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10 Best Nursing Homes in Walkersville, MD
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Walkersville 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 Walkersville, 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 Walkersville or another care type is right for you. Browse 13 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Walkersville.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Green Valley, Stronghold and Comus.
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9.3
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17 reviews
My brother had a degenerative neurological disease (PSP) with a fairly rapid onset and escalation. He and his family chose Heartfields when he reached a point of requiring more intensive oversight and care....
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.
Welcome to HeartFields, A Five Star Senior Living Community! Located in the Dearbought neighborhood, our beautiful, home-like, community, you will find 24-hour licensed nursing, dedicated caregivers, a secure dementia / Alzheimer's area, individual care plans, an on-site team of professionals,...
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I definitely would recommend Sunrise is a warm, caring community with the right staff for my mom's needs. Other places here had her in memory care to get the appropriate staffing level.
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.
Sunrise of Frederick is an assisted living community in Frederick, Maryland, located just blocks from The Golden Mile (Route 40 west). Sunrise of Frederick is nestled in a suburban, convenient setting. We pride ourselves in our experience in Frederick County with nearly 15 years serving seniors...
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13 reviews
Spring arbor was the nicest facility that we came across. Very gracious entrance and nice area for sitting. The staff were wonderful and we felt very fortunate to have found this place.
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.
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most of the staff are pretty friendly. I would say the only negative that I have is the doctor that they have. I felt made comments that were very unprofessional in my opinion. After just a few days of my...
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.
Conveniently located right off of Interstate 70 and Route 15 in Frederick, Tranquility possesses breathtaking views of both the Catoctin and Sugarloaf mountains. The beautifully landscaped grounds include flower and vegetable gardens maintained by our own residents. Our walking path around our...
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When we decided to move my dad from Gettysburg, PA, where he lived his entire life, I was filled with anxiety. Moving him to Somerford was wonderful! He feels like he is with family there. He loves the...
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.
Somerford Place - Frederick is our Alzheimer's Assisted Living community, and is on the same campus as Somerford House - Frederick, our Assisted Living community. Both properties are owned by Five Star Senior Living and located on the same campus. Somerford Place offers assisted living...
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Country Meadows in Frederick has been a life saver for our family. We had to transition my mom from an independent living facility in Virginia to an assisted living facility. We chose Country Meadows due to...
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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We moved my loved one here after his care needs advanced beyond what an assisted living facility could provide, and so far they've been great. It is a very nice looking facility, and it is well kept and...
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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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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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.
Odyssey Assisted Living at Montevue is an assisted living community located in a quiet, unique and upscale neighborhood in Frederick, MD. It is a world-class memory care community living designed to assist residents to remain social, while enjoying the things that they loved doing before their...
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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.
Tucked into the exclusive Worman’s Mill Village off Route 26 and Monocacy Boulevard in Frederick, Maryland, Village Crossing at Worman's Mill is a beautiful new Assisted Living and Memory Care residence with private rental apartments that keep you close to the charm and bustling activity of the...
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Cost of nursing homes in Walkersville, MD
The average cost of senior living in Walkersville is $5,794 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Windsor, MD with an average of $5,048 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Walkersville, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Walkersville, MD vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Walkersville
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Walkersville
Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA
5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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Somerford House and Place Frederick
5.0
My mom has transitioned well at Somerford House & Place Frederick she enjoys being among the other residents and socializing, taking part in several of their many activies as well. She also enjoys going to the dining room for her meals and the food is very good. I have just signed my mother up ...
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The Leland of Laurel Run in Waynesboro, PA
5.0
We were welcomed from the very get go and the staff are lovely.
The place is very pretty, clean and happy
My Mom is adjusting really well and she wishes she had done this sooner
Walkersville nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walkersville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walkersville, 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 Walkersville 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 Walkersville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Walkersville, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.5%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Walkersville 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 Walkersville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Walkersville, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Walkersville 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 Walkersville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walkersville, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Walkersville 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 Walkersville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walkersville, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walkersville 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 Walkersville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walkersville, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Montgomery Village, HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick and Sunrise of Frederick are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Walkersville, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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