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10 Best Nursing Homes in Nichols, MD

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Nichols 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 Nichols, MD may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Nichols, MD

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The entire staff is wonderful - friendly helpful and kind. They assist my dad and make his day easier along with keeping him safe. The genuine good feelings that you get in this facility make all 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.
At Candle Light Cove, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. All meals are provided to residents. We love to accommodate visiting guests, meals included. Dining includes restaurant-style dining, room...
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Approaching six months at Heartfields. The facility is always neat and clean both inside and out. The people that we interact with have been great and helpful. The one thing I would like is feedback — about...
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! In our beautiful, home-like setting, which is convenient to major freeways, yet nestled on a campus-like setting on Talbot County waterfront, you will find 24-hour care services, respectful caregivers, Assisted Living with additional...
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They loved my dad and enjoyed bingo and the food. They liked his stories. I would recommend them to others - they are a little expensive, but it was worth it.
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 Residence at Eden GreenIn the heart of Maryland’s eastern shore, this picturesque, wooded community offers a safe, loving environment for residents. The welcoming staff is committed to providing attentive, personalized care that helps residents feel at home. Our comforting interiors and...
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We've had a great experience with this place, I'd give them top marks across the board! The director is absolutely wonderful. The facility itself is nice looking and very well kept. It isn't quite as...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
     Country Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the State of Delaware.  We are located on 45 beautiful acres in Greenwood, Delaware.  The nursing facility was founded in 1954 by Laban and Nanna Swartzentruber and later purchased in 1981...
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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.
Seaford Center is a Genesis brand senior living community located in the beautiful town of Seaford, Delaware. Our city is the largest city in Sussex County with great small town appeal. Voted one of the Best Small Towns in America, the downtown area has recently been renovated, offering all the...
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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.
At The Pines, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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Cost of nursing homes in Nichols, MD

The average cost of senior living in Nichols is $6,012 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hurlock, MD with an average of $5,528 per month.

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

Nichols, MD
$6,012/mo
$6,241/mo

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

Nichols, MD
$6,012/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$6,487/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,012/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,275/mo
Studio
$6,973/mo

Senior living costs in Nichols 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: Nichols, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNichols, MDMarylandU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,012/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,834/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,487/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,113/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Nichols, MD:$6,012/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Nichols, MD:$5,834/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Nichols, MD:$6,487/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Nichols, MD:$5,113/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Nichols, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Nichols 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 Nichols, MD

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Nichols 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
Nichols, MD$7,506/mo$7,130/mo+5.3%
Maryland$6,058/mo$5,573/mo+8.7%
National$5,128/mo$4,857/mo+5.6%
Nichols, MD
2024 average cost:$7,506/mo
2023 average cost:$7,130/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,058/mo
2023 average cost:$5,573/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,128/mo
2023 average cost:$4,857/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Nichols

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Nichols

Queenstown Landing

5.0
My inlaws reside at Queenstown Landing. My Father In Law recently passed. The kindness and warmth provided to him is beyond words. Exceptional care and interaction with the residents and families. The Staff is Family, and knows their resident's personalities and needs. They have the best ...
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Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton

4.1
The directors are Heartfields’s are amazing! So kind to the residences and family members. Most of the front desk workers are very kind, friendly and welcoming but there are a few that are not. We are new so I do not exactly know the ropes but maybe more assistance from the workers to get a new ...
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Milford Place

4.6
I like the fact that when I go in there, there is no "old" people smell or hospital smells. Clean. Staff have been wonderful. Your greeted by [name removed] as soon as you come thru the door, and she always is friendly and smiling. The staff genuinely care for your family member with compassion.

Nichols nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nichols nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nichols, 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 Nichols 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 Nichols that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nichols, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nichols 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 Nichols Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nichols, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nichols 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 Nichols partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nichols, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Nichols 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 Nichols communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nichols, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Nichols 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 Nichols offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nichols, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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Candle Light Cove, Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton and The Residence at Eden Green are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Nichols, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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