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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shady Bower, MD

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shady Bower, MD

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Photo of Harmony at Martinsburg
1212 Photos available
2929 Floor plans available
9.3
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60 reviews
9.3
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Harmony has been a wonderful place for my mother who is a resident there. The staff is very friendly and always takes very good care of her. I would highly recommend Harmony to my friends and family
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 Harmony at MartinsburgAssisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Martinsburg, West Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to...
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88 Photos available
9.0
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30 reviews
9.0
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30 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
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3 star
7%
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The staff is very friendly, and understanding with people with dementia. A lot of activities during the day to keep them busy a lot of little parties and celebrations overall very nice place to have your...
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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Photo of Somerford House and Place Hagerstown
2424 Photos available
9.0
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23 reviews
9.0
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23 reviews
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5 's for everything except administrative staff 4 for them. What we like the most about the community is the food quality and options, friendly staff, activities offered.
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 House offers general Assisted Living on a beautifully landscaped campus in Hagerstown. Staff is on duty 24 hours a day to support and guide our residents, who experience gracious living and easy access to shopping, places of worship, and medical offices. Step inside our doors to...
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Heritage Hills was definitely the best choice. We have nothing negative to say. The staff, services, and facilities are all exceptional. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
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.
Amid the pastoral and peaceful setting of Greencastle…We offer our residents uniquely individualized personal care services that enables independence and choice. Our comfortable family atmosphere ensures residents feel a part of daily living as a family while sharing with others who call Heritage...
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Hagerstown
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22 Floor plans available
8.9
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8.9
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Its a stressful time for patient and family. They will get a snapshot of a day "in the life of...."Let them hear from you about your facility's good points, and do what you do best. Be honest and patient.
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at HagerstownSenior Living in Hagerstown, MD“We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.”At Commonwealth Senior Living at Hagerstown, we make this pledge to our residents and families every day. We listen so we can get to know you, and with love and care, we can serve and...
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Photo of Brookdale Hagerstown
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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85 reviews
8.5
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85 reviews
5 star
50%
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25%
3 star
7%
2 star
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unable to rate the activities personally as our loved one was bedridden. However we saw lots of folks playing bingo, puzzles, signup for weekly outings! Based on what we saw I would rate a 5. Our loved one...
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.
Our lively and vibrant senior living community in Hagerstown, Md., which provides both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, is in an elegant building that feels much like a grand hotel of the past. Offering all the conveniences of big city living, our community is surrounded by...
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Photo of Seaton Hagerstown
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6.3
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41 reviews
6.3
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41 reviews
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The leadership team is wonderful. A few CNAs perform their job well, but for some, I am daily writing notes for tasks that were not accomplished. Some sanitary issues are not followed for my mother's 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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Tour set up let us know. We look forward...
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6.5
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6.5
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6 reviews
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after losing my wife to dementia , i was looking to scale down, fortunately in my search i found Creekside Village i couldn't be more happy with my selection . They have been extremely helpful and available...
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.
Robinwood is a tranquil, relaxing assisted living community located in Hagerstown, Maryland, within minutes of most of the area's entertainment and shopping. As an assisted living community, we strive to provide our residents with customized care to meet their needs. Our community offers spacious...
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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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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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Photo of Holly Place
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.
Photo of Western Maryland Ctr
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Golden LivingCenter - Hagerstown
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
Photo of Shank's Personal Care Home
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
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.
Photo of Martinsburg Healthcare Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Shady Bower, MD

The average cost of senior living in Shady Bower is $4,850 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middleburg, MD with an average of $4,776 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Shady Bower, MD, vs. nearby cities

Shady Bower, MD
$4,850/mo

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

Shady Bower, MD
$4,850/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,723/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,850/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shady Bower, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,954/mo
Studio
$5,656/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,661/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,456/mo

Senior living costs in Shady Bower 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: Shady Bower, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShady Bower, MDMarylandU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,850/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,462/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,723/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,704/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Shady Bower, MD:$4,850/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Shady Bower, MD:$4,462/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Shady Bower, MD:$4,723/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shady Bower, MD:$4,704/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shady Bower, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shady Bower 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
Shady Bower, MD$6,171/mo$5,729/mo+7.7%
Maryland$6,604/mo$6,486/mo+1.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Shady Bower, MD
2024 average cost:$6,171/mo
2023 average cost:$5,729/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
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 Shady Bower

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shady Bower

Seaton Hagerstown

4.8
I've only been to Seaton Hagerstown a couple times, but my brother seems to like it there. Everybody there, including the residents, seems friendly. My brother is very friendly and has talked to just about everyone he sees. He says some people respond and some don't. Some people don't want to ...
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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

Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Chambersburg, PA

5.0
I think it is safe and they have good care there. This is our third admission there. I feel like the nurses are doing a good job. It is very clean. My loved one can get whatever food he wants.

Shady Bower nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Bower nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady Bower, 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 Shady Bower 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 Shady Bower that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shady Bower, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.8%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.8%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shady Bower 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 Shady Bower Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shady Bower, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shady Bower 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 Shady Bower partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shady Bower, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Bower 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 Shady Bower communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shady Bower, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Bower 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 Shady Bower offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shady Bower, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.8%
0.5%
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Harmony at Martinsburg, Celebration Villa of Martinsburg and Somerford House and Place Hagerstown are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shady Bower, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 19 nursing homes facilities near Shady Bower, Maryland. See the full list.
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