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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dowell, MD
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dowell 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 Dowell, 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 Dowell or another care type is right for you. Browse 124 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dowell.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Poplar Hill, Randle Cliff Beach and Masons.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Poplar Hill, Randle Cliff Beach and Masons.
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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, Independent 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.
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Dowell, MD
The average cost of senior living in Dowell is $6,146 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frenchtown-Rumbly, MD with an average of $4,788 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dowell, MD vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dowell
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dowell
Essex House in Tappahannock, VA
5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.
Arbor Terrace Senior Living in Lanham, MD
4.0
The Staff is very friendly & accommodating!!
There are a lot of Activities for the residents...
The facility is always very clean!!
I would definitely recommend this facility to others in need of a
Sr. Living Facility.
Potomac Place in Woodbridge, VA
3.9
Friendly, helpful, patient staff.
They simply made us feel at home from the initial visit. The location worked for our family as well.
Dowell nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dowell nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dowell, 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 Dowell 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 Dowell 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
53.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.6%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.1%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.9%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.7%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dowell 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 Dowell Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dowell, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.9%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.1%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
1.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dowell 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 Dowell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dowell, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.1%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.5%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dowell 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 Dowell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dowell, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Dowell 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 Dowell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dowell, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
34.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.1%
0.4%
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Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Tribute at Melford by Cogir and Morningside House of St Charles are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dowell, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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