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10 Best Nursing Homes in Forest Heights, MD

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Forest 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 59 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Forest Heights, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Forest Heights is about $7,008, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 857 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Forest Heights, MD

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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...
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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Overall I think they do a good job at Woodbine. The facility itself is a bit worn down, but they keep it very clean and nice looking. The care staff here are all very friendly and professional. They seem to...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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.
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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.
Ruxton Health of Alexandria is a 111 bed skilled nursing facility located in beautiful Old Town Alexandria at 900 Virginia Avenue. We provide excellent care for individuals who are in need of Short-Term Rehabilitative Therapy Services, Long-Term and Respite Care. We provide care with...
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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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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
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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: 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
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.
Deanwood Rehab & Wellness Center is a 296 bed facility that prides it's self on providing quality,compassionate care in a secure setting. Our goal is to help our residents improve their functional ability and independence.Our staff of medical specialists,nurse,social workers, and...
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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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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
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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.
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.
Set along the Potomac River and minutes from Georgetown, The Fitzgerald of Palisades offers a best-of-both-worlds lifestyle that’s easily accessible to Palisades’ charming main street corridor and all that Washington D.C. has to offer. Come tour with us today!
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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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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
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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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Forest Heights, MD

The average cost of senior living in Forest Heights is $7,008 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Riverdale Park, MD with an average of $6,885 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Forest Heights, MD vs. nearby cities

Forest Heights, MD
$7,008/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Forest Heights, MD vs. the state and national average

Forest Heights, MD
$7,008/mo
U.S. national average
$4,866/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Forest Heights vs. other types of senior living

$7,075/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,008/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Forest Heights, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$5,814/mo
Studio
$6,799/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,410/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,902/mo

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 Forest Heights

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Forest Heights

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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Great Falls Memory Care by Artis in Herndon, VA

4.6
No matter how wonderful the staff and amenities are, it's just a very expensive cost on the family both financially and emotionally.

Forest Heights nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest Heights nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Forest Heights, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Forest 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 Forest Heights Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forest Heights, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forest 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 Forest Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest Heights, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest 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 Forest Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest Heights, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
43.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest 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 Forest Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest Heights, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.7%
0.4%
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