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Fairhaven

7200 Third Avenue

4.3(101 ratings)· Sykesville average: 4.1

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Quick Facts

Total units
79
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
79
Care costs
Assisted living and skilled care included in monthly fee
Ownership
Not-for-profit, operated by Acts Retirement-Life Communities
Housing options
Villas, cottages, and various apartment styles
Recent investment
$11.5 million in recent campus improvements

What Families Think

Families describe Fairhaven as a continuing care community where staff showed exceptional compassion, especially during medical crises and end-of-life care. Reviewers consistently praised smooth transitions between independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing, along with strong communication from staff during difficult times. The community's setting—cottages, villas, nature trails, and a library—was also frequently mentioned as a highlight.

The Good

  • Staff repeatedly praised for compassionate, dignified end-of-life care
  • Smooth transitions between independent, assisted, and skilled nursing levels
  • Strong communication with families during medical emergencies
  • Nature trails, library, and arts/music programs well liked
  • Home maintenance, lawn care, and snow removal handled for residents

The Bad

  • No published pricing, requires direct inquiry for cost details

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Fairhaven is a senior living community in Sykesville, Maryland offering Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 101 reviews.

About Fairhaven

Fairhaven in Sykesville, Maryland is an independent living community for adults 55 and older, with on-site healthcare options including assisted living and skilled care available for those who require supportive health services. The community has undergone recent $11.5 million in improvements and offers a range of living accommodations, including villas, cottages, and various apartment styles set in a spacious, woodland setting.

Residents have access to on-campus healthcare services with a certified nurse practitioner, and higher levels of care such as assisted living and skilled care are included within the existing monthly fee. The community handles home maintenance, lawn care, repairs, and snow removal for residents, allowing them to focus on enjoying their retirement.

Fairhaven offers continuous activities, social opportunities, classes, hobbies, and outdoor recreation designed to engage residents' minds, bodies, and spirits. The community is planning renovations that include a luxurious new indoor pool and spa to enhance wellness and community living amenities.

The Acts Retirement-Life Communities organization operates Fairhaven as a not-for-profit, prioritizing resident quality of life rather than investor returns. Residents benefit from the community's financial model, which allows those who itemize deductions to deduct a portion of Acts fees as a prepaid medical expense, providing protection against future healthcare costs and market volatility.

Types of Care at Fairhaven

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

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

Community Amenities

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

Activities

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

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Reviews of Fairhaven

4.3overall · 101 ratings combined

4.3★ on Google (101)

Linda Craig

May 2026

via Google

Transitions are rarely easy, however, moving to Fairhaven has been a blessing. Despite harrowing weather and the complications involved with an out of state move, my standard poodle and I felt safe, secure and very welcome from day one. Neighbors invited me to dine with them, join them in activities and otherwise become involved in this very family like community. I feel as if everyone here wants me to be as healthy and happy as possible. They live up the their motto: Where Loving -Kindness Lives.

John B

Apr 2026

via Google

I'm deeply grateful for the care my mother received during her time at Fairhaven living facility. From the moment she arrived, it was clear that the staff approached their work with genuine compassion and a strong sense of responsibility. They didn’t just meet her basic needs—they went out of their way to ensure she felt comfortable, valued, and truly at home. What stood out most was the respect they showed her every single day. They took the time to learn her preferences, her routines, and even the little things that made her smile. Whether it was helping her get ready in the morning, sharing a conversation, or simply checking in to make sure she was comfortable, every interaction was handled with patience and kindness. It never felt rushed or routine—it felt personal. The communication with our family was also exceptional. The staff kept us informed, answered our questions with honesty and empathy, and made sure we felt involved in her care. Visiting was always a positive experience because we could see firsthand how attentive and engaged everyone was. There was a warmth in the environment that you can’t fake—it came from people who truly care about what they do. In her final days, the level of dignity and gentleness they showed meant everything to us. They created a calm, supportive atmosphere and ensured she was as comfortable as possible. Just as importantly, they extended that same compassion to our family, offering reassurance and understanding during a very difficult time. Knowing she was surrounded by such caring individuals brought us an immense sense of peace. I wholeheartedly recommend this facility to anyone searching for a place where their loved one will be treated with respect, kindness, and genuine human connection. The staff doesn’t just provide care—they provide comfort, dignity, and a sense of belonging, and for that, I will always be thankful.

