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Photo of Morningside House of St Charles
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44 Floor plans available
9.7
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65 reviews
9.7
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65 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
21%
3 star
11%
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5%
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5%
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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.
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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8.5
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9 reviews
8.5
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9 reviews
5 star
22%
4 star
56%
3 star
11%
2 star
11%
1 star
0%
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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...
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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9.8
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17 reviews
9.8
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17 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
18%
3 star
12%
2 star
6%
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6%
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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
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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8.5
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26 reviews
8.5
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26 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
23%
3 star
8%
2 star
8%
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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: 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, 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: 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: 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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Cost of independent living in Sutton Acres, MD

The average cost of senior living in Sutton Acres is $4,527 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $2,720 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sutton Acres, MD vs. nearby cities

Sutton Acres, MD
$4,527/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sutton Acres, MD vs. the state and national average

Sutton Acres, MD
$4,527/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sutton Acres vs. other types of senior living

$6,659/mo
Independent Living
$4,527/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sutton Acres, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$4,435/mo
Studio
$4,442/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,372/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,855/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Sutton Acres

Recent reviews for independent living in Sutton Acres

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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Potomac Place in Woodbridge, VA

3.9
Friendly, helpful, patient staff. They simply made us feel at home from the initial visit. The location worked for our family as well.

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.

Sutton Acres independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sutton Acres independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sutton Acres, 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 Sutton Acres 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 Sutton Acres partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sutton Acres, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sutton Acres 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 Sutton Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sutton Acres, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sutton Acres 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 Sutton Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sutton Acres, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Southwinds 2 and Heatherwood Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sutton Acres, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Sutton Acres, Maryland. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Sutton Acres, Maryland are Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Paul Spring Community and Spring Hills Mount Vernon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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