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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ruhl, MD

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Ruhl 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 18 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ruhl, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ruhl is about $5,565, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 166 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ruhl, MD

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77 Floor plans available
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I watched the interaction between the staff and the residents and was impressed on how well they interacted. When I walked in the main entrance, the aroma of the meals made me hungry. The events coordinator...
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.
Since 1986 Senior Commons at Powder Mill has been recognized as York, Pennsylvania's premier provider of assisted-living residences, independent-living apartments and secure dementia care. Managed by Heritage Senior Living, Senior Commons at Powder Mill is committed to providing the highest level...
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Very clean, staff is respectful and caring. Monthly fee is fair. Great personal care home. Clean and well maintained environments. Kind and caring staff. Nutritious foods served.
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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Everyone has a opinion and their own way at looking at things. So are the reviews of Fair Haven. The facility is older but is well maintained. It’s kept clean and organized. My mother-in-law entered Fair...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Fair Havens Assisted LivingFair Havens Assisted Living is a senior living community located in the lovely city of Hanover, Pennsylvania. The historic town of Hanover boasts many attractions and interesting features including the nearby Codorus State Park and Lake Marburg. The views and nearby...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Dallastown Nursing Center and overall his experience at this facility has been good so far. This facility is very small and we are overall pleased with it. However, he...
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.
Dallastown Nursing Center is a 30-bed skilled nursing facility located in Dallastown, PA. We also provide: Intermediate care, Hospice care, Respite care, and care for those with Alzheimer's and related dementias. Registered Nurses are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are proud to offer...
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I chose VV initially due to location and I liked that it was a smaller facility. Everyone is very friendly and hard working. The facility is kept clean and well maintained. The activity director who is...
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.
The Victorian Villa is a 40-bed personal care facility located adjacent to the Dallastown Nursing Center in Dallastown, PA. The Villa is designed for individuals seeking an alternative living arrangement where choice, convenience, companionship and support are combined in a safe and secure...
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Madonna Heritage has been a wonderful assisted living facility that has met the needs of my parent. This was a hard decision and Madonna Heritage made the transition for my family as easy as could be. The...
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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From the perspective of the caregiver, Country Meadows South was a God send. I moved my 93 year old mother to PA from CA. Needless to say the move was highly stressful. It took the moving company three...
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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My brother and I toured a number of places when we were searching for a new home for our parents. Although Mom died before we could implement the move, we followed through with moving Dad into the Maryland...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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So far things seem to be going well with Wonder's PCH. The staff here seem very competent, and very dedicated to the care of their residents. It's not a swanky country club looking place, like some of the...
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.
Wonder's PCHWonder’s PCH is a senior community in the lovely city of Hanover, Pennsylvania. Hanover is one of the most historical towns in the state of Pennsylvania and is deeply steeped in traditional values. The people here are kind and always ready to help a neighbor or a stranger. The...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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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
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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Cost of nursing homes in Ruhl, MD

The average cost of senior living in Ruhl is $5,565 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Windsor, MD with an average of $5,341 per month.

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

Ruhl, MD
$5,565/mo
$5,549/mo

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

Ruhl, MD
$5,565/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$5,236/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,565/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,942/mo
Studio
$5,610/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,410/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,900/mo

Senior living costs in Ruhl 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: Ruhl, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRuhl, MDMarylandU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,565/mo$6,220/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,954/mo$5,319/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,236/mo$6,220/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,180/mo$3,921/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Ruhl, MD:$5,565/mo
Maryland:$6,220/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Ruhl, MD:$4,954/mo
Maryland:$5,319/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ruhl, MD:$5,236/mo
Maryland:$6,220/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ruhl, MD:$4,180/mo
Maryland:$3,921/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ruhl

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ruhl

Viva Senior Living at Bel Air

4.6
We chose this place for my mom because it is very close to where we live and we can visit a lot. They seem to provide the most value for the price, there are nicer places but they were a lot more expensive. I toured four other homes before deciding on this one for my mom.

Victorian Villa in Dallastown, PA

4.9
Mom seems to really like it here and I'am pleased with everything they have done for us. She has adjusted well to the community. The community is well-kept, there has been minor concerns about cleaning. The staff is great, they are caring for her very well. They have great activities like ...
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Brightview Avondell in Bel Air, MD

5.0
My mother has been there just about a month now, and they're excellent. The personalized attention my mother gets makes her feel like she's on a cruise ship that hasn't left the dock. Every single member of the staff is exceptional. Avondell has 25 assisted living beds and I think about ...
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Ruhl nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ruhl nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ruhl, 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 Ruhl 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 Ruhl that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ruhl, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
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
57.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ruhl 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 Ruhl Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ruhl, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ruhl 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 Ruhl partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ruhl, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ruhl 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 Ruhl communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ruhl, MDNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.1%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Ruhl 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 Ruhl offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ruhl, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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