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Assisted living costs in Ironsides average about $5,679 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Ironsides. Our detailed directory has 167 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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I have been pleased from the start with Potomac Place. They worked with me in not only identifying an appropriate room for my dad. But also were flexible on the tinting. Likewise space decoding a resident,...
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.
Potomac Place—offering Hometown Senior Living for Over 35 Years! At Potomac Place, we provide quality assisted living care and compassionate memory care services. We also have some of the LARGEST apartments at the BEST VALUE in the area.Our welcoming community and experienced team members help...
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From interview to move in to daily care and activities- the team at Sunrise at Mount Vernon has been involved and respectful of my resident’s needs and well being. The care staff quickly adapted to her...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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I think for the cost at least 2 meals should be supplied. My mom sometimes complains about the quality of the food. Yes, I would recommend the facility to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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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It's small enough. To really get to know staff. I would recommend to others. We picked them because it is 11 miles from my home and I liked the staff.
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.
Viva Senior Living at Stafford is tucked away in a charming residential neighborhood only 8 miles from Quantico and 10 miles from Fredericksburg. You’ll discover all the advantages of small town living surrounded by an active community. We offer both assisted living and memory care services—and...
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5 for all. They watch his medications very well. Nurse practitioner in often, blood work done on a schedule, well monitored, they never add extra charges. They are very caring and his medications are...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Being surrounded by friendly professional staff, family, friends are the things that make a house a home is the very essence of Marian Manor.We provide special services in the comfort of our home, in a country setting on 12 acres while tending to the needs of the residents. They maintain self...
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The Bridges program appears to not have the staffing or the activities you would expect for a program that is intended to provide more support than the ASL program. The communication between staff 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.
Arbor Terrace Prince William Commons offersthe best assisted living and memory care inVirginia's beautiful Woodbridge area. Ourelevated community and highly experienced,professional staff celebrate each person’s uniquelife through deep connections with our residentsand families.We offer assisted...
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After being on the WLR "wait list" for approximately three years and enjoying all the perks associated with that -- meal vouchers, social events --we received a call in late November 2019 informing us that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Westminster at Lake Ridge is an assisted living community located in Lake Ridge, VA. Lake Ridge is located in Prince William County and is home to 41,000 people. Lake Ridge is a small city with shops and stores, where residents can enjoy getting out for exercise, going to pay bills, going out to...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Photo of Envoy at Woodbridge
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.

Cost of assisted living in Ironsides, MD

The average cost of senior living in Ironsides is $5,679 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $4,355 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ironsides, MD vs. nearby cities

Ironsides, MD
$5,679/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ironsides, MD vs. the state and national average

Ironsides, MD
$5,679/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ironsides vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,679/mo
$6,437/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Ironsides, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$5,493/mo
Studio
$6,293/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,446/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,436/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Ironsides over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ironsides, MD

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Ironsides.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ironsides

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ironsides

Brookdale Lake Ridge in Woodbridge, VA

5.0
We give them 5's across the board. My dad's case was difficult. They were very open and candid and supportive and caring. We are grateful to have had chosen them. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far and I have already recommended them

English Meadows Prince William Campus in Manassas, VA

5.0
The community really helped my loved one improve his mobility and he was himself again. The community was clean and neat and the staff was very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Prince of Peace IV in Cheltenham, MD

5.0
I would recommend Prince of Peace IV to others. It feels like home and the environment is pleasing and clean. The move in process was very simple. I rate the care very high, as they notice any small changes in my mother's health and alert me immediately.

Ironsides review score based on 46 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 46 reviews of 12 Ironsides assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ironsides 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

Ironsides review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Ironsides 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 46 reviews of 12 Ironsides assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ironsides 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.
Ironsides, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Ironsides assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ironsides assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ironsides, 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 Ironsides 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 Ironsides that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
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
66.7%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ironsides 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 Ironsides Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ironsides 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 Ironsides partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ironsides, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ironsides 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 Ironsides communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ironsides, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ironsides 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 Ironsides offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ironsides, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ironsides

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 Ironsides protect seniors.

Learn about Maryland Assisted Living regulations

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Potomac Place, Sunrise of Mt Vernon and Sunrise of Springfield are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ironsides, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 14 assisted living facilities near Ironsides, Maryland. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Ironsides, Maryland are Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Paul Spring Community and Sunrise Braddock Glen. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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