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10 Best Nursing Homes in Emmitsburg, MD

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Emmitsburg, MD

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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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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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.
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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.
Serene Manor is a Pennsylvania non profit corporation, and it is committed to affordable senior housing and care.Our management team is made of experienced, highly qualified professionals who are dedicated to making Serene Manor one of the premier Personal Care Homes in Pennsylvania.Our...
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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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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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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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, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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: Memory Care
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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.
Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
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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.
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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: 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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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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Emmitsburg, MD

The average cost of senior living in Emmitsburg is $5,962 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middleburg, MD with an average of $4,776 per month.

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

Emmitsburg, MD
$5,962/mo
$5,560/mo
$5,181/mo

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

Emmitsburg, MD
$5,962/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$5,867/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,962/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,554/mo
Studio
$6,077/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,287/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,881/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,525/mo

Senior living costs in Emmitsburg 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: Emmitsburg, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEmmitsburg, MDMarylandU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,962/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,346/mo$5,268/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,867/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,258/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Emmitsburg, MD:$5,962/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Emmitsburg, MD:$5,346/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Emmitsburg, MD:$5,867/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Emmitsburg, MD:$4,258/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Emmitsburg, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Emmitsburg 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.

Emmitsburg, MDMD stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Emmitsburg, MD

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Emmitsburg 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
Emmitsburg, MD$6,603/mo$6,476/mo+2.0%
Maryland$6,604/mo$6,486/mo+1.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Emmitsburg, MD
2024 average cost:$6,603/mo
2023 average cost:$6,476/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Emmitsburg

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Emmitsburg

Butler Street Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA

3.9
The community has good staff; however I feel they are understaffed currently. There has been some staff turnover since my loved one moved into the community. Due to the staffing challenges this can cause delays in waiting for meals, care, and more. [name removed] the Director is wonderful; ...
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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.

Emmitsburg nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Emmitsburg nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Emmitsburg, 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 Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Emmitsburg, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
49.8%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.6%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.9%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Emmitsburg, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.2%
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
17.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Emmitsburg, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
40.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.9%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.5%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Emmitsburg, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Emmitsburg, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
44%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
27%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolias of Chambersburg, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Silver Spring are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Emmitsburg, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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