Clinton lies along the Potomac River, which provides a beautiful backdrop for seniors in the community. It’s an unincorporated city in Prince George’s County that’s home to over 38,700 residents, including more than 6,200 seniors aged 65 or older. Because it’s between southern Maryland and northern Virginia, seniors find lots to do that only requires a short trip. Due to its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay, the cost of living is higher but the climate is warmer than most other places in the state.
Assisted living is a residential environment that provides aging adults with housing, personalized supportive care and health-related services. The goal is to provide supportive care while promoting dignity and independence in a homelike setting. The average cost of assisted living in Clinton is $6,000, which is higher than both the state and national averages.
This guide covers various aspects of assisted living in Clinton, such as the average cost of assisted living in Clinton compared to other Maryland cities and compared to other types of senior care. It also discusses benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Clinton and several free local resources for seniors.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Clinton, MD
9608 Geena Nicole Drive, Clinton, MD, 20735
If you have searched for an affordable place I’m sure you have left some of them in despair believing that you would never find a decent place that didn’t feel crowded, over priced, and depressing. Th
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If you have searched for an affordable place I’m sure you have left some of them in despair believing that you would never find a decent place that didn’t feel crowded, over priced, and depressing. That was me until I was directed to Jobean Assisted Living. Ms Morgan has several residences all of which are beautiful, with space, and very reasonably priced. My mom spent the last year of her life there and I couldn’t be more grateful for all they did to take care of my mom and make sure that I was involved all all times. I highly recommend Ms Morgan and Jobean Assisted living.
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If you have searched for an affordable place I’m sure you have left some of them in despair believing that you would never find a decent place that didn’t feel crowded, over priced, and depressing. Th
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If you have searched for an affordable place I’m sure you have left some of them in despair believing that you would never find a decent place that didn’t feel crowded, over priced, and depressing. That was me until I was directed to Jobean Assisted Living. Ms Morgan has several residences all of which are beautiful, with space, and very reasonably priced. My mom spent the last year of her life there and I couldn’t be more grateful for all they did to take care of my mom and make sure that I was involved all all times. I highly recommend Ms Morgan and Jobean Assisted living.
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8607 North Drive, Clinton, MD, 20735
We were looking for an assisted living home for our elderly aunt. The owner of Northview Assisted Living gave our family a very inclusive tour of the home (where she lives). We were impressed with t
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We were looking for an assisted living home for our elderly aunt. The owner of Northview Assisted Living gave our family a very inclusive tour of the home (where she lives). We were impressed with the fact that the owner lives there and it just seemed "home like." Mrs. Tyler and her assistants provide loving care for our Aunt and we could not be more pleased.
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We were looking for an assisted living home for our elderly aunt. The owner of Northview Assisted Living gave our family a very inclusive tour of the home (where she lives). We were impressed with t
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We were looking for an assisted living home for our elderly aunt. The owner of Northview Assisted Living gave our family a very inclusive tour of the home (where she lives). We were impressed with the fact that the owner lives there and it just seemed "home like." Mrs. Tyler and her assistants provide loving care for our Aunt and we could not be more pleased.
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7520 Surratts Rd, Clinton, MD, 20735
I was very hesitant recommending this facility to my loved one due to the bad reviews. Turned out it was a great experience. From the touring to discharge everyone was great and very caring. They alwa
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I was very hesitant recommending this facility to my loved one due to the bad reviews. Turned out it was a great experience. From the touring to discharge everyone was great and very caring. They always attends to the needs of our loved one and that really helped in the speedy recovery. What we really appreciated as we were leaving staff are still telling us not to hesitate to call them for any questions. It made us feel like we are not on our own even when we left the facility. THANKS to the TEAM of Bradford Oaks.
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I was very hesitant recommending this facility to my loved one due to the bad reviews. Turned out it was a great experience. From the touring to discharge everyone was great and very caring. They alwa
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I was very hesitant recommending this facility to my loved one due to the bad reviews. Turned out it was a great experience. From the touring to discharge everyone was great and very caring. They always attends to the needs of our loved one and that really helped in the speedy recovery. What we really appreciated as we were leaving staff are still telling us not to hesitate to call them for any questions. It made us feel like we are not on our own even when we left the facility. THANKS to the TEAM of Bradford Oaks.
