Birchwood Group Home II

Birchwood Group Home II

Overview of Birchwood Group Home II

Age gracefully at Birchwood Group Home II, an idyllic haven in Accokeek, MD, offering assisted living. Residents receive the highest quality of care from a kind and highly skilled team available around the clock. Promoting a warm and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease during their stay.

Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a carefully planned slate of fun activities and enriching programs. Mealtimes also promote social interactions with a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to make the most of their best years.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 8 Rank #300 / 684Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 300th out of 684 homes we track in Maryland for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Maryland facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #930 / 953Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 930th out of 953 homes we track in Maryland for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Maryland facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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Facility TypeAssisted Living
CountyMontgomery

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Accokeek's city center to Birchwood Group Home II's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the MD Dept. of Health (OHCQ), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Birchwood Group Home II
AL
Accokeek (Ayres)
8
Facility 8
MD AVG 42
Rank #300 / 684
No
3
Facility 3
MD AVG 45
Rank #930 / 953
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Love and Light Senior Care – Accokeek
AL
HC
NH
SNF
Accokeek (Livingston Grove)
8
Facility 8
MD AVG 42
Rank #300 / 684
No
2
Facility 2
MD AVG 45
Rank #940 / 953
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Schall’s Haven
AL
Accokeek-No
10
Facility 10
MD AVG 45
Rank #837 / 953
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maryland

Birchwood Group Home II is located in Accokeek, Maryland.
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Community Options Waiver

Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Maryland resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
MD

High urban demand; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Senior Care Program

Maryland Senior Care

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $11,000 individual
MD

Limited funding; waitlists common in high-demand areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (~5 trips/month) Case management

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual); most income applied to care costs.
Asset Limits $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal protections up to $155,356.
MD

Home equity limit $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Benefits
24/7 nursing care Meals Therapy Medications (unlimited per medical need)

Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program

Maryland Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy

Age 62+
General Maryland resident, in or moving to approved assisted living, low/moderate income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$34,000/year individual, varies by county
Asset Limits Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
MD

Not available statewide; facility must be licensed by MDH.

Benefits
Personal care Meals 24-hour supervision (up to $1,500/month subsidy typical)

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maryland VA Aid and Attendance

Age
General Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maryland resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits $155,356 net worth limit
MD

High veteran population in suburban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs

Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)

Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program

Age 65+
General Maryland resident (6+ months), Medicare Part D enrolled.
Income Limits (2025) $48,560/year individual, 300% FPL
Asset Limits None specified.
MD

Supplements Medicare Part D; annual enrollment required.

Benefits
Up to $40/month premium subsidy Reducing drug costs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maryland Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
Income Limits (2025) $2,014/month (QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI, individual).
Asset Limits $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
MD

Includes QMB, SLMB, QI categories.

Benefits
Covers premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B) Co-pays Deductibles

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)

Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual); spend-down available.
Asset Limits $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MD

Consumer-directed option allows hiring family caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (hours vary, typically 20-30/week) Chores Nurse supervision

Frequently Asked Questions about Birchwood Group Home II

What neighborhood is Birchwood Group Home II in?

Birchwood Group Home II is in the Ayres neighborhood of Accokeek.

Is Birchwood Group Home II in a walkable area?

Birchwood Group Home II has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Birchwood Group Home II?

No, Birchwood Group Home II has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Birchwood Group Home II have?

Birchwood Group Home II has 8 beds.

Are there photos of Birchwood Group Home II?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Birchwood Group Home II in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Birchwood Group Home II?

Birchwood Group Home II is located at 18301 Indian Head Highway, Accokeek, MD 20607.

What is the phone number of Birchwood Group Home II?

(301) 283-3351 will put you in contact with the team at Birchwood Group Home II.

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