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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Great Mills, MD
If you’re looking for assisted living in Great Mills, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Great Mills or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Great Mills.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Great Mills for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 54 assisted living facilities in the Great Mills area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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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.
Sunset Home for the Elderly is a small, senior care facility located in Alameda, California. We offer a cozy environment for senior citizens to enjoy their Golden Years, all while being less than a mile away from Shoreline Drive and the beach. The area is a peaceful and accommodating community...
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.
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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.
Our home caters only to a small group of seniors, this allows our qualified staff to pay the utmost attention to their needs and wants. We customize our programs, menus, and activities to each individual. We offer a worry free atmosphere that allows peace of mind, not only for the resident but...
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4 star
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3 star
11%
2 star
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I can't thank Diana and Hazel and all the staff for the beautiful care they took of my mother. She needed quite a lot of help in her daily activities, and she constantly told her family about the kindness...
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.
Rutherford Manor is a residential care home situated in Davidsonville, which is in the semi-rural countryside of Maryland, part of Anne Arundel County. Davidsonville consists primarily of farmland and rolling hills dotted with sheep and cattle. One can expect to live a quiet life in...
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Cost of assisted living in Great Mills, MD
The average cost of senior living in Great Mills is $4,519 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $4,157 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Great Mills, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Great Mills, MD vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Great Mills vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Great Mills, MD by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Great Mills over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Great Mills, MD
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What families are saying about assisted living in Great Mills
Recent reviews for assisted living in Great Mills
Essex House in Tappahannock, VA
5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.
Sunrise of Mt Vernon in Alexandria, VA
5.0
We moved Mom here on [date removed] from another ALF in Fredericksburg after a series of health events, closer to us. Unfortunately she passed on[date removed] under hospice care. We felt the facility was very nice, clean, lots of open areas indoors and outdoors that we hoped Mom could enjoy. ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock
3.5
We chose Commonwealth because they were the best that we were able to find in the area and they are also a veteran oriented facility. I do think it is a good facility, but unfortunately dad was not here long enough to get acclimated.
Great Mills review score based on 126 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 126 reviews of 54 Great Mills assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Great Mills 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
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Review subcategories for Great Mills 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 126 reviews of 54 Great Mills assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Great Mills 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.Great Mills, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Great Mills assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Great Mills assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Great Mills, 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 Great Mills 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 Great Mills 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
63%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.9%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.3%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.5%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.8%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Great Mills 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 Great Mills Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.1%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.5%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.4%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Great Mills 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 Great Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.4%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.9%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.8%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Great Mills 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 Great Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
31.5%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Great Mills 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 Great Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.8%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.5%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Great Mills
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 Great Mills protect seniors.
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