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10 Best Nursing Homes in Oakdale, MD

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Oakdale 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 Oakdale, MD may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Oakdale, MD

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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.
Elternhaus, IncElternhaus, provides a caring assisted living community to those adults who are looking to be a part of Dayton, MD. This community is located in a quiet area that is a great place to call home. Dayton is a part of Howard County and it offers much natural beauty in a peaceful area...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Oakdale, MD

The average cost of senior living in Oakdale is $6,782 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laurel, MD with an average of $6,637 per month.

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

Oakdale, MD
$6,782/mo

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

Oakdale, MD
$6,782/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$6,850/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,782/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,850/mo
Studio
$6,845/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,548/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,366/mo

Senior living costs in Oakdale 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: Oakdale, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOakdale, MDMarylandU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,782/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,617/mo$5,268/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,850/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,420/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Oakdale, MD:$6,782/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Oakdale, MD:$5,617/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Oakdale, MD:$6,850/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Oakdale, MD:$4,420/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Oakdale, MD, over time

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

Oakdale, MDMD stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Oakdale, MD

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Oakdale 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
Oakdale, MD$7,532/mo$7,745/mo-2.8%
Maryland$6,604/mo$6,486/mo+1.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Oakdale, MD
2024 average cost:$7,532/mo
2023 average cost:$7,745/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
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 Oakdale

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Oakdale

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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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.

New Life Healthy Living in Windsor Mill, MD

4.0
I've heard mostly good things from my loved ones. The staff have been very personable and attentive, and my grandmother says she likes it here.

Oakdale nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakdale nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakdale, 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 Oakdale 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 Oakdale that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oakdale, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
76.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
74.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.2%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.2%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80.4%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oakdale 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 Oakdale Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oakdale, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.4%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oakdale 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 Oakdale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakdale, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
64.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60.8%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.5%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Oakdale 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 Oakdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakdale, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
45.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.3%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Oakdale 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 Oakdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakdale, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.8%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
72.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
39.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.6%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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