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10 Best Nursing Homes in District Heights, MD

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District Heights 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 43 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in District Heights, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in District Heights is about $7,090, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 317 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near District Heights, MD

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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.
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
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.
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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 District Heights, MD

The average cost of senior living in District Heights is $7,090 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Marlboro, MD with an average of $6,873 per month.

Nursing homes costs in District Heights, MD, vs. nearby cities

District Heights, MD
$7,090/mo

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

District Heights, MD
$7,090/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$7,191/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,090/mo

Nursing homes costs in District Heights, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,961/mo
Studio
$6,051/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,597/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,745/mo

Senior living costs in District Heights 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: District Heights, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDistrict Heights, MDMarylandU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,090/mo$6,226/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$6,004/mo$5,322/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$7,191/mo$6,226/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$5,207/mo$3,924/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
District Heights, MD:$7,090/mo
Maryland:$6,226/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
District Heights, MD:$6,004/mo
Maryland:$5,322/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
District Heights, MD:$7,191/mo
Maryland:$6,226/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
District Heights, MD:$5,207/mo
Maryland:$3,924/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in District Heights, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in District Heights 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.

District Heights, MDMD stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in District Heights, MD

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in District Heights 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
District Heights, MD$5,602/mo$5,261/mo+6.5%
Maryland$6,604/mo$6,486/mo+1.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
District Heights, MD
2024 average cost:$5,602/mo
2023 average cost:$5,261/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,604/mo
2023 average cost:$6,486/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in District Heights

Recent reviews for nursing homes in District Heights

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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Ingleside at Rock Creek, a CCRC in Washington, DC

4.4
One of the things a appreciate most at Ingleside is the cosmopolitan atmosphere: The majority of residents has lived overseas for an extended period of time, and usually in various countries all over the globe. Residents are well informed and take a keen interest in both domestic and ...
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Cogir of Old Town, Alexandria

5.0
We really like the friendliness of the staff members and the activities there. They take the residents out to lunch, gardening, bringing in programs from a working dog to musical performances.

District Heights nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in District Heights nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in District Heights, 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 District Heights 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 District Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
District Heights, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.6%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in District Heights 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 District Heights Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
District Heights, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in District Heights 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 District Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
District Heights, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in District Heights 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 District Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
District Heights, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
29.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in District Heights 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 District Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
District Heights, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts Silver Spring, A Memory Care Community and The Skybridge at Town Center are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near District Heights, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 43 nursing homes facilities near District Heights, Maryland. See the full list.
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