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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mattawoman, MD

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44 Floor plans available
9.6
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79 reviews
9.6
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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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42 reviews
9.5
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42 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
21%
3 star
5%
2 star
10%
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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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8.9
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20 reviews
8.9
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5 star
35%
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2 star
15%
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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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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
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.
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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9.0
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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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27 reviews
7.5
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27 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
22%
3 star
11%
2 star
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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: 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.
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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
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...
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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Mattawoman, MD

The average cost of senior living in Mattawoman is $4,392 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $2,727 per month.

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

Mattawoman, MD
$4,392/mo
$4,767/mo
$4,336/mo

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

Mattawoman, MD
$4,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,633/mo
Independent Living
$4,392/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,435/mo
Studio
$4,478/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,734/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,855/mo

Senior living costs in Mattawoman 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: Mattawoman, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMattawoman, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,392/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,101/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,633/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mattawoman, MD:$4,392/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Mattawoman, MD:$5,101/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Mattawoman, MD:$6,633/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Mattawoman, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mattawoman 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
Mattawoman, 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%
Mattawoman, 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

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 Mattawoman

Recent reviews for independent living in Mattawoman

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.

Mattawoman independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mattawoman independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mattawoman, 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 Mattawoman 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 Mattawoman partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mattawoman, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mattawoman 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 Mattawoman communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mattawoman, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mattawoman 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 Mattawoman offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mattawoman, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Morningside House of St Charles, The Charleston Senior Community and Harmony at Waldorf are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mattawoman, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near Mattawoman, Maryland. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Mattawoman, 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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