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The cost of independent living in Allegany County is about $3,556 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 50 options. Read 315 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Richland Woods Assisted Living
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9.7
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8 reviews
9.7
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My mom has lived at Richland Woods for over three years. She is treated with compassion and dignity every day. The Community has activities geared towards stimulating the mind as well as the spirit....
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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Photo of Spring Arbor of Winchester
1616 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.6
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27 reviews
9.6
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27 reviews
5 star
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Familiarity with having former family members there in the past and convenient access for my Mother to visit daily with Dad while he was there. Also convenient to hospital and Dr's Offices for emergencies...
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.
Spring Arbor - Winchester is in the historic town Winchester, Virginia and is an assisted living residence. Spring Arbor boasts colonial style architecture and is located just south of the Northwest Pike aka highway 50, just west the intersection of highway 37. It is only a couple of blocks from...
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9.5
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14 reviews
9.5
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14 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
14%
3 star
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2 star
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I found communication with staff and administrators easy, productive, and enjoyable. Administrators were receptive of questions, responsive, and helpful. I believe this a safe, clean facility that cares for...
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.
Greenfield of Strasburg is an assisted living community located in the city of Strasburg, Virginia in Shenandoah county. Strasburg is a lovely, heavily forested town that is simply picture perfect in every way. Lush forest surround gentle fields and there is even fair sized lake nearby where...
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Photo of Harmony at Martinsburg
1212 Photos available
2929 Floor plans available
9.3
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53 reviews
9.3
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53 reviews
5 star
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Overall everyone is is friendly and helpful. I have taken many friends and family to visit. It is alway clean and in top shape. People can not believe it is a assisted living home no smells and clean....
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 Harmony at MartinsburgAssisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Martinsburg, West Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to...
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Photo of Celebration Villa of Martinsburg
88 Photos available
9.2
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28 reviews
9.2
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28 reviews
5 star
60%
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The facility is very nice and the staff are very friendly. I will be honest to say that the cost of everything for this type of care still shocks me how high it is. I think the overall experience for her is...
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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Photo of Colonial Courtyard At Bedford
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9.0
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13 reviews
9.0
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13 reviews
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Mom started in the general population a few years ago and moved into the Memory Care unit at CCB in 2024. It is such a comfortable home-like environment. The staff are extremely patient, caring, and...
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.
The Colonial Courtyard at Bedford is ideally situated for senior citizens who are still young enough to enjoy what the great outdoors has to offer. Set against a lovely mountainous backdrop in central Pennsylvania, it is senior living for the nature lover at its very best! Known for gorgeous...
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Photo of The Addison of McCullough Place
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8.9
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12 reviews
8.9
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12 reviews
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McCullough Place, from my initial visit, has gone beyond my expectations in assisted-living. The staff is helpful, cheerful and accommodating. The facility is clean and well-designed. A passive glance from...
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.
McCullough Place is an assisted living community located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. We are just south of Stackhouse Park and within easy driving distance of Palo Duro Canyon and Panhandle Plains Historical Museum. We offer sightseeing trips to both of those locations as well as transportation to...
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Photo of Viva Senior Living at Berryville
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44 Floor plans available
8.9
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62 reviews
8.9
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My mother is currently a resident at Commonwealth Senior Living at Berryville and everything has been great. The staff is wonderful. I couldn't ask for a better place for her. I would recommend this facility...
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.
Viva Senior Living in Berryville is committed to providing quality care that enriches life. Whether you're enjoying a delightful outing in our picturesque downtown or relaxing in our beautifully landscaped outdoor courtyards and patios, we believe you'll quickly feel right at home.
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Photo of The Villa Personal Care Home
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8.5
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3 reviews
8.5
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This assisted living facility is wonderful. The staff are friendly and very accommodating to my mother. I’m grateful for their kindness and help. The facility is clean and the breakfasts are made to order...
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.
Located in the heart of Johnstown, PA, the Villa is locally owned and operated by Dr. Kastelic and family since 2010. We consider our residents part of our family and we treat them as such. We provide a comfortable environment for residents to socialize, enjoy activities, and live their best...
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8.0
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My mother passed away in [date removed], but overall I was very pleased with the Siemon's Heritage community & would highly recommend it. It was clean & cheerful & everyone was very nice & welcoming.
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.
Siemon's Heritage Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Somerset, PA, in Somerset County. Somerset is a small historic borough near Johnstown and home to about 6,300 people. Residents in this area will enjoy taking walks to run their errands and pay their bills, going to a...
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Photo of The Willows At Meadow Branch
33 Photos available
8.0
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26 reviews
8.0
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26 reviews
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3 star
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2 star
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We cannot comment on the activities because our loved one has not participated in them. We have been very pleased with Mom's care since she went there. We all feel better and trust she is well taken care of...
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.
The Willows At Meadow Branch is located in historic Winchester, VA. Our Southern style, one-story estate is located in a park like setting, nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Conveniently located near the heart of Old Town Winchester, yet secluded from major highways and the sounds of...
Photo of Hilltop
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8.0
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14 reviews
8.0
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14 reviews
5 star
43%
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3 star
7%
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Our experience has been outstanding. My Father passed after being in the facility for 3 months. He was well attended while there. The staff has been gracious and extremely helpful in guiding us to a...
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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Photo of Harmony House Manor
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7.5
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11 reviews
7.5
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11 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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My loved one is currently a resident at Harmony House Manor. There is minimal staff at this facility. When I visit, I rarely actually see or talk to any employees. I have actually had NO communication with...
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.
Situated in Johnstown, Pennsylvania Harmony House Manor senior living community is a haven of peace and tranquility. It is located in a safe area that is ideal for seniors. It is also located near Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital which is a top notch hospital in Pennsylvania. The residents...
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Photo of The Kensington Senior Living at Cumberland
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7.0
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10 reviews
7.0
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10 reviews
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The Kensington is on target for assisted living. I'm a nurse, and I would say the care they provide to my loved one is spot on. And the one-bedroom suite layout is perfect for her.
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.
Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains near the source of the Potomac River, The Kensington stands as proud testament to Cumberland's storied past. When it opened in 1926, the Algonquin Hotel was well known for its elegance and hospitality. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, it's...
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This place could not be any better. The only big issue about the place is if she gets sick or fall or gets hurt, we have to go there and take her to the hospital, unless it is like a dire emergency. Other...
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.
Green Valley Commons Green Valley Commons in Winchester, Virginia is an assisted living community. We provide memory care services for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia that make it challenging for them to live on their own. Our community can be found beside the road...
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Photo of English Meadows Stephens City Campus
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5 star
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We chose Fox Trail Assisted Living because it seemed like they were very safe, the cleanliness, and I had peace of mind knowing he was safe here. It also smelled really good, some other places we toured did...
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.
At English Meadows Stephens City Campus we provide the services that allow you to enjoy life with peace of mind and ease of living. English Meadows Stephens City Campus is an assisted living residence that provides quality carefree living for today's seniors. With a strong commitment to...
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The care for my father is good. the staff is caring and attention of the community is clean. My father is happy with the variety of good meals. I like knowing that he is active with the other residents. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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
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.
Assisted Living at Frostburg The Assisted Living at Frostburg residence is located in the quaint town of Frostburg, MD. The Frostburg community is known for its commitment to the arts and nature. There are a number of venues, such as the Arts and Entertainment district, which will allow you to...
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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.
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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.
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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 Spring House Estates
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Allegany County, MD

