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Assisted living costs in St James average about $6,430 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 169 communities in St James. Our detailed directory has 2747 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Charles Town, Hagerstown and Frederick.

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 wish I could give them more stars! Angels Touch gave my mother a safe, engaging and loving home. Every person there is committed to creating an environment filled with fun activities and tender care. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Angel’s Touch is a unique assisted living community for senior adults. Aging can be a difficult process – humbling for even the strongest person. Watching relatives struggle with this experience, we were motivated to open our home to seniors in 1997 to help them better deal with the aging...
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The medical staff has been fantastic. They're very on top of everything and have found situations with our loved one that we didn't even know she had. That's all been fantastic. I have absolutely nothing...
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.
At Marian Assisted Living, we encourage our residents to enjoy an independent lifestyle while we provide all the conveniences of home, from delicious home-made meals to housekeeping services. Therefore, our residents have more time to socialize, participate in recreational activities, or just...
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It is a beautiful community inside. The staff are very friendly. I believe the staff are hired very well. This is the best community my loved ones have been in so far. I'm very happy with Brightview's...
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.
Experience a spectacular urban lifestyle at Brightview West End! Located in the heart of Rockville Town Center, Brightview West End is unlike any senior living community you’ve seen. Enjoy a snack at our Mingle cafe, a drink during happy hour in the pub, or a movie in our movie theater. Plus...
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Raphael House is amazing!! My brother and my sister are very happy with the way that it looks and the way that they treat all of the residents, with compassion and patience. Also, they're always on top of...
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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The only bad thing that I can say is the facility has had difficulty with the HVAC system. My mom has a giant HVAC unit in her room and sometimes it doesn't work. On the other end, I can't speak highly...
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.
Join us at our upscale assisted living community also offering Alzheimer’s and dementia care services in charming Olney, Md., just 20 miles from our nation’s capital in a rural location surrounded by verdant trees. Your fine living includes well-appointed, cozy common areas, a spacious apartment,...
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If your loved one has to be in assisted living, the main positive about AlfredHouse is that it has a very homey, family oriented feel to it. It does not feel like your typical institution. The home is in a...
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.
Since 1992, AlfredHouse ElderCare has been providing a nurturing environment to its residents. The eight beautiful facilities are nestled in the Rockville and Silver Spring areas.  Not only are there daily activities for the residents to enjoy, but also scheduled outings to theater...
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My husband was a resident at Arbor Place for 1.5 years...he recently died and I just wrote a note to the caregivers at Arbor that I'm about to put in the mail. I thought the best way to express my thoughts...
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.
Founded in 1998 by a Geriatric Psychiatrist and managed by a full time Director of Nursing, Arbor Place delivers the highest interactive staff setting the standard for dementia care. Located in Rockville, MD a suburb of Washington, DC. By design, Arbor Place is constructed to meet the very...
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My mom had most of the interactions, we only visited outside because of covid, they were good with scheduling visits and bringing him outside for us. Staff seemed friendly from what I was able to gather....
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.
Avalon Assisted Living Facilities Avalon Assisted Living Facilities is a residential care home for seniors located in Potomac, Maryland in Montgomery County. Potomac is one of the wealthiest communities in the United States and offers all of the amenities and luxury that go along with it,...
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I like this place the people are nice and accommodating. This is a clean community and the staff are really good and keep everyone informed. They have activities like bingo and more to keep the residents...
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.
Grace House, a Victory Housing assisted living community is located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Grace House is convenient to doctors, shopping, churches and recreational opportunities. This beautiful two acre site can be found just north of Leisure World near the intersection of ...
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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.
Since 1992, AlfredHouse ElderCare has been providing a nurturing environment to its residents. The eight beautiful facilities are nestled in the Rockville and Silver Spring areas.  Not only are there daily activities for the residents to enjoy, but also scheduled outings to theater...
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This was our second experience at Encore and it was just as pleasant as the first. Everyone of the staff was professional, but friendly. The facility was always clean. Food was exceptional. Physical...
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.
Welcome to Encore at Turf ValleyEncore at Turf Valley offers caring support for those who require day to day assistance. Encore can provide the right amount of support while allowing your loved one to maintain as much independence as possible.Encore offers several assisted living floor plans,...
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Very compassionate, very caring - my dad was only there three weeks before he passed away but during that time everyone at Woods Cove was great! I would definitely recommend them!
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.
Woods Cove Assisted Living has been working with families for over 15 years to offer quality care to patients who need additional support.We concentrate on working with our residents in need of this kind of support and delivering healthcare and other essential services in the solace of their new...
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My loved one is happy here, she really likes it. Our family is happy with it, too. Exceptional service from the beginning!
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.
Since 1992, AlfredHouse ElderCare has been providing a nurturing environment to its residents. The eight beautiful facilities are nestled in the Rockville and Silver Spring areas.  Not only are there daily activities for the residents to enjoy, but also scheduled outings to theater...
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It's a very friendly and welcoming community with LOTS of activities planned each day to a variety of interests. These activities give residents opportunities to interact with other residents and expand...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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What we like the most about the community is the décor, and the interior design (roomy). We also like that it is pet friendly and the friendly kitchen staff! We would recommend Brookdale Hagerstown to other...
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.
Our lively and vibrant senior living community in Hagerstown, Md., which provides both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, is in an elegant building that feels much like a grand hotel of the past. Offering all the conveniences of big city living, our community is surrounded by...
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Charlotte's Home was wonderful, and [name removed] and A Place for Mom was a much needed resource in a very bad time - you all saved us. I'm sorry I didn't get the chance to talk with [name removed] more,...
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.
Charlotte's Home, Inc I is a residential care home for seniors located in Boonsboro, Maryland in Washington County. Boonsboro is a quaint rural town at the foot of South Mountain. It is close to the Antietam National Battlefield and offers a variety of other historical sites to enjoy with...
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My mother spent the last 3 1/2 years of her life at Country Meadows in Frederick. They were beautiful years, full of activities and new friendships, with residents and staff. She even wrote stories from...
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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She was very happy with the facility. My sister also told everyone she was very happy there. We felt that [name removed] was awesome. She went above and beyond for my sister. She was kind and caring...
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.
Located in Rockville, Maryland, Absolute Assisted Living, Inc. is the ideal new home for your loved one who wants to remain independent but requires some assistance with activities of daily living. We have over an acre of beautiful country land where our experienced caregivers provide friendly...
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Overall, the experience so far has been positive. The RN is very helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. The staff answers her calls quickly, is willing to walk with her, and encourages her to walk. The room is a...
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.
Robinwood is a tranquil, relaxing assisted living community located in Hagerstown, Maryland, within minutes of most of the area's entertainment and shopping. As an assisted living community, we strive to provide our residents with customized care to meet their needs. Our community offers spacious...
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My loved one was a resident at Emerald Assisted Living and overall it was a positive experience. The staff was friendly, but there was a lot of primary caregiver turnover. The meals were good, but not...
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
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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
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My mother is at Fahrney Keedy right now. She loves everything about the community even though we are in a pandemic. She has had wonderful experience with the staff members, and getting situated. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Fahrney-Keedy Home and Village is nestled among the foothills of the picturesque Catoctin Mountains of Northern Washington County.  This 90 acre Maryland retirement community offers breathtaking vistas in all directions.  We are located just minutes from Interstates 70 or 81. As a...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in St James, MD