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8513 Pinta Street, Clinton, MD, 20735
7029 Groveton Drive, Clinton, MD, 20735
9603 Allerton Terrace, Clinton, MD, 20735
3709 Shannons Green Way, Alexandria, VA, 22309
Spring Hills Mount Vernon is nestled between Vernon Heights Park and the Richmond Highway in Alexandria, Virginia. Residents and visitors alike praise Spring Hills for being a spacious, clean and brig
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Spring Hills Mount Vernon is nestled between Vernon Heights Park and the Richmond Highway in Alexandria, Virginia. Residents and visitors alike praise Spring Hills for being a spacious, clean and brightly lit facility. Guests observe that the staff are friendly and make efforts to engage with the community. Residents are most impressed by the number of amenities available, including a barber shop, workshop, library, TV room and a patio area. Spring Hills also receives many compliments for its delicious and nutritious food, which is served in an elegant dining area.
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Spring Hills Mount Vernon is nestled between Vernon Heights Park and the Richmond Highway in Alexandria, Virginia. Residents and visitors alike praise Spring Hills for being a spacious, clean and brig
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Spring Hills Mount Vernon is nestled between Vernon Heights Park and the Richmond Highway in Alexandria, Virginia. Residents and visitors alike praise Spring Hills for being a spacious, clean and brightly lit facility. Guests observe that the staff are friendly and make efforts to engage with the community. Residents are most impressed by the number of amenities available, including a barber shop, workshop, library, TV room and a patio area. Spring Hills also receives many compliments for its delicious and nutritious food, which is served in an elegant dining area.
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45 St Patricks Drive, Waldorf, MD, 20603
I liked everything about The Charleston Senior Community. It was a nice and clean place. The rooms were spacious. The manager was polite and very knowledgeable about the place. She was great. All thei
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I liked everything about The Charleston Senior Community. It was a nice and clean place. The rooms were spacious. The manager was polite and very knowledgeable about the place. She was great. All their amenities were great, too. They had a salon, a barber, a bar, a game room, a movie room, and they had physical therapy.
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I liked everything about The Charleston Senior Community. It was a nice and clean place. The rooms were spacious. The manager was polite and very knowledgeable about the place. She was great. All thei
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I liked everything about The Charleston Senior Community. It was a nice and clean place. The rooms were spacious. The manager was polite and very knowledgeable about the place. She was great. All their amenities were great, too. They had a salon, a barber, a bar, a game room, a movie room, and they had physical therapy.
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3520 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA, 22304
Sunrise of Alexandria is located in Alexandria, Virginia, next to Highway 236, supermarkets, Port City Brewing Company and shopping centers. The facility offers shopping trips, sightseeing tours and v
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Sunrise of Alexandria is located in Alexandria, Virginia, next to Highway 236, supermarkets, Port City Brewing Company and shopping centers. The facility offers shopping trips, sightseeing tours and visits to theaters for entertainment, and there are many on-site activities including bingo, sing-alongs and high school choir visits. Visitors positively note the well-maintained grounds with trees and flowers, and they appreciate the friendly greeting from staff. Residents’ rooms and common areas are tidy, and nurses are available during business hours to attend to residents’ needs. Sunrise of Alexandria provides room service for meals as well as laundry service.
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Sunrise of Alexandria is located in Alexandria, Virginia, next to Highway 236, supermarkets, Port City Brewing Company and shopping centers. The facility offers shopping trips, sightseeing tours and v
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Sunrise of Alexandria is located in Alexandria, Virginia, next to Highway 236, supermarkets, Port City Brewing Company and shopping centers. The facility offers shopping trips, sightseeing tours and visits to theaters for entertainment, and there are many on-site activities including bingo, sing-alongs and high school choir visits. Visitors positively note the well-maintained grounds with trees and flowers, and they appreciate the friendly greeting from staff. Residents’ rooms and common areas are tidy, and nurses are available during business hours to attend to residents’ needs. Sunrise of Alexandria provides room service for meals as well as laundry service.
