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7 Best Nursing Homes in Thurston, MD

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Thurston 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 Thurston, 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 Thurston or another care type is right for you. Browse 7 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Thurston.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Falls Orchard, Falls Orchard and Broadwood Manor.
You may also consider nearby communities such as McKinstrys Mill, Green Valley and Green Valley.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Thurston, MD

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Last Updated: 10/25/24
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Photo of Spring Arbor of Frederick
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66 Floor plans available
9.6
Review score
15 reviews
9.6
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15 reviews
5 star
74%
4 star
13%
3 star
13%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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Great experience with staff and residents The facility was always very clean and the staff very friendly and always helpful. The care was always impeccable. The meals/ dining- food was top notch with great...
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 Tranquillity at Fredericktowne
1414 Photos available
9.4
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63 reviews
9.4
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63 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
27%
3 star
5%
2 star
3%
1 star
3%
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5 all the staff were supportive the cost was reasonable, even though they had a nursing home attached to the assisted living I was never pressured to send Mom to the SNF. Mom had hospice so she was able to...
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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Photo of Tribute at Black Hill by Cogir
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8.6
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46 reviews
8.6
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46 reviews
5 star
78%
4 star
11%
3 star
11%
2 star
0%
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0%
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I have been very pleased with the staff at Tribute at Black Hill. The facility is very nice and does not have the appearance of a typical assisted living facility. My dad has been very pleased with the food,...
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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8.9
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8.9
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5 reviews
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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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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 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 nursing homes in Thurston, MD

The average cost of senior living in Thurston is $6,746 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union Bridge, MD with an average of $5,245 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Thurston, MD vs. nearby cities

Thurston, MD
$6,746/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Thurston, MD vs. the state and national average

Thurston, MD
$6,746/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Thurston vs. other types of senior living

$6,703/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,746/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Thurston, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$4,598/mo
Studio
$5,906/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,991/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,825/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Thurston over time

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Thurston

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Thurston

Modena Reserve at Kensington

5.0
I think all 7 categories meet the mark, but they should, since this an upscale facility and more costly than others. The staff is terrific. My wife has difficult Lewy body dementia and the facility does well. I'm happy with it.

Cadence at Olney by Cogir

4.4
Mom seems happy. We have not gotten everything we were promised and the staff changes often but overall it's a great place. They need to work on communication between residents and family. it was a new facility and beautiful clean spaces.

Great Falls Assisted Living in Herndon, VA

4.6
No matter how wonderful the staff and amenities are, it's just a very expensive cost on the family both financially and emotionally.

Thurston nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thurston nursing homes 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 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 Thurston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thurston, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thurston 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 Thurston Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thurston, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thurston 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 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
16.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Thurston 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 Thurston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thurston, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Thurston 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 Thurston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thurston, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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