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10 Best Nursing Homes in Gaither, MD

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Gaither 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 44 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Gaither, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Gaither is about $6,501, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1128 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Gaither, MD

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Very kind and caring attentive care providers that go above & beyond. The entire team is very attentive and helpful. The facility is under new management and [names removed] and the entire team has been...
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.
A proud new member of Marquis Health Services, Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center provides state-of-the-art post-acute and skilled nursing care in Catonsville, MD and the surrounding community. We are known for our high quality subacute and skilled nursing care, and now our services...
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We placed our sister at Copper Ridge, at the end of March; the physical appearance of the dining room, sitting rooms and the small but adequate individual rooms were what impressed us. There is also a craft...
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.
Since 1994, Copper Ridge, located in Sykesville, MD, has been a pioneer in the field of memory and dementia support through its cutting edge programs and services. With advancements in research and education, we have evolved to now offer complete neurocognitive support for individuals...
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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.
Elternhaus, IncElternhaus, provides a caring assisted living community to those adults who are looking to be a part of Dayton, MD. This community is located in a quiet area that is a great place to call home. Dayton is a part of Howard County and it offers much natural beauty in a peaceful area...
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: 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: 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.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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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.
Placing a loved one in a nursing facility can be a difficult experience. Emotions run high for all involved, especially the individual who needs the care. What really helps calm your fears is finding a facility staffed by committed people who will provide quality care. Ruxton Health and...
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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.
Carroll Lutheran Village is a not-for-profit life plan community. For over 40 years, we have helped individuals achieve their personal best in our full-service continuing care retirement community, which is why we’ve been recognized as Carroll’s Best for retirement living, assisted living and...
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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.
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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.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...

Cost of nursing homes in Gaither, MD

The average cost of senior living in Gaither is $6,501 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Windsor, MD with an average of $5,424 per month.

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

Gaither, MD
$6,501/mo

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

Gaither, MD
$6,501/mo
U.S. national average
$5,013/mo

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

$6,461/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,501/mo

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

Senior living costs in Gaither 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: Gaither, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGaither, MDMarylandU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,501/mo$6,402/mo$5,013/mo
Assisted Living$5,494/mo$5,433/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$6,461/mo$6,402/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living$3,898/mo$4,025/mo$4,211/mo
Nursing Homes
Gaither, MD:$6,501/mo
Maryland:$6,402/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Assisted Living
Gaither, MD:$5,494/mo
Maryland:$5,433/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Gaither, MD:$6,461/mo
Maryland:$6,402/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Gaither, MD:$3,898/mo
Maryland:$4,025/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Gaither, MD, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Gaither, MD

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Gaither 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
Gaither, MD$6,345/mo$5,808/mo+9.2%
Maryland$6,605/mo$6,488/mo+1.8%
National$5,665/mo$5,378/mo+5.3%
Gaither, MD
2024 average cost:$6,345/mo
2023 average cost:$5,808/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,605/mo
2023 average cost:$6,488/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,665/mo
2023 average cost:$5,378/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 Gaither

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gaither

Integrity Esther's Place at the Park in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Westgate Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Baltimore, MD

5.0
My loved one said he like's how clean it is and he said the food is pretty good. But, once they forgot to give him his medicine.

Brightview Rolling Hills in Catonsville, MD

5.0
I think they do a great job at Brightview Rolling Hills! It's a beautiful community, and I think they really try to enrich the lives of their residents and help them live life to the fullest! My loved one is in their memory care wing, and they really work hard to identify what works best for a ...
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Gaither nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gaither nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gaither, 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 Gaither 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 Gaither 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
72.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
77.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.5%
23.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
82.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gaither 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 Gaither Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gaither, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gaither 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 Gaither partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gaither, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Gaither 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 Gaither communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gaither, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
47.5%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gaither 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 Gaither offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gaither, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
67.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Transitions Healthcare Oakland Manor, Arden Courts Pikesville, A Memory Care Community and HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Gaither, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 44 nursing homes facilities near Gaither, Maryland. See the full list.
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