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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dorchester, MD

Last Updated: 11/19/24

If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dorchester 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 Dorchester, 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 Dorchester or another care type is right for you. Browse 60 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dorchester.


Nursing Homes Facilities near Dorchester, MD

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Heritage and Resorts of Augsburg

6825 Campfield Road, Baltimore, MD 21207

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3 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all King David Senior Living communities

Heritage and Resorts of Augsburg is an affordable senior living and care community in Baltimore County. With a long heritage extending to 1892, Augsburg offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. The 52-acre campus is located in a residential...

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Assisted Living at Buckingham Manor

4010 Buckingham Rd, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living

Sunrise of Pikesville

3800 Old Court Road, Pikesville, MD 21208

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9.5
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69 reviews

Mom has been at Sunrise almost a year now. All of the caretakers/nurses/med techs and staff have been a pleasure to work with! Everyone we have dealt with has been kind, patient and understanding. We are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...

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Lighthouse Senior Living at Rose Manor LLC for Ellicott City

3100 N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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9.0
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33 reviews

All 5's!!!!! We have been so very impressed with all aspects. The staff are friendly and caring. It is obvious that this is their calling and not just a job. Genuine compassion!!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City! Our approach to Assisted Living includes a variety of services - from independent living to adaptive personal assistance; from dementia care to short-term stays. This flexibility allows us to continually meet the changing needs of our...

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Symphony Manor

4301 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210

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9.0
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31 reviews

Covid and Mom's need for more care dictated a cross country move from Maryland to stay with my husband and me in California. After several years and her longing for home, my brother in Texas and I decided...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Situated in the first planned suburban community in North America with a view of the historic Roland Park Water Tower, Symphony Manor of Roland Park is a bright, boutique-style senior living community. Our community is conveniently located near Union Memorial Hospital, John Hopkins Hospital and...

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Atrium Village

4730 Atrium Court, Owings Mills, MD 21117

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9.0
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90 reviews

She loves the activities and the community. [name removed] is over the moon with the care she has received, the cleanliness of the building, the quality of the food and the responsiveness to her needs.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Located on almost 8 wooded acres just off Lakeside Boulevard on Atrium Court in Owings Mills, Maryland, you will find Atrium Village; a retirement community where you can choose from a wide array of lifestyle options. Designed for those who want companionship and amenities with a hospitality...

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Heartlands Senior Living Village at Ellicott City

3004 N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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8.9
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51 reviews

I am so glad Heartlands was on the list of possible residences for my brother. It fits him to a T and we are all so happy. He loves that there is a pool and hot tub and a coy pond. The food is so good!

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to HeartLands, a Five Star Senior Living community and Howard County's premier rental retirement community. We are the only community in the county that offers cottages and apartments. Located on 48 picturesque acres near historic Ellicott City, we are close to antique and specialty...

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Charter Senior Living at Woodholme Crossing

1840 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208

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8.9
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63 reviews

Overall it is clean but they forgot to clean my moms bathroom a couple of times. My mom isn't a fan of their food. They do pretty good with games. The cost is very reasonable compared to other facilities

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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With more help, if you need it, it’s good to be home.Here you get to redefine your independence, build new friendships and explore new hobbies. With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need when you need it. So go ahead and play bingo or join your new friends for...

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Morningside House of Ellicott City

5330 Dorsey Hall Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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8.7
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58 reviews

What we like the most about Morningside House is that the staff are super friendly and caring. The biggest issues are with consistency of staff and follow through with certain tasks. The meals are sometimes ...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Morningside House is a leading Assisted Living & Alzheimer's care provider proudly serving seniors and their families in our Baltimore/Washington area residences. Our communities offer the perfect mix of personal care and hospitality tailored to meet the individual needs of our residents. Our...

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Woodholme Gardens

1700 Woodholme Avenue, Pikesville, MD 21208

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55 reviews

What I like the most about Woodholme Gardens is the friendliness of the directors and the chef. Based on the experience I would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Situated in a private, wooded setting, Woodholme Gardens is a cozy senior living community located near Northwest Hospital, Sinai Hospital, Greater Baltimore Medical Center and John Hopkins Hospital as well as Woodholme Shopping Center, the Baltimore Zoo and National Aquarium. Wake up every day...

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Charter Senior Living Towson

6451 N Charles St, Towson, MD 21212

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8.3
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64 reviews

Mom is very happy there. She has made a lot of friends, enjoys the activities, likes the staff, and thankfully doesn't need any additional healthcare services at this moment in time. She enjoys the outings...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Charter Senior Living of Towson you will enjoy the warmth of home, the comfort of family and the convenience of exceptional service. Our Assisted Living promotes choice, dignity, privacy, independence and individuality, but more importantly, our community means vibrant, engaging and fun...

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Paradise Assisted Living

6348 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228

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8.1
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42 reviews

We chose Paradise Assisted Living Initially due to the cost and the services provided. Great staff. They understand dementia patient with out separation from regular people. I highly recommend them.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Paradise Assisted Living we combine comfortable living with quality healthcare to ensure our residents receive all the comforts of home. The warmth and hospitality of this gracious community is felt the moment you step onto our wrap-around, covered front porch, walk through the door, and enter...

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Charter Senior Living of Columbia

8220 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21045

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8.0
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12 reviews

Overall a good experience. While a bit expensive it's mostly in line with similar communities in the immediate area. It is nice that's it all memory care and has easy access to outside areas. The food...

Provides: Memory Care
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Somerford Place is the result of extensive research into the needs of people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Our specially designed building nestled in Columbia is secure, supportive and feels like home. Our staff strives to offer quality services to our residents, promoting...

