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We chose this community because they were a newer facility, the location, as well as during the on site visit, the staff members were accommodating. The room sizes are nice and adequate, they have different...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
At Maple Heights Senior Living, you will find that we give options to Senior Living. Whether you are in search of a more independent lifestyle with a variety of optional services, or a full complement of Assisted Living/Memory Care, Maple Heights offers the best of both worlds within our...
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I was really impressed by the service received by [name removed], and I liked the facility and all that it offered, mainly the chapel. It was very clean and quite.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to St. Paul. From its elegantly stated architecture and meticulous landscaping to its thoughtfully appointed apartment homes, everything at St. Paul is designed for gracious senior living. Come inside, and you'll find big, beautiful, larger-than-life apartment homes- bursting with...
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Have been living at The Bonifant 4 months now. The good thing about it: It's a brand new building. Seems to be in a safe area of downtown Silver Spring too. [Name removed] the residents coordinator, is a...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Now Open! Seniors aged 62+ now have a great opportunity to blend city living with affordability. Located in the heart of bustling downtown Silver Spring, the Bonifant is a modern 11-story, 149-apartment community designed to cater to today's senior. If residents can't find what they are looking...
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I can only speak for building one on the fourth floor. But here the staff is excellent. The aids are very very helpful and the nurses are really wonderful! I have no real complaints, but I do think the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
With more than a century ofservice and sophistication, Ingleside at Rock Creek is the preferred address for Washington, D.C. retirement.There’s no setting quite like ours: 14 acres of wooded paths and flourishing gardens, bordering Rock Creek Park. In an elite Northwest Washington, D.C....
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Forest Hills of DC is the Little Engine that Could. It is lovely because it is small and intimate and everyone knows each other. The staff works very hard to keep things running well and to make sure there...
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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.
Inclusive Senior Living... Essential care and support for life Formerly known as the Methodist Home of DC, Forest Hills holds a tradition of excellence for over 125 years. Throughout our history, our focus has always been on people -- our residents and our staff who, together, make our community...
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I am in my own apt, which is brand new and everything here is nice and clean. All the staff are friendly and seem to care about the residents. I can reach the front desk by phone should I need anything. I...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Conifer Village at Oakcrest is a brand new senior apartment community. Located in Capitol Heights surrounded by acres of woodlands, Conifer Village at Oakcrest offers residents convenience of location as well as peace and quiet. Just one mile from the District of Columbia line and inside the...
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My mom loves the food and the activities. It is so nice that she can get physical therapy and occupational therapy in her apartment. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this...
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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.
Originally built in the 1910s, Chevy Chase House was transformed into Luxury Senior Living by Meridian. The community was invigorated after completion of a multi-million dollar renovation in 2018. An award-winning design firm incorporated all possible modern amenities while preserving the...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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It was very easy to rate my new home! Things are going fine since moving into The Manor at Victoria Park. The staff have been very friendly and helpful with the move to The Manor. The community areas are...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Spacious, comfortable 1 and 2 bedroom apartments!Nestled in the heart of the revitalized Temple Hills area, in Prince George's County, you will find The Manor at Victoria Park. These beautiful new senior apartments are surrounded by trees, providing privacy and a feeling of living in the country,...
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The staff assistance made it easy on the move in by unloading the truck, while completing the lease agreement. We saved half the time in this process. The staff followed up after the move in to make sure...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Victory Forest is a senior apartment community (head of household must be age 62 or older), conveniently located in Silver Spring, Maryland, on a rolling, wooded site in the Capital View neighborhood.  Here, residents enjoy easy access to shopping, restaurants and public transportation...
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My loved one is a resident at Grand Oaks and the experience has been very good. The cleanliness is great. The staff and quality of care is very good. This facility is expensive, but the care is reliable. One...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Grand Oaks is located on the campus of Sibley Memorial Hospital. It is close to Georgetown, Bethesda and just minutes from the Potomac River and the Virginia Suburbs. Our residents feel inspired in their spacious, light filled apartments, dine in elegance with delicious meals and remain active...
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This is a fantastic community, and I'am very pleased with all they have done for us. It is a very lovely community, with very friendly people. They a very good job with keeping everything neat, and tidy. The...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Arbor Crest is an apartment community for adults who are 55 and older. It's situated in Silver Spring in picturesque Montgomery County, Maryland. The prime location of these senior apartments and its close proximity to public transportation enable residents to easily access all the cultural...
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I love the apartment I got for my grandfather. I can always visit him, the staff is great and has me as a emergency and I am aware of everything incase of a emergency(which has happened) I recommend RV !
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Randolph Village is located in a park-like setting and designed with the active senior in mind.  It features 130 apartments, a two-story community room with kitchenette, beauty and barbershop, and many other thoughtful amenities. Keeping the active senior in mind, Randolph Village combines...
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It's very nice and they have and provide a lot of activities do go to. I'm enjoying the atmosphere. However, I do have some issues I would like to address but not sure who I should address because it's...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ideally situated in a residential area, Willow Manor at Colesville offers affordable apartment living for seniors and is close to the shopping, entertainment, restaurants and medical services of bustling Silver Spring and convenient to major thoroughfares and transportation. When you need to go...
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I give everything 5's at Woodside Village. I've got no complaints. Everything is really nice there. The only thing I would say is the facility needs new carpet. Overall it's been a good experience.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Woodside Village is a thriving, pet-friendly community that more than 200 seniors, age 55 years or over, call home in Fort Washington, Maryland. Nestled in a lovely, wooded area, just off the Capital Beltway, near Oxon Hill and the National Harbor, Woodside Village has been perfectly planned to...
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I think it's a great community as far as residents services and planned activities. I want them to continue to upkeep and beautify the environment such as painting, fixing broken or malfunctioning...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, Charter House offers the perfect home for persons 55 years of age and older. Now under new management, Charter House is a vibrant community with unparalleled amenities, plus great new improvements coming soon. Our spacious apartment homes offer a...
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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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Wesley House Senior Apartments is a senior housing community located in our beautiful nation's capital: Washington, DC. A comfortable environment in an unbeatable location, Wesley House Senior Apartments is the perfect choice for your new home. Washington is an incredible city with endless...
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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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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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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Cottage City, MD

