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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.
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: 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, 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Sunset Home for the Elderly is a small, senior care facility located in Alameda, California. We offer a cozy environment for senior citizens to enjoy their Golden Years, all while being less than a mile away from Shoreline Drive and the beach. The area is a peaceful and accommodating community...
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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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I like the care that my father is getting from this caring community. It is nice to see him have personal items in his own room from his past. We have been happy with the meals that we have shared. They...
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.
Thetford House is a residential assisted living home in a quiet, friendly neighborhood in Fairfax County. Thetford House has been in operation since 1999, and continues to employ many of the same staff who were there the day it opened. With a staff to resident ratio of one to four, Thetford...
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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
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.
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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My father moved into the Hermitage in early Sept 2018. We couldn't be more happy. I was looking for a place for my Dad and after talking to [name removed] I basically stopped my search. She was so lovely and...
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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Northern Virginia, the Hermitage is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering various levels of care and services that promote an independent lifestyle regardless of needs. A not-for-profit community, owned and operated by Virginia United...
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Cost of assisted living in Oaklawn, MD

The average cost of senior living in Oaklawn is $5,702 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marlboro Village, MD with an average of $5,361 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Oaklawn, MD vs. nearby cities

Oaklawn, MD
$5,702/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Oaklawn, MD vs. the state and national average

Oaklawn, MD
$5,702/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Oaklawn vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,702/mo
$7,012/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Oaklawn, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$3,939/mo
Private
$4,124/mo
Studio
$5,874/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,435/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,376/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Oaklawn, 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 Oaklawn.

What families are saying about assisted living in Oaklawn

Recent reviews for assisted living in Oaklawn

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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Arcadia of Crofton II in Gambrills, MD

4.4
The community has activities. The facility is a very home style setting, small number of patients, the staff is a 4-1 staff ratio. The director is very personable and helpful. The room my brother is in is his and can set it up anyway he wants. It is about as homey as you can get.

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.

Oaklawn review score based on 85 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 85 reviews of 32 Oaklawn assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Oaklawn 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

Oaklawn review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Oaklawn, MD32 facilities
8.4
National Harbor, MD67 facilities
8.4
Forest Heights, MD75 facilities

Review subcategories for Oaklawn 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 85 reviews of 32 Oaklawn assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Oaklawn 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
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Oaklawn assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oaklawn assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oaklawn, 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 Oaklawn 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 Oaklawn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oaklawn, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.4%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.6%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.6%
48.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oaklawn 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 Oaklawn Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oaklawn, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oaklawn 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 Oaklawn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oaklawn, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
28.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Oaklawn 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 Oaklawn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oaklawn, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
28.1%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oaklawn 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 Oaklawn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oaklawn, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.1%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Oaklawn

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Oaklawn protect seniors.

Learn about Maryland Assisted Living regulations

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There are 41 assisted living facilities near Oaklawn, Maryland. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Oaklawn, Maryland are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington, Potomac Place and Chevy Chase House. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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