About Sweetbay
An intimate setting. Thoughtful care. A life well lived.
Sweetbay is a family-owned boutique assisted living home in Severna Park, Maryland — designed as an elevated alternative to large, traditional senior communities.
Our Story
Built around the people we serve.
Sweetbay was founded with a simple conviction: that aging well requires more than amenities — it requires being known. So we built something different. A residential home, not a facility. A small group of residents, not a hallway of doors. Caregivers who are familiar faces, not rotating shifts.
As a family-owned community, we hold ourselves to the standards we'd want for our own parents — and that quiet accountability shapes every choice we make, from the menu to the medication routine.
A More Personal Approach
Four standards that set Sweetbay apart.
24/7 Awake Staff
A caregiver is always awake and on duty — including overnight.
Delegating Nurse Oversight
A licensed nurse oversees medication and care plans.
All-Inclusive Care
Predictable monthly pricing with no surprise add-ons.
Private Accommodations
Private rooms, each with an ensuite powder room.
Thoughtfully Designed Living
Spaces that feel residential, with details that work.
Sweetbay was designed for the way people actually live. Light-filled common rooms invite morning coffee and afternoon conversation. Curated furnishings feel collected rather than catalog-ordered. Accessible layouts — wide doorways, gentle thresholds, supportive bathrooms — support independence without ever feeling clinical.
Outside, a peaceful garden and patio offer a place to sit in the sun, share a meal, or welcome family for a visit.
We treat residents the way we'd want our own family treated.
Sweetbay is family-owned and operated. That isn't a marketing line — it's the daily standard. The owners know every resident by name, and our team is structured to keep that closeness intact as we grow.
Meet the Team
The familiar faces behind Sweetbay.
Lily
Owner & Director
Lily founded Sweetbay with a vision for a more personal, residential alternative to traditional assisted living.
Lead Caregiver
Care Team Lead
Our lead caregiver brings years of experience supporting older adults with patience, warmth, and skill.
Delegating Nurse
Licensed RN
Our delegating nurse oversees medication, care plans, and clinical excellence across the home.