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Gilchrist Center Towson
555 Towsontown Blvd W, Towson, MD 21204
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Gilchrist has received a variety of reviews, highlighting both its strengths and areas for improvement in providing end-of-life care. Many reviewers praise the serene environment, beautiful grounds, spacious and clean rooms, and the compassionate staff. The care provided is often described as attentive, with a focus on making patients comfortable and treating them with dignity. The presence of social workers and nurses like Angel and Pam Bukowski has been particularly appreciated for their support and guidance.
However, some aspects of the service have drawn criticism. The check-in and check-out process, which involves a computerized system for taking pictures and asking questions, has been described as inconsiderate and burdensome for families already dealing with emotional stress. Additionally, the timing of housekeeping services has been mentioned as intrusive during private moments with loved ones.
Despite these criticisms, many families have expressed gratitude for the care their loved ones received, mentioning the cleanliness of the facility, the availability of staff 24/7, and the overall professionalism and attentiveness. The hospice care, both in-house and in the hospital, has been commended for keeping primary doctors informed and for the seamless coordination with funeral homes.
While there are highly positive reviews, there are also some who would not recommend Gilchrist, citing a need for families to remain vigilant and advocate for their loved ones. Yet, stories of exceptional care, such as the recovery attributed to the staff's compassion and the peaceful atmosphere conducive to a dignified end-of-life experience, dominate the feedback.
In summary, Gilchrist is often recommended for its compassionate staff, serene environment, and professional care, though some feedback suggests there is room for improvement in administrative processes and maintaining privacy during critical moments.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The average income is $182,683, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 80
- Low Temperature: 34
- Average Temperature: 57.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 145 days of rain, 20 days of snow and 199 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.08 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 228.0, Moderate Days 43.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Eddie's
1.1 miles awayWhole Foods Market
1.1 miles awayGraul's Market
1.2 miles awayTrader Joe's
1.2 miles awaySafeway
1.5 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Campus View Drive at Sheppard Pratt Hospital
0.2 miles awaySheppard Pratt Hospital Eastbound
0.2 miles awaySheppard Pratt Hospital Westbound
0.2 miles awayGreater Baltimore Medical Center
0.3 miles awayTowsontown Boulevard & Towsontown Court Eastbound
0.3 miles awayBanks
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
0.2 miles awayPNC Bank
1.0 miles awayM&T
1.0 miles awayM&T Bank
1.0 miles awayF1rstrust Bank
1.1 miles awayHospitals
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
0.1 miles awayUniversity of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
0.6 miles awayAigburth Vale
1.3 miles awayMount Washington Pediatric Hospital
2.5 miles awayMedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
2.9 miles awayPharmacies
Ruxton Pharmacy
1.2 miles awayHealth Mart
1.3 miles awayWalgreens
1.3 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
1.4 miles awayRite Aid
1.7 miles awayDentists
Dental Excellence
1.3 miles awayBaltimore Center of Advanced Dentistry
1.6 miles awayBelvedere Square Dental
2.0 miles awayRoland Park Orthodontist
2.1 miles awayAffordable Dentures
2.4 miles awayParks
Glen Arboretum
0.6 miles awayMiddle school garden
0.7 miles awaySouthland Hills
0.7 miles awayMohan Suntha, MD, MBA Reflection Garden
0.7 miles awayLake Roland
0.8 miles awayPlaces of Worship
St. John's Church
1.2 miles awayMays Chapel
4.4 miles awayMays Chapel United Methodist Church
4.5 miles awayShopping
Circle East
1.2 miles awayThe Shops at Kenilworth
1.2 miles awayStoneleigh Shopping Center
1.3 miles awayThe Rotunda
3.9 miles awayCulture
Baltimore Actor's Theater Conservatory
1.0 miles awayTowson Arts Collective
1.3 miles awayKraushaar Auditorium
1.8 miles awayRosenberg Gallery
1.8 miles awayMerrick Lecture Hall
1.8 miles awayRestaurants
Glen Dining
0.7 miles awayNalley Fresh
1.0 miles awaySeasons Pizza
1.0 miles awayChina Fun
1.1 miles awayRita's
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