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Assisted living costs in St Marys County average about $5,164 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 181 communities in St Marys County. Our detailed directory has 2871 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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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, 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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The staff there are loving, caring, and completely committed to providing excellent care in every possible way. They want to make sure families are made aware of everything, and also feel that sense of love...
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.
Bowie Assisted Living, Inc is a senior care home located in the astonishing Bowie, Maryland, located in Prince George's County. Our community is on a home-like setting on a spacious landscaped setting that is suitable for seniors. Our group home setting is one of a state-of-the-art that gives a...
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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.
Spring Arbor Cottage of Fredericksburg offers a small, secure environment for individuals living with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Our two intimate neighborhoods are complimented by inviting gathering spaces, a large breakfast bar, and peaceful outdoor courtyards. We take a...
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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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Cost of assisted living in St Marys County, MD

The average cost of senior living in St Marys County is $5,164 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $4,376 per month.

Assisted living costs in St Marys County, MD, vs. nearby counties

St Marys County, MD
$5,164/mo

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

St Marys County, MD
$5,164/mo
U.S. national average
$4,718/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,164/mo
$6,367/mo

Assisted living costs in St Marys County, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,824/mo
Private
$4,247/mo
Studio
$6,522/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,512/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,391/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,155/mo

Senior living costs in St Marys County 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 Marys County, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Marys County, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$5,164/mo$5,388/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$6,367/mo$6,326/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living$2,431/mo$3,993/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
St Marys County, MD:$5,164/mo
Maryland:$5,388/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
St Marys County, MD:$6,367/mo
Maryland:$6,326/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
Independent Living
St Marys County, MD:$2,431/mo
Maryland:$3,993/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
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Assisted living costs in St Marys County, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in St Marys County 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
St Marys County, MD$6,150/mo$5,934/mo+3.6%
Maryland$6,322/mo$6,192/mo+2.1%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
St Marys County, MD
2024 average cost:$6,150/mo
2023 average cost:$5,934/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,322/mo
2023 average cost:$6,192/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in St Marys County, 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 Marys County.

What families are saying about assisted living in St Marys County

Recent reviews for assisted living in St Marys County

Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

5.0
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.

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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St Marys County review score based on 618 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 618 reviews of 156 St Marys County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The St Marys County 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 Marys County review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
St Marys County, MD156 facilities
8.5
Leonardtown, MD190 facilities
9.0
Eagle Harbor, MD9 facilities

Review subcategories for St Marys County 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 618 reviews of 156 St Marys County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare St Marys County 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.
St Marys County, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.7
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.6
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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St Marys County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Marys County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Marys County, 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 Marys County 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 Marys County 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
64.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.9%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.1%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.6%
52.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in St Marys County 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 Marys County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
St Marys County, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.4%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Marys County 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 Marys County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Marys County, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.8%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
44.9%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.5%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in St Marys County 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 Marys County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.9%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.4%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
37.8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Marys County 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 Marys County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Marys County, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.6%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.9%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.4%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.5%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
48.1%
47%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.9%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in St Marys County

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 Marys County protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Discovery Commons at Wildewood, The Skybridge at Town Center and Miracle Hands Care Services Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near St Marys County, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 181 assisted living facilities near St Marys County, Maryland. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in St Marys County, Maryland are Morningside House of St Charles, Potomac Place and Sunrise of Mt Vernon. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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