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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Chester, MD
Assisted living costs in Chester average about $5,291 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Chester. Our detailed directory has 153 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.
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9.2
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9 reviews
They have been pleasant, patient and helpful with my mom. They were very gracious with initial move in costs while we handled the sale of my mom's house. The nurse and director are very responsive. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Annapolitan Assisted Living is one of Annapolis' premier assistedliving communities. We offer independent living for all of our residents,regardless of their need for assistance. Our residents live in their ownapartments in a community of their peers. What they do, how and when theydo it is...
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9.2
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59 reviews
Sunrise of Annapolis is so expensive. Transportation is only provided on Wednesdays for doctor's appointments. This has been a big added expense. I do overall recommend it.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Sunrise of Annapolis is conveniently located on Bestgate Road in Annapolis, close to Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis Mall and scenic historic Annapolis. We pride ourselves in having a truly caring staff that has served our seniors for many years and have been awarded the 'Best Assisted...
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8.9
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3 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at Queenstown Landing and the facility was spotless. The staff was friendly and they were very accommodating. They tried to make all of the activities special,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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8.6
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41 reviews
Staff members are very friendly and more importantly very patient with the elderly I noticed on several accounts know the patience with residents inability to communicate effectively and ensure when walking...
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.
Celebration Villa of Manresa is an assisted living community in Annapolis, Maryland. At Celebration Villa, our focus is to support our residents’ independence and overall wellness. We treat all residents as respected members of our family. We understand the importance of our residents having a...
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8.5
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28 reviews
We really like HeartHomes. [name removed] is well taken care of. Staff really know the patients. Small facility. Names, quirks, likes and dislikes. Family members welcome. The place is quiet and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
We pride ourselves on personalized, professional care that comforts each of our residents as family members in his or her home. Each resident is cared for based on his or her needs and the personal desires he or she requests. We offer options and choices to suit your individual needs and are...
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7 reviews
We just brought my husband’s mother to live at Bay Village Annapolis from her home of 40 years. They were so welcoming and helpful that she adjusted almost immediately. She went from fully bedridden to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Sunrise at Bay Village is a state-of-the-art Assisted Living and Dementia Care community nestled on 3 acres of a tranquil wooded setting while still being convenient to shopping and downtown Annapolis. Staying true to the vision of Annapolis, Sunrise at Bay Village has planned a community that...
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5 reviews
My mother has been a resident for a year at PearTree. We have found the staff very friendly, experienced, and able to assist with all her needs as she is bed dependent and also has dementia. Although it's...
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.
Peartree Assisted Living at Shadow Oak is a newly built assisted living facility located conveniently between Baltimore and Annapolis, and less than 1 hour from Washington, DC. We are owned and operated by five Registered Nurses. Our comfortable setting is designed for 15 residents - each with...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Arcadia of Chester has 15 private and semi-private rooms. This location features a large living area, as well as a garden walking path, patio, and tiki bar. A note from our Founder & CEO, Donna Poole:In 2003, I was 35 years old with 3 young children and running an accounting business. My...
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During my mother's time here, she was in the independent living section and the community was always clean and the staff was always friendly and willing to help. When my mother's health declined, they were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Chester, MD
The average cost of senior living in Chester is $5,291 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesapeake Beach, MD with an average of $4,372 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Chester, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Chester, MD vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Chester
Recent reviews for assisted living in Chester
Arcadia of Crofton II in Gambrills, MD
4.4
The community has activities. The facility is a very home style setting, small number of patients, the staff is a 4-1 staff ratio. The director is very personable and helpful. The room my brother is in is his and can set it up anyway he wants. It is about as homey as you can get.
Spring Arbor of Severna Park
3.8
The staff are kind and caring at this facility. It is always very clean. My brother's room is clean and cozy. He has improved on his strength and walking abilities. I am always contacted in a timely manner if there are any issues
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Sunlife Assisted Living Home in Bowie, MD
5.0
My father is doing pretty well here at this care home. He is doing better each day. The only issue I had was that there isn't many activities offered. There is only him and one another resident. The good thing is they are willing to work with me to help correct the issue. They do a good job with ...
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Chester review score based on 30 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 9 Chester assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Chester 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
Chester review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Chester 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 30 reviews of 9 Chester assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Chester 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.Chester, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Chester assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester, 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 Chester 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 Chester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chester, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
77.8%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Chester 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 Chester Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chester, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
44.4%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester 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 Chester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester 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 Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester 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 Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Chester
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 Chester protect seniors.
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