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6 Best Assisted Living Facilities in La Plata, MD
If you’re looking for assisted living in La Plata, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in La Plata or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in La Plata.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in La Plata for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 6 assisted living facilities in the La Plata area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like National Mall - West Potomac Park, Federal Triangle and Capitol Hill.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Upper Marlboro, Alexandria and Woodbridge.
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8.7
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47 reviews
Overall we have been very pleased about her care and her surroundings. Based on the experience we have had so far with Morningside House of St. Charles, we would recommend this community to other families....
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.
The Morningside House of Saint Charles, located in Waldorf, Maryland welcomes you. Our premier apartment-style accommodations allow every resident to be in control of their lives, even while we offer a variety of care services designed to meet every need. We believe that a sense of independence...
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7.7
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The staff are friendly, call residents by name, and seem quick to respond to concerns. My loved ones haven't utilized any care services, nor participated in any activities. They eat the evening meal there...
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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35 reviews
My family and mine experience has been very positive as we have a safe place for my Aunt. The Charleston was not only good for my Aunt, but also for our family as everyone who is supporting her are in their...
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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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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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.
Having provided senior care for many years, we, understand the emotions that families face when making care decisions for their loved ones. Providing for a parent, spouse, or relative can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Making the decision to get help is often difficult. ...
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There was no complaints about the food, and my loved one seemed to like the food. My loved one loved the community, and the people who took care of her. They were very caring, and good people. They really...
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.
Cedar Tree Assisted Living is a gorgeous community in Waldorf, Maryland. We pride ourselves in being one of the finest senior communities in the state, allowing all of our residents the chance to live independently without giving up on their security. We work with most insurance companies to...
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Cost of assisted living in La Plata, MD
The average cost of senior living in La Plata is $5,258 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $4,159 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in La Plata
Recent reviews for assisted living in La Plata
Sunrise of Springfield
5.0
My mother moved into Sunrise a few months ago and I’ve been beyond pleased with the gentle care and attention she’s received from the leadership and staff. Everyone tends to her respectfully and with the utmost attention to detail.
Moreover, Sunrise Springfield proactively fosters a sense of ...
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Tribute at The Glen by Cogir in Woodbridge, VA
4.6
Staff is always respectful, cheerful, and good natured. Food is acceptable nutritious, if a bit institutional; certainly not high cuisine, but sufficient. Again, satisfied, but somewhat horrified at the monthly cost, and the care we picked was the most affordable in terms of cost-care ...
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Prince of Peace IV in Cheltenham, MD
5.0
They've been really good with my mom. The staff is caring, and they have an open door policy They don't restrict visiting. We visit unannounced every week, and it has always been a good experience. Every time I see her, she looks great. She's clean, and her room is clean. The facility as ...
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La Plata assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in La Plata assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in La Plata, 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 La Plata 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 La Plata 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%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
56.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in La Plata 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 La Plata 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
100%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in La Plata 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 La Plata partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
La Plata, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
83.3%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
83.3%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
12.3%
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Availability of select dining options in La Plata 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 La Plata communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
41%
Room service
Room service
50%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in La Plata 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 La Plata offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
83.3%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in La Plata
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 La Plata protect seniors.
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Paul Spring Community, Heatherwood Community and Sunrise of Springfield are the top-rated assisted living facilities near La Plata, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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