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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mellwood, MD
If you’re looking for independent living in the Mellwood area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Mellwood. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 73 independent living facilities in Mellwood, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Woodley Park, Mount Pleasant and Wakefield.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Washington, Bethesda and Arlington.
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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.
Wesley House Senior Apartments is a senior housing community located in our beautiful nation's capital: Washington, DC. A comfortable environment in an unbeatable location, Wesley House Senior Apartments is the perfect choice for your new home. Washington is an incredible city with endless...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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My mother has dementia and requires a lot of attention, but she is still very functional. We have moved her there a few months ago and we are extremely please with the entire environment. The staff is...
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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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. ...
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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.
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: 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.
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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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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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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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 Mellwood, MD
The average cost of senior living in Mellwood is $4,758 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bowie, MD with an average of $4,174 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mellwood, MD vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Mellwood
Recent reviews for independent living in Mellwood
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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Victory Terrace in Potomac, MD
5.0
Victory Terrace Senior Apartments have been a wonderful experience so far for my mom. The staff is friendly and helpful. It is a beautiful community with well-kept landscaping in a breathtaking neighborhood. My mom is an active 84 and this lifestyle suits her well. She still enjoys making her ...
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Arbor Terrace Senior Living in Lanham, MD
4.9
From day one of them literally rolling out the red carpet - Arbor Terrace has provided exceptional care for Mom …. Mom’s room is always clean and well kept - they keep the her in engaged with various activities (the staff recently got Mom all dressed and dolled up and I was able to take her to ...
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Mellwood independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mellwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mellwood, 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 Mellwood 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 Mellwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mellwood 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 Mellwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
17.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mellwood 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 Mellwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
19.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
20.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
15.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.2%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Vienna, Sunrise of Chevy Chase and Sunrise of Mt Vernon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mellwood, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 73 independent living facilities near Mellwood, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mellwood, Maryland are Sunrise of Vienna, Sunrise of Mt Vernon and Paul Spring Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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