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10 Best Nursing Homes in Potomac Shores, MD
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Potomac Shores 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 Potomac Shores, 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 Potomac Shores or another care type is right for you. Browse 61 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Potomac Shores.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Dubois, Golden Beach and Ryceville.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Potomac Shores, MD
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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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.
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. ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 The Pines, 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....
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Potomac Shores, MD
The average cost of senior living in Potomac Shores is $5,489 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frenchtown-Rumbly, MD with an average of $4,788 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Potomac Shores
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Potomac Shores
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.
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock
3.5
We chose Commonwealth because they were the best that we were able to find in the area and they are also a veteran oriented facility. I do think it is a good facility, but unfortunately dad was not here long enough to get acclimated.
Potomac Shores nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Potomac Shores nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Potomac Shores, 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 Potomac Shores 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 Potomac Shores that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Potomac Shores, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.2%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.2%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.8%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
69.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.8%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.1%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Potomac Shores 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 Potomac Shores Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Potomac Shores, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.8%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.8%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Potomac Shores 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 Potomac Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Potomac Shores, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.2%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Potomac Shores 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 Potomac Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Potomac Shores, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.2%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Potomac Shores 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 Potomac Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Potomac Shores, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Morningside House of St Charles and Paul Spring Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Potomac Shores, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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