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Fairhaven

7200 Third Ave, Sykesville, MD 21784

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Anonymous

Family/friend

5.0 out of 5 stars

All in all a very positive experience.

Fairhaven worked for my parents. Plenty of activities. Good food. Very nice cottage. Natural setting which allowed them to feed birds and enjoy nature walks was far and away better than anything else we found. Helpful and caring staff were responsive to their needs. They found it easy to meet residents who became their friends.

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Fairhaven

Fairhaven in Sykesville, MD is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom’s local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.

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2 out of 10
Review Score8 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
3.3
Cleanliness
3.8
Friendliness
3.4
Care Services
3.1
Staff
4.5
Meals & Dining
1.5
Activities
4.1
Value for Cost
2.7

A Place for Mom has scored Fairhaven with 2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review in the last 2 years. Over all time, Fairhaven has 8 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.3 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 4/13/25

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Emma

Independent Living

Resident/client

April 13, 2025

2.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
2.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Misleading Marketing

If you are relatively healthy and expect to live at least another 5 years, stay away from ACTS communities. Beware of superficial appearances and do not trust anything you're told that isn't in writing. Take note that your contract is full of loop holes that ACTS can use to change things regardless of residents' recommendations. ACTS wastes money on window dressing and unneeded group activities, when the infrastructure is deteriorating, individual medical services are being curtailed or eliminated, and residents in assisted living and long-term care are living in in hospital ward-like rooms. Also, remember that Marketing is not going to tell you about chronic issues and complaints from existing residents. Talk privately to residents in the type of unit want and who have lived at Fairhaven for more than a few years -- not just the residents you are introduced to by Marketing.

Lee D

Independent Living

Resident/client

March 12, 2023

2.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
2.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Deterioration Since ACTS Takeover

Fairhaven has always had its issues, but since ACTS has taken over, thing have gotten worse. They have curtailed or eliminated paid services like medical transportation that some residents have relied on for over 10 years. They are investing $[removed] in superficial renovations to attract prospects, but the underlying infrastructure is falling apart. Also, Assisted Living rooms are very small and dreary, and no one wants to move there even if the they need more care. Instead, they would prefer to move out if they can afford it.

Concerned Relative

Independent Living

Family/friend

November 9, 2019

2.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
2.0

Poor leadership!

My relatives enjoyed living at Fairhaven but after ACTS took over the change to their in home nursing care was extremely disappointing and unreliable. In order to receive better quality in home care my relative chose to move out of Fairhaven. Their apartment was in exceptional condition when we moved everything out but it has been many months now and ACTS doesn't appear to be making an effort to find someone to take the apartment. We recently had a close friend whose relative visited the community to see what independent living apartments were available and the ACTS sales person did not tell them about my relatives apartment which is available. The executive director won't return calls or emails so it is quite frustrating. I have another relative who lives in an independent living apartment at Charlestown in Catonsville. When my relative had an issue the Charlestown executive director was quick to communicate with me and worked with my family to help resolve the matter. The leadership at Charlestown is far better than the leadership at the ACTS community in Sykesville. Due to the ACTS executive directors lack of communication and their lack of effort in marketing my relatives independent living apartment I feel it is necessary to hire an attorney!

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

January 5, 2018

3.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0

Assisted living is very small and not welcoming, but the independent living is awesome.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 4, 2016

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

All in all a very positive experience.

Fairhaven worked for my parents. Plenty of activities. Good food. Very nice cottage. Natural setting which allowed them to feed birds and enjoy nature walks was far and away better than anything else we found. Helpful and caring staff were responsive to their needs. They found it easy to meet residents who became their friends.

Olivia

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 4, 2016

4.5 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0

Has everything

My grandmother lived at fairhaven for many years and loved it. She enjoyed all the activities going on there including bridge group, concerts, the hair salon, library, pool and of course meals with friends. When she became more ill and I was there by her side the staff comforted me as well as made sure she was comfortable. Her cottage was homey and made her feel independent while still getting the care she needed. I would recommend this place for others.

Julie W.

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 3, 2016

4.5 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5

Best ever!

My parents lived at Fairhaven and loved it. The residents are active, smart, and educated. As a result the activities are much better than frequently found in assisted living communities. My folks were welcomed warmly and quickly became part of the community. They loved taking walks on the nature trails and tending flowers by their little patio. They had a one bedroom cottage with den that was light and airy with a pretty view. Food was excellent, too. Highly recommended for anyone who likes a less urban setting. Surrounding countryside is beautiful.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

February 19, 2014

3.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
0.5
Value for Cost
0.5

Only toured, not friendly at all.

Only toured, not friendly at all.

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