10 Best Nursing Homes in Secretary, MD

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Secretary 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 Secretary, 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 Secretary or another care type is right for you. Browse 85 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Secretary.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Crescendo, Tilghman Island and Fairbank.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Crescendo, Tilghman Island and Fairbank.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Secretary, MD

Cost of nursing homes in Secretary, MD

The average cost of senior living in Secretary is $5,679 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Trappe, MD with an average of $5,610 per month.

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

Secretary, MD

$5,679/mo

Easton, MD

$5,839/mo

Salisbury, MD

$5,815/mo

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

Secretary, MD

$5,679/mo

Maryland state

$5,935/mo

U.S. national average

$5,847/mo

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

Semi-Private

$5,523/mo

Private

$6,129/mo

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.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.

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Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Secretary

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Secretary

Charter Senior Living of Annapolis

4.4

It is a great place to take someone needing memory care. They were the only ones that would take such young, strong, man in his 50s with some aggression.

Annapolitan Assisted Living in Annapolis, MD

4.3

They have been pleasant, patient and helpful with my mom. They were very gracious with initial move in costs while we handled the sale of my mom's house. The nurse and director are very responsive. The housekeeper and maintenance guy are fantastic. My mom has made some complaints about the ...

Spring Arbor of Crofton

4.0

The size of the facility led me to think the service would be more personal. The staff was wonderful and the directors of the facility and the memory care unit were attentive and caring

Secretary nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Secretary nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Secretary, 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 Secretary 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 Secretary that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Secretary, MDNational

Full medication management

54.8%

2.7%

Doctor on call

51.6%

10.5%

24-Hour awake staff

80.6%

23.7%

Diabetic care

83.9%

24.2%

*Visiting health care professionals

58.1%

10.8%

Home care agency on-site

30.6%

0.9%

Non-ambulatory care

80.6%

20.1%

Respite or short term stays

59.7%

7.4%

Hospice available on-site

67.7%

19.1%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Secretary 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 Secretary Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Secretary, MDNational

Dementia behaviors care

59.7%

4.2%

Specialized memory care training for staff

41.9%

0.2%

Secured community and/or wander guard

58.1%

6.1%

Memory care only community

16.1%

1.3%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Secretary 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 Secretary partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Secretary, MDNational

Nutritionist / dietician

21%

0.6%

Low / no sodium

45.2%

1.5%

No sugar

41.9%

1.5%

Vegetarian

35.5%

3.9%

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Availability of select dining options in Secretary 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 Secretary communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Secretary, MDNational

Professional chef

38.7%

0.2%

Restaurant style dining

46.8%

0.4%

Room service

38.7%

0.4%

Anytime dining

17.7%

0.7%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Secretary 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 Secretary offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Secretary, MDNational

Activity director

41.9%

0.4%

Pet-focused programs

40.3%

0.2%

Community service programs

32.3%

0.3%

Devotional activities on-site

53.2%

7.1%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

48.4%

0.4%

Outings / off-site activities

51.6%

7.1%

Piano or organ

45.2%

0.4%

Arts and crafts center

38.7%

0.2%

Educational speakers / life long learning

41.9%

0.3%

Clubs / games / karaoke

48.4%

0.3%

Live performances

48.4%

0.4%

Dances

30.6%

0.1%

Fitness center

17.7%

0.2%

Fitness classes

46.8%

0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Candle Light Cove, The Skybridge at Town Center and Peregrine Salisbury are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Secretary, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 85 nursing homes facilities near Secretary, Maryland. See the full list.

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