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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shaft, MD
Assisted living costs in Shaft average about $3,370 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 54 communities in Shaft. Our detailed directory has 132 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Keyser, Cumberland and Westernport.
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Familiarity with having former family members there in the past and convenient access for my Mother to visit daily with Dad while he was there. Also convenient to hospital and Dr's Offices for emergencies...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Spring Arbor - Winchester is in the historic town Winchester, Virginia and is an assisted living residence. Spring Arbor boasts colonial style architecture and is located just south of the Northwest Pike aka highway 50, just west the intersection of highway 37. It is only a couple of blocks from...
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Wonderful! That's the word that comes to my mind, when I think of the care that mom receives from the staff. I know mom's in great hands. They know her, assist her and urge her along with kindness. It seems...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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My loved one passed away in December, so my info is a bit out of date. It is very homey, and the activities director is great. Small facility, and the employees seem to really care about the residents. The...
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.
Marquis Place is located on the west side of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, just south of Uniontown Mall. Our beautiful community is surrounded by trees which most residents will be able to enjoy from their apartments. Other residents may have a view of our large enclosed courtyard. Our full time...
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McCullough Place, from my initial visit, has gone beyond my expectations in assisted-living. The staff is helpful, cheerful and accommodating. The facility is clean and well-designed. A passive glance from...
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.
McCullough Place is an assisted living community located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. We are just south of Stackhouse Park and within easy driving distance of Palo Duro Canyon and Panhandle Plains Historical Museum. We offer sightseeing trips to both of those locations as well as transportation to...
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My mother passed away in [date removed], but overall I was very pleased with the Siemon's Heritage community & would highly recommend it. It was clean & cheerful & everyone was very nice & welcoming.
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.
Siemon's Heritage Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Somerset, PA, in Somerset County. Somerset is a small historic borough near Johnstown and home to about 6,300 people. Residents in this area will enjoy taking walks to run their errands and pay their bills, going to a...
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8.5
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9 reviews
I am a current resident and have been here for around 4 months and I love living here. I was hesitant on moving in at first that people would not like me or I might not fit in but I have made so many new...
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.
The Colonial Courtyard at Bedford is ideally situated for senior citizens who are still young enough to enjoy what the great outdoors has to offer. Set against a lovely mountainous backdrop in central Pennsylvania, it is senior living for the nature lover at its very best! Known for gorgeous...
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3 reviews
This assisted living facility is wonderful. The staff are friendly and very accommodating to my mother. I’m grateful for their kindness and help. The facility is clean and the breakfasts are made to order...
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.
Located in the heart of Johnstown, PA, the Villa is locally owned and operated by Dr. Kastelic and family since 2010. We consider our residents part of our family and we treat them as such. We provide a comfortable environment for residents to socialize, enjoy activities, and live their best...
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9 reviews
The Kensington is on target for assisted living. I'm a nurse, and I would say the care they provide to my loved one is spot on. And the one-bedroom suite layout is perfect for her.
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.
Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains near the source of the Potomac River, The Kensington stands as proud testament to Cumberland's storied past. When it opened in 1926, the Algonquin Hotel was well known for its elegance and hospitality. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, it's...
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8.0
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1 review
The main reason we chose Ligonier Gardens over other facilities we looked at was the location … her hometown is Ligonier and most of my brothers and I still live there.. she also knows several people who are...
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.
LIGONIER GARDENS Some life choices such as where to live and with whom one chooses to spend their time define life. Moving from one’s home to a personal care facility is such a choice. For most considering a personal care facility as a new home, accommodations, safety, atmosphere and...
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11 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at Harmony House Manor. There is minimal staff at this facility. When I visit, I rarely actually see or talk to any employees. I have actually had NO communication with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Situated in Johnstown, Pennsylvania Harmony House Manor senior living community is a haven of peace and tranquility. It is located in a safe area that is ideal for seniors. It is also located near Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital which is a top notch hospital in Pennsylvania. The residents...
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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.
CountryHouse in Cumberland was designed and is staffed specifically for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency, security, comfort and a sense of...
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I can’t express how pleased I was to the care they gave my dad when he was there. Have been to other care homes there is no comparison. [Name removed] and staff are wonderful.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Upton's Country Comfort Personal Care Home is a senior care home located in the outdoorsy city of Normalville, PA and in Fayette county. Normalville is a city that is full of lakes, rivers and forests. It is home to the Laurel Ridge State Park and the Bear Run Nature Reserve. The group home...
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They try to provide as good as care as possible. No where is a perfect place. No one is neglected. If you want 1 to 1 care your not looking in the right place. You should hire a personal care assistant ...
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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.
Monarch Meadow, LLC, is co-owned by husband and wife team Dan & Katie Vivian, who have combined 40+ years of caring experience. Dan, the Administrator, has extensive experience in dementia care, and Katie, BSN,RN,CIC, specializes in Home Care & Infection Prevention. She has a...
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I am very impressed with how they have handled covid, they are super careful. They have activities but they do it by floor so if someone did get it, it would only affect a few people rather than the whole...
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.
The Atrium, A Choice Community has been providing personal care services in the Johnstown area since 1985. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care services and in creating and maintaining a homey atmosphere that is beautifully furnished for our residents and visitors to enjoy. Our staff...
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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.
Assisted Living at Frostburg The Assisted Living at Frostburg residence is located in the quaint town of Frostburg, MD. The Frostburg community is known for its commitment to the arts and nature. There are a number of venues, such as the Arts and Entertainment district, which will allow you to...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Shaft, MD
The average cost of senior living in Shaft is $3,370 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Friendsville, MD with an average of $3,120 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shaft, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shaft, MD vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Shaft, MD by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Shaft over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shaft, MD
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What families are saying about assisted living in Shaft
Recent reviews for assisted living in Shaft
Upton's Country Comfort Personal Care Home in Normalville, PA
4.5
They do a fantastic job. If you could put the environment they have here, into a new facility, it would give it a twenty. It's not very impressive looking, but the trade-off is well worth it, depending on the activity level of the person who is going to be living there. The facility itself is ...
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The Atrium, A Choice Community in Johnstown, PA
3.6
Activities only happen in the morning. I am not a morning person. We have never had an activity off location. There has never been a therapy animal visit even though I have begged for it. I can't regulate the temperature in my room. Today the heat coming out of my wall heater was 140 degrees and ...
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The Addison of Uniontown
4.9
My mother is a resident here and loves it! The facility is very bright, cheerful and welcoming. She has made lots of friends her own age and enjoys all of the activities. The staff is very caring and dedicated to all of the residents. The food is flavorful, and the deserts are the best!
Shaft review score based on 46 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 46 reviews of 41 Shaft assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shaft 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
Shaft review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Shaft 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 46 reviews of 41 Shaft assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shaft 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.Shaft, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Shaft assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shaft assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shaft, 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 Shaft 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 Shaft that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
48.8%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.8%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.3%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.5%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shaft 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 Shaft Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.9%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.5%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.1%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shaft 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 Shaft partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.1%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.8%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
19.5%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.3%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.6%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Shaft 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 Shaft communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.8%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.4%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
19.5%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.4%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shaft 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 Shaft offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.6%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.2%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.6%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.7%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.3%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.2%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.1%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.6%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.1%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.9%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.7%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shaft
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Shaft protect seniors.
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Spring Arbor of Winchester, Richland Woods Assisted Living and The Addison of Uniontown are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shaft, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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