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I am grateful to have found an affordable place for my mom where the staff are kind and thoughtful. I'm also thankful for A Place for Mom who were very caring when helping me. They don't have scheduled...
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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She was very happy with the facility. My sister also told everyone she was very happy there. We felt that [name removed] was awesome. She went above and beyond for my sister. She was kind and caring...
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.
Located in Rockville, Maryland, Absolute Assisted Living, Inc. is the ideal new home for your loved one who wants to remain independent but requires some assistance with activities of daily living. We have over an acre of beautiful country land where our experienced caregivers provide friendly...
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Safety, cleanliness, attentive staff, homemade meals, and resident happiness were used to evaluate many assisted living facilities and Assisted Living of Potomac ranked the highest for us. We could not be...
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.
Assisted Living of Potomac is a senior care home that is located in the affluent city of Potomac, MD and in Montgomery county. Potomac gets its name for its close location to the famous Potomac River. It is also home to Bear Island. The group home setting is just a short walk to Watts Branch Park...
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We LOVED it, and so did my Dad! The facility is a mansion, the staff are SO patient & wonderful! When no other residential nursing home would take Dad, they did. And they took excellent care of him, and saw...
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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Both my mother-in-law and then my own mother have lived here and enjoyed personal full-time care in a home environment. Three quality meals are cooked in the kitchen next to the residents' living room every...
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.
Home Elder Care is a residential care home located in the historic Fairfax, VA. Time travel in the city's guided walking tour hosted by the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center. Collect a souvenir or two at the gift shop to commemorate your travels, and showcase it to family and friends while...
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From the director to the head nurses and the staff down the line, everyone made us feel like family. It's a lovely, quiet, gentle, place to live and for my husband who had cancer, to die. Everyone was...
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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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My mom originally resided at two different very large Assisted living facilities and her care was terrible. A year ago decided to move her for the third time and that was to Nichols Senior Care. In the year...
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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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For activities, our family member passed after being there for 5 days and was not able to participate in any activities. Value/Price - we paid community fee + 1st month for 5 days in the facility so for us...
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.
Cedar Tree Assisted Living is a gorgeous community in Waldorf, Maryland. We pride ourselves in being one of the finest senior communities in the state, allowing all of our residents the chance to live independently without giving up on their security. We work with most insurance companies to...
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My loved one was a resident at Emerald Assisted Living and overall it was a positive experience. The staff was friendly, but there was a lot of primary caregiver turnover. The meals were good, but not...
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 can't thank Diana and Hazel and all the staff for the beautiful care they took of my mother. She needed quite a lot of help in her daily activities, and she constantly told her family about the kindness...
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.
Rutherford Manor is a residential care home situated in Davidsonville, which is in the semi-rural countryside of Maryland, part of Anne Arundel County. Davidsonville consists primarily of farmland and rolling hills dotted with sheep and cattle. One can expect to live a quiet life in...
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My mother has received wonderful care at Yellow Bank. The caregivers have met her where she is in her illness and provided tender, loving care.
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.
Assisted Living at Yellow Bank is a great facility located in Dunkirk, Maryland. We are located in a beautiful quiet residential area. We are committed to providing excellent service for the elderly. Our facility has a home-like feeling offering furnished private and semi private rooms. We have a...
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We can't thank the staff of La Casa Assisted living home enough for the care they gave our father. He was a patient there for 16 months and the care and kindness they showed him was great. La Casa keeps the...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
As a Caregiver for over 15 years for my husband, Gene, who passed away from Alzheimer's Disease on March 13, 2005, I tried many different avenues to care for him. All failed! There had to be a better way, a better place, something, somewhere. I prayed every night that God would give me...
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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
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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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.
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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My husband has been at CREATUS for a year on [date removed]. I wanted him to be nearby so I could easily visit, and in a personal & homelike setting so that he wouldn't be confused by a lot of staff turnover...
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.
CREATUS Adult Assisted Living is a senior residential care home that is located in the small, unincorporated city of Forestville, MD and in Prince Georges county. Forestville is just a short drive to the famous Potomac River and the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, offering an ease of...
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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.
At Anointing Hands Home Care (AHHC), we strive to provide care that supersedes! At AHHC, we are passionately committed to enriching the lives of our residents. AHHC promotes good health and genuine care for all residents by striving to improve quality of life and pledging to offer exceptional...
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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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I am happy with the care from this community for my mom. It is a home that is giving her great care. They offer activities and she really does enjoy the music a lot. The community is clean and always nice to...
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.
The mythological land of Avalon was a magical place where everyone lived in peace and harmony. Well, our Avalon is the same home, we welcome all guests and visitors to see what makes our residence different from the rest. Having served the needs of the elderly for almost 20 years, Avalon has...
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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.
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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.
New Horizon Assisted Living II, located in Bowie, Maryland, is a residential care home dedicated to serving seniors in Prince George's County and surrounding areas. Bowie has quickly grown from a small railroad stop into the large municipality in the county. Seniors with a sense of adventure will...
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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.
Springtime Home II, located in Bowie, MD, is an assisted living facility for senior citizens. Assisted living is for those that are unable to completely be on their own in independent living but are well enough to not have to be in a nursing home. Our staff is available to the residents at any...
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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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Both my mother and sister lived at this beautiful ALF until their passing and I have referred several others to them. I visited almost everyday as I lived in the community. I chose this facility out of many...
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.
Springtime Home V is located in the beautiful and safe community of Bowie, Maryland. This assisted living facility provides help to the elderly who can no longer complete daily tasks on their own such as preparation of meals, bathing, or getting dressed. The staff will also take care of other...
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Cost of assisted living in Shady Side, MD

