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Assisted living costs in Sassafras average about $5,659 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in Sassafras. Our detailed directory has 59 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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Photo of Dover Place
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The aids are always friendly and polite. They take very good care of my mother-in-law. They have plenty of activities. that keep them busy. The cost is very high. The building is showing at age. The...
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.
Dover Place is an Enlivant senior living community nestled in a rural part of historic Dover, Delaware. Our rural setting provides the peace and tranquility that our residents desire, while our proximity to downtown Dover offers a world of entertainment and cultural activities, including The...
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Photo of Abbey Manor of Elkton
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I would rate all of the categories a 5. Abbey Manor of Elkton community has given my mother back her laugh. She feels secure there. The staff is exceptionally thoughtful. Based on the experience we have had...
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.
Abbey Manor is designed to make our residents feel at home. In two buildings housing 16 residents each,, a cozy, enclosed porch leads into a large and attractively-appointed atrium-style living area. The home-cooking scents emanating from the open kitchen entice everyone into the Dining Room for...
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The staff is friend and kind to the residents. Very helpful when visiting residents. Looks more like a hotel or resort. Activities on going and for grandkids activities.
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.
Meadowcrest at Middletown is the first community of its kind in the area. It offers a sleek, upscale design highlighted by modern influences and accents, as well as natural-looking materials.Quality, customized care is tailored to the needs of each resident. You’ll always have options when you...
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I was met and toured by the actual owner . She is a life long senior care giver who went to school and studied “geriology”. She had become fed up with corporately operated facilities, like the one I needed...
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.
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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.
Photo of Mundey Manor
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: 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.
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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.
Newark Haven Assisted Living is located in beautiful Newark, Delaware. We are well known for providing exceptional service to all of our residents. Sometimes moving from your home to an assisted living facility can be difficult but we are here to make it easy. We are located in a very safe and...
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It's a great community, very easy to communicate with. If you have questions, they'll answer them. Everyone has been nice to my loved one as far as I know. They've done a wonderful job. They're very...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Sassafras, MD

The average cost of senior living in Sassafras is $5,659 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgewood, MD with an average of $4,746 per month.

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

Sassafras, MD
$5,659/mo
$5,344/mo
$5,339/mo

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

Sassafras, MD
$5,659/mo
U.S. national average
$4,667/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,659/mo
$5,747/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,882/mo
Studio
$6,954/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,899/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,588/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Sassafras over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sassafras, 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 Sassafras.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sassafras

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sassafras

The Addison of Lindsay Place in Pennsville Township, NJ

4.7
The staff and the executive director are phenomenal and have the care of our loved ones as their top priority. They have assisted with social security Medicare filing and have gone above and beyond expectations at this point.

Dover Place

5.0
The lady in charge of activities is a special person and that is something we really like about Dover Place. Based on the experience we have had we have recommended this community many times to others and will continue to do so!

Caraway Manor II in Elkton, MD

4.8
I would say to sign your loved one up to live here. The manager, Tina, is a very caring person and takes great care of everyone. The food was excellent. The room was nice and was shared between my loved one and another person.

Sassafras assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sassafras assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sassafras, 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 Sassafras 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 Sassafras that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sassafras, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sassafras 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 Sassafras Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sassafras, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sassafras 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 Sassafras partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sassafras, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
40.7%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
15.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sassafras 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 Sassafras communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sassafras, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sassafras 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 Sassafras offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
30.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
45.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sassafras

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 Sassafras protect seniors.

Learn about Maryland Assisted Living regulations

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