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Nursing Homes Facilities near Avalon Shores, MD

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Photo of Harmony at Chantilly
66 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
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The facility is very well run, clean and they go out of their way to make sure the tenants feel welcome. My mom really likes the activities; choir, art studio, and religious functions are her favorites. She...
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 Harmony at ChantillyIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Herndon, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and......Read more
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11 Floor plan available
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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......Read more
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Photo of Lighthouse Senior Living at Martin’s Wood LLC for Hopkins Creek
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The activities are great. [name removed] and [name removed] are exceptional. The food could be better. All in all, it was a great experience. Yes, I would recommend Lighthouse Senior Living to other families...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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......Read more
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9.5
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My family recently moved my Dad into assisted living at the Residences. During this difficult time, we were immensely helped by the kind and knowledgeable staff. They made everything much easier to deal with...
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......Read more
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The Residence at Colvin Run (RCR) in Great Falls, VA is a first-rate assisted living and memory care community that exceeded all our expectations. We were desperate to find a place for an elderly family...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Residence at Colvin Run is a brand-new, state-of-the-art senior living community located in the heart of Great Falls Virginia. Our cottage style design creates a warm, cozy and inviting environment for residents to call home. Our community features infection control technology that includes......Read more
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Photo of The Cottages of Perry Hall
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I wish I had known about it for my parents. It has a feeling of being a 'home' rather than a facility. Individual bedroom with shower/toilet. All ground level . Each cottage has its own kitchen. Center of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Cottages of Perry Hall – A Charter Senior Living Community is an assisted living and memory care community with a total of 64 individual apartments. As the management company for The Cottages of Perry Hall, Charter Senior Living will be responsible for day-to-day operations and all related......Read more
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Photo of The Providence Fairfax
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1-7 are fives for sure. I'd say item 8 is as well though I don't have a solid sense of what other places charge. We weren't happy with the quality of the first seven categories at other places. The staff 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.
With no large entry fee, The Providence offers Assisted Living and Memory Care in the heart of Fairfax, Virginia. The Providence features a warm and nurturing holistic approach to senior living that ensures residents thrive, with a portfolio of amenities and experiences as vibrant and distinctive......Read more
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Tribute is well run for the residents. The staff is friendly and the facility is clean. There are many activities that vary from day to day giving residents choice in what they do from cognitive to active...
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.
At Tribute at Melford, our Active Senior Living program is a beautiful compliment to a life lived with joy, learning and comfort. We are conveniently located within minutes of the Annapolis Marine Pier, where you will find charming cobblestone streets that lead to all of the fun waterfront shops......Read more
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The facility is well maintained and bright. The staff engages the residents to participate in activities. Overall, Brighton Gardens feels like a home where loved ones are cared for.
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......Read more
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Photo of Sunrise of Pikesville
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44 Floor plans available
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I like that it isn't a huge community. To me, there is a family feel. Staff knows all the residents (in memory care) and are friendly to family. Yes, I would recommend them.
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......Read more
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Photo of Vitality Living ArlingtonCommunity card badge
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1111 Floor plans available
9.4
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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......Read more
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Photo of Sunrise of Silver Spring
99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.4
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Putting a loved one into assisted living is always a difficult decision. It is an adjustment for all persons involved, including family. Sunrise has made the transition for my mother as easy as humanly...
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 Sunrise of Silver Spring, an assisted living community in Silver Spring, Maryland, just minutes from Route 495 and just off Route 29, north on New Hampshire Avenue. Sunrise of Silver Spring sits in a beautifully landscaped setting in a residential neighborhood, adjacent to the White......Read more
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Photo of Sunrise of Connecticut Ave
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33 Floor plans available
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Staff is friendly and helpful. The staff they have seem to want to genuinely help. They're responsive too if you have an inquiry. Facility is clean and lacks odors that would imply otherwise. Typically has...
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 in the heart of Washington, DC, Sunrise on Connecticut Avenue has been serving the Nation's Capital with quality assisted living and memory care programs since 2003. We are conveniently located near public transportation, restaurants, museums and shopping. Our tenured leadership team has......Read more
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Photo of Aspenwood Senior Living Community
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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......Read more
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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......Read more
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Photo of Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Annandale
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When my dear wife had her worst episode, and I had to have her admitted to the local hospital, I knew that after being her sole caregiver for seven years, I was no longer effective. She needed specialized,...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
For 19 years, Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community in Annandale is located on Braddock Road. We cater to the special needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other related forms of dementia such as Lewy Body, frontotemporal dementia, vascular dementia and Parkinson’s......Read more
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Too many assessments and no communication when prices change. If they have unlimited funds, we would recommend Candle Light Cove to others. Everything was very nice but over my mother's budget. Didn't start...
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.
At Candle Light Cove, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. All meals are provided to residents. We love to accommodate visiting guests, meals included. Dining includes restaurant-style dining, room......Read more
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I really liked the cleanliness, friendliness, and the quality of care that my mom received while she was there. An improvement would be to provide beds with rails or some sort of cushions to help prevent...
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.
Independence Court of Hyattsville is an elegant assisted living home that is available to residents who are looking for a peaceful place to live. This community offers its residents access to the historic city of Hyattsville, MD. Guests of the residents of this community will find that they have......Read more
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Photo of Morningside House of Laurel
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Assistant living facility with multi-levels of residents from independent people to memory care. Provides 3 meals plus snacks, housekeeping, lots of activities and trips to shopping, sight seeing and...
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 Laurel is an assisted living community located in Laurel, Maryland in Prince George's County and home to just over 25,000 people. Laurel is a quiet town close to Baltimore and D.C. and residents will be able to take trips to shows, events and concerts. Residents will also be......Read more
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This has been a great fit for our family. It’s a smaller facility, but that’s a good thing sometimes. It’s a little dated, but much more affordable than almost every other place we visited. The staff has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I loved Modena for mom. Sadly she was only there for 3 mos before she passed. I had terrible experiences with JSSA hospice. If i ever had an issue it was never about the care other than JSSA hospice who were...
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 Sunrise of Arlington VA
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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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......Read more
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Photo of Heatherwood Retirement Community
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9.3
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Heatherwood is has been a wonderful experience for my father. He's very happy there. He really likes the staff, outings and the activities. The staff is attentive, listens, treats residents with respect and...
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.
Experience Senior Care at HeatherwoodNestled in a charming residential setting in Burke, Virginia, Heatherwood stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from D.C., our senior housing offers a blend of Independent Living, premier retirement community, and......Read more
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Be present. Work with the staff and communication your family members needs/requirements. Know your family members abilities and health needs, likes and dislikes.
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.
Arbor Terrace Senior Living is an assisted living community conveniently located on Greenbelt Road. We bring a new level of modern senior living with stress-free warmth, charm and comfort to assisted living and memory care. We are an active, vibrant residence that's complete with unsurpassed......Read more
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9.3
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Facility & staff are very friendly & kind. Cleanliness of my husband's room needs to be improved greatly. Patients really care a lot about one another.
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.
Great news! Pacifica Senior Living has set roots in beautiful Northern Virginia. Voted the "Best Senior Living in the Nation in 2020". Pacifica found this hidden gem of property nestled in Sterling, Virginia moments away from culinary delights around the world, shopping, farmer's markets, the......Read more
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Cost of nursing homes in Avalon Shores, MD

