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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shawsville, MD

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Shawsville 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 Shawsville, 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 Shawsville or another care type is right for you. Browse 22 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Shawsville.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bellona-Gittings, Lake Evesham and The Orchards.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fairfiled, Furniss and Coyne Lock.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shawsville, MD

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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Cockeysville
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The people there genuinely care and do their very best. They are patient, kind and attentive. As for growth areas, they need to do a better job with cleaning and maintenance and with keeping to the posted...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at CockeysvilleSenior Living in Cockeysville, MDAt Commonwealth Senior Living at Cockeysville, the promise we make to our residents and their families is the same commitment we make to ourselves: “We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” With these guiding principles, we...
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Viva Senior Living is more expensive than many places that we looked at but the patient's comfort and care were the primary concern of everyone there.
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel AirSenior Living in Bel Air, MD“We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” At Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air, we’re committed to the high standards of those words every day — for both our residents and their families.Located in Bel Air, MD, only 25 miles from...
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They provide a foot doctor, as well as a primary care doctor that is on call and visits the residents when needed. Some activities they have are bingo, arts and crafts, a person that comes in and provides...
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.
The Hart Heritage Assisted Living community is located in suburban Forest Hill, Maryland. Forest Hill is a land of four seasons with warm summers and snowy winters. The 2000 census placed our town's population at 14,951 people, and our land area is 29.89 square miles. At Hart Heritage Assisted...
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It was a big change for everybody in the family, but we made it! Mom is all settled in and happy in her new spot. She seems to be really thriving. I’m very happy with the care she is getting and manager...
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.
Bel Air Assisted Living is a luxury assisted living facility located in beautiful Harford County, Maryland. We have nearly 1 caregiver for every 6 residents, providing more attention than any other facility in Greater Baltimore. Average ratio at other facilities is 1 caregiver for every 15 to 20...
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I just think the people are good there and the environment is pleasing aesthetically. My mom is doing fine there. She likes it and she seems to like the food too.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Located in a wooded residential neighborhood just off route 24 in Bel Air, Maryland, award-winning Brightview Avondell features both Independent Living and Assisted Living apartment homes. The only retirement community of its kind in the area, casually elegant Brightview Avondell offers a...
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I am currently in the process of moving my mother-in-law into the "independent" living section of Brightview Avondell. The people are absolutely amazing and friendly and the facility is beautifully...
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.
From the moment you step inside you can sense the upbeat atmosphere of Brightview Bel Air in Bel Air, Maryland. Whether you're looking for potential-filled Assisted Living or award-winning Alzheimer's Care, Brightview Bel Air residents and their families find everything they need for a better,...
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My mom moved into their assisted living facility after hip surgery. She needs assistance navigating with a walker and also had lingering short term memory issues - we're told they are due to the anesthesia...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Located in a rolling, green neighborhood just north of Timonium, Maryland, Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge brings together three distinct senior living options in one warm community that's sized just-right. The campus offers Independent Living and Assisted Living residences and our award-winning...
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Madonna Heritage has been a wonderful assisted living facility that has met the needs of my parent. This was a hard decision and Madonna Heritage made the transition for my family as easy as could be. The...
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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I am so thrilled that my father is at Forest Hill Heights! The staff are caring, dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable. Everything about the facility is lovely - it's well-appointed and clean, and the...
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.
Forest Hill Heights, LLC, is an assisted living residence in Forest Hill, Maryland. Now under new management, Forest Hill Heights (formerly known as Rock Spring Village) offers 24/7 on-site nursing care, fine dining, and personalized care plans for our residents. Caring has been our privilege for...
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We chose Hart Heritage because it was much more attractive, pricing was comparable to others we looked into, and it was very clean. The location is also great as well. The room sizes are adequate for my mom....
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.
Hart Heritage Estates Assisted Living Street is an assisted living community located in lovely Street, Harford County, Maryland. Street, Maryland is lined with historic heritage and beautiful country winding roads. This very quaint and quiet town is an ideal place for settling down and...
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After my 93 year old mom fell and broke her hip, she needed a hip replacement. Her recovery at Stella Maris was excellent. After her ninety day stay, she came home much healthier than before....the nurses...
Provides: Home Care, Nursing Homes
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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
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, Independent 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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Shawsville, MD

The average cost of senior living in Shawsville is $5,450 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North East, MD with an average of $5,076 per month.

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

Shawsville, MD
$5,450/mo
$5,625/mo

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

Shawsville, MD
$5,450/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$5,115/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,450/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,759/mo
Studio
$6,566/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,590/mo

Senior living costs in Shawsville 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: Shawsville, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShawsville, MDMarylandU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,450/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,571/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,115/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,217/mo$3,830/mo$4,017/mo
Nursing Homes
Shawsville, MD:$5,450/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Shawsville, MD:$4,571/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Shawsville, MD:$5,115/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shawsville, MD:$3,217/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shawsville, MD, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Shawsville, MD

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shawsville 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
Shawsville, MD$6,772/mo$5,968/mo+13.5%
Maryland$6,270/mo$5,705/mo+9.9%
National$5,218/mo$4,912/mo+6.2%
Shawsville, MD
2024 average cost:$6,772/mo
2023 average cost:$5,968/mo
Percent change:+13.5%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,270/mo
2023 average cost:$5,705/mo
Percent change:+9.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,218/mo
2023 average cost:$4,912/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shawsville

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shawsville

Integrity Esther's Place at Harford in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air

4.6
We chose this place for my mom because it is very close to where we live and we can visit a lot. They seem to provide the most value for the price, there are nicer places but they were a lot more expensive. I toured four other homes before deciding on this one for my mom.

Victorian Villa in Dallastown, PA

4.9
Mom seems to really like it here and I'am pleased with everything they have done for us. She has adjusted well to the community. The community is well-kept, there has been minor concerns about cleaning. The staff is great, they are caring for her very well. They have great activities like ...
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Shawsville nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shawsville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shawsville, 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 Shawsville 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 Shawsville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
46.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shawsville 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 Shawsville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shawsville, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shawsville 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 Shawsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shawsville, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shawsville 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 Shawsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shawsville, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shawsville 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 Shawsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shawsville, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Commonwealth Senior Living at Cockeysville, Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air and Hart Heritage Estates Assisted Living of Forest Hill are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shawsville, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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