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Betterton 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 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Betterton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Betterton is about $5,637, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 106 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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My mom originally resided at two different very large Assisted living facilities and her care was terrible. A year ago decided to move her for the third time and that was to Nichols Senior Care. In the year...
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.
Nichols Senior Care is a home designed to accommodate the needs of elderly people. Our home is a 16-bed facility, with private and semi-private rooms depending on availability. We specialize in the needs of the elderly who are not ready for a nursing home atmosphere but need supervision and...
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I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional care provided to my gmom during her time at Lorien Bel Air. The compassion, kindness, and professionalism demonstrated by the entire staff were...
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.
Hello there! Welcome to Lorien Bel Air! We are one of 9 Lorien Health Service communities that operate exclusively in the state of Maryland. Lorien believes in providing each of our residents a positive experience. At each Lorien Facility, we believe in enhancing the quality of life to our...
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It was a big change for everybody in the family, but we made it! Mom is all settled in and happy in her new spot. She seems to be really thriving. I’m very happy with the care she is getting and manager...
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.
Bel Air Assisted Living is a luxury assisted living facility located in beautiful Harford County, Maryland. We have nearly 1 caregiver for every 6 residents, providing more attention than any other facility in Greater Baltimore. Average ratio at other facilities is 1 caregiver for every 15 to 20...
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I just think the people are good there and the environment is pleasing aesthetically. My mom is doing fine there. She likes it and she seems to like the food too.
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.
Located in a wooded residential neighborhood just off route 24 in Bel Air, Maryland, award-winning Brightview Avondell features both Independent Living and Assisted Living apartment homes. The only retirement community of its kind in the area, casually elegant Brightview Avondell offers a...
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I am currently in the process of moving my mother-in-law into the "independent" living section of Brightview Avondell. The people are absolutely amazing and friendly and the facility is beautifully...
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.
From the moment you step inside you can sense the upbeat atmosphere of Brightview Bel Air in Bel Air, Maryland. Whether you're looking for potential-filled Assisted Living or award-winning Alzheimer's Care, Brightview Bel Air residents and their families find everything they need for a better,...
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I've seen great improvements in him since starting therapy. The building itself is very clean. They have reached out to me to let me know if there are any changes with him or updates.
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 Cadia Rehabilitation Broadmeadow, we pride ourselves on our unrelenting dedication to providing high-quality care and service to patients in a skilled nursing and rehabilitative environment in a respectful and compassionate manner. Utilizing our wide range of services, we creatively seek...
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Staff is fabulous. Low ratio of caregivers to elderly . Good food , quiet and calm. Always extremely clean & odor free . Great communication. Mom likes it there.
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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The people are really great there. The staff all really friendly and they take good care of the people who live there. It was the first place that we visited and when we went in everyone was welcoming and...
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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Betterton, MD

The average cost of senior living in Betterton is $5,637 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Havre de Grace, MD with an average of $5,613 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Betterton, MD, vs. nearby cities

Betterton, MD
$5,637/mo

Nursing homes costs in Betterton, MD, vs. state and national averages

Betterton, MD
$5,637/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Betterton, MD, vs. other senior living options

$5,504/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,637/mo

Nursing homes costs in Betterton, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,407/mo
Studio
$5,040/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,500/mo

Senior living costs in Betterton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Betterton, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBetterton, MDMarylandU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,637/mo$6,220/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,447/mo$5,319/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,504/mo$6,220/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,581/mo$3,921/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Betterton, MD:$5,637/mo
Maryland:$6,220/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Betterton, MD:$5,447/mo
Maryland:$5,319/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Betterton, MD:$5,504/mo
Maryland:$6,220/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Betterton, MD:$3,581/mo
Maryland:$3,921/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Betterton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Betterton

Viva Senior Living at Bel Air

4.6
We chose this place for my mom because it is very close to where we live and we can visit a lot. They seem to provide the most value for the price, there are nicer places but they were a lot more expensive. I toured four other homes before deciding on this one for my mom.

Brightview Avondell in Bel Air, MD

5.0
My mother has been there just about a month now, and they're excellent. The personalized attention my mother gets makes her feel like she's on a cruise ship that hasn't left the dock. Every single member of the staff is exceptional. Avondell has 25 assisted living beds and I think about ...
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Forest Hill Heights

5.0
As soon as you walk in the door the feeling of caring and family greets you! My dad's day is full of things that keep him engaged and give him a sense of accomplishment. When I leave I know my dad is in the best place he can be! The entire staff truly cares about each resident and their family. ...
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Betterton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Betterton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Betterton, 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 Betterton 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 Betterton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Betterton, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Betterton 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 Betterton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Betterton, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Betterton 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 Betterton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Betterton, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Betterton 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 Betterton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Betterton, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Betterton 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 Betterton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Betterton, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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