Overview of Independent Living in Maryland

The state of Maryland falls in the middle of the country’s Northeast, Southern, and Midwestern regions, and its culture combines elements of them all. This is part of why Maryland earned the nickname “America in Miniature.” With the Appalachian Mountains passing through the far western part of the state, and the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coastlines in the east, Maryland’s geographical features give residents plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities — even in a small state. Annapolis and Baltimore are also home to many historic Colonial sites, and Washington, D.C. sits on Maryland’s southern border. Maryland is a transition state in several ways, which helps make it an attractive retirement destination.Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 100 independent living communities in Maryland.

The median monthly cost of independent living in Maryland is about $3,600.

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Sunrise of Montgomery Village

19310 Club House Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20886

Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Well, frankly, it was all a bit hectic. Dad passed away within the month. They were great getting him to the ER in a timely fashion (his heart was done, though)

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Sunrise of Chevy Chase

2201 Colston Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910

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They all have compassion. That is worth a lot during a stressful time. In general I have a very high opinion of Sunrise Chevy Chase and recommend it highly.

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Southwinds 2

4210 Southwinds Pl, White Plains, MD 20695

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Southwinds is a safe and comfortable place to live. It offers many amenities and conveniences for its residents as well as many many activities.

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Brighton Gardens of Columbia

7110 Minstrel Way, Columbia, MD 21045

Barbara - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

. They have the same staff working with my mom for continuity. They are very communicative with me and listened to my suggestions for how best to transition with my mom to make her feel at home. I get weekly...

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Sunrise of Columbia

6500 Freetown Road, Columbia, MD 21044

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I thought the staff was very caring and the admin for the most part were very responsive. Sometimes a shortage of staff or if alert button was pressed-could take up to 30 minutes for someone to check the...

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Lorien Harmony Hall

6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044

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The food choices could be improved one but I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.

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Sunrise of Chevy Chase

2201 Colston Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910

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They all have compassion. That is worth a lot during a stressful time. In general I have a very high opinion of Sunrise Chevy Chase and recommend it highly.

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Sunrise of Hunter Mill

2863 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA 22124

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For us, and what we like the most about the community is the proximity to our home, and their acceptance of family visiting. My wife is able to visit her mother daily and even participate in their...

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Sunrise of Vienna

374 Maple Avenue West, Vienna, VA 22180

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My mother would prefer for the good Lord to take her, so she does not use her call button the way she should — which has resulted in several falls. Because of that, the staff put her in a higher tier of care...

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Fox Hill

8300 Burdette Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

Will - I'm a current/former resident or client

My dad was living independently until he fell, and we were all concerned about what he would be like during and after the process of moving him into assisted living. Fox Hill was the only place we felt...

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Five Star Premier Residences of Chevy Chase

8100 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Lisa - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I would say that it is a great place. I would recommend. There are a lot of social activities and outings. It's not cheap but also not the most expensive place in town.

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Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights

5555 Friendship Boulevard, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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5 for staff, 1 for sales team. They were helpful getting us in the door, but were not transparent about all costs, felt very al a carte and felt like a bait and switch operation to get our money and get us...

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Sunrise of Rockville

8 Baltimore Road, Rockville, MD 20850

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The facility is warm and comfortable-- not institutional. The staff is kind and even loving, and we visitors are always welcomed. They remember who my mother-in-law is and they remember me as well. The...

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The Terraces at Tuckerman Lane

5550 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852

Xiao-Feng - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The place was recently renovated so that was nice. The food could be really improved for more nutrition and softer texture for easier consumption for the elderly

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The Seneca Rockville

55 W Gude Dr, Rockville, MD 20850

Mollybeth Rushfield - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

It was a lovely facility with the nicest staff. We were happy that my mother lived in such a nice place at the end of her life. Even the visiting hospice workers commented on how nice it was and the kindness...

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Top cities in Maryland for independent living

8.7

Rockville, MD

70 facilities

8.7

Annapolis, MD

18 facilities

8.6

Bethesda, MD

107 facilities

8.4

Silver Spring, MD

94 facilities

7.9

Columbia, MD

47 facilities

7.7

Baltimore, MD

90 facilities

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