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10 Best Nursing Homes in Palmers, MD

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Palmers, MD

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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? short-term help recuperating from an injury or illness? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer's disease? No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean,...
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The community provides activities such as entertainment musicians, exercise classes, they take the residents outside frequently. Food is very good. I would rate the room sizes a 4. The staff really stood out...
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.
At Greenfield of Fredericksburg, we provide care for your loved ones and, at the same time, help them maintain their independence. Our beautiful, clean neighborhood-style assisted living community looks and feels like home, ensuring our residents' comfort while we provide the care they need. In...
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My father moved into the Hermitage in early Sept 2018. We couldn't be more happy. I was looking for a place for my Dad and after talking to [name removed] I basically stopped my search. She was so lovely and...
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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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Northern Virginia, the Hermitage is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering various levels of care and services that promote an independent lifestyle regardless of needs. A not-for-profit community, owned and operated by Virginia United...
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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.
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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My mother has dementia and requires a lot of attention, but she is still very functional. We have moved her there a few months ago and we are extremely please with the entire environment. The staff is...
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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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I would highly recommend this community to others based on my experience. The community is kept neat and clean, and the staff is very nice and helpful. The food looks good, and they have activities...
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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.
Hughes Home is located in Fredericksburg, VA, an area that is rich in history and beauty. Those who choose to make this assisted living community their home will find that its location offers much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of this community will find that they have much...
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Overall I think they do a good job at Woodbine. The facility itself is a bit worn down, but they keep it very clean and nice looking. The care staff here are all very friendly and professional. They seem to...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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 Woodmont Center, 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 patients and residents....
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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, 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.
Washington & Lee Home for the Elderly is a privately owned/operated, eighteen bed, adult assisted living home, licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A country setting nestled in historic Westmoreland County. Frequent visibility of deer and turkey are seen through large pane...
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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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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, 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.
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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.
Having provided senior care for many years, we, understand the emotions that families face when making care decisions for their loved ones. Providing for a parent, spouse, or relative can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Making the decision to get help is often difficult. ...
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Palmers, MD

The average cost of senior living in Palmers is $5,987 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Church Creek, MD with an average of $6,076 per month.

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

Palmers, MD
$5,987/mo

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

Palmers, MD
$5,987/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,199/mo
Nursing Homes
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Nursing homes costs in Palmers, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,472/mo
Studio
$6,271/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,382/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,008/mo

Senior living costs in Palmers 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: Palmers, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typePalmers, MDMarylandU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,987/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,006/mo$5,268/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,199/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,930/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Palmers, MD:$5,987/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Palmers, MD:$5,006/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Palmers, MD:$4,199/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Palmers, MD:$3,930/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Palmers, MD, over time

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

Palmers, MDMD stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Palmers, MD

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Palmers 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
Palmers, MD$5,893/mo$5,545/mo+6.3%
Maryland$6,604/mo$6,486/mo+1.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Palmers, MD
2024 average cost:$5,893/mo
2023 average cost:$5,545/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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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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 Palmers

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Palmers

Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

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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.

Elance at Old Town Alexandria

5.0
We really like the friendliness of the staff members and the activities there. They take the residents out to lunch, gardening, bringing in programs from a working dog to musical performances.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Fredericksburg

5.0
I am very happy with the level of care provided by Greenfield. My mom has been at this community for 7 weeks now and she is well provided for and happy. She now has a circle of new friends and an active social life, something that had been lacking in her life for a number of years.

Palmers nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palmers nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palmers, 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 Palmers 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 Palmers that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Palmers, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.4%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Palmers 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 Palmers Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Palmers, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Palmers 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 Palmers partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palmers, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.6%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33%
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Availability of select dining options in Palmers 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 Palmers communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palmers, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palmers 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 Palmers offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palmers, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
56.8%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
44.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Skybridge at Town Center, Morningside House of St Charles and Potomac Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Palmers, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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