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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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Cost of assisted living in Blair Portal, MD

The average cost of senior living in Blair Portal is $5,769 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Berwyn Heights, MD with an average of $5,690 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Blair Portal, MD vs. nearby cities

Blair Portal, MD
$5,769/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Blair Portal, MD vs. the state and national average

Blair Portal, MD
$5,769/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Blair Portal vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,769/mo
$7,064/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Blair Portal, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$4,896/mo
Private
$4,834/mo
Studio
$6,805/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,108/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,060/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Blair Portal, MD

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Blair Portal.

What families are saying about assisted living in Blair Portal

Recent reviews for assisted living in Blair Portal

Modena Reserve at Kensington

5.0
I think all 7 categories meet the mark, but they should, since this an upscale facility and more costly than others. The staff is terrific. My wife has difficult Lewy body dementia and the facility does well. I'm happy with it.

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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Residences at Vantage Point CCRC in Columbia, MD

5.0
I have lived at Vantage Place for 9 years. Ithas been my privilege to serve on various resident committees I am very appreciative of the made from scratch meals that are served daily in our dining facilities. Daily specials included a choice of clear broth or a cream soup, several salads, a ...
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Blair Portal review score based on 374 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 374 reviews of 109 Blair Portal assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Blair Portal review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Blair Portal review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Blair Portal, MD109 facilities
8.9
Takoma Park, MD111 facilities
8.8

Review subcategories for Blair Portal assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 374 reviews of 109 Blair Portal assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Blair Portal resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Blair Portal, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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Blair Portal assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blair Portal assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blair Portal, 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 Blair Portal assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Blair Portal that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blair Portal, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.4%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.7%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.5%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.1%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.4%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.3%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.9%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Blair Portal assisted living

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 Blair Portal Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blair Portal, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.8%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.7%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blair Portal assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blair Portal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blair Portal, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.3%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.3%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
43.4%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.4%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Blair Portal assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blair Portal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blair Portal, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.3%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
30.3%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blair Portal assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Blair Portal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blair Portal, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.2%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.9%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.4%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.3%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.5%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.4%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.1%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.1%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.8%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
41.8%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
20.5%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.6%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Blair Portal

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Blair Portal protect seniors.

Learn about Maryland Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Avalon House on Laburnum Street, Avalon House on Woodacre Drive and Avalon House on Oakview Drive are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Blair Portal, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 125 assisted living facilities near Blair Portal, Maryland. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Blair Portal, Maryland are Avalon House on Dominion Crest, Avalon House on Laburnum Street and Avalon House on Oakview Drive. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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