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10 Best Nursing Homes in Avalon Shores, MD

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We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Avalon Shores or another care type is right for you. Browse 405 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Avalon Shores.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Gateway, Carver / Langston and Barney Circle.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Avalon Shores, 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: Nursing Homes
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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
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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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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.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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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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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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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.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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: Nursing Homes
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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.
Ruxton Health of Alexandria is a 111 bed skilled nursing facility located in beautiful Old Town Alexandria at 900 Virginia Avenue. We provide excellent care for individuals who are in need of Short-Term Rehabilitative Therapy Services, Long-Term and Respite Care. We provide care with...
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Woodside Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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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.
Caritas House Assisted Living is part of the Jenkins Senior Living Community, a long-standing senior community set on a scenic hill overlooking Baltimore. It is a 60-unit studio apartment community located just off the freeway, next to a hospital.The mental, physical and spiritual well being of...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
At Caton Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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66 Photos available
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.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Placing a loved one in a nursing facility can be a difficult experience. Emotions run high for all involved, especially the individual who needs the care. What really helps calm your fears is finding a facility staffed by committed people who will provide quality care. Ruxton Health and...
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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.
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55 Photos available
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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Photo of Riverview Rehabilitation and Health Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Photo of Catonsville Commons
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
At Catonsville Commons, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Avalon Shores, MD

The average cost of senior living in Avalon Shores is $6,587 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Queenstown, MD with an average of $6,232 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Avalon Shores, MD vs. nearby cities

Avalon Shores, MD
$6,587/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Avalon Shores, MD vs. the state and national average

Avalon Shores, MD
$6,587/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Avalon Shores vs. other types of senior living

$6,636/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,587/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Avalon Shores, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$6,155/mo
Studio
$6,642/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,079/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,635/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,700/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.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Avalon Shores

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Avalon Shores

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.

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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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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Avalon Shores nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avalon Shores nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avalon Shores, 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 Avalon Shores 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 Avalon Shores that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Avalon Shores, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.6%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.9%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75.8%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Avalon Shores 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 Avalon Shores Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Avalon Shores, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Avalon Shores 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 Avalon Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avalon Shores, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.3%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
48.7%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Avalon Shores 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 Avalon Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avalon Shores, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
41.5%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avalon Shores 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 Avalon Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Avalon Shores, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Falcons Landing, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac and Sunrise of Hunter Mill are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Avalon Shores, Maryland. See full list of communities.

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