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Photo of The Charleston Senior Community
66 Photos available
9.5
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42 reviews
9.5
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42 reviews
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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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Photo of Harmony at Waldorf
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8.7
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22 reviews
8.7
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22 reviews
5 star
32%
4 star
27%
3 star
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2 star
14%
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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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1010 Photos available
2222 Floor plans available
9.8
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31 reviews
9.8
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31 reviews
5 star
84%
4 star
10%
3 star
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2 star
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My mom has been happy at Acclaim at Belmont Bay. It was a difficult transition for her, but everyone is so kind. She is slowly but surely making friends and starting to participate in activities. There are...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Enjoy resort-style senior living, complete with upscale services and amenities at Acclaim at Belmont Bay. Now Open - Schedule your visit today!Our independent lifestyle rental community welcomes seniors 62 years or better to live their golden years in Woodbridge, VA. Located just 20 miles south...
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2020 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.6
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79 reviews
9.6
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79 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
24%
3 star
13%
2 star
4%
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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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44 Floor plans available
9.5
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68 reviews
9.5
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68 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
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3 star
7%
2 star
4%
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Sunrise at Mt. Vernon has been amazing. They went above and beyond to meet our family's needs. It's a very clean and welcoming place with friendly staff.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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8.2
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127 reviews
8.2
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127 reviews
5 star
56%
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31%
3 star
9%
2 star
1%
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Staff is caring and kind to residents and family members. New activity director is amazing. Facilities are very comfortable, clean, and welcoming.
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.
A Caring Continuum with a Commitment to QualitySince 1999, Spring Hills Senior Communities has been caring for seniors and other individuals in need of quality health care. At every one of our home health agencies, post acute care centers and assisted living facilities, you’ll find compassionate...
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9.0
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21 reviews
9.0
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21 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
14%
3 star
10%
2 star
5%
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10%
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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
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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7.5
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27 reviews
7.5
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27 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
22%
3 star
11%
2 star
7%
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11%
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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
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 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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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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Photo of Sagepoint Gardens Assisted Living
55 Photos available
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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Photo of Fenwick Landing Senior Care Community
77 Photos available
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
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.
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.
Fort Washington Manor offers affordability, convenience, serenity, and independent living solutions for those 62 or better. With a wonderful location just outside the metropolitan Washington, DC area your home will be only minutes to shopping, the metro transit system, a marina and parks. Or...
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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.
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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5 star
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3 star
60%
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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.
Gum Springs Glen, located in the historic Gum Springs area of Fairfax County, offers an exciting concept in affordable retirement living to seniors with moderate incomes. Designed for the active lifestyles of residents, each building features attractively appointed and spacious common areas for...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in Bensville, MD

The average cost of senior living in Bensville is $4,790 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $2,727 per month.

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

Bensville, MD
$4,790/mo
$4,336/mo

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

Bensville, MD
$4,790/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,868/mo
Independent Living
$4,790/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,946/mo
Studio
$4,908/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,811/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,334/mo

Senior living costs in Bensville 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: Bensville, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBensville, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,790/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,537/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,868/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bensville, MD:$4,790/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Bensville, MD:$5,537/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Bensville, MD:$6,868/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Bensville, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bensville 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.

Bensville, MDMD stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Bensville, MD

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bensville 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
Bensville, MD$3,222/mo$3,047/mo+5.7%
Maryland$3,718/mo$3,511/mo+5.9%
National$2,777/mo$2,769/mo+0.3%
Bensville, 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:$2,777/mo
2023 average cost:$2,769/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Bensville

Recent reviews for independent living in Bensville

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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Victoria Park in Woodbridge, VA

3.8
Management Staff is very professional and patient...much experience in senior needs and challenges. Maintenance request and response have been on point. Although, desire that the maintenance department be more focused in repairs so as to avoid repetition of the same job. Desire that parking be ...
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Morris Glen in Alexandria, VA

5.0
I have lived at Morris Glen for 13 years and love it here. The property manager is very helpful. Location is great. Love my apt. Grounds are kept nice. Friendly neighbors. Lot's of activities. Just the right place for me. Also, affordable rent.

Bensville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bensville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bensville, 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 Bensville 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 Bensville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bensville, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bensville 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 Bensville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bensville, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bensville 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 Bensville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bensville, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
47%
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The Charleston Senior Community, Harmony at Waldorf and Acclaim at Belmont Bay are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bensville, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 20 independent living facilities near Bensville, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bensville, Maryland are Chevy Chase House, Acclaim at Belmont Bay and Morningside House of St Charles. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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