The average cost of senior living in Allegany County is $3,556 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frostburg, MD with an average of $2,714 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Allegany County, MD vs. nearby counties

Allegany County, MD
$3,556/mo
$2,714/mo

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

Allegany County, MD
$3,556/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$3,929/mo
Independent Living
$3,556/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,959/mo
Studio
$4,814/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,960/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,541/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,450/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Allegany County

Recent reviews for independent living in Allegany County

Celebration Villa of Martinsburg

4.0
They seem to have a big turnover in the staff which is concerning. The food is just not good. It seems by the time my mom gets her food it's cold and the servings they get are very minimal.

Hilltop in Winchester, VA

4.0
I loved all the staff who helped make it possible to get pops into Hilltop. During his time there he got to know everyone in the Memory Unit. The place was clean and staff friendly. I would recommend Hilltop to other's.

The Maynard in Strasburg, VA

5.0
I do love the place she's in and the people who care for her. I pop in at all hours of the day and night. As far as the Value for the money I don't know that there is a correct number. You expect a certain level of care regardless of the cost. Everything we pay for has earned a 5 and we pay for ...
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Allegany County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Allegany County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Allegany County, 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 Allegany County 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 Allegany County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Allegany County, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Allegany County 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 Allegany County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Allegany County, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Allegany County 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 Allegany County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Allegany County, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
35%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.5%
45.7%
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Richland Woods Assisted Living, Spring Arbor of Winchester and The Maynard are the top-rated independent living facilities near Allegany County, Maryland. See full list of communities.

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