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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shepperd, MD

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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Columbia
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Wanted to send a thank you out to the caregiving and management staff at Charter Senior Living of Columbia for helping my mother through what turned out to be the final stages of dementia. The caregiving...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Somerford Place is the result of extensive research into the needs of people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Our specially designed building nestled in Columbia is secure, supportive and feels like home. Our staff strives to offer quality services to our residents, promoting...
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Overall, our experience has been very positive. We had a few issues at the beginning, but we brought them to the director’s attention, and everything was worked out. We are very happy with the staff, 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.
Spring Arbor of Severna Park is an assisted living community located in Severna Park, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County and home to about 38,000 people. Severna Park is a beautiful town on the water and close to the D.C. area, as well as Baltimore and Annapolis. Residents can take trips and group...
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Overall the facility is well managed, well kept and well staffed, at a cost as would be expected. Food is good, but many times my mother indicates there is too much, which she hates to throw away. Activities...
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.
Bay Village is a state-of-the-art Assisted Living and Dementia Care community nestled on 3 acres of a tranquil wooded setting while still being convenient to shopping and downtown Annapolis. Staying true to the vision of Annapolis, Bay Village has planned a community that features serene outdoor...
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My husband was diagnosed with dementia in 2022, and moved to the Maples in [date removed]. It was a hard decision but it turned out to be the right one. He had a comfortable room and bath, and was able to...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Maples at Stoneleigh is the newest memory care facility in the Towson area! This mansion was built in 1924 and was used as a nursing home for several years. The building was completely renovated in December 2019.Our facility is managed by Sagelife and we are proud to be an assisted living...
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[name removed] and her staff have been extremely helpful. Just this summer my Dad was hospitalized for quite a while then to a rehab. They always called to check on him. And when we ran into problems with...
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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The staff is amazing so kind and loving. It is very clean. I live out of state and I go down as much as possible. My aunt is always happy and well looked after. She is in memory care. The staff in memory...
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.
Sunrise of Annapolis is conveniently located on Bestgate Road in Annapolis, close to Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis Mall and scenic historic Annapolis. We pride ourselves in having a truly caring staff that has served our seniors for many years and have been awarded the 'Best Assisted...
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The management and staff take a personal interest in the residents, and look for ways to engage and encourage them including personal touches like hanging pictures for them. Overall the facility is clean and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Welcome to Aspenwood Senior Living Community, a Five Star Senior Living community! Well-established in Montgomery County since 1989, this neighborhood setting is convenient to shopping and medical services. Our Independent and Assisted Living apartments are not part of a high rise, further...
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Receptionist is phenomenal. The nurses great. Caregivers are good, but they have a lot of agency people in and out. It seems hard for them to keep good help. Cleaning staff is great. Food is very good....
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.
Welcome to Lighthouse Senior Living! Our approach includes a variety of services — from 'independent living' to adaptive personal assistance, allowing us to continually meet the changing needs of our residents. Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek was created to address the increasing...
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Everything at the Sheridan is top notch. They get back to emails timely, the facility is very clean and my dad is thriving there.
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.
The Sheridan at Severna Park, has newly opened as of August 2023. We offer upscale senior living in a desirable Maryland location between Baltimore and Annapolis. Residing between the Magothy and Severn rivers, our beautifully-appointed community will feature a nautical aesthetic fit for an area...
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My sister loves it. Food is okay . Sometimes it's cold, when serving hot entrees. Not making sure condiments are provided. Something else about the food. This is the only problem she's having - you get a...
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 on almost 8 wooded acres just off Lakeside Boulevard on Atrium Court in Owings Mills, Maryland, you will find Atrium Village; a retirement community where you can choose from a wide array of lifestyle options. Designed for those who want companionship and amenities with a hospitality...
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Photo of Millcroft Living
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Basically, we have not incurred any problems. Everyone is very friendly and helpful foods been great cleaning people come once a week and do their thing. [name removed] is in a studio apartment, but she...
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.
Serving the Newark community for over 35 years, Millcroft Living is truly the cornerstone of senior living. The campus offers a full continuum of residential options making it a smart choice for an active, life. You're invited to see the Independent living apartment homes, Licensed Assisted...
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I know that my sister who is a resident there is not very pleased with the quality of the lunch and dinner food choices and the quality of the food. Also, she said the laundry service is not consistent. My...
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.
Our community in Bowie, Md., offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, lively meals and fun outings. You’ll find other seniors to bond with over mutual interests and common experiences, such as career...
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Photo of Inspirations Bayside Assisted Living and Memory Care
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She got excellent care while she was there. It was only 4 months. It truly gave my sister and I relief knowing that. My mom never complained and actually enjoyed the food and liked her care givers. I wish...
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.
The Woodlands Assisted Living offers seniors the best of everything: a hotel-like atmosphere with family caregivers. We are a 70-unit assisted living center, located in the Baltimore area, nestled among four acres of serene woods. Our Spacious dining room and community area encourages the...
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Most of the staff are great, only a few are questionable. Food is ok. Activities are very repetitive, I would like to see mom get out of the memory care ward more often for activities. The place is clean,...
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.
Paramount Senior Living is a senior living community offering both assisted living and memory care in Newark, Delaware. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood with access to many nearby activities and amenities. Residents can enjoy shopping at nearby shopping centers, excursions to...
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5 for all. They are great. The facility is spotless, food is excellent, all of the staff from front desk to nursing to administrative to food service are friendly and professional. Residents are made to feel...
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.
Meadowcrest at Middletown is the first community of its kind in the area. It offers a sleek, upscale design highlighted by modern influences and accents, as well as natural-looking materials.Quality, customized care is tailored to the needs of each resident. You’ll always have options when you...
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I would give a 5 for each one of them. Very pleased with the place overall. They do seem to be short staffed, but that is typical of most nursing homes. Thank you fir the help in finding a place. The room is...
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.
Providing Assisted Living to the Dillsburg area, come see us!
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The staff is wonderful with Mom - very caring and thoughtful. They keep Mom and her room very clean. It is wonderfully organized with many events to enjoy for the residents as well as with their families....
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.
Annapolitan Assisted Living is one of Annapolis' premier assistedliving communities. We offer independent living for all of our residents,regardless of their need for assistance. Our residents live in their ownapartments in a community of their peers. What they do, how and when theydo it is...
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My spouse is currently in memory care. First let me say that this is a beautiful facility inside and out. Sometimes the parking lot can be full but you can always find a place to park so this is a very minor...
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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The staff is amazing. The food is much better than where she was before. She hasn't had an UTI but she is taken care of . The apartment is clean and nice. Like I said the staff is amazing and so caring. I...
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.
The Woods at Cedar Run is a senior care facility located in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. We offer three different care options including independent living, personal care and memory care. Though each option is different they all offer an exceptional amount of individualized care and service. Our...
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The staff is very nice and caring. Occasionally short handed, particularly on weekends. Residents enjoy the food. They have 3 different room sizes, but there may be a wait for a specific configuration....
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.
Set in a beautiful 2 acre green estate in Ellicott City, Shangri-La was designed for the ultimate living experience. Our 60 apartment community provides residents with the finest services and amenities in a family-oriented, supportive environment. Our care staff is compassionate, friendly, and...
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We are really pleased with everything. My mom is in a suite. She has her own bedroom and shares a bathroom and a common area. All very clean and nice. The overall place is cheery and always active. The staff...
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.
Located just two minutes off of I-270 and 10 minutes from the 495 Capital Beltway, Sunrise of Rockville is nestled in a convenient location within Montgomery County near the Rockville Metro and the Historic Area of Rockville. Our Assisting Living specializes in personalizing our services to meet...
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I give it a 5 star rating although as I said before it was not 5 stars for my relative who was not a good fit for Symphony manor....he went on to move to another facility...that being said symphony manor is...
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.
Situated in the first planned suburban community in North America with a view of the historic Roland Park Water Tower, Symphony Manor of Roland Park is a bright, boutique-style senior living community. Our community is conveniently located near Union Memorial Hospital, John Hopkins Hospital and...
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The staff are wonderful! Upbeat, supportive, caring. The apartment is fine for size, and the balcony is an added extra. The food is pretty heavy and bland. She's always been slim, and she's gained a...
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.
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I have been very pleased with how responsive they are to my questions and in the way they have facilitated this difficult life transition. I would recommend to others.
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.
Somerford Place - Frederick is our Alzheimer's Assisted Living community, and is on the same campus as Somerford House - Frederick, our Assisted Living community. Both properties are owned by Five Star Senior Living and located on the same campus. Somerford Place offers assisted living...
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All 5's. Great place, so glad she's there. Staff and nurses are very friendly and helpful. She loves the bingo and music programs. They also take weekly trips to various stores. The food is very good...
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.
We are committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. Our professional and personalized services are designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We are dedicated to those who entrust their housing and service needs to us. At Legend of Lancaster, we...
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Cost of nursing homes in Shepperd, MD

