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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bigwoods, MD
If you’re looking for assisted living in Bigwoods, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Bigwoods or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Bigwoods.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Bigwoods for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 18 assisted living facilities in the Bigwoods area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Smyrna Landing, Elkton Landing and Burns Corner.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Dundalk, Essex and Havre de Grace.
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Lighthouse Senior Living at Martin’s Wood LLC for Hopkins Creek
1813 Old Eastern Ave, Essex, MD 21221Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Overall experience -Not only have I been very happy, but the other stakeholders for my mom (my sister and my mom's sister) have visited from out of state and been happy with her care as well. Cleanliness...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Lighthouse Senior Living! Our approach includes a variety of services — from 'independent living' to adaptive personal assistance, allowing us to continually meet the changing needs of our residents. Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek was created to address the increasing...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional care provided to my gmom during her time at Lorien Bel Air. The compassion, kindness, and professionalism demonstrated by the entire staff were...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Hello there! Welcome to Lorien Bel Air! We are one of 9 Lorien Health Service communities that operate exclusively in the state of Maryland. Lorien believes in providing each of our residents a positive experience. At each Lorien Facility, we believe in enhancing the quality of life to our...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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48 reviews
Inspiration By The Bay is a great assisted Living location. I highly recommend them as long as your Loved One just needs a little assistance. Activities are Great and so is Staff that runs facility. My...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Woodlands Assisted Living offers seniors the best of everything: a hotel-like atmosphere with family caregivers. We are a 70-unit assisted living center, located in the Baltimore area, nestled among four acres of serene woods. Our Spacious dining room and community area encourages the...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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13 reviews
I would rate all of the categories a 5. Abbey Manor of Elkton community has given my mother back her laugh. She feels secure there. The staff is exceptionally thoughtful. Based on the experience we have had...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Abbey Manor is designed to make our residents feel at home. In two buildings housing 16 residents each,, a cozy, enclosed porch leads into a large and attractively-appointed atrium-style living area. The home-cooking scents emanating from the open kitchen entice everyone into the Dining Room for...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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2 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at Queenstown Landing and the facility was spotless. The staff was friendly and they were very accommodating. They tried to make all of the activities special,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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42 reviews
It was a big change for everybody in the family, but we made it! Mom is all settled in and happy in her new spot. She seems to be really thriving. I’m very happy with the care she is getting and manager...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Bel Air Assisted Living is a luxury assisted living facility located in beautiful Harford County, Maryland. We have nearly 1 caregiver for every 6 residents, providing more attention than any other facility in Greater Baltimore. Average ratio at other facilities is 1 caregiver for every 15 to 20...
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I just think the people are good there and the environment is pleasing aesthetically. My mom is doing fine there. She likes it and she seems to like the food too.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in a wooded residential neighborhood just off route 24 in Bel Air, Maryland, award-winning Brightview Avondell features both Independent Living and Assisted Living apartment homes. The only retirement community of its kind in the area, casually elegant Brightview Avondell offers a...
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I am currently in the process of moving my mother-in-law into the "independent" living section of Brightview Avondell. The people are absolutely amazing and friendly and the facility is beautifully...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
From the moment you step inside you can sense the upbeat atmosphere of Brightview Bel Air in Bel Air, Maryland. Whether you're looking for potential-filled Assisted Living or award-winning Alzheimer's Care, Brightview Bel Air residents and their families find everything they need for a better,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Meadowcrest exceeded expectations in every way. Our experience was fantastic. The facility is new and the staff are always courteous and helpful. They treated Dad like family. We picked Meadowcrest because...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Meadowcrest at Middletown is the first community of its kind in the area. It offers a sleek, upscale design highlighted by modern influences and accents, as well as natural-looking materials.Quality, customized care is tailored to the needs of each resident. You’ll always have options when you...
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Very nice well trained staff----polite and very helpful to both residents and their relatives. Have eaten there twice and both times meals were very good. My Aunt is very pleased with the staff and food. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Brightview Perry Hall offers so many ways to live life on your terms! Learn to sew in our sewing room. Get creative in our woodshop. Laugh with your friends when you watch a comedy in our movie theater, or work on your short game on our putting green. In the evening, you can unwind by a fire pit,...
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Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The people are really great there. The staff all really friendly and they take good care of the people who live there. It was the first place that we visited and when we went in everyone was welcoming and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Arcadia of Chester has 15 private and semi-private rooms. This location features a large living area, as well as a garden walking path, patio, and tiki bar. A note from our Founder & CEO, Donna Poole:In 2003, I was 35 years old with 3 young children and running an accounting business. My...
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Cost of assisted living in Bigwoods, MD
The average cost of senior living in Bigwoods is $5,398 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgewood, MD with an average of $4,554 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bigwoods, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bigwoods, MD vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Bigwoods
Recent reviews for assisted living in Bigwoods
Meadowcrest at Middletown
3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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Brightview Avondell in Bel Air, MD
5.0
My mother has been there just about a month now, and they're excellent. The personalized attention my mother gets makes her feel like she's on a cruise ship that hasn't left the dock.
Every single member of the staff is exceptional. Avondell has 25 assisted living beds and I think about ...
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Queenstown Landing
5.0
My inlaws reside at Queenstown Landing. My Father In Law recently passed. The kindness and warmth provided to him is beyond words. Exceptional care and interaction with the residents and families.
The Staff is Family, and knows their resident's personalities and needs. They have the best ...
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Bigwoods review score based on 47 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 47 reviews of 17 Bigwoods assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Bigwoods review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Bigwoods assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 47 reviews of 17 Bigwoods assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bigwoods resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Bigwoods, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
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Bigwoods assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bigwoods assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bigwoods, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Bigwoods assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Bigwoods that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
47.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.2%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bigwoods assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Bigwoods Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bigwoods, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bigwoods assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bigwoods partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bigwoods, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
47.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.5%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Bigwoods assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bigwoods communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bigwoods, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bigwoods assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Bigwoods offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bigwoods
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bigwoods protect seniors.
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Lighthouse Senior Living at Martin’s Wood LLC for Hopkins Creek, Lorien Bel Air and Inspirations Bayside Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bigwoods, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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