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10 Best Nursing Homes in Alpha, MD
Alpha is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 24 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Alpha, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Alpha is about $6,148, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 527 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Alpha, MD
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9.4
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44 reviews
what we like the most about Sunrise of Columbia is the staff. Their staff is engaging and very friendly and helpful with the residents. We would recommend this community to anyone who asks
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.0
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36 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at Lorien Harmony Hall and the experience has been mostly great. The friendliness, staff and care services are great. The music and activities are also great. I would...
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.
Harmony Hall assisted living has been a landmark in Howard County for over a quarter of a century. With a focus on quality care, socialization, and independence for, our philosophy encourages our residents to thrive and embrace a care free lifestyle, while receiving all the care they need at any...
Lighthouse Senior Living at Rose Manor LLC for Ellicott City
3100 N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
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32 reviews
It's complicated. I wouldn't say we liked it per se. I gave Lighthouse 4s on my scorecard because it's a well managed, and overall a very good, facility. But my mom had a lot of problems--agitation, anxiety,...
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.
Welcome to Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City! Our approach to Assisted Living includes a variety of services - from independent living to adaptive personal assistance; from dementia care to short-term stays. This flexibility allows us to continually meet the changing needs of our...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.8
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50 reviews
My parents have no complaints .. all staff members are wonderful ... they like the food , activities are endless and they have made so many friends.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Welcome to HeartLands, a Five Star Senior Living community and Howard County's premier rental retirement community. We are the only community in the county that offers cottages and apartments. Located on 48 picturesque acres near historic Ellicott City, we are close to antique and specialty...
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8.7
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88 reviews
Mom has moved back to Georgia and is loving with her sister about an hour away from me. Atrium Village was fantastic though and we really really loved the place.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Located on almost 8 wooded acres just off Lakeside Boulevard on Atrium Court in Owings Mills, Maryland, you will find Atrium Village; a retirement community where you can choose from a wide array of lifestyle options. Designed for those who want companionship and amenities with a hospitality...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
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58 reviews
What we like the most about Morningside House is that the staff are super friendly and caring. The biggest issues are with consistency of staff and follow through with certain tasks. The meals are sometimes ...
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.
Morningside House is a leading Assisted Living & Alzheimer's care provider proudly serving seniors and their families in our Baltimore/Washington area residences. Our communities offer the perfect mix of personal care and hospitality tailored to meet the individual needs of our residents. Our...
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8.5
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8 reviews
We picked this community because of the variety of activities, very friendly people- staff and residents-- warm environment, lovely rooms, convenient location and excellent food.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Residences at Vantage Point in Columbia, Maryland, a not-for-profit, non-denominational Life Plan Community with all the extras you could imagine.You've done quite a lot in your life. When it comes to some things, you've done enough. Mowing the lawn, fixing the meals, shoveling snow, repairing...
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8.0
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4 reviews
I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. They have friendly staff, tolerable to good food, they are efficient, and they are coccineous of the residents. They had physical therapy...
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.
New Life Healthy Living New Life Healthy Living offers a home for residents that is equipped to meet their every need. Located in Windsor Mill, MD, a quiet area that is peaceful and perfect to come home to, this community features a beautiful design and a lovely building to live in. New Life...
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My wife's mother lived at North Oaks Retirement Community for nearly six years - first independently then with assistance/hospice care - she rarely missed a meal in the dining room and looked forward to the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
North Oaks is a Life Care Retirement Community (also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC) located in Northwest Baltimore County on a beautiful suburban campus. We have been a proud member of the Pikesville community for over 30 years.New residents enter the community through...
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7.6
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61 reviews
This was our second experience at Encore and it was just as pleasant as the first. Everyone of the staff was professional, but friendly. The facility was always clean. Food was exceptional. Physical...
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.
Welcome to Encore at Turf ValleyEncore at Turf Valley offers caring support for those who require day to day assistance. Encore can provide the right amount of support while allowing your loved one to maintain as much independence as possible.Encore offers several assisted living floor plans,...
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7.5
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11 reviews
I saw first hand how very hard it is to be a professional caregiver. Especially with my Moms version of Altzheimers. They are respectful of her even when she's difficult. She hasn't been there very long, but...
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.
Oakland Manor is a fully licensed assisted living residence, for seniors who are in need of some assistance in their day-to-day activities, from our caring professional staff. Our residence, designed and built for that purpose is the answer. Located on a three acre wooded site near the Liberty...
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7.0
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27 reviews
We really like the responsiveness from the staff every time we reach out to them with questions or concerns, they have always had great communication. We know they used to have a ton of activities going on,...
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.
Set in a beautiful 2 acre green estate in Ellicott City, Shangri-La was designed for the ultimate living experience. Our 60 apartment community provides residents with the finest services and amenities in a family-oriented, supportive environment. Our care staff is compassionate, friendly, and...
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90 reviews
Very kind and caring attentive care providers that go above & beyond. The entire team is very attentive and helpful. The facility is under new management and [names removed] and the entire team has been...
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.
A proud new member of Marquis Health Services, Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center provides state-of-the-art post-acute and skilled nursing care in Catonsville, MD and the surrounding community. We are known for our high quality subacute and skilled nursing care, and now our services...
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We placed our sister at Copper Ridge, at the end of March; the physical appearance of the dining room, sitting rooms and the small but adequate individual rooms were what impressed us. There is also a craft...
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.
Since 1994, Copper Ridge, located in Sykesville, MD, has been a pioneer in the field of memory and dementia support through its cutting edge programs and services. With advancements in research and education, we have evolved to now offer complete neurocognitive support for individuals...
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Helped my Mom get better after she fell and broke a hip. Excellent Physical therapy. I would visit during her therapy and noticed how hard there job is. They had some very challenging patients. They were so...
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.
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.
Elternhaus, IncElternhaus, provides a caring assisted living community to those adults who are looking to be a part of Dayton, MD. This community is located in a quiet area that is a great place to call home. Dayton is a part of Howard County and it offers much natural beauty in a peaceful area...
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, 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...
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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Cost of nursing homes in Alpha, MD
The average cost of senior living in Alpha is $6,148 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Windsor, MD with an average of $5,074 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alpha, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alpha, MD vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alpha vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Alpha
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Alpha
Charter Senior Living at Woodholme Crossing in Pikesville, MD
4.6
Our experience with Charter @ Woodholme was top-notch from day one. [name removed] in admissions, was courteous and knowledgeable. The staff in the memory care section where my MIL was living, were fun, caring, and THERE!! Charter had STAFF, which impressed me the most, in comparison to the ...
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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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Westgate Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Baltimore, MD
5.0
My loved one said he like's how clean it is and he said the food is pretty good. But, once they forgot to give him his medicine.
Alpha nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alpha nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alpha, 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 Alpha 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 Alpha 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
68.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
78.9%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.2%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.2%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
68.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.9%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Alpha 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 Alpha Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alpha, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.4%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alpha 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 Alpha partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alpha, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
73.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
73.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
68.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Alpha 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 Alpha communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alpha, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
63.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alpha 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 Alpha offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alpha, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
68.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
78.9%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.7%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
68.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.4%
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