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11665 Doolittle Drive, Waldorf, MD, 20602
I chose to move my husband to Fenwick Landing Senior Care Community because I knew someone that had been there and it was safe, clean, and secure. They’re very caring. They watch my husband closely an
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I chose to move my husband to Fenwick Landing Senior Care Community because I knew someone that had been there and it was safe, clean, and secure. They’re very caring. They watch my husband closely and keep in contact with me. So, I just feel he’s in a safe place and he’s well cared for.
He likes the food. He’s been eating better than he did before. Everything is well-maintained and the grounds are great. The inside looks good, too. It’s like you’re at home. Someone would take him outside to walk around and they try to keep him busy and involved a little bit with the activities. They’re first class and on top of everything.
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I chose to move my husband to Fenwick Landing Senior Care Community because I knew someone that had been there and it was safe, clean, and secure. They’re very caring. They watch my husband closely an
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I chose to move my husband to Fenwick Landing Senior Care Community because I knew someone that had been there and it was safe, clean, and secure. They’re very caring. They watch my husband closely and keep in contact with me. So, I just feel he’s in a safe place and he’s well cared for.
He likes the food. He’s been eating better than he did before. Everything is well-maintained and the grounds are great. The inside looks good, too. It’s like you’re at home. Someone would take him outside to walk around and they try to keep him busy and involved a little bit with the activities. They’re first class and on top of everything.
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5055 Florist Place, Temple Hills, MD, 20748
I liked Henson Creek Assisted Living. They just built new units, which are private units for the assisted living area. I was shown the multiple housing units, but I was more interested in the single u
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I liked Henson Creek Assisted Living. They just built new units, which are private units for the assisted living area. I was shown the multiple housing units, but I was more interested in the single units, so there could still be a little privacy, and a small amount of independence for my father. They had activities and I was able to see when they have the nurse come in to do the medication, to see the area where they do that, in the sunroom and the TV area where they kind of congregate, and where they eat their meals. So I was kind of pleased with that. She said that in the new rooms they’re going to provide the furniture, which would be a bed, a reclining chair, a dresser, and a television. And then each of the independent rooms would have their own bathrooms, and that was another thing that I know that my father would appreciate is having that space that he would not have to share in that being a common area.
Diane was very pleasant, very helpful. She was able to answer my questions and actually give me information that I probably wasn’t thinking of, my questions that I didn’t know to ask. And she was able to let me know about the dietitian and the food plan. She was able to tell me about how they have an elevator for those in the older units, which are the ones that I did get to tour. They have like two levels and they have like an older elevator. But then she showed me how all of these residents get transported. They always have somebody with them when they’re in the common area where everybody is. So I was happy about that part. I think that’s about it. Her demeanor was very caring and nurturing, so I felt very comfortable with how she related to some of the patients as well as the staff. It was a pleasant experience. I was very happy once I had gone because it was the first one. But she made it a pleasant experience, and comfortable.
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I liked Henson Creek Assisted Living. They just built new units, which are private units for the assisted living area. I was shown the multiple housing units, but I was more interested in the single u
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I liked Henson Creek Assisted Living. They just built new units, which are private units for the assisted living area. I was shown the multiple housing units, but I was more interested in the single units, so there could still be a little privacy, and a small amount of independence for my father. They had activities and I was able to see when they have the nurse come in to do the medication, to see the area where they do that, in the sunroom and the TV area where they kind of congregate, and where they eat their meals. So I was kind of pleased with that. She said that in the new rooms they’re going to provide the furniture, which would be a bed, a reclining chair, a dresser, and a television. And then each of the independent rooms would have their own bathrooms, and that was another thing that I know that my father would appreciate is having that space that he would not have to share in that being a common area.
Diane was very pleasant, very helpful. She was able to answer my questions and actually give me information that I probably wasn’t thinking of, my questions that I didn’t know to ask. And she was able to let me know about the dietitian and the food plan. She was able to tell me about how they have an elevator for those in the older units, which are the ones that I did get to tour. They have like two levels and they have like an older elevator. But then she showed me how all of these residents get transported. They always have somebody with them when they’re in the common area where everybody is. So I was happy about that part. I think that’s about it. Her demeanor was very caring and nurturing, so I felt very comfortable with how she related to some of the patients as well as the staff. It was a pleasant experience. I was very happy once I had gone because it was the first one. But she made it a pleasant experience, and comfortable.
