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10 Best Nursing Homes in Columbia Forest, MD
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Columbia Forest nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Columbia Forest, MD may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Columbia Forest or another care type is right for you. Browse 117 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Columbia Forest.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kent, Friendship Heights and Chevy Chase.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Thurston, Mount Ephraim and Comus.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Columbia Forest, MD
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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.
At the Sylvestery, we believe that for those with dementia, every moment of the day is an opportunity to experience meaning and comfort. EVERY MOMENT COUNTS is the philosophy behind the specialized interactive programs to provide cognitive and physical engagement to the...
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The Kensington is very pricy. We moved mom in anyway for the activities. There was an adjustment period, and some care management changes that needed to be made. However, after one month we are on the right...
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.
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My 86 year old mother was at Chesterbrook Residences for 9 month before she died peacefully in her sleep from heart problems. She loved Chesterbrook Residences, her apartment, the people there who became...
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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.
Chesterbrook ResidencesChesterfield Residences is an assisted living community located in Falls Church, VA in Fairfax County and home to just over 12,000 people. Falls Church is a busy city close to D.C., with lots of great stores, shopping and activities. Residents will enjoy going out to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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My mother has dementia and requires a lot of attention, but she is still very functional. We have moved her there a few months ago and we are extremely please with the entire environment. The staff is...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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 Layhill Center, 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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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.
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 Woodside Center, 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....
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Columbia Forest, MD
The average cost of senior living in Columbia Forest is $7,073 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leisure World, MD with an average of $6,871 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Columbia Forest, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Columbia Forest, MD vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Columbia Forest vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Columbia Forest, MD by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Columbia Forest
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Columbia Forest
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.
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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Residences at Vantage Point CCRC in Columbia, MD
5.0
I have lived at Vantage Place for 9 years. Ithas been my privilege to serve on various resident committees I am very appreciative of the made from scratch meals that are served daily in our dining facilities. Daily specials included a choice of clear broth or a cream soup, several salads, a ...
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Columbia Forest nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbia Forest nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbia Forest, 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 Columbia Forest 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 Columbia Forest 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
63.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.5%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.6%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.1%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.6%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.1%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.3%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Columbia Forest 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 Columbia Forest Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbia Forest, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.9%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbia Forest 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 Columbia Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbia Forest, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.2%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
53.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.6%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbia Forest 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 Columbia Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
44.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbia Forest 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 Columbia Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbia Forest, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
34.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Falcons Landing, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac and Sunrise of Hunter Mill are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Columbia Forest, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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