The average cost of senior living in Shepperd is $6,293 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Columbia, MD with an average of $5,846 per month.

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

Shepperd, MD
$6,293/mo
U.S. national average
$5,853/mo

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

$7,853/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,293/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,957/mo
Private
$6,530/mo

Senior living costs in Shepperd 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: Shepperd, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShepperd, MDMarylandU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,293/mo$5,935/mo$5,853/mo
Assisted Living$6,699/mo$7,009/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,853/mo$8,053/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$3,409/mo$4,041/mo$3,532/mo
Nursing Homes
Shepperd, MD:$6,293/mo
Maryland:$5,935/mo
U.S.:$5,853/mo
Assisted Living
Shepperd, MD:$6,699/mo
Maryland:$7,009/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Shepperd, MD:$7,853/mo
Maryland:$8,053/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Shepperd, MD:$3,409/mo
Maryland:$4,041/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shepperd, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Shepperd 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 Shepperd, MD

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shepperd 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 average 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
Shepperd, MD$7,117/mo$6,839/mo+4.1%
Maryland$6,983/mo$6,756/mo+3.3%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Shepperd, MD
2024 average cost:$7,117/mo
2023 average cost:$6,839/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,983/mo
2023 average cost:$6,756/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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 Shepperd

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shepperd

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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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.

Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA

5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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Shepperd nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shepperd nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shepperd, 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 Shepperd 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 Shepperd 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
0.1%
1.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
4.5%
4.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
8.2%
14.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
10.4%
15.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
3.4%
4.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
4.9%
13.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
3.3%
3.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.8%
9.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shepperd 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 Shepperd Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shepperd, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
0.1%
1.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
1.2%
2.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
0.1%
0.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shepperd 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 Shepperd partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shepperd, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
0.1%
0.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
0.1%
0.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
0.2%
1.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Shepperd 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 Shepperd communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shepperd, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
0.1%
0.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
0.1%
0.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Shepperd 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 Shepperd offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shepperd, MDNational
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
0.1%
0.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
1.2%
3.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
0.2%
3.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
0.1%
0.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
0.1%
0.2%
Live performances
Live performances
0.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
0.1%
0.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

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