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10 Best Nursing Homes in District Heights, MD
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a District Heights nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in District Heights, MD may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in District Heights or another care type is right for you. Browse 52 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in District Heights.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kent, Potomac Heights and Chevy Chase.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Drury, Mount Zion and Shady Oaks.
Nursing homes facilities near District Heights, MD
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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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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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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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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 $10,718 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include University Park, MD with an average of $10,178 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in District Heights, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in District Heights, MD vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in District Heights, MD by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in District Heights
Recent reviews for nursing homes in District Heights
Tall Oaks Assisted Living in Reston, VA
4.3
Tall Oaks has been a good experience for us overall. Some staff is ok, some are fantastic. Overall we feel like our loved one is well cared for. We chose them because it seemed like the best fit.
Heartlands Assisted Living at Severna Park
5.0
After touring several communities, we couldn't be happier with our choice of Heartland’s for our mom! The staff is friendly and attentive. Mom loves the meals, activities and entertainment. The management team is always available and keeps us informed. Mom’s adjustment was easy. She feels ...
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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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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.3%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.9%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.1%
17.3%
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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.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.9%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
1.2%
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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
15.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.1%
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.
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Activity director
Activity director
18.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.9%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.9%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
0.4%
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Sunrise of Hunter Mill, Paul Spring Community and Heatherwood Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near District Heights, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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