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Photo of Tranquillity at Fredericktowne
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9.4
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75 reviews
9.4
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75 reviews
5 star
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Our family’s experience with Tranquillity of Fredericktowne has been very positive. From the beginning, the staff demonstrated professionalism, compassion, and genuine concern for my stepfather’s well-being....
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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66 Floor plans available
9.2
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18 reviews
9.2
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18 reviews
5 star
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Spring Arbor and Homewood were our top two choices. SA had availability when we needed it. Have had some issues with the "bulk account" for TV, which is included in the cost and provided by Comcast. 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.
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Photo of Azalia Home
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9.0
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23 reviews
9.0
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23 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
22%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
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13%
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The staff is exceptionally responsive to my father who has Alzheimer's. They take care of him in ways that I certainly know I could not do. I would recommend them to others who are searching for memory care...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Bethany Living II is located in Frederick, MD in Frederick County. This residential care home gives you the independence that you are seeking while supporting you and allowing you to live in a great area. Those who spend time in Frederick as residents or guests appreciate all that it offers...
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Photo of Tribute at Black Hill by Cogir
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8.9
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55 reviews
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My mother has been a resident for about a month. She has been well cared for with a friendly and welcoming staff. To date there have been fewer activities to engage her than I'd hoped. New staff has...
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.
At Tribute Black Hill, our Active Senior Living program is a beautiful compliment to a life lived with joy, learning and comfort. Maybe you want to partake in the arts, and with the Black Rock Arts Center close by keeping in touch with your artistic personality is easy. Maybe you would enjoy wine...
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My mom has been a resident at Country Meadows for 3 months. She came here following several hospitalizations and 2 stays in a rehab center. Her illness left her weak and no longer able to perform her own...
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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7.5
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14 reviews
7.5
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My loved one was a resident at Emerald Assisted Living and overall it was a positive experience. The staff was friendly, but there was a lot of primary caregiver turnover. The meals were good, but not...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Caring Living Thriving 20 years ago my husband and I opened our home to the elderly. We named it after my grandmother Catherine. We live in the home with our residents. Catherine's House offers an alternative life care program patterned after the Green House concept. Our home was the first in...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Orchard Terrace at Edenton
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 assisted living in Thurston, MD

The average cost of senior living in Thurston is $6,060 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union Bridge, MD with an average of $4,760 per month.

Assisted living costs in Thurston, MD, vs. nearby cities

Thurston, MD
$6,060/mo

Assisted living costs in Thurston, MD, vs. state and national averages

Thurston, MD
$6,060/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Thurston, MD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,060/mo
$6,413/mo

Assisted living costs in Thurston, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,424/mo
Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$5,906/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,182/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,825/mo

Senior living costs in Thurston vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Thurston, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThurston, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$6,060/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,413/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,783/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Thurston, MD:$6,060/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Thurston, MD:$6,413/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Thurston, MD:$4,783/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Thurston, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Thurston 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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Assisted living cost trends in Thurston, MD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Thurston 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
Thurston, MD$6,297/mo$6,224/mo+1.2%
Maryland$6,329/mo$6,201/mo+2.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Thurston, MD
2024 average cost:$6,297/mo
2023 average cost:$6,224/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,329/mo
2023 average cost:$6,201/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Thurston, MD

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Thurston.

What families are saying about assisted living in Thurston

Recent reviews for assisted living in Thurston

Morningside House of Leesburg

4.6
A great place for most elderly with a fabulous staff that really cares about the people. The food is excellent and they have great activities. Would recommend for your loved one, if they are high-functioning.

Tranquil Loving Care in Gaithersburg, MD

4.0
They did a good job. I don't have any complaints or concerns about the place. Our experience was short, but fine.

Alfred House Symphony in Derwood, MD

4.8
Transitioning my father to an assisted living care facility was a difficult decision made very easy just walking in the door at Symphony Alfred House. At the end of his battle with cancer, he required more care than the typical resident here. However, every staff member from nursing aids, ...
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Thurston review score based on 41 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 9 Thurston assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Thurston review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Thurston review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Thurston, MD9 facilities
8.2
Barnesville, MD7 facilities
8.8
New Market, MD12 facilities

Review subcategories for Thurston assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 41 reviews of 9 Thurston assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Thurston resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Thurston, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Thurston assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thurston assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thurston, 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 Thurston assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Thurston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thurston, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thurston assisted living

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 Thurston Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thurston, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thurston assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Thurston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thurston, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Thurston assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Thurston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thurston, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thurston assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Thurston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thurston, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Thurston

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Thurston protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Tranquillity at Fredericktowne, Spring Arbor of Frederick and Azalia Home are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Thurston, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 11 assisted living facilities near Thurston, Maryland. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Thurston, Maryland are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington, Sunrise of Montgomery Village and Bedford Court, a CCRC. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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