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Fairhaven

7200 Third Avenue, Sykesville, MD

Independent LivingContinuing Care Retirement Communities

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About the community

About 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.

Family and resident feedback

4.5 out of 5 from 21 reviews

Overall rating from Caring.com. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.

★★★★★

Critical

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…

Resident/clientIndependent Living

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Cleanliness: 2.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 1.0 / 5
Care Services: 1.0 / 5
Staff: 4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 1.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

We went to Fairhaven. We really loved it, but it was $8,000 a month plus other expenses. It's lovely. It offers everything. We really wanted to be in that area because our grandchildren and our son lives in Eldersburg. Our daughter has a place in Ocean Pines, too, so we're trying to get to where it would be good for everybody. Fairhaven was topnotch. It was immaculate. The food was very good, too. The dining rooms were beautiful. They offered a lot of activities and stuff like that. They had a golfing ran…

★★★★★

Positive

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

I have a friend who lives at Fairhaven. I like the friendliness of the people I've met, and I like that you can have a meal any time, day or night, without waiting in line for the dining hall. The two-bedroom apartment is a little cramped. I would need to buy new furniture if I were to move there because most of my furniture would not fit. However, I like the variety of activities. I like the fact that even though it's Lutheran-based, they celebrate other holidays, and it doesn't feel like it's …

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

I had an in-person tour of Fairhaven. Overall, the experience was great. The staff was great. The living quarters were freshly remodeled, so they were all in good shape. I predominantly looked at one-bedroom apartments, and they were a good size. The cleanliness and upkeep were very good. Everything was centrally located as far as community rooms, multi-use rooms, and dining. The apartments had a good layout. You walk into the living room, with a kitchen just off to the side. They were still working on some areas d…

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

Fairhaven was awesome. It was top-of-the-line. Everything about it was incredible. They had everything. For the activities, you name it, they had it. It seemed like they had all kinds of social activities, plus independent ones. They had the usual library and the woodshop, too. The staff was really good. We looked at a two-bedroom cottage that had all new furnishings and lots of space. It's very clean and neat with a nice view. There was a nice deck and the possibility of outside gardens. They had community ga…

★★★★★

Critical

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 the…

Resident/clientIndependent Living

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Cleanliness: 3.0 / 5
Friendliness: 3.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 1.0 / 5
Care Services: 2.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 2.0 / 5

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options: Independent Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Operator: Not yet resolved
Public price status: Not publicly found
Last source check: October 26, 2026

Classification and identity evidence

Why this community appears in these categories

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Listed in the Maryland Department of Aging Continuing Care Provider Directory under CCRCs. Continuing Care at Home programs and planned CCRCs are excluded. The directory supports CCRC classification and public contact details; it does not establish operator identity, current availability, or a current resident price or fee.

Authoritative classification evidence · observed October 26, 2026

CCRC PROVIDER: Fairhaven · Maryland Department of Aging · official source ↗

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

Room Service
Meals Provided
Low / No Sodium
Guest Meals
No Sugar
Restaurant Style Dining
Gluten-free
Vegan
Kosher
Vegetarian
Café or Bistro
Bar or Pub

Health & wellness

Medication Management
Non-Ambulatory Care
Diabetic Care
Incontinence Care
Staffing & Ancillary Services

Services & convenience

Uncovered Parking
Complimentary Transportation
Covered Parking
Resident Parking Available
Transportation at Cost
Cats Allowed
Dogs Allowed
Beautician
Housekeeping

Activities & engagement

Devotional Activities Offsite
Devotional Activities On-Site
Community Service Programs
Activities On-site
Art Classes
Gardening Club
Intergenerational Programs
Water Aerobics
Day Trips and Outings

Outdoor spaces

Outside Patio
Beauty Salon
Meeting Room
Computer or Media Center
Indoor Common Areas
Indoor Atrium
Central Fireplace
TV Lounge
Barber Shop
Library
Swimming Pool
Fitness Center
Piano or Organ
Arts and Crafts Center
Game Room
Golf Course or Putting Green

Apartment & room features

Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Kitchenette
Bath Tubs
Ground Floor Units
Full kitchen
Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Air Conditioned
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Fireplaces

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 26, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees: Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee: Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability: Confirmation required

Fairhaven

About Fairhaven

4.5 out of 5 from 21 reviews

Misleading Marketing

I visited this facility

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

I visited this facility

I visited this facility

Deterioration Since ACTS Takeover

What we know from public sources

Why this community appears in these categories

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Amenities and services

Meals & dining

Health & wellness

Services & convenience

Activities & engagement

Outdoor spaces

Apartment & room features

Inspection and quality records

Questions to confirm with the community

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