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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I enjoy living at Oliver Plaza. The staff are nice and answer all my questions. I have a nice view from my apartment. They keep the community clean. I have noticed a lot of activities posted on 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.
Oliver Plaza Senior Apartments is a 55 + senior apartment community in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, walking distance from grocery stores and other shops. The harbor town of Baltimore showcases thousands of marine creatures at their national aquarium, features Civil War era attractions...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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: 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
From wooded views to well-maintained grounds, enjoyable living begins with the Glen Creek Apartment Community. Spacious one and two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom town homes are available. Enhance your lifestyle with Glen Creek's swimming pool, children's play area and clubhouse with...
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There have been pros and cons of living here at Park View. It takes so long to get maintenance requests filled out and answered. They did just start opening our activities back up since the pandemic. I came...
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.
The Park View at Bel Air is a senior housing community located in the entertaining city of Bel Air, MD. The community is located within walking distance of many shopping districts, multiple parks, and restaurants. Bel Air, the county seat of Harford County offers much to do in terms of...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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.

Cost of independent living in Ridgely, MD

The average cost of senior living in Ridgely is $3,547 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Centreville, MD with an average of $3,482 per month.

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

Ridgely, MD
$3,547/mo
$4,922/mo

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

Ridgely, MD
$3,547/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$6,017/mo
Independent Living
$3,547/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,872/mo
Studio
$6,613/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,221/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,123/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Ridgely

Recent reviews for independent living in Ridgely

Integrity Esther's Place at Harford in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Park View at Fullerton in Baltimore, MD

5.0
It's been a 5 for the most part.The staff is very friendly. My friend is social, he's meeting new people and getting to know them. One suggestion is if they could install ceiling fans that would be nice.

Harmony at Enterprise in Bowie, MD

3.6
The staff is great. Housekeeping could do more each week. The activities could be more consistent. The food needs improvement.

Ridgely independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ridgely independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ridgely, 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 Ridgely 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 Ridgely partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ridgely, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20.4%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ridgely 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 Ridgely communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ridgely, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.8%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
20.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ridgely 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 Ridgely offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ridgely, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.2%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.9%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.1%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.2%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.7%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.4%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.1%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
17.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.1%
40%
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The Skybridge at Town Center, Tribute at Melford by Cogir and Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ridgely, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 194 independent living facilities near Ridgely, Maryland. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ridgely, Maryland are Morningside House of Friendship, Peregrine Salisbury and Milford Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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