90% of your entrance fee to help preserve your estate.*
Ginger Cove is a life of curiosity, abundance, intelligence and health. Our vibrant, CARF International accredited community nurtures every aspect of your well-being with resort-style amenities, a rich schedule of daily activities and frequent excursions to downtown Annapolis, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and beyond.
Not only does life at Ginger Cove offer multiple opportunities to try new things or take advantage of existing favorite hobbies, but our stylish, maintenance-free residences designed with bright and airy interiors make it easy to find the right space that feels like home. Ranging from one-bedroom apartments to spacious two-bedroom apartments with patios, there are a variety of floor plans with cabinet, flooring and color options that allow you to make your new home unique to your needs and desires. Living independently at Ginger Cove, Annapolis, MD means having the freedom to chart your own course, every day.
• Dining rooms, cocktail lounge, and coffee bar
• Private gardens
• Fitness center
• Indoor pool
• Salon and spa
• Art studio
• Meeting and game rooms
• Complimentary shuttle
• 24-hour security
• Library
• Waterfront
• Outdoor Patio
• Private Dock
• Walking Path
• Croquet Court
• Memory Care
• Assisted Living
• Nursing
A premier, carefree lifestyle, allowing you to chart your own course each and every day, is possible at Ginger Cove even when you might need a little extra help throughout your day. Assisted living at Ginger Cove offers the ideal solution to afford you the independence and privacy you want within a caring and compassionate environment.
Ginger Cove’s assisted living program affords you a private, comfortable, safety-equipped apartment; nutritious chef-prepared meals; and fun and engaging social programs together with around the clock personalized assisted living services, as the need may arise.
• Caring and experienced nursing and care giving staff available 24/7
• Medication management
• Daily reminders
• Daily housekeeping
• Three meals per day
• Assistance with showering, bathing, or dressing
• Wellness programs, professionally directed by on-site Wellness Director, oversees music, art, fitness, entertainment, religious life, gardening and volunteering
As a resident in assisted living at Ginger Cove, you will be able to join in community activities such as walks along the nature path, art and music, drinks in the cocktail lounge, fitness and swimming, entertainment, parties and more – all on Ginger Cove’s 30-acre waterfront campus located just minutes from Annapolis’ Historic District.
And, you can use your long-term care insurance to lower the cost of assisted living.
So, come discover how assisted living at Ginger Cove isn’t about giving something up—it’s about continuing to live life on your terms, with just the right amount of help for you.
If you ever require nursing care, your needs will be met at The Harbor at Ginger Cove: our beautiful, professionally staffed, skilled health center. Our Medical Director is on call 24 hours per day, complemented by a team of dedicated, caring nurses and certified nursing assistants.
Whether your stay is temporary or long term, you will have priority access to your own spacious, private bedroom, which features crown moldings, a flat screen color television, bright and pleasing colors, fabrics and furniture, and an en suite bathroom. Additional amenities include multiple dining rooms, large family rooms complete with fireplaces, televisions, and card and game tables, and access to nature and abundant natural light from a 5,000-square-foot, open air garden.
There has never been a greater need for expert memory care, nor has there been a period of time with as many advances in programming and treatment of memory impairments. Ginger Cove’s memory care community is on the leading edge of that advancement, offering person-centered and strengths-based programming built around a wellness model and a state of the art environment to help improve an individual’s physical, mental and social well-being.
The process of considering a memory care community for a family member is not unlike any other important life decision. The more information you have about the different stages and types of dementia, the better equipped you will be to consider the best community for your loved one’s needs. Ginger Cove’s experts are here ready to help you learn about the best approach, programming and treatment for your family member or friend.
Legacy, The Heritage at Ginger Cove offers more than traditional assisted living: we offer specialized services to help residents have, maintain or experience an improved and dignified quality of life. The key elements of our memory care community are:
1. A singular focus on dementia care
2. A highly-qualified team
3. Specialized programming, care and therapy
4. Family partnership
If someone you know is living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, there’s nothing more important than finding care in a community you can trust and that feels like home. The Heritage at Ginger Cove offers state of the art memory care services designed to help improve a person’s physical, mental and social well-being in a safe and beautiful environment designed to maximize their independence and memory.
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Help Me Choose4overall · 56 ratings combined
4.1★ on Google (51) · 3.2★ on Yelp (5) · Yelp page ↗
Kathy Bauer
Mar 2026
We have been residents of Ginger Cove for seven months now and are extremely pleased. The community is extremely well maintained indoors and out and offers activities in both venues. The residents are friendly and welcoming to all newcomers. If you’re looking for an enriching, friendly neighborhood this is a perfect choice.
Sondra Fitzwilliam F
Mar 2026
We have been here at Ginger Cove for 10 years and it was the best decision we have ever made.
Barbara Pittman
Mar 2026
Very nice place. Everyone is kind and supportive . Food is good but too fattening.
Patrick Attridge
Mar 2026
My wife and I thoroughly enjoy our life at Ginger Cove. The staff and fellow residents make this a loving and caring community.
Sallie Walters
Mar 2026
I have only been in residence for about two months, but I am so very impressed with both the staff and residents of Ginger Cove. They have made me feel welcomed and content in this new setting. The area is lovely and Annapolis is a special place. I feel so lucky to have found a new home at Ginger Cove.
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 47 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 9, 2026
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 20, 2026
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 20, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 20, 2026
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 20, 2026
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 9, 2026
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 20, 2026
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 20, 2026
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 20, 2026
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 20, 2026
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 20, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 25, 2025
Ensure that gas fire places are out of the reach of patients and can be shut off if unit is working improperly.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 8, 2024
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 8, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 8, 2024
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 8, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 8, 2024
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 8, 2024
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 8, 2024
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Meet other general requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 8, 2024
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 8, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 1, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 1, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 1, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 1, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 1, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 1, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 1, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 1, 2024
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 8, 2024
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 8, 2024
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 8, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 1, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 29, 2019
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 31, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 31, 2019
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 29, 2019
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Ginger Cove offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Ginger Cove is located at 4000 River Crescent Dr in Annapolis, Maryland.
Ginger Cove is a nonprofit life-care (CCRC) community in Annapolis that draws strong praise from long-term independent living residents and their families for its campus, food, and sense of community. Alongside many glowing long-tenure reviews, a smaller cluster of reviews raises pointed concerns about management, staffing levels in memory care and skilled nursing, and cleanliness that families should weigh carefully.
Ginger Cove had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 47 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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