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44 Floor plans available
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After our mother passed away, we wanted a place that was comfortable, safe, and clean for him to live. This place is all of that. He has a one bedroom apartment with plenty of space. They serve great meals...
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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9.5
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The sense of community at The Charleston is palpable. My great aunt has formed meaningful friendships, and the staff works really hard to cultivate a family-like atmosphere. Special events and outings...
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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The facility is beautiful and clean, however the staff, ie housekeeping and Aids can do a lot better at spot cleaning in my resident apartment, especially the aids. I understand housekeeping is only once 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.
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The staff at the facility seem caring and professional. My mother, who is experiencing the early stages of dementia, seems to be well taking care of and managing well. If and when her dementia progresses,...
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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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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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.
Victory Woods is a charming apartment community for seniors, located in Lexington Park, MD. Our inviting community offers the ease and enjoyment of apartment living, with numerous features designed to suit your lifestyle. Located within walking distance to Lexington Village shopping center, you...
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Southwinds is a safe and comfortable place to live. It offers many amenities and conveniences for its residents as well as many many activities.
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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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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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.
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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.
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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. ...
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Nestled in the heart of the revitalized Lusby, in Calvert County, you will find Southern Pines II Senior Apartments for ages 62+. These beautiful senior apartments are located in a superb location with nearby access to transportation, shopping, recreation and more.At Southern Pines II, designed...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Benedict, MD

The average cost of senior living in Benedict is $3,071 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $2,727 per month.

Independent living costs in Benedict, MD, vs. nearby cities

Benedict, MD
$3,071/mo

Independent living costs in Benedict, MD, vs. state and national averages

Benedict, MD
$3,071/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Benedict, MD, vs. other senior living options

$5,594/mo
Independent Living
$3,071/mo

Independent living costs in Benedict, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,435/mo
Studio
$4,882/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,734/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,855/mo

Senior living costs in Benedict 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: Benedict, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBenedict, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$3,071/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,263/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,594/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Benedict, MD:$3,071/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Benedict, MD:$4,263/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Benedict, MD:$5,594/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Benedict, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Benedict 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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Independent living cost trends in Benedict, MD

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Benedict 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Benedict, MD$3,222/mo$3,047/mo+5.7%
Maryland$3,718/mo$3,511/mo+5.9%
National$2,778/mo$2,769/mo+0.3%
Benedict, MD
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,047/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$3,718/mo
2023 average cost:$3,511/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$2,778/mo
2023 average cost:$2,769/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Benedict

Recent reviews for independent living in Benedict

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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Southwinds 1 in White Plains, MD

4.8
During the lock down due to the pandemic the community delivered food, packages, mail, and other items to us. The community does have a lot of activities for the residents to choose from. This was before the pandemic and will pick back up afterwards. There is an alert button in each ...
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Harmony at Waldorf

3.8
My parents are independent living so they have not utilized any health services and have not participated in activities. Harmony is beautiful and well maintained. Food service is EXTREMELY slow, sometimes taking close to two hours for dinner. For the location, it is competitively priced and well ...
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Benedict independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benedict independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benedict, 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 Benedict 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 Benedict partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benedict, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Benedict 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 Benedict communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benedict, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benedict 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 Benedict offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benedict, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
47%
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