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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ashbox, MD

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The cost of independent living in Ashbox is about $4,334 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 167 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Morningside House of St Charles
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44 Floor plans available
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An unexpected journey for our family, but our entire experience over the last four months with the very caring staff at Morningside House has been very positive and reassuring…From our first meeting with...
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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Not perfect but a good place overall. We are pleased. The caregivers at Harmony are hard workers and they have a lot of different things to do. They seem to be responsive to request for specific care and...
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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Photo of The Charleston Senior Community
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8.2
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36 reviews
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36 reviews
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I have no other experience with any other facility. That being said they have been outstanding in caring for my mom.. I would highly recommend The Charleston Senior Community to other families based on the...
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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My experience with The Lodge at Marlton has only been a short one, but so far it's been a good one! It's a nice looking place, it's clean, and the people seem friendly. I'm very satisfied with my choice!
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome home to Upper Marlboro's best apartments for Seniors 62+! The Lodge at Marlton offers comfortable new apartment homes in a tranquil setting. Our controlled access building is brand new and elegantly decorated. Carefree living means you can spend your time getting to know your neighbors,...
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So far I find that the staff and maintenance people are very helpful.My sister came to visit she lives in a senior apartment also and she can't get over how big my apartment is ,and the fact I was able to...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Marwood Senior Apartments is a brand new stylish apartment complex for the independent active adult 62 and older. The picturesque four story building of 155 charming apartments located on the outskirts of Washington, DC is situated in the serene pastoral setting for Upper Marlboro, Maryland. For...
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After losing my husband of 48 years in death, selling our home of 30 years because it was to big, and falling into a state of depression, my son and daughter decided I needed a new scenery and Southwinds...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Southwinds 2 is a luxurious and classy senior apartment community located in White Plains, Charles County, MD. Apart from being a senior apartment, Southwinds 2 also operates as an independent living community that provides care services for its residents. It is a gated community for seniors aged...
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Charging seniors on a fixed income for $[removed], is not right. That is a mortgage payment. And the studio appt. What? $[removed] then they pay trash and electric? Let me know if I'm wrong. I believe rent...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Southwinds is a luxurious, upscale, active adult, apartment rental community for persons age 55 and better. A gated community, nestled in the woods — quite and serene, yet located just minutes from Waldorf and LaPlata shopping, medical and professional areas. At Southwinds, you can live the...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Ashbox, MD

The average cost of senior living in Ashbox is $4,334 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $2,802 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ashbox, MD vs. nearby cities

Ashbox, MD
$4,334/mo
$4,789/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ashbox, MD vs. the state and national average

Ashbox, MD
$4,334/mo
U.S. national average
$4,146/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ashbox vs. other types of senior living

$6,486/mo
Independent Living
$4,334/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ashbox, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$4,435/mo
Studio
$4,548/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,768/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,929/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Ashbox

Recent reviews for independent living in Ashbox

Forest Hills of DC in Washington, DC

4.6
My sister has lived at Forest Hills in the Health Care Center for a while. Before the pandemic, they had wonderful activities as well as great nursing care. In the pandemic they have done an incredible job to keep everyone safe, to figure out ways to have safe activities and/or virtual or safe ...
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Arbor Terrace Senior Living in Lanham, MD

4.9
From day one of them literally rolling out the red carpet - Arbor Terrace has provided exceptional care for Mom …. Mom’s room is always clean and well kept - they keep the her in engaged with various activities (the staff recently got Mom all dressed and dolled up and I was able to take her to ...
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Harmony at Enterprise in Bowie, MD

3.6
The staff is great. Housekeeping could do more each week. The activities could be more consistent. The food needs improvement.

Ashbox independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ashbox independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ashbox, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ashbox independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ashbox partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ashbox, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ashbox independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ashbox communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ashbox, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ashbox independent 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 independent living communities in Ashbox offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ashbox, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.5%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
45.7%
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Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Southwinds 2 and Tribute at Melford by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ashbox, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Ashbox, Maryland. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ashbox, Maryland are Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Paul Spring Community and Vitality Living Arlington. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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