Comprehensive Review: Tranquillity at Fredericktowne

• Location & Overview

• Care Services Offered
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
• Amenities & Features
  • Residence Options
  • Dining Services
  • Wellness & Recreation
  • Additional Amenities
• Daily Activities & Programs
  • Social & Recreational Activities
  • Health & Fitness Programs
  • Educational & Spiritual Programs
  • Special Events & Outings
• Resident Experiences & Testimonials
  • Positive Feedback
  • Critical Feedback
• Pricing & Financial Information
  • Monthly Costs
  • Memory Care
  • What's Included
  • Area Cost Comparison
• Comparison with Other Facilities in Frederick Area
  • Similar Communities in the Area
  • Rating Comparison
• Management & Staff
  • Staff Approach
  • Management Quality
• Unique Features & Programs
  • Continuum of Care
  • Engagement Philosophy
• Conclusion

Location & overview

Tranquillity at Fredericktowne is at 6441 Jefferson Pike, Frederick, MD 21703, in a country setting minutes from downtown Frederick. The facility is near Frederick Health Hospital, Westview Shopping Center, Sugarloaf Mountain, and The National Museum of Civil War Medicine.

Elegance Living, LLC operates the community and manages 22 senior living communities nationwide. The facility has won awards for meals, dining, activities, and overall senior living programs.

Care services offered

Assisted living

• Personalized support with activities of daily living
• 24/7 care staff available
• Private studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments
• Customized care plans
• Medication management and health monitoring
• Coordination with healthcare providers
• Weekly housekeeping and laundry
• Transportation to medical appointments and social outings
• Monthly costs start at $4,150 for studios, $6,575 for one-bedroom, and $7,175 for two-bedroom apartments

Memory care

• Specialized program for Alzheimer's disease and dementia
• Secure, safe environment
• Staff trained in dementia care
• Structured activities for memory care residents
• Focus on maintaining dignity and quality of life
• Higher level of supervision

Amenities & features

Residence options

• Studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments
• Various floor plans
• Handicap accessible options
• Ground floor units available
• Wheelchair accessible showers
• Air conditioning
• Kitchenettes in some units
• Cable or satellite TV
• Wi-Fi and high-speed internet

Dining services

• Restaurant-style dining with professional chef
• Over 50 menu choices
• Special dietary accommodations including low/no sodium, vegetarian, no sugar, pureed meals, and international cuisine
  • Private dining room for special occasions
  • Café or bistro
  • Guest meals available
  • Wellness & recreation
  • Chair yoga and tai chi
• Mental wellness programs
• Swimming pool
• Brain fitness exercises

Walking areas

• Various recreational activities
• Additional amenities
• Beauty salon and barber shop
• Library
• TV lounge
• Computer or media center

Meeting room

• Indoor common areas
• Outdoor patio
• Central fireplace
• Indoor atrium
• Raised garden beds

• Piano or organ
• Pet-friendly policy for cats and dogs
• Daily activities & programs
• Social & recreational activities
• Arts and crafts
• Card games and board games
• Live dance or theater performances

Movie nights

Men's Club

• Happy hour events
• Birthday parties
• Wine tasting
• Current events discussion group
• Holiday parties
• Intergenerational programs
• Health & fitness programs
• Yoga and chair yoga
• Tai Chi
• Live Well Programs
• Brain fitness activities

Educational & spiritual programs

• Devotional activities on-site
• Catholic, Protestant, and other religious services
• Educational seminars
• Special events & outings

Day trips and outings

• Community service programs
• Shopping excursions
• Cultural excursions
• Restaurant outings
• Transportation for appointments and errands

Resident experiences & testimonials

• Positive feedback
• "The facility staff in memory care and the sales liaison could not have been better or more reassuring. The facility is clean and safe for my aunt." – Shannon D. (Family/Friend)
• "My father is here and we are very pleased with his care." – Jeanette J.
• "It's like a family here at Tranquillity, with very friendly and caring caregivers. They cater to our seniors with tender loving care. Our administrators too always have a listening and understanding ear to reach us at our point of need." – The Strong O.
• "Tranquility At Fredericktowne was wonderful. They showed us around and answered all of our questions. It was a very nice place. Everything was what we like, but it was expensive. They had a place to eat, a place to exercise, and a lounge area." – CaringReviewer138847
• Critical feedback

"The only daily 'activity' is the TV blasting old re-runs or the 'activity' of sitting around the dining room table which doubles as an activity table for the occasional craft which none of the residents partake in." – susan mc (regarding Memory Care)

"They were extremely short-staffed all the time. It was very difficult to find people to work there." – Anonymous reviewer

• Some reviewers noted that rooms were small and residents had to provide additional items.
• A few reviewers felt the cost was high relative to what they received.
• Pricing & financial information
• Monthly costs

Studios: $4,150–$4,605

• One-bedroom: $6,575–$6,758
• Two-bedroom: $7,175
• Memory care
• Pricing is higher than assisted living rates. Exact costs vary by source.