The average cost of senior living in Avalon Shores is $6,590 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Queenstown, MD with an average of $6,233 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Avalon Shores, MD vs. nearby cities

Avalon Shores, MD
$6,590/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Avalon Shores, MD vs. the state and national average

Avalon Shores, MD
$6,590/mo
U.S. national average
$4,797/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Avalon Shores vs. other types of senior living

$6,640/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,590/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Avalon Shores, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$6,207/mo
Studio
$6,655/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,090/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,642/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,700/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Avalon Shores over time

Avalon Shores, MDMD stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Avalon Shores

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Avalon Shores

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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Westgate Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Baltimore, MD

5.0
My loved one said he like's how clean it is and he said the food is pretty good. But, once they forgot to give him his medicine.

Avalon Shores nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avalon Shores nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avalon Shores, 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 Avalon Shores nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Avalon Shores that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Avalon Shores, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.8%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.5%
10.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.1%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.8%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.2%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.8%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.6%
18.7%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Avalon Shores nursing homes

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 Avalon Shores Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Avalon Shores, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.9%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.1%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Avalon Shores nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Avalon Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avalon Shores, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.4%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
54.1%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49%
3.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Avalon Shores nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Avalon Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avalon Shores, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
46.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avalon Shores nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Avalon Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Avalon Shores, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.1%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
39.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.4%
0.4%
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