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Photo of HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick
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My 91 year old mother moved to Heartfield’s Assisted Living this past June. She had been in her house for over 60 years, and always said she would never move. So this was a BIG move for us all. Everything...
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.
Welcome to HeartFields, A Five Star Senior Living Community! Located in the Dearbought neighborhood, our beautiful, home-like, community, you will find 24-hour licensed nursing, dedicated caregivers, a secure dementia / Alzheimer's area, individual care plans, an on-site team of professionals,...
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Photo of Spring Arbor of Frederick
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Great experience with staff and residents The facility was always very clean and the staff very friendly and always helpful. The care was always impeccable. The meals/ dining- food was top notch with great...
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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Tranquility has been a wonderful community for my mother. She loves the food and staff and tells me how they are like her extended family. The outings and activities keeps her social calendar very full. I...
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.
Conveniently located right off of Interstate 70 and Route 15 in Frederick, Tranquility possesses breathtaking views of both the Catoctin and Sugarloaf mountains. The beautifully landscaped grounds include flower and vegetable gardens maintained by our own residents. Our walking path around our...
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Photo of Sunrise of Frederick
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22 Floor plans available
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I definitely would recommend Sunrise is a warm, caring community with the right staff for my mom's needs. Other places here had her in memory care to get the appropriate staffing level.
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.
Sunrise of Frederick is an assisted living community in Frederick, Maryland, located just blocks from The Golden Mile (Route 40 west). Sunrise of Frederick is nestled in a suburban, convenient setting. We pride ourselves in our experience in Frederick County with nearly 15 years serving seniors...
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Highly recommend this facility for Assisted Living care. Toured multiple care facilities in Frederick County, and Village Crossing was first rate. The nursing staff and care plans were solid.. Outstanding...
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.
Tucked into the exclusive Worman’s Mill Village off Route 26 and Monocacy Boulevard in Frederick, Maryland, Village Crossing at Worman's Mill is a beautiful new Assisted Living and Memory Care residence with private rental apartments that keep you close to the charm and bustling activity of the...
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My loved one is a resident of Somerford Place. She is very loved by the caregivers and nurses. When I am not able to be there, I never have to worry about her well being. Each time I visit there is something...
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.
Somerford Place - Frederick is our Alzheimer's Assisted Living community, and is on the same campus as Somerford House - Frederick, our Assisted Living community. Both properties are owned by Five Star Senior Living and located on the same campus. Somerford Place offers assisted living...
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After several months of shopping around, my wife and I decided to apply for residency at Spring Ridge. We did this after several trips to the apartments and interviewing many of its residents in the parking...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Spring Ridge Senior Apartments offers 144 lovely one and two bedroom apartments for seniors 62+ in one, state-of-the-art, three story building. Located in a beautiful natural setting, our wide array of services completes the package, offering everything you need for carefree, comfortable living....
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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.
Peaceful park like setting, adjoining Baker Park, near Culler Lake and close to downtown dining and shopping. The Apartments at Brooklawn has offered spacious maintenance free apartment homes for people who only want the best in gracious living for over 50 years. Our oversized 1, 2 & 3bedroom...
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The complex is beautiful and well maintained. The staff welcoming and friendly. The maintenance is awesome, whenever we have had a problem they are quick to fix it. The only problem we have so far is the...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Try it before you buy it at Victoria Park at Walkersville! Come and stay with us for a complimentary overnight visit to experience life in our vibrant community! Call to schedule your visit today! Victoria Park at Walkersville is an attractive new affordable apartment community for seniors 62+*...
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My mom has been a resident at Country Meadows for 3 months. She came here following several hospitalizations and 2 stays in a rehab center. Her illness left her weak and no longer able to perform her own...
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: 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.
Odyssey Assisted Living at Montevue is an assisted living community located in a quiet, unique and upscale neighborhood in Frederick, MD. It is a world-class memory care community living designed to assist residents to remain social, while enjoying the things that they loved doing before their...
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My loved one has been enjoying her stay at this complex. The property manager is very kind and very quick to have someone repair anything needed. Based on my friends experience i would recommend this place...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Weinberg House is a senior community located in sunny Pikesville, Baltimore County, MD. The relatively decent sized city is pleasantly quiet and laid back, yet it still offers a big city feel thanks to plenty of local entertainment venues, coffee shops, eateries, and more. There is even a local...
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My mom and I are very happy with her apartment here, she has a nice kitchen and she has started to meet some of the other residents as well. They do hold socials where all the residents can get together and...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Experience a lifestyle where you can share great times with friends, participate in exercise and wellness programs and benefit from educational events. All this and more awaits you at Creekside at Tasker's Chance, an affordable apartment community for Frederick seniors 62 years and older....
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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 Orchard Terrace at Edenton
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 independent living in Frederick, MD

The average cost of senior living in Frederick is $4,363 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Windsor, MD with an average of $3,531 per month.

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

Frederick, MD
$4,363/mo

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

Frederick, MD
$4,363/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$5,865/mo
Independent Living
$4,363/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,044/mo
Studio
$6,893/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,579/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,675/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Frederick over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Frederick

Recent reviews for independent living in Frederick

Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA

5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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Victoria Park at Walkersville

5.0
I am happy with the community and the room I got fits most of my furniture. The community is always clean and maintained. I have been able to eat from the restaurants that are across the street and there is plenty of shopping stores around. This is in a good location.

Hillside Senior Living in Gaithersburg, MD

4.5
I have lived at Hillside Senior Apartment Homes in Gaithersburg, MD since January this year. The communication, helpfulness, and professionalism from the current manager, [name removed] and her assistant [name removed] has been outstanding. The manager has big socialization plans for Hillside ...
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Frederick independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Frederick independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Frederick, 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 Frederick 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 Frederick 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
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Frederick 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 Frederick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Frederick, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Frederick 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 Frederick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
40%
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Sunrise of Montgomery Village, HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick and Spring Arbor of Frederick are the top-rated independent living facilities near Frederick, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near Frederick, Maryland. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Frederick, Maryland are Ashleigh at Lansdowne Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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