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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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The community provides activities such as entertainment musicians, exercise classes, they take the residents outside frequently. Food is very good. I would rate the room sizes a 4. The staff really stood out...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
At Greenfield of Fredericksburg, we provide care for your loved ones and, at the same time, help them maintain their independence. Our beautiful, clean neighborhood-style assisted living community looks and feels like home, ensuring our residents' comfort while we provide the care they need. In...
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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
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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
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Windsor Crossing Senior Community is a thriving community for seniors 62 and over, ideally located just off of Silver Hill Road in Suitland, Maryland. This active adults' community is within walking distance of the Metro and only 15 minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. Close to area shopping,...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Windsor Crossing Senior Community is a thriving community for seniors 62 and over, ideally located just off of Silver Hill Road in Suitland, Maryland. This active adults' community is within walking distance of the Metro and only 15 minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. Close to area shopping,...
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I would highly recommend this community to others based on my experience. The community is kept neat and clean, and the staff is very nice and helpful. The food looks good, and they have activities...
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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.
Hughes Home is located in Fredericksburg, VA, an area that is rich in history and beauty. Those who choose to make this assisted living community their home will find that its location offers much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of this community will find that they have much...
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Park View at Woodland SpringsPark View at Woodland Springs is a senior housing community located in the beautiful town of District Heights, Maryland, which is located in Prince George’s county. The community’s location is perfect for those who enjoy a small town feel with all of the conveniences...
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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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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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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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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 Potomac Shores, MD

The average cost of senior living in Potomac Shores is $3,525 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $2,720 per month.

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

Potomac Shores, MD
$3,525/mo

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

Potomac Shores, MD
$3,525/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,099/mo
Independent Living
$3,525/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,189/mo
Studio
$5,567/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,081/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,272/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Potomac Shores

Recent reviews for independent living in Potomac Shores

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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Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

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.

Potomac Shores independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Potomac Shores independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Potomac Shores, 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 Potomac Shores 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 Potomac Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Potomac Shores, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Potomac Shores 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 Potomac Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Potomac Shores, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
18.5%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.9%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Potomac Shores 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 Potomac Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Potomac Shores, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.2%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.9%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.9%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
22.8%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
14.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.6%
40%
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Sunrise of Mt Vernon, The Skybridge at Town Center and Southwinds 2 are the top-rated independent living facilities near Potomac Shores, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 85 independent living facilities near Potomac Shores, Maryland. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Potomac Shores, 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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