The average cost of senior living in Shady Side is $5,540 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $4,169 per month.

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

Shady Side, MD
$5,540/mo

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

Shady Side, MD
$5,540/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,540/mo
$6,596/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,249/mo
Private
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Studio
$6,490/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,663/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,619/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,600/mo

Senior living costs in Shady Side 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 Side, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShady Side, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$5,540/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,596/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,905/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shady Side, MD:$5,540/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Shady Side, MD:$6,596/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shady Side, MD:$3,905/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shady Side, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shady Side 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.
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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shady Side, MD$6,416/mo$6,360/mo+0.9%
Maryland$6,329/mo$6,201/mo+2.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Shady Side, MD
2024 average cost:$6,416/mo
2023 average cost:$6,360/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 Shady Side, 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 Side.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shady Side

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shady Side

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Throughout the reviews, the kindness and attentiveness of the staff stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At Fox Hill, the staff is described as 'amazing' and 'incredible', making residents and families feel welcome and cared for. At Lorien Harmony Hall, the staff' ...
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Wide range of activities. Residents find joy in the variety of activities offered in the communities. At Fox Hill, residents and families praise the activities director for organizing a diverse range of offerings, from movie nights and museum outings to gardening classes and trivia nights. At Lorien Harmony Hall, the ...
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High-quality dining experiences. Many reviews mention the importance of excellent food in residents' happiness and overall experience. At Fox Hill, the chef accommodates individual preferences, while at Lorien Harmony Hall, the food is simply 'good'. Some reviews also mention the communal dining experience, fostering social ...
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Thoughtful communication between families and staff. Clear and frequent communication between families and staff is valued in the reviews. At Tribute at Melford by Cogir, the staff goes above and beyond to keep families informed and address concerns. At Morningside House of Friendship, the proactive approach of the staff in updating families o ...
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Properly maintained facilities. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities. At Sunrise of Columbia, the office staff are described as 'caring and helpful', while the facility itself is 'wonderful'. At Pacifica Senior Living Sterling, the facility is praised for being 'clean and well maintained', w ...
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Individualized care and attention. Individualized care and personalized attention are crucial in ensuring residents' comfort and well-being. At Tribute at The Glen by Cogir, the community's staff are 'knowledgeable' and 'attentive', tailoring care to the unique needs of each resident. At Sunrise of Mt Vernon, the staff is 'we ...
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Shady Side review score based on 1,577 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1577 reviews of 390 Shady Side assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shady Side 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 Side review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Shady Side 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 1,577 reviews of 390 Shady Side assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shady Side 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.
Shady Side, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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*Learn more about cost details

Shady Side assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Side assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady Side, 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 Side 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 Side that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shady Side, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.6%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.4%
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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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shady Side 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 Side Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shady Side, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.1%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.8%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shady Side 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 Side partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shady Side, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
51%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Side 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 Side communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shady Side, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
39.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Side 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 Side offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shady Side, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.2%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
31.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shady Side

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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The best assisted living facilities near you in Shady Side, Maryland are Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington 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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