What's included

Three chef-prepared meals daily

• Weekly housekeeping and linen service
• Scheduled transportation to outings and appointments
• Daily programs and fitness activities

Monthly events with friends and family

• 24/7 on-site staff

Personal emergency alert system

• Apartment and community maintenance
• Utilities (electricity, gas, water, sewer, trash removal)
• Area cost comparison
• Tranquillity at Fredericktowne averages $5,979 per month, higher than the area average of $5,376. Costs at this community range from $4,065 to $6,758.
• Comparison with other facilities in Frederick area
• Similar communities in the area
• Country Meadows of Frederick (8.9/10 rating, 5 reviews)
• Somerford House and Place Frederick (7.9/10 rating, 39 reviews)
• HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick

Spring Arbor of Frederick

• Rating comparison
• Tranquillity at Fredericktowne: 9.4/10 on A Place for Mom (68 reviews), 4.2/5 on Caring.com (24 reviews), 8.5/10 on Family Assets

The facility receives consistently high marks for cleanliness, staff friendliness, and activities.

Management & staff

• Staff approach
• 24/7 health services staff for assisted living and memory care
• Staff trained in senior care
• English and Spanish spoken

Focus on building personal relationships with residents

• Management quality
• Operated by Elegance Living, LLC, which manages multiple communities

Responsive to resident and family feedback

Some concerns about staffing levels have been mentioned in reviews

• Unique features & programs
• Continuum of care
• Residents can transition between care levels as needs change, allowing them to age in place
• Engagement philosophy

The community focuses on recognizing each resident's individuality. Personal preferences, interests, and life stories shape daily routines. This shows up in personalized care plans, activities matched to what residents enjoy, and a dining program that handles dietary needs. The goal is a home where each person feels valued and free to live according to their own terms.

• Conclusion
• Tranquillity at Fredericktowne offers assisted living and memory care near historic Frederick. The community has restaurant-style dining, recreational spaces, and social areas that support an active lifestyle.
• Residents and families often cite friendly staff, cleanliness, and comfortable spaces as strengths. Main concerns center on staffing levels, room size, and cost relative to other local options.

For families considering senior living in Frederick, Tranquillity at Fredericktowne provides care, amenities, and activities. It has strong ratings and is a well-regarded option in the area, particularly for those wanting a smaller community feel.

Schedule a tour to see if the community fits your needs. Ask about current pricing, as rates change.

• Ability to transition between care levels as needs change
• Property provides multiple levels of care, allowing residents to age in place

Engagement Philosophy

• Focus on enriching residents’ lives every day
• Emphasis on creating memories and fostering joy
• We are deeply committed to celebrating each resident’s individuality, a principle that guides every aspect of daily life here. We believe true well-being comes from excellent care and from creating a place where personal preferences, passions, and life stories are recognized and included in our community. This commitment shows in personalized care plans, many activities tailored to individual interests, and a dining experience that accommodates dietary needs with various choices. It’s about creating a home where every senior feels valued, understood, and empowered to live life on their own terms. We know that a fulfilling life in senior living means respecting each person's identity.

Conclusion

Tranquillity at Fredericktowne offers assisted living and memory care. The community is located near historic Frederick and includes amenities like restaurant-style dining, recreational areas, and social spaces that encourage an active lifestyle.

Resident testimonials often mention friendly staff, clean facilities, and comfortable living spaces as strengths. Main concerns include staffing levels, the size of some rooms, and for some residents, the cost compared to other local options.

For families looking at senior living in Frederick, Tranquillity at Fredericktowne provides care services, amenities, and social activities. Residents and families give it high overall ratings, making it a well-regarded choice in the area, especially for those who prefer a smaller, more intimate community.

Prospective residents and families are encouraged to schedule a tour to see firsthand if the community meets their specific needs and preferences, and to obtain current pricing information directly from the facility, as rates are subject to change.