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Assisted living costs in Doncaster average about $5,686 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 16 communities in Doncaster. Our detailed directory has 307 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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I have been pleased from the start with Potomac Place. They worked with me in not only identifying an appropriate room for my dad. But also were flexible on the tinting. Likewise space decoding a resident,...
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.
Potomac Place—offering Hometown Senior Living for Over 35 Years! At Potomac Place, we provide quality assisted living care and compassionate memory care services. We also have some of the LARGEST apartments at the BEST VALUE in the area.Our welcoming community and experienced team members help...
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55 Floor plans available
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I liked the design of the building, lots of porches and windows, light. Everybody was very friendly and sought to be helpful.
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.
You can live well and age well when you come home to our stunning and stately luxury senior living community in Woodbridge, Va., 25 miles south of Washington, D.C. Our community offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, so should your needs change over time, and you require memory...
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2121 Floor plans available
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9.2
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Lots to do, great staff, beautiful facilities. She's in independent living so I can't comment on other parts of the facility. Having some specialist doctors onsite periodically is helpful and convenient....
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.
The Fairfax is a continuing care retirement community conveniently located near Fort Belvoir, VA and is the perfect option for individuals over the age of 55 looking to enjoy and active, fulfilling life with none of worries of home-ownership. Meals, housekeeping and maintenance are included in...
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As family of two residents at Tribute, I’m pleased to write this. Our relatives have Parkinson’s and dementia for one and Alzheimer’s for the other. Advisers at A Place for Mom provided helpful guidance. ...
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.
Located just south of Washington, D.C., Tribute at The Glen rests near the confluence of the Occoquan and Potomac Rivers. At home in the small suburb of Woodbridge, the community provides a full spectrum of assisted living and memory care services. Experienced caregivers aim to build lasting...
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Marian Manor has a comfortable feeling. It is nice that family members can come and go without any hassles. They have dogs that roam in and out so you have to be tolerant of that situation.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Being surrounded by friendly professional staff, family, friends are the things that make a house a home is the very essence of Marian Manor.We provide special services in the comfort of our home, in a country setting on 12 acres while tending to the needs of the residents. They maintain self...
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There are no words to express how much the overall experience has been for my Mom at Arbor Terrace. She has been there almost 4 months and she is happy with all she has experienced. The people there are...
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.
Arbor Terrace Prince William Commons offersthe best assisted living and memory care inVirginia's beautiful Woodbridge area. Ourelevated community and highly experienced,professional staff celebrate each person’s uniquelife through deep connections with our residentsand families.We offer assisted...
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For all eight, I would rate them a five! I would say there needs to be a little bit of tightening up on the cleanliness of the private room for the resident. There were times where my mother's floor was...
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.
Viva Senior Living at Stafford is tucked away in a charming residential neighborhood only 8 miles from Quantico and 10 miles from Fredericksburg. You’ll discover all the advantages of small town living surrounded by an active community. We offer both assisted living and memory care services—and...
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After being on the WLR "wait list" for approximately three years and enjoying all the perks associated with that -- meal vouchers, social events --we received a call in late November 2019 informing us that...
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.
Westminster at Lake Ridge is an assisted living community located in Lake Ridge, VA. Lake Ridge is located in Prince William County and is home to 41,000 people. Lake Ridge is a small city with shops and stores, where residents can enjoy getting out for exercise, going to pay bills, going out to...
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It's a pleasant (for the most part), small residence with some very caring and attentive staff members; however, the activities are quite limited and don't appeal to all the residents, especially my mother....
Provides: Assisted 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.
The choice to commit to an assisted living facility for a loved one’s care can be a verystressful decision. This decision is more difficult during a pandemic such as COVID-19.Evermore Senior Living provides an upscalequality lifestyle in the comfort of a singlestory home. As a Residential...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Sagepoint Gardens Assisted Living
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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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Cost of assisted living in Doncaster, MD

The average cost of senior living in Doncaster is $5,686 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $4,379 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Doncaster, MD vs. nearby cities

Doncaster, MD
$5,686/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Doncaster, MD vs. the state and national average

Doncaster, MD
$5,686/mo
U.S. national average
$4,688/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Doncaster vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,686/mo
$6,330/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Doncaster, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$6,187/mo
Studio
$6,440/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,635/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,774/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,966/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Doncaster, MD

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Doncaster.

What families are saying about assisted living in Doncaster

Recent reviews for assisted living in Doncaster

Commonwealth Senior Living at Manassas

4.4
My sister is a pt at commonwealth I have been very pleased with how they communitecate with me about my sister my sister seems to be happy there. She is in the hospital right now but will return soon. She has pneumonia and is on oxygen and will be under hospice

English Meadows Prince William Campus in Manassas, VA

5.0
The community really helped my loved one improve his mobility and he was himself again. The community was clean and neat and the staff was very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Fredericksburg Assisted Living

5.0
We love that it is a small facility. Everyone is like family. The staff is excellent. The price is the most reasonable around. I would definitely recommend this facility.

Doncaster review score based on 63 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 63 reviews of 13 Doncaster assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Doncaster review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Doncaster review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Doncaster, MD13 facilities
8.9
Indian Head, MD15 facilities

Review subcategories for Doncaster assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 63 reviews of 13 Doncaster assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Doncaster resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Doncaster, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Doncaster assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Doncaster assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Doncaster, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Doncaster assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Doncaster that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Doncaster, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
92.3%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
69.2%
34.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.9%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.2%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
76.9%
48.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Doncaster assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Doncaster Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Doncaster, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
92.3%
52.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
69.2%
33.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
84.6%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
53.8%
13.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Doncaster assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Doncaster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Doncaster, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
61.5%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
76.9%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
69.2%
38.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69.2%
36.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
38.5%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Doncaster assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Doncaster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Doncaster, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61.5%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Doncaster assisted 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 assisted living communities in Doncaster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Doncaster, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.8%
31.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.8%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.9%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
38.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.9%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
76.9%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
53.8%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
25%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76.9%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Doncaster

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Doncaster protect seniors.

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Potomac Place, Sunrise of Springfield and Sunrise of Mt Vernon are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Doncaster, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 16 assisted living facilities near Doncaster, Maryland. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Doncaster, Maryland are Potomac Place, Sunrise of Mt Vernon and Morningside House of St Charles. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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