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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in West Shadyside, MD

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1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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The staff is very caring and considerate. They truly have the residents best interest. Their passion is evident in the community and it makes it a joy to be here. The employees hold a high level of respect...
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.
Experience Senior Care at Paul SpringNestled on 12 acres just south of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, Paul Spring stands out as a premier assisted senior living community in the Mount Vernon area. Just a short drive from Washington, D.C., our senior housing has offered a blend of Independent...
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9.7
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Our family loves Great Falls Assisted Living, Thank you for your help in finding it. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
For personalized memory care services, you are in great hands with Great Falls Assisted Living, an Artis Senior Living community. The Artis Way empowers residents with their own individual preferences and passions as we ensure that your care is personalized and adaptive to your loved one’s...
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33 Floor plans available
9.6
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Sunrise provides excellent care for my dad. He has a comfortable space to live in. He has privacy when he needs it and extra help and therapy (PT and OT) available. The staff is kind and friendly. And the...
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.
Located just minutes from historic downtown Falls Church and only a few miles from the national capital, our setting is convenient for families living throughout Fairfax and Arlington counties and beyond. Sunrise of Falls Church is nestled in the heart of the scenic City of Falls Church, just a...
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9.6
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41 reviews
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The Jefferson may not be for everybody but it's perfect for me. Food and activities are wonderful. Location near my daughter and great medical facilities. Plus it's a condo I own (renting was not appealing)...
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.
Welcome to The Jefferson, where ownership and a unique approach to active aging are conveniently located at The Gateway to Arlington Virginia, just minutes away from Washington, DC.The Jefferson has skillfully combined independence, luxury,services and amenities with the security of home...
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9.6
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It's close only a little more than a mile away, which is important. I'm living in how much driving I'm doing and right now. I managed to get to see her about three times a week. I visited the place before...
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.
Positioned to enjoy the greenery & peacefulness of the Lexington Bike Path on one side and the bustling in-town location of Massachusetts Ave. on the other side, Sunrise of Arlington has the best of both worlds under one roof. Our community is perfect for the resident who prefers an urban...
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My family and I are incredibly grateful for the care and support my mother receives at Arden Courts of Fair Oaks. The staff here is compassionate, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to the well-being of each...
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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Approaching six months at Heartfields. The facility is always neat and clean both inside and out. The people that we interact with have been great and helpful. The one thing I would like is feedback — about...
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 HeartFields, a Five Star Senior Living community! In our beautiful, home-like setting, which is convenient to major freeways, yet nestled on a campus-like setting on Talbot County waterfront, you will find 24-hour care services, respectful caregivers, Assisted Living with additional...
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44 Floor plans available
9.6
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The staff here truly go above and beyond for my grandfather and our family. They feel like family. They truly care for and respect all residents. They understand individual needs and approaches the care with...
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.
Morningside House of Friendship is located in beautiful Hanover, Maryland, and is considered the 'top-referred' assistant living facility in the area. We are known for our ability to provide effective and compassionate care for seniors of all care levels. Staff members possess unique skills and...
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33 Floor plans available
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I gave number value for cost a lower rating mainly because this whole thing is just extremely expensive, we pay $[removed]a month. She's not in memory care or anything like that. She's pretty much...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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My father-in-law loves the camaraderie of the community. We picked this community because of the meals & dining, cleanliness, and care services
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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Photo of Lighthouse Senior Living at Martin’s Wood LLC for Hopkins Creek
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9.6
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62 reviews
9.6
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When it comes to the value for cost gets a 3, but that's because fortunately my father isn't in need of as much care as others. They could improve on the food. The food service not very good
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...
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11 Floor plan available
9.6
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We like that our loved one has made friends there and we would recommend Sunrise Braddock Glen to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
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.
Braddock Glen in Fairfax, Virginia is a warm and friendly low-cost assisted living community where every resident receives personalized assistance, supportive services, and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, community setting from long-tenured team members. We are...
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9.5
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The only issue I had was understanding the invoicing system. Although I think that was a corporate issue and not related to this location. Based on the experience we have had so far, I would absolutely...
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.
Brighton Gardens of Columbia is located in the planned city of Columbia, Maryland, a city nationally ranked as one of the 10 Best Places to Live by MONEY, CNN, and FORBES. Against the perfect blend of parks, walking paths, and abundant shopping, Brighton Gardens of Columbia offers a beautifully...
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Not sure on the value for cost but it seems good. Their intake and your resident ambassador were awesome and talking up the place. The activities turned out to be a little less than was touted but then again...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Bedford Court is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with one of the lowest Entrance Fee that is 100% refundable. Located within walking distance of the Leisure World shopping center. Our community offers you a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality...
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I would definitely recommend Sunrise. The office staff are caring, helpful, and knowledgeable. They were wonderful with my husband and very attentive and friendly with me. We felt so comfortable there.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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44 Floor plans available
9.5
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Mom has been at Sunrise almost a year now. All of the caretakers/nurses/med techs and staff have been a pleasure to work with! Everyone we have dealt with has been kind, patient and understanding. We are...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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We picked this community, because they had more meal options, larger number of residents, outdoor patio, not far from home, always had some residents hanging around the main living room--seemed like more...
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.
As one of the premier assisted living and memory care communities in the Washington, D.C., area, we are conveniently located in the heart of Arlington, Va., an upscale area consistently ranked among the wealthiest counties in the United States. We’re close to casual and fine dining...
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My experience was great. I really liked the place and the professionalism of the owner and staff. My brother was not there long before he passed. However, the time he was, he was well cared for. I would...
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.
Bryant Woods Assisted Living offers short & long term care to residents living in the Columbia Maryland and Baltimore, DC Maryland Metro area. We provide a loving home environment with 24-hour care for one affordable monthly rate. We respect the dignity of our residents and strive to provide...
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I like that it is a smaller facility that is just a residential home, which makes the environment more intimate and less overwhelming for memory care residents (such as my grandma) and each resident receives...
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.
CARING WELL AT AQUARIUSWhere we provide you the care, security, comfort, and close affinity you're looking for.Owned and managed by Carolyn Pasking, Caring Well has been serving the Silver Spring community for over 10 years! Nurse Carolyn offers 20+ years of nursing experience. Having served as a...
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My husband has resided at the Avalon House on Woodland Drive for nearly 3 months now. His health is poor but his care is wonderful. All the care team are both loving and skilled. He is always kept...
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.
Avalon House on Woodland Drive is an Alzheimer's Care provider located in the independent city of Falls Church, Virginia. We are known for providing dedicated memory care programs as well as following the philosophy of aging in place. Our intent is to provide senior citizens with the comfort and...
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9.5
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We chose Aarondale Community because of the cleanliness of the facility, willingness to move quickly to intake my sister, kindness of everyone we dealt with no matter their role. I believe that we...
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.
Experience Senior Care at AarondaleSurrounded by lovely gardens and a meticulously landscaped setting in Springfield, Virginia, Aarondale stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just minutes from Washington, D.C., our senior housing offers a blend of Independent Living, Assisted...
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We are very happy with the care provided and lucky to find this home. The staffs here are very attentive, friendly, coordinative and helpful. I would recommend this home anyone. Thank you for the care...
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.
Bethany Living is a residential care home located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, in Montgomery County. Our lovely community is situated in close proximity to Diamond Farms Park and Quince Orchard Valley Park. Gaithersburg is one of the largest cities in Maryland and boasts not only a rich history,...
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9.5
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Overall it was a very good experience. The facility is a bit older than others in the area, but the staff is very friendly and accommodating. I would definitely recommend Aspenwood Senior Living Community...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Welcome to Aspenwood Senior Living Community, a Five Star Senior Living community! Well-established in Montgomery County since 1989, this neighborhood setting is convenient to shopping and medical services. Our Independent and Assisted Living apartments are not part of a high rise, further...
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9.4
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Mother lasted less than a month at The Residences at Thomas Circle. They felt she needed to be in Memory Care and that was way too much. The staff at The Residences At Thomas Circle were extremely patient...
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.
More than a great place to live, The Residences at Thomas Circle is a neighborhood within a neighborhood – where seniors can live life their way.LIFE AT ITS FINEST In the heart of downtown DC, just blocks from the White House and a short walk to museums and monuments, you will find seniors...
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1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.4
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44 reviews
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44 reviews
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what we like the most about Sunrise of Columbia is the staff. Their staff is engaging and very friendly and helpful with the residents. We would recommend this community to anyone who asks
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Cost of assisted living in West Shadyside, MD

