
The state of Maryland falls in the middle of the country’s Northeast, Southern, and Midwestern regions, and its culture combines elements of them all. This is part of why Maryland earned the nickname “America in Miniature.” With the Appalachian Mountains passing through the far western part of the state, and the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coastlines in the east, Maryland’s geographical features give residents plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities — even in a small state. Annapolis and Baltimore are also home to many historic Colonial sites, and Washington, D.C. sits on Maryland’s southern border. Maryland is a transition state in several ways, which helps make it an attractive retirement destination.
There are more than 210 nursing homes in Maryland. A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors can provide you with a list of Maryland nursing homes to help you find the community that fits your needs and budget.
The median monthly cost of a private room in a nursing home in Maryland is about $10,000, according to Genworth.

Our family moved our 97 year old mother into Candle Light Cove at the end of 2025 after an extensive search. It was the best decision we could have made. She was very comfortable there from her first day....
Our experience has been very positive from the beginning. The team was welcoming, compassionate, and helpful throughout the entire transition. The move-in process was straightforward, communication was...
Overall good experience. The staff is very kind and responsive. The rooms are small and simple. There are daily activities. The food seems nutritious; I have not eaten there.
Tribute staff was very helpful. Everything is well organized and clean with lots of living space options. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
I know that my sister who is a resident there is not very pleased with the quality of the lunch and dinner food choices and the quality of the food. Also, she said the laundry service is not consistent. My...
The staff are wonderful! Upbeat, supportive, caring. The apartment is fine for size, and the balcony is an added extra. The food is pretty heavy and bland. She's always been slim, and she's gained a...
Overall the facility is well managed, well kept and well staffed, at a cost as would be expected. Food is good, but many times my mother indicates there is too much, which she hates to throw away. Activities...
It's a great place. But need money to stay there!! I'd give it 5 stars. I have daughter who is in constant contact. We are very pleased. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a...
Our family moved our 97 year old mother into Candle Light Cove at the end of 2025 after an extensive search. It was the best decision we could have made. She was very comfortable there from her first day....
Sunrise of Chevy Chase has met my mom's growing needs. The staff is very kind and attentive. The administration is also very accessible and flexible to meet the needs of their clients.
Our experience has been very positive from the beginning. The team was welcoming, compassionate, and helpful throughout the entire transition. The move-in process was straightforward, communication was...
Overall good experience. The staff is very kind and responsive. The rooms are small and simple. There are daily activities. The food seems nutritious; I have not eaten there.
Thank you all for taking care of [name removed] and for making sure she had everything she needed when she moved in. I'm going to visit her again in 2 weeks because we did have a lot of fun at the activities...
My husband was diagnosed with dementia in 2022, and moved to the Maples in [date removed]. It was a hard decision but it turned out to be the right one. He had a comfortable room and bath, and was able to...
I give it a 5 star rating although as I said before it was not 5 stars for my relative who was not a good fit for Symphony manor....he went on to move to another facility...that being said symphony manor is...
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