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10 Best Nursing Homes in Walker Mill, MD

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Walker Mill 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 Walker Mill, 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 Walker Mill or another care type is right for you. Browse 52 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Walker Mill.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Walker Mill, MD

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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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Walker Mill, MD

The average cost of senior living in Walker Mill is $7,082 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marlboro Village, MD with an average of $6,675 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Walker Mill, MD, vs. nearby cities

Walker Mill, MD
$7,082/mo

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

Walker Mill, MD
$7,082/mo
U.S. national average
$4,801/mo

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

$7,183/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,082/mo

Nursing homes costs in Walker Mill, MD, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Walker Mill 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: Walker Mill, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWalker Mill, MDMarylandU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,082/mo$6,221/mo$4,801/mo
Assisted Living$5,859/mo$5,268/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$7,183/mo$6,221/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living$4,899/mo$3,830/mo$4,022/mo
Nursing Homes
Walker Mill, MD:$7,082/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Assisted Living
Walker Mill, MD:$5,859/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Walker Mill, MD:$7,183/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Walker Mill, MD:$4,899/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Walker Mill, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Walker Mill 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
Walker Mill, MD$5,602/mo$5,261/mo+6.5%
Maryland$6,588/mo$6,456/mo+2.0%
National$5,669/mo$5,384/mo+5.3%
Walker Mill, MD
2024 average cost:$5,602/mo
2023 average cost:$5,261/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,588/mo
2023 average cost:$6,456/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,669/mo
2023 average cost:$5,384/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Walker Mill

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Walker Mill

Forest Hills of DC in Washington, DC

4.6
My sister has lived at Forest Hills in the Health Care Center for a while. Before the pandemic, they had wonderful activities as well as great nursing care. In the pandemic they have done an incredible job to keep everyone safe, to figure out ways to have safe activities and/or virtual or safe ...
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Ingleside at Rock Creek, a CCRC in Washington, DC

4.4
One of the things a appreciate most at Ingleside is the cosmopolitan atmosphere: The majority of residents has lived overseas for an extended period of time, and usually in various countries all over the globe. Residents are well informed and take a keen interest in both domestic and ...
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Forest Side Memory Care in Washington, DC

4.7
Moved my husband with Alzheimer's here about a month ago. He is adjusting quiet well and the staff has done an excellent job of communicating with me. They pay a lot of attention to him and have got him taking part in activities. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Walker Mill nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walker Mill nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walker Mill, 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 Walker Mill 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 Walker Mill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Walker Mill, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.2%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.9%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.9%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.9%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.2%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73.1%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.1%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.1%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Walker Mill 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 Walker Mill Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Walker Mill, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.9%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.2%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Walker Mill 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 Walker Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walker Mill, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.2%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
19.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.5%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Walker Mill 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 Walker Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walker Mill, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Walker Mill 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 Walker Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walker Mill, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19.2%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15.4%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
19.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Silver Spring and The Skybridge at Town Center are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Walker Mill, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 52 nursing homes facilities near Walker Mill, Maryland. See the full list.
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