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The Kensington is very pricy. We moved mom in anyway for the activities. There was an adjustment period, and some care management changes that needed to be made. However, after one month we are on the right...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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After a long illness and a lengthy hospital stay I was advised that my wife should be placed in an assisted living facility. I found several that I thought were suitable and selected Country Meadows of...
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: 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, 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.
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Bowie assisted living has been a real life-saver! We were struggling to find a place for mom for the money we had available to spend. This has been an easy transition compared to everything else we have...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Bowie Spring Assisted Living Bowie Spring Assisted Living is a senior care home located in Bowie, Maryland in Prince George's County. Bowie is situated with convenient access to Washington D.C., Annapolis, and Baltimore for all the excitement of big city life. However, the city of Bowie itself...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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: 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.
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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
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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.
Sunset Home for the Elderly is a small, senior care facility located in Alameda, California. We offer a cozy environment for senior citizens to enjoy their Golden Years, all while being less than a mile away from Shoreline Drive and the beach. The area is a peaceful and accommodating community...
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
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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.
Our home caters only to a small group of seniors, this allows our qualified staff to pay the utmost attention to their needs and wants. We customize our programs, menus, and activities to each individual. We offer a worry free atmosphere that allows peace of mind, not only for the resident but...
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Excellent care, knowledge and professionalism is what I have experienced at this facility. Facility is very clean, staffs are friendly. Lots of activities
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
At Springtime Home IV, senior citizens looking for assisted living in Mitchellville, MD will find the highest level of Alzheimer's care offered in the state. Families and friends of elderly persons also will receive all the resources they need to help them understand how the aging brain works. We...
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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, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Our assisted-living facility is guided by this philosophy: We are here to help you take care of yourself. Personal-care aides are present around the clock to provide comfort -- whether to arrange activities, help with laundry, serve meals, obtain medical services, remind you to take medications,...
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Linwood, MD

The average cost of senior living in Linwood is $5,441 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampstead, MD with an average of $4,380 per month.

Assisted living costs in Linwood, MD, vs. nearby cities

Linwood, MD
$5,441/mo

Assisted living costs in Linwood, MD, vs. state and national averages

Linwood, MD
$5,441/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Linwood, MD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,441/mo
$6,127/mo

Assisted living costs in Linwood, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,133/mo
Private
$4,726/mo
Studio
$6,364/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,536/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,299/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,525/mo

Senior living costs in Linwood vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Linwood, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLinwood, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$5,441/mo$5,268/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,127/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,789/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Linwood, MD:$5,441/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Linwood, MD:$6,127/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Linwood, MD:$3,789/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Linwood, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Linwood and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Linwood, MD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Linwood have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Linwood, MD$6,310/mo$6,253/mo+0.9%
Maryland$6,329/mo$6,201/mo+2.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Linwood, MD
2024 average cost:$6,310/mo
2023 average cost:$6,253/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,329/mo
2023 average cost:$6,201/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Linwood, MD

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What families are saying about assisted living in Linwood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Linwood

Integrity Esther's Place at Harford in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Forest Hills of DC in Washington, DC

4.6
My sister has lived at Forest Hills in the Health Care Center for a while. Before the pandemic, they had wonderful activities as well as great nursing care. In the pandemic they have done an incredible job to keep everyone safe, to figure out ways to have safe activities and/or virtual or safe ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air

4.6
We chose this place for my mom because it is very close to where we live and we can visit a lot. They seem to provide the most value for the price, there are nicer places but they were a lot more expensive. I toured four other homes before deciding on this one for my mom.

Linwood review score based on 1,767 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1767 reviews of 445 Linwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Linwood 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

Linwood review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Linwood, MD445 facilities
8.9
Union Bridge, MD13 facilities
9.2
New Windsor, MD7 facilities

Review subcategories for Linwood 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 1,767 reviews of 445 Linwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Linwood 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.
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Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Linwood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Linwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Linwood, 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 Linwood 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 Linwood 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
63.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.6%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.1%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Linwood 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 Linwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Linwood, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.9%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Linwood 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 Linwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
45.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
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Availability of select dining options in Linwood 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 Linwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
35.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Linwood 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 Linwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Linwood, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
27.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Linwood

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Linwood protect seniors.
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Magnolia House Assisted Living, Magnolias of Chambersburg and Chevy Chase House are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Linwood, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Linwood, Maryland are Magnolias of Chambersburg, Chevy Chase House and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Fair Oaks. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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