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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dickerson, MD

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dickerson 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 Dickerson, 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 Dickerson or another care type is right for you. Browse 37 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dickerson.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Falls Orchard, Broadwood Manor and Hungerford Towne.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dickerson, MD

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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.
Woodland Assisted Living is a beautiful adult care community located in Lovettsville, VA. We pride ourselves in giving the best quality care possible for the many residents living in the home. We understand how important it is for you to feel comfortable living your elderly parents in our care,...
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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.
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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: 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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Dickerson, MD

The average cost of senior living in Dickerson is $6,978 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Myersville, MD with an average of $5,539 per month.

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

Dickerson, MD
$6,978/mo

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

Dickerson, MD
$6,978/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$6,963/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,978/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,106/mo
Studio
$6,294/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,640/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,941/mo

Senior living costs in Dickerson 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: Dickerson, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDickerson, MDMarylandU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,978/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,515/mo$5,268/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,963/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,966/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Dickerson, MD:$6,978/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Dickerson, MD:$5,515/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Dickerson, MD:$6,963/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dickerson, MD:$4,966/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Dickerson, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Dickerson 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dickerson, MD$6,553/mo$6,680/mo-1.9%
Maryland$6,604/mo$6,486/mo+1.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Dickerson, MD
2024 average cost:$6,553/mo
2023 average cost:$6,680/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,604/mo
2023 average cost:$6,486/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dickerson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dickerson

Morningside House of Leesburg

4.6
A great place for most elderly with a fabulous staff that really cares about the people. The food is excellent and they have great activities. Would recommend for your loved one, if they are high-functioning.

Sunrise of McLean Village

5.0
We are quite pleased with our decision to move from our McLean house that we lived in for 48 years to McLean Village Sunrise. We have met interesting and smart people and have friends who want to come and see this facility with the possibility of applying for residence here.

Alfred House Symphony in Derwood, MD

4.8
Transitioning my father to an assisted living care facility was a difficult decision made very easy just walking in the door at Symphony Alfred House. At the end of his battle with cancer, he required more care than the typical resident here. However, every staff member from nursing aids, ...
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Dickerson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dickerson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dickerson, 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 Dickerson 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 Dickerson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dickerson, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dickerson 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 Dickerson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dickerson, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dickerson 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 Dickerson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dickerson, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dickerson 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 Dickerson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dickerson, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
53.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dickerson 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 Dickerson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dickerson, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
56.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
30%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.7%
0.5%
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Sunrise of Montgomery Village, Sunrise at Countryside and Tranquillity at Fredericktowne are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dickerson, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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