The average cost of senior living in St James is $6,430 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Funkstown, MD with an average of $6,430 per month.

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

St James, MD
$6,430/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,430/mo
$6,821/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,130/mo
Studio
$5,134/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,205/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,348/mo

Senior living costs in St 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: St James, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt James, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$6,430/mo$6,951/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,821/mo$8,003/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,907/mo$4,117/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
St James, MD:$6,430/mo
Maryland:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
St James, MD:$6,821/mo
Maryland:$8,003/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
St James, MD:$3,907/mo
Maryland:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in St James, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in St 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 St James, MD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in St 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 average 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
St James, MD$6,080/mo$5,616/mo+8.3%
Maryland$6,529/mo$6,133/mo+6.5%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
St James, MD
2024 average cost:$6,080/mo
2023 average cost:$5,616/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,529/mo
2023 average cost:$6,133/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in St 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 St James.

What families are saying about assisted living in St James

Recent reviews for assisted living in St James

Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA

5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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Morningside House of Leesburg

4.6
A great place for most elderly with a fabulous staff that really cares about the people. The food is excellent and they have great activities. Would recommend for your loved one, if they are high-functioning.

Tranquil Loving Care in Gaithersburg, MD

4.0
They did a good job. I don't have any complaints or concerns about the place. Our experience was short, but fine.

St James review score based on 481 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 481 reviews of 169 St James assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The St 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

St James review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
St James, MD169 facilities
8.7
Frederick, MD52 facilities
8.3
Eldersburg, MD481 facilities

Review subcategories for St 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 481 reviews of 169 St James assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare St 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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St James assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St James assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St 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 St 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 St 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
63.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.2%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in St 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 St James Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
St James, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St 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 St James partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St James, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.1%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.2%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in St 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 St James communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St James, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St 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 St James offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St James, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.9%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.4%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.1%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.7%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
50.9%
48%
Dances
Dances
29%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.3%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.3%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in St 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 St James protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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