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Photo of Peregrine SalisburyCommunity card badge
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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67 reviews
9.8
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67 reviews
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4 star
21%
3 star
9%
2 star
3%
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0%
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Staff are incredibly friendly and engaged. Food was good. Room was excellent. Any small issues were addressed very quickly during my mom's stay. Would absolutely have her stay there again.
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.
Located in historic Salisbury, MD, near the TidalHealth Peninsula Regional medial center, Peregrine Senior Living at Salisbury is your premier choice for a modern lifestyle that is as engaging and inspiring as it is relaxing. Whether you are interested in independent living, assisted living or...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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50 reviews
8.5
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50 reviews
5 star
34%
4 star
28%
3 star
18%
2 star
8%
1 star
12%
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Very friendly staff that has worked very hard to make my mother feel welcome and comfortable. Communication between the nursing/medical staff and the residents/families could be a little better.
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.
Discover a senior living community with a family atmosphere and small town ambiance. Gull Creek offers residents and their families a relaxed environment and a variety of retirement lifestyle offerings on a rental basis; Assisted Living apartments to a safe and secure Memory Care...
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7.8
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37 reviews
7.8
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37 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
32%
3 star
5%
2 star
3%
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11%
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The facility is very nice and secure. Amy Nealon in their leasing office is AMAZING! She is the face of the facility and does a wonderful job communicating and connecting with everyone. She is incredibly...
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.
Lakeside Assisted Living at Mallard Landing is a well established retirement community centrally located in Salisbury, Maryland. We can provide you or your loved one with a worry-free lifestyle while not sacrificing privacy or independence.  Our spacious apartments and variety of...
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8.9
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28 reviews
8.9
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28 reviews
5 star
71%
4 star
21%
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0%
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4%
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Starting with intake, Brandywine staff have been very professional and caring. It's a very nice facility and well maintained. Wellness team is very good.
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit. With on-site licensed nurses only steps away, 24 hours a...
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Catered Living of Ocean Pines is a very nice place overall, unfortunately it didn't end up being a good fit for our loved one. The facility itself is beautiful, clean, and well kept, and the staff are all...
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.
The Woodlands is a three-story condominium community with a centrally located elevator and staircase. The building consists of fifty-two units ranging in size from 700 square feet to 1,444 square feet. Each condo features a deluxe kitchen, sunroom, living area, laundry room, wall-to-wall carpet,...
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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.
1. Independent Living- 1&2 bedroom apartments in 3 story newly constructed building 6 miles from the ocean.  Ocean Pines offers outdoor recreational activities such as golf and  nature  trails.   2. Assisted Living- in the style of a bed and breakfast. Ocean...
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Cost of independent living in Whaleyville, MD

The average cost of senior living in Whaleyville is $3,822 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Salisbury, MD with an average of $3,675 per month.

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

Whaleyville, MD
$3,822/mo
$3,675/mo
$3,675/mo

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

Whaleyville, MD
$3,822/mo
U.S. national average
$3,510/mo

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

$7,305/mo
Independent Living
$3,822/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$4,089/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,845/mo

Senior living costs in Whaleyville vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Whaleyville, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWhaleyville, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$3,822/mo$4,064/mo$3,510/mo
Assisted Living$6,396/mo$6,910/mo$5,805/mo
Memory Care$7,305/mo$7,996/mo$6,971/mo
Independent Living
Whaleyville, MD:$3,822/mo
Maryland:$4,064/mo
U.S.:$3,510/mo
Assisted Living
Whaleyville, MD:$6,396/mo
Maryland:$6,910/mo
U.S.:$5,805/mo
Memory Care
Whaleyville, MD:$7,305/mo
Maryland:$7,996/mo
U.S.:$6,971/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Whaleyville

Recent reviews for independent living in Whaleyville

The Woodlands in Ocean Pines, MD

4.5
Our family is so very grateful that we found Catered Living. It is attractive and small enough for personal attention. Our mother got wonderful care there. We felt the staff knew her personally and always treated her with love and respect. When the time came, the staff, nurses and admin at ...
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Brandywine Senior Living at Seaside Pointe in Rehoboth Beach, DE

5.0
The observant and caring nature of the aides/caregivers. The caregivers treat all residents as individuals and cater to their needs as individuals. They know each resident as a person and treat them with kindness as a friend. The proximity of a nurse 24/7 makes me feel secure leaving my mother ...
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Lakeside Assisted Living At Mallard Landing in Salisbury, MD

4.9
What we like the most about the community is that It doesn't smell bad. Staff is friendly and really seem to care. They know [name removed]. Food is very good.

Whaleyville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whaleyville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whaleyville, 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 Whaleyville 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 Whaleyville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whaleyville, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Whaleyville 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 Whaleyville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whaleyville, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whaleyville 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 Whaleyville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whaleyville, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.9%
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