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Assisted living costs in Furnace Ford average about $6,540 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 5 communities in Furnace Ford. Our detailed directory has 96 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Spring Arbor of Frederick
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66 Floor plans available
9.2
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18 reviews
9.2
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18 reviews
5 star
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4 star
22%
3 star
11%
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Spring Arbor and Homewood were our top two choices. SA had availability when we needed it. Have had some issues with the "bulk account" for TV, which is included in the cost and provided by Comcast. The...
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 Azalia Home
55 Photos available
9.0
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23 reviews
9.0
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23 reviews
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61%
4 star
22%
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The staff is exceptionally responsive to my father who has Alzheimer's. They take care of him in ways that I certainly know I could not do. I would recommend them to others who are searching for memory care...
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.
Bethany Living II is located in Frederick, MD in Frederick County. This residential care home gives you the independence that you are seeking while supporting you and allowing you to live in a great area. Those who spend time in Frederick as residents or guests appreciate all that it offers...
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Photo of Tribute at Black Hill
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55 reviews
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16%
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My mother has been a resident for about a month. She has been well cared for with a friendly and welcoming staff. To date there have been fewer activities to engage her than I'd hoped. New staff has...
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 on the edge of an expansive park, Tribute at Black Hill offers a serene setting with access to major city conveniences. Equal distance from Baltimore and Washington, D.C., the community offers assisted living and memory care. Residents can rest easy knowing that their independence is...
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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.
Photo of Catherine's House
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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.
Caring Living Thriving 20 years ago my husband and I opened our home to the elderly. We named it after my grandmother Catherine. We live in the home with our residents. Catherine's House offers an alternative life care program patterned after the Green House concept. Our home was the first in...
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Cost of assisted living in Furnace Ford, MD

The average cost of senior living in Furnace Ford is $6,540 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walkersville, MD with an average of $5,282 per month.

Assisted living costs in Furnace Ford, MD, vs. nearby cities

Furnace Ford, MD
$6,540/mo

Assisted living costs in Furnace Ford, MD, vs. state and national averages

Furnace Ford, MD
$6,540/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Furnace Ford, MD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,540/mo
$6,504/mo

Assisted living costs in Furnace Ford, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,091/mo
Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$7,645/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,975/mo

Senior living costs in Furnace Ford vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Furnace Ford, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFurnace Ford, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$6,540/mo$5,319/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,504/mo$6,220/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,477/mo$3,921/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Furnace Ford, MD:$6,540/mo
Maryland:$5,319/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Furnace Ford, MD:$6,504/mo
Maryland:$6,220/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Furnace Ford, MD:$4,477/mo
Maryland:$3,921/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Furnace Ford, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Furnace Ford 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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Assisted living cost trends in Furnace Ford, MD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Furnace Ford 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
Furnace Ford, MD$7,357/mo$6,837/mo+7.6%
Maryland$6,288/mo$6,125/mo+2.7%
National$5,264/mo$4,973/mo+5.9%
Furnace Ford, MD
2024 average cost:$7,357/mo
2023 average cost:$6,837/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,288/mo
2023 average cost:$6,125/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Furnace Ford, 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 Furnace Ford.

What families are saying about assisted living in Furnace Ford

Recent reviews for assisted living in Furnace Ford

Morningside House of Leesburg

4.6
A great place for most elderly with a fabulous staff that really cares about the people. The food is excellent and they have great activities. Would recommend for your loved one, if they are high-functioning.

Tranquil Loving Care in Gaithersburg, MD

4.0
They did a good job. I don't have any complaints or concerns about the place. Our experience was short, but fine.

Alfred House Symphony in Derwood, MD

4.8
Transitioning my father to an assisted living care facility was a difficult decision made very easy just walking in the door at Symphony Alfred House. At the end of his battle with cancer, he required more care than the typical resident here. However, every staff member from nursing aids, ...
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Furnace Ford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Furnace Ford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Furnace Ford, 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 Furnace Ford 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 Furnace Ford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Furnace Ford, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
80%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Furnace Ford 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 Furnace Ford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Furnace Ford, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Furnace Ford 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 Furnace Ford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Furnace Ford, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
80%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Furnace Ford 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 Furnace Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Furnace Ford, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Furnace Ford 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 Furnace Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Furnace Ford, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
40%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Furnace Ford

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Furnace Ford protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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