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11239 Berry Rd., Waldorf, MD, 20603
I went to Harmony at Waldorf. It’s a brand new place. They have not filled the place up yet. I think mainly they have people in independent living. The staff said they hadn’t even completed the floor
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I went to Harmony at Waldorf. It’s a brand new place. They have not filled the place up yet. I think mainly they have people in independent living. The staff said they hadn’t even completed the floor for assisted living. Being a new facility, it was beautiful. They even had a walk-in closet, and I was impressed with that because I have a lot of clothes and I’m trying to get rid of them. Everybody was very nice. The tour guide introduced us to some of them and they were friendly. If I were looking for assisted living only, I wouldn’t mind being there. I like the staff. But it does not offer everything. There’s no nursing home and no hospice. They offered daily activities. It was posted on the board. The building itself is brand new.
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I went to Harmony at Waldorf. It’s a brand new place. They have not filled the place up yet. I think mainly they have people in independent living. The staff said they hadn’t even completed the floor
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I went to Harmony at Waldorf. It’s a brand new place. They have not filled the place up yet. I think mainly they have people in independent living. The staff said they hadn’t even completed the floor for assisted living. Being a new facility, it was beautiful. They even had a walk-in closet, and I was impressed with that because I have a lot of clothes and I’m trying to get rid of them. Everybody was very nice. The tour guide introduced us to some of them and they were friendly. If I were looking for assisted living only, I wouldn’t mind being there. I like the staff. But it does not offer everything. There’s no nursing home and no hospice. They offered daily activities. It was posted on the board. The building itself is brand new.
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1330 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20005
The Residences at Thomas Circle is located in the heart of Washington, D.C., just east of Rock Creek Parkway. Guests speak highly of outings to magic shows, museums and cultural events. Residents are
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The Residences at Thomas Circle is located in the heart of Washington, D.C., just east of Rock Creek Parkway. Guests speak highly of outings to magic shows, museums and cultural events. Residents are also fond of a dedicated activities director who posts a weekly calendar in the dining area. Favorite activities include tours of the parkway, stargazing at night and fast-paced bingo games. Visitors also take note of an outdoor garden and tables with umbrellas for socializing, and they compliment the staff for their knowledge and professionalism.
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The Residences at Thomas Circle is located in the heart of Washington, D.C., just east of Rock Creek Parkway. Guests speak highly of outings to magic shows, museums and cultural events. Residents are
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The Residences at Thomas Circle is located in the heart of Washington, D.C., just east of Rock Creek Parkway. Guests speak highly of outings to magic shows, museums and cultural events. Residents are also fond of a dedicated activities director who posts a weekly calendar in the dining area. Favorite activities include tours of the parkway, stargazing at night and fast-paced bingo games. Visitors also take note of an outdoor garden and tables with umbrellas for socializing, and they compliment the staff for their knowledge and professionalism.
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8033 Holland Road, Alexandria, VA, 22306
Sunrise at Mount Vernon is located in Alexandria, Virginia, near George Washington Memorial Parkway, several medical centers, shopping outlets, historic parks and recreational attractions. Visitors an
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Sunrise at Mount Vernon is located in Alexandria, Virginia, near George Washington Memorial Parkway, several medical centers, shopping outlets, historic parks and recreational attractions. Visitors and family members give the facility positive reviews for its outstanding cleanliness, manicured grounds, spacious rooms and helpful and attentive staff. The community also receives compliments for its convenient location, modern furnishings and healthy, delicious meals served in the elegant dining room. Sunrise at Mount Vernon offers its residents a number of amenities and activities such as a computer room, laundry service, gardening projects, cooking classes, musical entertainment and a fitness room.
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Sunrise at Mount Vernon is located in Alexandria, Virginia, near George Washington Memorial Parkway, several medical centers, shopping outlets, historic parks and recreational attractions. Visitors an
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Sunrise at Mount Vernon is located in Alexandria, Virginia, near George Washington Memorial Parkway, several medical centers, shopping outlets, historic parks and recreational attractions. Visitors and family members give the facility positive reviews for its outstanding cleanliness, manicured grounds, spacious rooms and helpful and attentive staff. The community also receives compliments for its convenient location, modern furnishings and healthy, delicious meals served in the elegant dining room. Sunrise at Mount Vernon offers its residents a number of amenities and activities such as a computer room, laundry service, gardening projects, cooking classes, musical entertainment and a fitness room.
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9417 Macklin Court, Alexandria, VA, 22309
Macklin Court is located in Alexandria, Virginia near Ferry Landing Road, Grist Mill Park and the Washington Metro Philharmonic. Relatives appreciate the elegant, well-kept home and long-term staff wh
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Macklin Court is located in Alexandria, Virginia near Ferry Landing Road, Grist Mill Park and the Washington Metro Philharmonic. Relatives appreciate the elegant, well-kept home and long-term staff who provide caring assistance to residents. The meticulously maintained grounds and courtyard provide opportunities to socialize in a beautiful setting, and the dining facility provides three healthy meals per day. Staff provides transportation to doctor appointments and shopping centers for convenience, and exercise, entertainment and wellness programs such as pet therapy, music therapy, outdoor excursions and board games keep residents mentally engaged.
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Macklin Court is located in Alexandria, Virginia near Ferry Landing Road, Grist Mill Park and the Washington Metro Philharmonic. Relatives appreciate the elegant, well-kept home and long-term staff wh
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Macklin Court is located in Alexandria, Virginia near Ferry Landing Road, Grist Mill Park and the Washington Metro Philharmonic. Relatives appreciate the elegant, well-kept home and long-term staff who provide caring assistance to residents. The meticulously maintained grounds and courtyard provide opportunities to socialize in a beautiful setting, and the dining facility provides three healthy meals per day. Staff provides transportation to doctor appointments and shopping centers for convenience, and exercise, entertainment and wellness programs such as pet therapy, music therapy, outdoor excursions and board games keep residents mentally engaged.
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213 Surrey Circle Drive, Fort Washington, MD, 20744
I was able to see Prince of Peace I. They didn’t have many amenities as far as common areas, it was just one little small TV. Although they have TVs in their rooms, it would be good for them to get ou
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I was able to see Prince of Peace I. They didn’t have many amenities as far as common areas, it was just one little small TV. Although they have TVs in their rooms, it would be good for them to get out of their rooms and be in a common area with other residents. But there’s not enough space for that. The staff members and employees were very welcoming, they went over a lot of things and asked a lot of questions about my grandmother, and they spoke about their specialties or their focus. They kind of specialize in dementia, so that was nice to hear. Whenever I call, they answered and were happy to answer any questions I had. They had a van that they use when they need to take the residents to places and stuff like that. But that’s the only amenity that I remember them mentioning. They have physical therapy that comes to the house, but I didn’t like that they didn’t have nurses or a nurse onsite 24 hours.
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I was able to see Prince of Peace I. They didn’t have many amenities as far as common areas, it was just one little small TV. Although they have TVs in their rooms, it would be good for them to get ou
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I was able to see Prince of Peace I. They didn’t have many amenities as far as common areas, it was just one little small TV. Although they have TVs in their rooms, it would be good for them to get out of their rooms and be in a common area with other residents. But there’s not enough space for that. The staff members and employees were very welcoming, they went over a lot of things and asked a lot of questions about my grandmother, and they spoke about their specialties or their focus. They kind of specialize in dementia, so that was nice to hear. Whenever I call, they answered and were happy to answer any questions I had. They had a van that they use when they need to take the residents to places and stuff like that. But that’s the only amenity that I remember them mentioning. They have physical therapy that comes to the house, but I didn’t like that they didn’t have nurses or a nurse onsite 24 hours.
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4107 Buck Creek Road, Temple Hills, MD, 20748
Lifesprings Eldercare #1 was fine. It was a pretty close-knit community. We didn’t see any issues or anything like that. The staff members were knowledgeable and nice. They have a regular chef, like a
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Lifesprings Eldercare #1 was fine. It was a pretty close-knit community. We didn’t see any issues or anything like that. The staff members were knowledgeable and nice. They have a regular chef, like a lady who comes in and cooks for everyone. They had a patio. They didn’t really do much at the time, but they are in the middle of trying to plan activities.
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Lifesprings Eldercare #1 was fine. It was a pretty close-knit community. We didn’t see any issues or anything like that. The staff members were knowledgeable and nice. They have a regular chef, like a
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Lifesprings Eldercare #1 was fine. It was a pretty close-knit community. We didn’t see any issues or anything like that. The staff members were knowledgeable and nice. They have a regular chef, like a lady who comes in and cooks for everyone. They had a patio. They didn’t really do much at the time, but they are in the middle of trying to plan activities.
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6908 Noah Dr, Fort Washington, MD, 20744
I went to see George Assisted Living Facility’s assisted living. It was okay and the staff was friendly. They were watching the news when I got there because it was in the evening. The staff said that
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I went to see George Assisted Living Facility’s assisted living. It was okay and the staff was friendly. They were watching the news when I got there because it was in the evening. The staff said that they do activities but she didn’t say too much about what they do. I meant to ask if they take them out for activities but with the Covid, of course, nobody knows much of anything. I should have asked about game boards, bingo, and that stuff but I didn’t get the chance. It was okay though and they kept it clean.
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I went to see George Assisted Living Facility’s assisted living. It was okay and the staff was friendly. They were watching the news when I got there because it was in the evening. The staff said that
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I went to see George Assisted Living Facility’s assisted living. It was okay and the staff was friendly. They were watching the news when I got there because it was in the evening. The staff said that they do activities but she didn’t say too much about what they do. I meant to ask if they take them out for activities but with the Covid, of course, nobody knows much of anything. I should have asked about game boards, bingo, and that stuff but I didn’t get the chance. It was okay though and they kept it clean.
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12401 Molly Berry Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772
Judy Comfort and Care Assisted Living was a nice and warm setting. It’s very homey and it has a lot of properties outside, around the house itself, like a country setting. They have very caring facili
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Judy Comfort and Care Assisted Living was a nice and warm setting. It’s very homey and it has a lot of properties outside, around the house itself, like a country setting. They have very caring facilitators and they seem to have a really warm interest in the clients that are there.
The person who assisted us during the visit was very warm and friendly. She’s also understanding of this kind of transition.
The dining area was nice. It was just a homestyle kitchen. I did not get a chance to see them serving any food then. They have activities that they do with the residents. They take them fishing, they have chair exercises for them, they take them on walks, and then they have games and activities that they do too.
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Judy Comfort and Care Assisted Living was a nice and warm setting. It’s very homey and it has a lot of properties outside, around the house itself, like a country setting. They have very caring facili
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Judy Comfort and Care Assisted Living was a nice and warm setting. It’s very homey and it has a lot of properties outside, around the house itself, like a country setting. They have very caring facilitators and they seem to have a really warm interest in the clients that are there.
The person who assisted us during the visit was very warm and friendly. She’s also understanding of this kind of transition.
The dining area was nice. It was just a homestyle kitchen. I did not get a chance to see them serving any food then. They have activities that they do with the residents. They take them fishing, they have chair exercises for them, they take them on walks, and then they have games and activities that they do too.
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1511 Aragona Blvd, Fort Washington, MD, 20744
Excellent facility. The owners treat you as part of the family and take care of the seniors as family. They work within your budget and keep a clean and orderly facility. We are so glad we found th
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Excellent facility. The owners treat you as part of the family and take care of the seniors as family. They work within your budget and keep a clean and orderly facility. We are so glad we found this assisted living!
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Excellent facility. The owners treat you as part of the family and take care of the seniors as family. They work within your budget and keep a clean and orderly facility. We are so glad we found th
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Excellent facility. The owners treat you as part of the family and take care of the seniors as family. They work within your budget and keep a clean and orderly facility. We are so glad we found this assisted living!
