Nursing Home
Residential Health Care in a Christian Environment

Augsburg Lutheran Home has been serving the needs of the elderly since 1892. This long history and our documented record of excellence in the health care field makes Augsburg Lutheran Home a wise choice for necessary residential health care.

Admission Guidelines
Applicants must be medically approved for nursing home care.

Appropriate placement will be determined through medical records and a personal interview, as necessary. In the case of hospital transfers, an admission decision will be made on the basis of information provided by the hospital and the ability of Augsburg to provide the necessary health care.

The application form is to be completed prior to admission and submitted to the Admissions Coordinator with a $25 non-refundable application fee.

Exceptions to the guidelines must be approved by the Executive Director and the Admissions Committee of the Board of Directors.

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Resident care is available on either a short or long term basis:

Intermediate Care
This level of care is available for residents who require assistance with various daily living skills. These residents may receive help with bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and/or feeding. The nursing staff administers all medications. They also communicate with physicians on the resident’s behalf.

Skilled Care
This level of care includes rehabilitative care (physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy) for stroke victims, those sustaining fractures, and people who need strength training following an acute illness. Residents requiring new tube feeding, diabetic care, and various IV treatments are also accepted. We also offer hospice care.

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Augsburg Lutheran Home has a house physician on the premises four days a week and is on call seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Augsburg Lutheran Home of Maryland, Inc. is licensed by the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and certified to accept Medicare/Medicaid.

The following services are provided in-house: