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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bethesda, MD
Bethesda 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 103 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Bethesda, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Bethesda is about $6,923, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1252 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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.
Centrally located in the city of Rockville, Shady Grove Center offers a wide range of senior living services on the Campus of Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. Rockville is the largest city in Montgomery Country with several upscale shopping centers and fine dining restaurants. Our open and bright...
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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.
At the Sylvestery, we believe that for those with dementia, every moment of the day is an opportunity to experience meaning and comfort. EVERY MOMENT COUNTS is the philosophy behind the specialized interactive programs to provide cognitive and physical engagement to the...
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The Kensington is very pricy. We moved mom in anyway for the activities. There was an adjustment period, and some care management changes that needed to be made. However, after one month we are on the right...
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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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My 86 year old mother was at Chesterbrook Residences for 9 month before she died peacefully in her sleep from heart problems. She loved Chesterbrook Residences, her apartment, the people there who became...
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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.
Chesterbrook ResidencesChesterfield Residences is an assisted living community located in Falls Church, VA in Fairfax County and home to just over 12,000 people. Falls Church is a busy city close to D.C., with lots of great stores, shopping and activities. Residents will enjoy going out to...
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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.
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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My mother has dementia and requires a lot of attention, but she is still very functional. We have moved her there a few months ago and we are extremely please with the entire environment. The staff is...
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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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This is NOT a nursing home. It is an independent living senior residence with mostly 8-A subsidized apartments.
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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 Layhill 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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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 Carriage Hill of Bethesda, we emphasize assisting each resident in achieving the most independent lifestyle possible. We work with each individual to develop a specific care plan to help them reach their rehabilitative goals under the direction of the resident’s physician. Our rehabilitative...
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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.
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
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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 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....
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: 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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Bethesda, MD
The average cost of senior living in Bethesda is $6,923 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leisure World, MD with an average of $6,745 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Bethesda, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Bethesda, MD vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Bethesda
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bethesda
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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Bethesda nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bethesda nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bethesda, 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 Bethesda 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 Bethesda 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
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.9%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Bethesda 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 Bethesda Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43%
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bethesda 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 Bethesda partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bethesda, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
54.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Bethesda 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 Bethesda communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bethesda, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
48.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bethesda 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 Bethesda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bethesda, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
57%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
59.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
36.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.2%
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