Carole Mann

Jun 2023

via Google

My parents moved into Fairhaven in March 2022. They were very excited to start a new chapter in their life, as they were moving into Independent living. They were moving to Fairhaven with the intention of engaging in the many activities that Fairhaven had to offer, and to cut down on the home responsibilities that were getting to be too much for my parents, especially my mom. They also knew that it was very likely that my dad would eventually need assisted living within a few years, and this was a way to assure that they would always be together. Three days before their move my mom was very unexpectedly diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. My mom had been my dad’s caretaker for years, and she was always so healthy, so their lives were literally turned upside down. My siblings and I were scrambling and panicking, as we were trying to figure out what our next move was. I called Fairhaven the next day and told them about our mom’s diagnosis, and they were immediately ready to help in anyway that they could. They set up home healthcare for our mom, which started two days after they moved in. They stayed in contact with me, and they assured me that they would be there to help us in any way. They held true to their word. Sadly, we lost our mom four months later. As mentioned earlier, our mom was our dad’s caretaker, and soon after they moved into Fairhaven our dad fractured his kneecap and was moved into skilled nursing temporarily, as our mom could not care for him, while she was going through cancer treatment. Long story short, our mom ended up on Hospice at Fairhaven, and they both had rooms side-by-side in their skilled nursing facility. The staff at Fairhaven quickly became a huge part of our family, as they took care of our parents. My dad’s health continued to decline, as his body became weaker, and his heart was shattered. The staff at Fairhaven loved him, and they did whatever possible to help him, both mentally and physically. Sadly, eight months later our dad lost his will to fight, and he passed away. Again, the support that we received was phenomenal. When I say the staff at Fairhaven supported us, I don’t just mean the nursing staff. The food service staff took great care of all of us, housekeeping, maintenance, transportation drivers, beauty salon, etc. My mom spent two months in Independent Living, and she never got to experience all of the activities that she had looked forward to. However, whenever she was asked how she liked Fairhaven, her response was, “I love it!” She truly did love it. She loved the people at Fairhaven, both the staff and the few residents who she met during the short time she was there. So, while this year was by far the most difficult year of life for myself and my siblings; I do strongly believe that Fairhaven did all they possibly could to not only help our parents, but they were also there for us every step of the way. The staff at Fairhaven who took care of our parents will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Steve Drummond

Mar 2023

via Google

My father recently moved from independent living to assisted living, and the move couldn't have been easier. Staff moved some of his clothes and other necessary items, and family moved the rest over the next 3 weeks. Staff has been more than kind, accommodating and very friendly. No request has been turned down. We, and he, are very fortunate to have Fairhaven in our family.

Julie White

Apr 2016

via Google

My parents lived at Fairhaven and they loved it. Their "cottage", really a one-storey townhouse, was light, airy and had a pretty view. The residents welcomed them warmly when they moved in, not knowing another soul, and they quickly became part of the community. They enjoyed excellent musical performances, a thriving community of artists and an excellent real library. The nature trails were a big attraction for them, too. Even the food was good. It's really not a nursing home, it is a continuing care community, so residents typically go when they are pretty much independent and then are able to age in place, as they need assisted living and skilled nursing.

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 46 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Jul 18, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard16 citations
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 25, 2025

  • 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 Oct 1, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 1, 2025

  • 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 Oct 1, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 25, 2025

  • 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 Oct 1, 2025

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 25, 2025

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2025

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2025

  • 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 Sep 25, 2025

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2025

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 25, 2025

  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2025

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2025

Jun 2, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 1, 2022

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 1, 2022

  • 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 Jul 8, 2022

  • Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 8, 2022

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 27, 2022

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 27, 2022

  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 8, 2022

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 1, 2022

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 1, 2022

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 1, 2022

  • Construct fire resistant interior walls.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 8, 2022

Nov 15, 2018Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard19 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 31, 2018

  • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 21, 2018

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2018

  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2018

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2018

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2018

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2018

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2018

  • 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 Dec 21, 2018

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2018

  • 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, isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2018

  • 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, isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2018

  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2018

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2018

  • Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 31, 2018

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2018

  • Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 25, 2019

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 31, 2018

  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 25, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Fairhaven offer?

Fairhaven offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Is Fairhaven pet friendly?

Yes. Fairhaven lists pet-friendly accommodations among its amenities. Ask about any size or breed policies when you visit.

Where is Fairhaven located?

Fairhaven is located at 7200 Third Avenue in Sykesville, Maryland.

What do families say about Fairhaven?

Families describe Fairhaven as a continuing care community where staff showed exceptional compassion, especially during medical crises and end-of-life care. Reviewers consistently praised smooth transitions between independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing, along with strong communication from staff during difficult times. The community's setting—cottages, villas, nature trails, and a library—was also frequently mentioned as a highlight.

How did Fairhaven do on recent health and safety inspections?

Fairhaven had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 46 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.

How can families visit Fairhaven?

Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with Fairhaven and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.

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