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10 Best Nursing Homes in Forest Heights, MD
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights, 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 Forest Heights or another care type is right for you. Browse 69 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Forest Heights.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Potomac Heights, Chevy Chase and Friendship Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Drury, Lothian and Mount Zion.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Forest Heights, 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.
Ruxton Health of Alexandria is a 111 bed skilled nursing facility located in beautiful Old Town Alexandria at 900 Virginia Avenue. We provide excellent care for individuals who are in need of Short-Term Rehabilitative Therapy Services, Long-Term and Respite Care. We provide care with...
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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.
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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.
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: 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
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
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
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.
At Gladys Spellman Specialty Hospital, 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...
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
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Forest Heights, MD
The average cost of senior living in Forest Heights is $6,916 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Melwood, MD with an average of $6,803 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Forest Heights, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Forest Heights, MD vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Forest Heights
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Forest Heights
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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Brookdale Lake Ridge in Woodbridge, VA
5.0
We give them 5's across the board. My dad's case was difficult. They were very open and candid and supportive and caring. We are grateful to have had chosen them. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far and I have already recommended them
Forest Heights nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest Heights nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest Heights, 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 Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Forest Heights, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.5%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forest Heights, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.5%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest Heights, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest Heights, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest Heights, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
45%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
32.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.5%
0.4%
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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Forest Heights, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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