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10 Best Nursing Homes in Avalon, MD

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Avalon, MD

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My loved one was previously a resident at St Elizabeth Rehab and Nursing and almost everything was excellent for him at this facility. The only area for improvement was that sometimes they had issues with...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I was worried about my loved one's rapid weight loss, but this facility has been a game-changer! Their team of experts developed a personalized nutrition plan that addressed their unique needs, and the...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Catonsville Commons, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Caritas House Assisted Living is part of the Jenkins Senior Living Community, a long-standing senior community set on a scenic hill overlooking Baltimore. It is a 60-unit studio apartment community located just off the freeway, next to a hospital.The mental, physical and spiritual well being of...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Caton Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Placing a loved one in a nursing facility can be a difficult experience. Emotions run high for all involved, especially the individual who needs the care. What really helps calm your fears is finding a facility staffed by committed people who will provide quality care. Ruxton Health and...
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Cost of nursing homes in Avalon, MD

The average cost of senior living in Avalon is $6,277 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Baltimore, MD with an average of $6,129 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Avalon, MD, vs. nearby cities

Avalon, MD
$6,277/mo
$6,129/mo

Nursing homes costs in Avalon, MD, vs. state and national averages

Avalon, MD
$6,277/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Avalon, MD, vs. other senior living options

$6,261/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,277/mo

Nursing homes costs in Avalon, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,119/mo
Studio
$5,729/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,883/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,209/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,700/mo

Senior living costs in Avalon vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Avalon, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAvalon, MDMarylandU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,277/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,113/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,261/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,545/mo$3,830/mo$4,017/mo
Nursing Homes
Avalon, MD:$6,277/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Avalon, MD:$5,113/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Avalon, MD:$6,261/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Avalon, MD:$3,545/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Avalon, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Avalon 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Avalon, MD

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

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Avalon, MD$6,409/mo$6,020/mo+6.5%
Maryland$6,598/mo$6,479/mo+1.8%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
Avalon, MD
2024 average cost:$6,409/mo
2023 average cost:$6,020/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,598/mo
2023 average cost:$6,479/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,375/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Avalon

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Avalon

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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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.

New Life Healthy Living in Windsor Mill, MD

4.0
I've heard mostly good things from my loved ones. The staff have been very personable and attentive, and my grandmother says she likes it here.

Avalon nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avalon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avalon, 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 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 that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
62.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
67.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.1%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.2%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Avalon 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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Avalon, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.6%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Avalon 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avalon, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
54.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.3%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Avalon 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avalon, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
48.6%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avalon 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Avalon, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.2%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
59.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
45.9%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Morningside House of Friendship, Heartlands Senior Living Village at Ellicott City and Lorien Harmony Hall are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Avalon, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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