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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Clinton
The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene licenses assisted living programs. Licenses are based on the facility’s level of care with three distinct levels available. Most providers in the state request to be licensed at level three, which covers residents with low, moderate or high care needs.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Clinton
- The overall cost of living in Clinton is 23% higher than the national average. However, this is partially due to housing costs being nearly 31% higher than the national average, which shouldn’t be a concern for seniors in assisted living. Health care costs are 7% lower than the national average, which can be very beneficial to seniors in Clinton, especially those requiring ongoing care.
- Maryland doesn’t allow cities or counties to collect local sales taxes, so seniors in Clinton only pay 6% in state sales tax. Unfortunately, this still makes Maryland’s sales tax rate higher than 71.2% of other states. The state doesn’t tax groceries or prescription drugs, which can be two top expenses for seniors.
- Retirees in Clinton don’t pay taxes on Social Security benefits and those aged 65 or older get relatively large exclusions on many other types of retirement income, including from public and private pensions, military retirement plans and 401(k)s, but not from IRAs.
- Aging adults benefit from Clinton having a highly rated local hospital. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center was rated high-performing in treating heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, stroke and COPD, many of which may be common in aging adults. The hospital also has an emergency department and cardiac and medical surgical ICUs.
- Clinton’s climate includes above-average rainfall at 44 inches per year compared to the national average of 38 inches and below-average snowfall at 15 inches annually versus 28 inches nationally. July is the warmest month with an average high of about 88 degrees, which is hotter than most places in Maryland. January is the coldest month with an average low of about 26 degrees, which is also warmer than most places in the state.
Paying for Assisted Living in Clinton
Per Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, Clinton’s average cost of assisted living is $6,000, which is $1,000 higher per month than the statewide average. It’s also $1,700 more per month compared to the national average.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Clinton’s higher-than-average cost for assisted living is higher than many other Maryland cities but not all. Its higher than Hagerstown’s by $1,500, Baltimore’s by $1,000 and Salisbury’s by $500 per month. However, the cost in California, a small town in southern Maryland, is $200 more monthly.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
It’s also beneficial to compare other types of senior care. Adult day health care costs significantly less per month but provides a much lower level of care. In Clinton, it costs an average of $1,744 per month. Receiving care at home in Clinton costs less than assisted living. Homemaker services cost an average of $4,601 and home health aides cost about $4,767 monthly. Nursing home care is the highest cost option because it offers the highest level of care. Semiprivate rooms run about $11,726 per month in Clinton and private rooms average $13,059.
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
Note: Data for Clinton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C. Area, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Clinton
The state of Maryland pays for assisted living services in Level II and Level III ALPs through the Medicaid 1915(c)Home and Community-Based Options Waiver Program. There is also a Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy Program funded by the state.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Clinton
Seniors living in Waldorf can make use of the following services, which offer information, assistance and enrichment programs designed with elders in mind.
The PGCDFS Aging and Disabilities Services Division acts as the Aging and Disability Resource Center for seniors throughout the county. It provides programs for aging adults, including information and assistance, health promotion and wellness programs, nutrition services, durable equipment recycling and senior employment.
Camp Springs Senior Activity Center supports local seniors by offering classes, drop-in activities, health screenings, clubs, special events and day trips. Popular activities that promote socialization and remaining physically and/or mentally active include bingo, line dancing, card games, round dancing, crocheting and knitting.
RSVP helps seniors aged 55 and older put their skills to work as volunteers who support their communities through nonprofit services and government agencies. Senior volunteers choose how much they want to work from only a few hours per month to up to 20 hours per week. Volunteer opportunities run the gamut, including assisting other seniors with health insurance challenges, transportation, hospice care, nursing home visits and telephone outreach.
Senior Clubs help seniors who want to make new friends and participate in various activities. Club 300 is a senior walking club for those of all fitness levels. Senior Green Team is a conservation club dedicated to projects that protect and preserve national resources throughout the county. Both clubs are open to any Prince George’s County seniors aged 60 or older or pre-seniors aged 50 to 59.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Clinton
Clinton-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Maryland are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page for more information about these laws.