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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Saint James, MD

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Assisted living costs in Saint James average about $4,779 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 39 communities in Saint James. Our detailed directory has 438 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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My mother in law loves living at Chesapeake Cove. The staff are wonderful. The caregivers are local, friendly, helpful and she does not go without. The community is clean and well maintained. She likes the...
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.
If you enjoy independence and the freshness and beauty of the outdoors, then you will love Chesapeake Cove in Crisfield, MD. Nestled on the Delmarva Peninsula, the community provides gorgeous and relaxing views of the bay, which inspires residents to kick back and relax. The neighborhood...
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.
Fields of Favor, LLC is a very special Assisted living Facility. Fully licensed for 4 beds in our newly constructed home, we desire to be of service to the individual who wants to be cared for as part of our family in a Christian home. Around the clock care is provided by a team of certified...
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.
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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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My mother has received wonderful care at Yellow Bank. The caregivers have met her where she is in her illness and provided tender, loving care.
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.
Assisted Living at Yellow Bank is a great facility located in Dunkirk, Maryland. We are located in a beautiful quiet residential area. We are committed to providing excellent service for the elderly. Our facility has a home-like feeling offering furnished private and semi private rooms. We have a...
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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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My husband has been at CREATUS for a year on [date removed]. I wanted him to be nearby so I could easily visit, and in a personal & homelike setting so that he wouldn't be confused by a lot of staff turnover...
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.
CREATUS Adult Assisted Living is a senior residential care home that is located in the small, unincorporated city of Forestville, MD and in Prince Georges county. Forestville is just a short drive to the famous Potomac River and the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, offering an ease of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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My mom has been here for three years and I can honestly say that things are always great. They are very attentive to the needs of all the resident and go above and beyond to meet each persons need. I...
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.
Delmar Villa Delmar Villa is a senior care home that is located in Wicomico County in Delmar, Maryland. While only encompassing 1.73 square miles, Delmar is considered to be part of the Salisbury Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Due to its crossing of the state border, it has...
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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.
EBY Health Services II is located in Fort Washington, MD in Prince George's County. This residential care home provides support when you need it in an area that is situated just outside the downtown district of Washington, D.C.. Those who spend time in Fort Washington enjoy checking out the Fort...
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I was very impressed with the facility the moment I entered especially with the cleanliness and how friendly the staff was. I would highly recommend anyone needing this type of service to consider to contact...
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Saint James, MD

The average cost of senior living in Saint James is $4,779 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $4,359 per month.

Assisted living costs in Saint James, MD, vs. nearby cities

Saint James, MD
$4,779/mo

Assisted living costs in Saint James, MD, vs. state and national averages

Saint James, MD
$4,779/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

Assisted living costs in Saint James, MD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,779/mo
$5,409/mo

Assisted living costs in Saint James, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,560/mo
Private
$4,933/mo
Studio
$6,062/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,355/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,723/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,350/mo

Senior living costs in Saint James vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Saint James, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint James, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$4,779/mo$5,325/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,409/mo$6,222/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,101/mo$3,929/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Saint James, MD:$4,779/mo
Maryland:$5,325/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Saint James, MD:$5,409/mo
Maryland:$6,222/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Saint James, MD:$3,101/mo
Maryland:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Saint James, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Saint James and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Saint James, MD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Saint James have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Saint James, MD$5,830/mo$5,290/mo+10.2%
Maryland$6,329/mo$6,201/mo+2.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Saint James, MD
2024 average cost:$5,830/mo
2023 average cost:$5,290/mo
Percent change:+10.2%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,329/mo
2023 average cost:$6,201/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Saint James, 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 Saint James.

What families are saying about assisted living in Saint James

Recent reviews for assisted living in Saint James

Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

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I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

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.

Chesapeake Cottage Assisted Living in Snow Hill, MD

5.0
They have taken excellent care of my mother. The location is in the country which was perfect for my mother because that was what she was used to and it provides a very safe environment compared to being in Salisbury. The staff is friendly, the owner is incredibly helpful and compassionate and ...
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Saint James review score based on 144 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 144 reviews of 36 Saint James assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Saint James 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

Saint James review score compared against nearby cities

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Saint James, MD36 facilities
8.5
Leonardtown, MD191 facilities
8.4
Church Creek, MD114 facilities

Review subcategories for Saint James 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 144 reviews of 36 Saint James assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Saint James 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.
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Cleanliness
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Activities
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Saint James assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint James assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint James, 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 Saint James 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 Saint James 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
69.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.2%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Saint James 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 Saint James 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
75%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saint James 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 Saint James partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
47.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint James 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 Saint James communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint James, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
36.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint James 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 Saint James offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint James, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.2%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.1%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
47.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Saint James

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Saint James protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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