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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.
Homestyle Assisted Living, LLC is a residential care home located in scenic Pikesville, Maryland in Baltimore County. Located just 14 miles northwest of Baltimore, the city of Pikesville offers a number of scenic locations like the Patapsco Valley State Park, the Soldiers Delight Natural...
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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.
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I ended up picking this facility for my Sister because she would be really close to me. This is a really good environment for her and there are no complaints about her care. The facility is extremely clean...
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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When my mother told me she wanted to relocate to the Towson area to be near me I knew it was time to look for just the right place. I toured both independent living and assisted living communities in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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I sincerely appreciate all of the wonderful loving care Gillian Williams-Luke provides for my father. She treats Dad as though he was her own father. She's an excellent nurse and has been an Angel to him AND...
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.
Tranquil Loving Care is a senior care home that's located in Montgomery county, Gaithersburg, MD. The caring staff at the home provides assistance to seniors in a group home setting. The city of Gaithersburg is separated into east and west divisions with Interstate 270 separating them. The...
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.
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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.
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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: 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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Upon retirement, we looked at various long-term care facilities within our community. The location and the updated facilities at Falcons Landing are impressive. The food and service are excellent. We were...
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.
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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.
Caring Living Thriving 20 years ago my husband and I opened our home to the elderly. We named it after my grandmother Catherine. We live in the home with our residents. Catherine's House offers an alternative life care program patterned after the Green House concept. Our home was the first in...
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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
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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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We've had a great experience with this place, I'd give them top marks across the board! The director is absolutely wonderful. The facility itself is nice looking and very well kept. It isn't quite as...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
     Country Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the State of Delaware.  We are located on 45 beautiful acres in Greenwood, Delaware.  The nursing facility was founded in 1954 by Laban and Nanna Swartzentruber and later purchased in 1981...

Cost of assisted living in Shady Oaks, MD

The average cost of senior living in Shady Oaks is $5,537 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $4,169 per month.

Assisted living costs in Shady Oaks, MD, vs. nearby cities

Shady Oaks, MD
$5,537/mo

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

Shady Oaks, MD
$5,537/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Shady Oaks, MD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,537/mo
$6,618/mo

Assisted living costs in Shady Oaks, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,238/mo
Private
$4,726/mo
Studio
$6,471/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,656/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,587/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,600/mo

Senior living costs in Shady Oaks 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: Shady Oaks, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShady Oaks, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$5,537/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,618/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,776/mo$3,830/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Shady Oaks, MD:$5,537/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Shady Oaks, MD:$6,618/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shady Oaks, MD:$3,776/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shady Oaks, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shady Oaks 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 Shady Oaks, MD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shady Oaks 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.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shady Oaks, MD$6,402/mo$6,349/mo+0.8%
Maryland$6,322/mo$6,192/mo+2.1%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Shady Oaks, MD
2024 average cost:$6,402/mo
2023 average cost:$6,349/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,322/mo
2023 average cost:$6,192/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shady Oaks, MD

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Shady Oaks.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shady Oaks

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shady Oaks

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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Divine Care Assisted Living Inc in Baltimore, MD

4.3
The facility ca be described as a detached home that has been very tastefully refurbished and decorated. My family and I were impressed with the cleanliness, the furniture (brand new) and it has all of the up to date amenities. Mr. Benjamin has been very kind, respectful and patient with my ...
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Shady Oaks review score based on 1,619 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1619 reviews of 394 Shady Oaks assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shady Oaks 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

Shady Oaks review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Shady Oaks, MD394 facilities
7.8
North Beach, MD23 facilities
8.5
Annapolis Neck, MD12 facilities

Review subcategories for Shady Oaks 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 1,619 reviews of 394 Shady Oaks assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shady Oaks 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
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.7
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.6
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Shady Oaks assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Oaks assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady Oaks, 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 Shady Oaks 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 Shady Oaks 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
70.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.1%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.6%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shady Oaks 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 Shady Oaks Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shady Oaks, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shady Oaks 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 Shady Oaks 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
35.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.6%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
51.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Oaks 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 Shady Oaks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
39.6%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Oaks 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 Shady Oaks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shady Oaks, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
32%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shady Oaks

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 Shady Oaks protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Magnolia House Assisted Living, Montgomery Eldercare at Orchard and Chevy Chase House are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shady Oaks, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Shady Oaks, Maryland are Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Fair Oaks and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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