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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Mechanicsville, MD
The cost of independent living in Mechanicsville is about $3,197 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 85 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as La Plata, Leonardtown and Solomons.
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A Place for Mom: Excellent service! I was given four facilities to visit and I had a very short window as I live out of town. After visiting Morningside, I canceled all others. The lobby is welcoming, a...
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.
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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I think it's a wonderful community. The people are friendly, very very clean and they seem to really care about the people they take care of. It's just fit our needs and they had an opening. It was like it...
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.
Discovery Commons at Wildewood is an assisted living community located in California, St. Mary's County, Maryland. This is natures paradise, surrounded by lush bushes and wildlife our community has a resort feel with a very clean, comfortable atmosphere.We are a very active community which also...
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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
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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 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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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 independent living in Mechanicsville, MD
The average cost of senior living in Mechanicsville is $3,197 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $2,804 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mechanicsville, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mechanicsville, MD vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Mechanicsville, MD by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Mechanicsville
Recent reviews for independent living in Mechanicsville
Southwinds 2 in White Plains, MD
4.8
Southwinds has been great! Definitely check it out and consider it for your loved one. It is very well-kept, has great management, and is a great, safe community for my mom.
The Charleston Senior Community in Waldorf, MD
4.8
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 experience we have had.
Lexington Park Senior Apartments
5.0
The apartment is very spacious. The laundry room is on each floor, no laundry hookups in each apartments. Elevator to get to different floors, stairs are kept nice and clean. They have a reading room. Prior to covid they had activities, not currently. Indoor pool to be swimming Monday through ...
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Mechanicsville independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mechanicsville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mechanicsville, 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 Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mechanicsville, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mechanicsville, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mechanicsville, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Southwinds 2, Morningside House of St Charles and The Charleston Senior Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mechanicsville, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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