The 3 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bushwood, MD for 2024

Also serving communities of Charlotte Hall.

There are 4 Assisted Living Facilities in the Bushwood area, with 3 in Bushwood and 1 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 1 review below for assisted living facilities in Bushwood. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Bushwood 5 out of 5 stars.

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The small, unincorporated community of Bushwood is located in the southern region of Maryland in St. Mary's County, which has a senior community that accounts for over 10% of its population of 105,000 people. Bushwood is home to Ocean Hall, a historic house believed to have been built in 1703.   

The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene licenses three types of assisted living facilities, including Level I, Level II or Level III facilities. These facilities may also be referred to as Assisted Living Programs. There are four assisted living facilities in Bushwood, including three in the city proper and one in Charlotte Hall. 

• While the overall cost of living in Bushwood is about 10% higher than the U.S. average, it's about 15% below the state average, which may make it a good option for seniors with limited assisted living budgets. 
  
• Bushwood has a relatively low crime rate, which may appeal to seniors who enjoy being out alone in the community. On a 100-point scale, the community's violent crime rate is half the national average at 11.3, and the property crime rate is about 13 points lower than the national average of 21.9.
  
• Summers in Bushwood are hotter than in the average Maryland city with highs near 90 degrees, but humidity levels are fairly low throughout the year. Winter lows are in the mid-20s, and the city receives an average of 14 inches of snow annually. Seniors who prefer to avoid these temperature extremes may want to find out what types of indoor activities are available at their assisted living facilities throughout the year. 
  
• The Bushwood area has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Leonardtown.
  
• Social Security income is tax-exempt in Maryland, but disbursements from private pensions are fully taxed. Public pensions and withdrawals from retirement savings accounts are taxed, but seniors may claim deductions to lessen the tax burden.  
  
• On a scale of 1 to 100, air quality in Bushwood is ranked at 73, which is 15 points higher than the national average. This may benefit seniors with respiratory conditions. 

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Assisted Living costs in Bushwood start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Bushwood and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page.