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Springwell Senior Living Community

2211 West Rogers Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209

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8.0
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20 reviews

Sometimes it may be hard to figure out who to call to sort things out, but overall the staff members at Springwell Senior Living community are very nice.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

In a lifestyle that is tailored, fulfilling and refined, Springwell promotes a caring environment where residents can experience a supportive and spiritually rewarding lifestyle enhancing their quality of life.Springwell offers a unique, distinctive and innovative senior living community located...

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Residences at Vantage Point CCRC

5400 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

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8 reviews

We picked this community because of the variety of activities, very friendly people- staff and residents-- warm environment, lovely rooms, convenient location and excellent food.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Residences at Vantage Point in Columbia, Maryland, a not-for-profit, non-denominational Life Plan Community with all the extras you could imagine.You've done quite a lot in your life. When it comes to some things, you've done enough. Mowing the lawn, fixing the meals, shoveling snow, repairing...

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Shangri-La

4475 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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28 reviews

We are extremely satisfied with the care provided by Shangri-La. The facility is clean and they do a great job keeping residents active and engaged. We are glad we decided to locate our loved one at Shangri...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Set in a beautiful 2 acre green estate in Ellicott City, Shangri-La was designed for the ultimate living experience. Our 60 apartment community provides residents with the finest services and amenities in a family-oriented, supportive environment. Our care staff is compassionate, friendly, and...

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Lorien Encore

11150 Resort Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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61 reviews

This was our second experience at Encore and it was just as pleasant as the first. Everyone of the staff was professional, but friendly. The facility was always clean. Food was exceptional. Physical...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to Encore at Turf ValleyEncore at Turf Valley offers caring support for those who require day to day assistance. Encore can provide the right amount of support while allowing your loved one to maintain as much independence as possible.Encore offers several assisted living floor plans,...

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Seaton Towson

7925 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204

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24 reviews

Small quaint comfortable surroundings but new management hired inexperienced people and said nothing about who was leaving, and who was hired for elder care. They cannot do the basics like out on compression...

Provides: Assisted Living
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You see the difference when you walk into The Maples; the exceptional decor, the welcoming ambience. We provide exceptional care in a sophisticated environment. Since 1995, we've been earning our reputation for care you can count on. Nowhere else will you and your family enjoy the level of...

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7.7
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23 reviews

Overall my mother in law was cared for. I was happy with the staff on the floor. Everyone at A Place for Mom has been helpful.

Provides: Memory Care
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For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Pikesville

8909 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208

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6.5
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13 reviews

Whenever I have made a request, the staff follows through to make it happen. They are reassuring and competent. The caregivers treat my husband with respect and use humor in their interactions with him. I am...

Provides: Memory Care
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For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...

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Peace Gardens Assisted Living

5741 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228

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10 reviews

Glynn Taff is, in my opinion, a hidden gem in the Baltimore area. The facility is spacious, cozy, and very well kept. The dining area is bright and cheery. The facility is decorated according to the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Glynn Taff Assisted Living offers compassionate, experienced, quality care in a restored turn of the century Catonsville mansion with beautiful grounds and a deep, relaxing front porch. One of our residents’ describes our community this way: “This is as close to home as you can get. It’s cozy...

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Springhouse of Pikesville

8911 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208

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38 reviews

Everything has been fantastic with them at Spring House I tell them that all the time. My grandmother herself was quite the opposite but she is finally deciding that she would like to stay there . it was a...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Springhouse of Pikesville is a gracious home and assisted senior living community. With more than 20 years of experience, Springhouse enables residents to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle in an environment that includes personal care, medical support, and engaging activities.Conveniently located in...

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The Maples at Stoneleigh

812 Regester Ave, Baltimore, MD 21239

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The staff are beyond helpful, they are family. My mother is living there now and is happy, well care for and enjoy the activities.

Provides: Memory Care

Maples at Stoneleigh is the newest memory care facility in the Towson area! This mansion was built in 1924 and was used as a nursing home for several years. The building was completely renovated in December 2019.Our facility is managed by Sagelife and we are proud to be an assisted living...

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Aventura at the Heights

7218 Park Heights Ave, Pikesville, MD 21208

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We chose Tudor Heights because they were ale to offer some of the same services at a lower price. Their staff seem to be very involved with the residents and they take the time to get to know them and get to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Aventura At The Heights is a unique senior living community that fulfills the needs of those who prefer a Kosher environment, and who choose to continue lifelong traditions.The community is designed for those who wish to maintain their independence yet may need some additional assistance....

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North Oaks, a CCRC

725 Mount Wilson Ln, Baltimore, MD 21208

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13 reviews

My wife's mother lived at North Oaks Retirement Community for nearly six years - first independently then with assistance/hospice care - she rarely missed a meal in the dining room and looked forward to the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

North Oaks is a Life Care Retirement Community (also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC) located in Northwest Baltimore County on a beautiful suburban campus. We have been a proud member of the Pikesville community for over 30 years.New residents enter the community through...

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What are nursing homes?

Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care for seniors with significant physical or mental health conditions, and short-term care to people recovering from an injury or hospital stay. Nursing homes provide personal assistance and medical care from licensed professionals. Services in skilled nursing facilities often include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Rehabilitation care, including physical and speech therapy
  • Mobility assistance
  • Palliative and hospice care
  • Health care services
  • Complimentary transportation
  • 24-hour care and supervision
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Disclosure: A Place for Mom refers to "nursing home" here generally as an umbrella term to include assisted living facilities. It is not used to indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care of a skilled nursing facility, as defined in that particular jurisdiction.

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