The average cost of senior living in West Shadyside is $5,528 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $4,164 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in West Shadyside, MD vs. nearby cities

West Shadyside, MD
$5,528/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in West Shadyside, MD vs. the state and national average

West Shadyside, MD
$5,528/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in West Shadyside vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,528/mo
$6,608/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in West Shadyside, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$5,190/mo
Private
$4,726/mo
Studio
$6,457/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,644/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,635/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,600/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in West Shadyside over time

West Shadyside, MDMD stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in West Shadyside, 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 West Shadyside.

What families are saying about assisted living in West Shadyside

Recent reviews for assisted living in West Shadyside

Modena Reserve at Kensington

5.0
I think all 7 categories meet the mark, but they should, since this an upscale facility and more costly than others. The staff is terrific. My wife has difficult Lewy body dementia and the facility does well. I'm happy with it.

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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West Shadyside review score based on 1,472 family reviews

8.3
Review score397 facilities1472 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1472 reviews of 397 West Shadyside assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Shadyside 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

West Shadyside review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
West Shadyside, MD397 facilities
8.6
Highland Beach, MD11 facilities
8.7
Annapolis Neck, MD12 facilities

Review subcategories for West Shadyside 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 1,472 reviews of 397 West Shadyside assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare West Shadyside 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.
West Shadyside, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

West Shadyside assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Shadyside assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Shadyside, 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 West Shadyside 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 West Shadyside that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Shadyside, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.5%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Shadyside 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 West Shadyside Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Shadyside, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Shadyside 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 West Shadyside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Shadyside, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
50.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.9%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in West Shadyside 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 West Shadyside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Shadyside, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.4%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Shadyside 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 West Shadyside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Shadyside, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
31.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in West Shadyside

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 West Shadyside protect seniors.

Learn about Maryland Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Avalon House on Woodacre Drive, Avalon House on Laburnum Street and Avalon House on Oakview Drive are the top-rated assisted living facilities near West Shadyside, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 461 assisted living facilities near West Shadyside, Maryland. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in West Shadyside, Maryland are Avalon House on Dominion Crest, Avalon House on Laburnum Street and Avalon House on Oakview Drive. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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