The average cost of senior living in Cottage City is $4,729 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenbelt, MD with an average of $4,557 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cottage City, MD vs. nearby cities

Cottage City, MD
$4,729/mo
$4,779/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cottage City, MD vs. the state and national average

Cottage City, MD
$4,729/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cottage City vs. other types of senior living

$7,125/mo
Independent Living
$4,729/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Cottage City, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$5,964/mo
Studio
$6,969/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,295/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,332/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Cottage City over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Cottage City

Recent reviews for independent living in Cottage City

Sommerset Retirement Community in Sterling, VA

5.0
We all love the staff. The food is good, serving 3 square meals a day, Every Day. I would most definitely recommend this facility to others.

Forest Hills of DC in Washington, DC

4.6
My sister has lived at Forest Hills in the Health Care Center for a while. Before the pandemic, they had wonderful activities as well as great nursing care. In the pandemic they have done an incredible job to keep everyone safe, to figure out ways to have safe activities and/or virtual or safe ...
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Victory Terrace in Potomac, MD

5.0
Victory Terrace Senior Apartments have been a wonderful experience so far for my mom. The staff is friendly and helpful. It is a beautiful community with well-kept landscaping in a breathtaking neighborhood. My mom is an active 84 and this lifestyle suits her well. She still enjoys making her ...
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Cottage City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cottage City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cottage City, 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 Cottage City 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 Cottage City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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No sugar
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Availability of select dining options in Cottage City 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 Cottage City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.7%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cottage City 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 Cottage City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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Community service programs
Community service programs
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.8%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Falcons Landing, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cottage City, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 102 independent living facilities near Cottage City, Maryland. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Cottage City, Maryland are Falcons Landing, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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