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The cost of independent living in Waldorf is about $4,325 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 155 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Morningside House of St Charles
2020 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.7
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66 reviews
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66 reviews
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What an amazing organization that is very friendly and so family oriented you can feel the positive energy when you walk into a facility. Every member we were introduced to treated you like you family. We...
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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9.0
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36 reviews
9.0
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36 reviews
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I have no other experience with any other facility. That being said they have been outstanding in caring for my mom.. I would highly recommend The Charleston Senior Community to other families based on the...
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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8.5
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9 reviews
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11%
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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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From interview to move in to daily care and activities- the team at Sunrise at Mount Vernon has been involved and respectful of my resident’s needs and well being. The care staff quickly adapted to her...
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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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
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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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8.5
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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: 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.
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
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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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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Waldorf, MD

The average cost of senior living in Waldorf is $4,325 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $2,765 per month.

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

Waldorf, MD
$4,325/mo
$4,931/mo
$4,348/mo

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

Waldorf, MD
$4,325/mo
U.S. national average
$4,159/mo

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

$6,652/mo
Independent Living
$4,325/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,435/mo
Studio
$4,837/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,744/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,880/mo

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 Waldorf

Recent reviews for independent living in Waldorf

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.

Waldorf independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waldorf independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waldorf, 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 Waldorf 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 Waldorf partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waldorf, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
8.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Waldorf 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 Waldorf communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waldorf, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waldorf 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 Waldorf offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waldorf, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
45.8%
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Sunrise of Mt Vernon, The Skybridge at Town Center and Southwinds 2 are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waldorf, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Waldorf, Maryland. See the full list.

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

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