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HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick

1820 Latham Dr

4.5(46 ratings)· Frederick average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Licensed capacity
52 residents

California CDSS

Staffing ratio
Caregivers reportedly assigned 16-18 residents per shift
Nursing coverage
On-site registered nurse available to residents

What Families Think

Most reviewers describe HeartFields as a warm, home-like community with attentive, friendly staff, good food, and a full activities calendar that helped hesitant parents adjust quickly. However, one detailed and serious report describes understaffing, an unauthorized medication change, hygiene lapses, a large billing dispute, and unaddressed complaints, raising real concerns about care quality and oversight.

The Good

  • Staff described as warm, kind, and attentive
  • Food consistently praised by residents and families
  • Clean, orderly, home-like environment
  • Variety of activities residents genuinely enjoy
  • On-site RN and 24-hour staffing available

The Bad

  • One report of a medication change made without family consent
  • One report describing caregivers assigned 16-18 residents per shift
  • One report of a large unexplained billing overcharge (over $8,000)
  • One report of slow response to hygiene and complaint follow-up

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick is a senior living community in Frederick, Maryland offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Professional Chef, Restaurant style Dining Room and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 46 reviews.

About HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick

HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick is an assisted living and memory care community located in Frederick, Maryland, minutes from downtown. The intimate 52-resident community offers personalized care in a family-like setting and serves seniors who need support with daily activities while maintaining independence and dignity.

The community provides two distinct living options: Assisted Living and Memory Care. Assisted Living residents receive help with daily tasks while preserving autonomy, and Memory Care uses a customized approach to support residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, celebrating each resident's unique life story and legacy through the GLOW program, which supports cognitive reserve and fosters choice.

Daily life at HeartFields includes chef-prepared homestyle meals served restaurant-style with tableside service, a full-time activities director overseeing a variety of programs such as exercise classes, themed parties, games, and educational offerings. Residents benefit from weekly housekeeping, scheduled transportation, and comprehensive maintenance services. A holistic wellness program addresses physical fitness, nutrition, mental health, and social engagement.

Community outings are tailored to residents' interests and mobility levels, with trips to local museums, botanical gardens, theaters, and other attractions that promote mental stimulation and physical activity. Social and recreational programs include weekly mahjong, a men's social club, and a bird watching society, fostering friendships and combating isolation.

Situated in Frederick's Worman's Mill neighborhood, the community enjoys proximity to vibrant downtown shops, local art galleries, year-round festivals, rolling hills, and peaceful parks. The surrounding area offers a blend of history, culture, and small-town charm. The community is pet-friendly.

Types of Care at HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Games
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick

4.5overall · 46 ratings combined

4.5★ on Google (46)

Debbie Coon

Mar 2026

via Google

We placed my 94 year old mother here and she has loved it since day one. They make her feel so at home. My mother hates change but the way they have treated her has been wonderful. The place is very clean and orderly, can’t believe we got so lucky in choosing HeartFields at Frederick.

Joan LaClair

Jun 2025

via Google

When looking for an Assisted Living Facility for my 97-year-old mother, I knew as soon as I walked in the door that I had found the perfect place. Everything was centrally located and the staff were so warm and friendly. In addition to the facility, there is a wide variety of activities with something for everyone. My mother especially enjoyed the musical performances and loved to sing along. The caregivers were on a first name basis and Mom liked to tell them stories about her career as a school bus driver. If I had a question or concern about anything, the staff would resolve it to my satisfaction. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. I highly recommend HeartFields.

David McGuire

Jun 2025

via Google

HeartFields Assisted Living has been a true blessing for our family. They took such excellent care of my mother-in-law, and now we’re seeing that same level of compassion and excellence with my father-in-law. You can genuinely tell that the staff truly cares about their residents. My father-in-law is always raving about how good the food is and how he feels supported- like everyone has his back. After trying other facilities, HeartFields is head and shoulders above the rest. This is a top-notch place, and we’re incredibly grateful.

Lisa Martinis

Apr 2025

via Google

My mother moved to Heartfields’s last June. She had been in her house for 65 years, and always said she would never leave. So we were worried about how difficult this move would be for her. Thanks to the kindness of everyone there, the friendliness and the lovely space, activities and food, she has adjusted better than we could have even hoped! I visit every day, and always feel welcomed by everyone! Thank you Heartfield’s for being such a wonderful new home for us all!

C S

Mar 2024

via Google

My mom entered the facility fully able to do all of her ADL's. 5 months later she was confined to a wheelchair, unable to do even one ADL on her own, and eventually ended up in the hospital, nearly comatose. Why? Because Heartfields decided to increase a medication (without consent) that has very dangerous side effects, including increased risk of stroke, agitation, weakness, shakiness, in addition to many more scary effects, including death. When my mom protested having her pants and Depends yanked down by over worked care givers, the executive director asked me if her behavior was due to prior sexual abuse! Um, no. Like most human beings, she just doesn't like her clothes removed without consent. Also, for those that aren't already aware (I sadly wasn't), Maryland doesn't require the caregivers (the front line staff that will predominantly be caring for your loved ones) to have ANY type of skilled training/certification and they are allowed to care for up to eighteen (18!!!) residents at a time. Heartfields confirms they are assigned 16-18 residents per shift. No wonder they are yanking off residents clothing, they don't have time before they have to move "on to the next one". Even though the state doesn't require it, Heartfields could train their staff better. In fact, therapy tries to provide guidance, but it falls on deaf ears. They run their facility more like a prison than a health care facility. The caregivers are also doing housekeeping in addition to caring for your family members, and unfortunately, many are just physically unable to do this demanding type of work. I could go on about how they refused to meet with me for 4+ months about the $8,000+ overcharges they erroneously charged us (they eventually removed it), or how they continued to ignore our requests to remove feces covered wastebasket in my mother's bathroom for weeks until I physically threw it away, or how the staff stuffed my mother's clothing into a full size trashcan, despite her having a perfectly good clothes hamper and a laundry basket....but I think this is enough for you to get the gist. We reached out to the executive director, regional director, and filed a formal complaint. We were told an internal investigation would take place. Sadly, almost a month later, and still no one followed up even after reaching out multiple times for a status update. It seems leadership doesn't seem to care, and we doubt anything will change. Finally, when we moved my mom out yesterday, we were shocked and saddened to learn FOUR residents died last week. 4 out of approximately 30 residents, that's 13% of their population! Please let that sink in before moving your beloved family members here, and entrusting them to Heartfields staff.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick offer?

HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care.

Where is HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick located?

HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick is located at 1820 Latham Dr in Frederick, Maryland.

What do families say about HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick?

Most reviewers describe HeartFields as a warm, home-like community with attentive, friendly staff, good food, and a full activities calendar that helped hesitant parents adjust quickly. However, one detailed and serious report describes understaffing, an unauthorized medication change, hygiene lapses, a large billing dispute, and unaddressed complaints, raising real concerns about care quality and oversight.

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