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5 Best Nursing Homes in Malcolm, MD

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Malcolm 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 5 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Malcolm, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Malcolm is about $6,213, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 143 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Malcolm, MD

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44 Floor plans available
9.6
Review score
79 reviews
9.6
Review score
79 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
24%
3 star
13%
2 star
4%
1 star
4%
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After our mother passed away, we wanted a place that was comfortable, safe, and clean for him to live. This place is all of that. He has a one bedroom apartment with plenty of space. They serve great meals...
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.
The Morningside House of Saint Charles, located in Waldorf, Maryland welcomes you. Our premier apartment-style accommodations allow every resident to be in control of their lives, even while we offer a variety of care services designed to meet every need. We believe that a sense of independence...
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9.5
Review score
42 reviews
9.5
Review score
42 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
21%
3 star
5%
2 star
10%
1 star
5%
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The sense of community at The Charleston is palpable. My great aunt has formed meaningful friendships, and the staff works really hard to cultivate a family-like atmosphere. Special events and outings...
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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8.7
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22 reviews
8.7
Review score
22 reviews
5 star
32%
4 star
27%
3 star
27%
2 star
14%
1 star
0%
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The facility is beautiful and clean, however the staff, ie housekeeping and Aids can do a lot better at spot cleaning in my resident apartment, especially the aids. I understand housekeeping is only once a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
Having provided senior care for many years, we, understand the emotions that families face when making care decisions for their loved ones. Providing for a parent, spouse, or relative can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Making the decision to get help is often difficult. ...
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Cost of nursing homes in Malcolm, MD

The average cost of senior living in Malcolm is $6,213 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesapeake Beach, MD with an average of $6,198 per month.

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

Malcolm, MD
$6,213/mo
$6,868/mo

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

Malcolm, MD
$6,213/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$6,853/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,213/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,768/mo
Studio
$5,188/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,713/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,447/mo

Senior living costs in Malcolm 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: Malcolm, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMalcolm, MDMarylandU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,213/mo$6,220/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,665/mo$5,319/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,853/mo$6,220/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,888/mo$3,921/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Malcolm, MD:$6,213/mo
Maryland:$6,220/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Malcolm, MD:$4,665/mo
Maryland:$5,319/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Malcolm, MD:$6,853/mo
Maryland:$6,220/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Malcolm, MD:$3,888/mo
Maryland:$3,921/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Malcolm, MD, over time

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

Malcolm, MDMD stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Malcolm, MD

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Malcolm 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
Malcolm, MD$5,876/mo$5,328/mo+10.3%
Maryland$6,604/mo$6,486/mo+1.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Malcolm, MD
2024 average cost:$5,876/mo
2023 average cost:$5,328/mo
Percent change:+10.3%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Malcolm

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Malcolm

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.

Sunrise of Alexandria

4.3
I think they generally have a very good facility for senior living, but I would appreciate a more proactive approach from their staff. I am concerned that the staff has not been able to keep a "wandering" resident from frequent and intrusive visits to my mother's room in their memory care ...
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The View Alexandria

5.0
A clean friendly place 5 minutes from our kids. Staff exceptional, food choices delicious, as many activities as one would want, including trips to government buildings/museums which are quite close. Apartments are large and seem to be renovated often. One can have as many or as few services as ...
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Malcolm nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Malcolm nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Malcolm, 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 Malcolm 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 Malcolm that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Malcolm, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
10%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Malcolm 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 Malcolm Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Malcolm, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
100%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
100%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
1.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Malcolm 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 Malcolm partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Malcolm, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
75%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
100%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
100%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Malcolm 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 Malcolm communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Malcolm, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
75%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Malcolm 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 Malcolm offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Malcolm, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
75%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
100%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
75%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Morningside House of St Charles, The Charleston Senior Community and Harmony at Waldorf are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Malcolm, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 5 nursing homes facilities near Malcolm, Maryland. See the full list.
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