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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Appleton Acres, MD

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The cost of independent living in Appleton Acres is about $3,984 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 470 options.

Read 9965 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as West Chester, Wilmington and Glen Mills.

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McCallum Assisted Living may certainly not be the newest, shiny and modern community but it is nice and we have been very pleased with the staff. It is clean but it is just an older building. The staff are...
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.
McCallum Assisted Living is a personal care facility dedicated to assisting residents with physical, mental and emotional needs.  Skilled staff provides continuous personal care.
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Penn Home is an older community but its very good and the people there were very nice, and it was kept pretty clean. The care services were good, however the food was average. There wasn't a huge variety of...
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.
Penn Home is a non profit personal care retirement residence located in the Fishtown/Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. Established in 1848 as the Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows and Single Women, the Home continues its charitable heritage today by offering an affordable option in...
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This facility has a lot to offer to seniors. My mom is having a hard time with transportation. It's hard for her to get to the shopping center. Other than that, it has been a pretty good experience. 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.
We are Baltimore County's premier rental community for seniors 62 and older. Situated in a scenic peaceful area, yet convenient to retail and dining establishments, River Point is the perfect place for independent, carefree senior living. Once you see our gorgeous, activity-oriented common areas...
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Because "A Place for Mom" helped me find St. Johns Herr Estate I now live there. I love it. My cottage is wonderful.....I couldn't be happier. Independent living at its best. I hope I can remain...
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.
The art of living well is defined at St. John's. Offering the perfect blend of location, lifestyle, supportive services and access to healthcare, St. John's Herr Estate is an established community designed to meet your physical, spiritual and social aspirations. Here you decide how you want to...
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The staff is wonderful and caring. Having everything under one roof is ideal. We love that my Dad has a choice as to where to eat his meals and that one day s included each day. The food is fantastic and...
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.
The Highlands at Wyomissing is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in charming Wyomissing, PA, where the retirement living is stimulating and the ambience gracious. Built in 1989, The Highlands is situated on 113 acres of gently rolling land with tree-lined roads and...
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The cleanliness is pretty good other than the elevators. The staff is very friendly. They do have activities available like game day for cards and things like that. Other than that they don't provide many...
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.
2017 Best of Senior Living in Essex, MD by SeniorAdvisor.com Evergreen Senior Apartments is part of the Renaissance Square community in Essex, Maryland. This vibrant community features one and two bedroom apartments as well as plentiful green space, walking trails and eco-friendly design...
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We looked at quite a few facilities and Brightview was having a deal and we got a good value. The room sizes here are adequate for what my mother needs. She definitely has plenty of closet space and a nice...
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 near Bel Air Road in Baltimore County, Maryland, Brightview White Marsh features the best in Assisted Living as well as award-winning Alzheimer's Care in the secure Wellspring Village neighborhood. This warm, friendly community is highly regarded for exceptional quality of...
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My parents have been there for a year. The staff is wonderful and very caring. They consistently go above and beyond to make sure everyone is happy and well cared for. I walk in and I am reminded of a...
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.
Where history is honored and every detail feels effortless, Brandywine Signature Haddonfield offers a lifestyle steeped in charm and elevated by modern luxury. Part of our community is set within a registered historic site—something our residents deeply appreciate—nestled in the heart of one of...
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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.
Park View at Cheltenham is a 75-unit apartment complex, located in Elkins Park, PA for seniors 62 years of age or older who wish to live independently.  To qualify for an apartment at Park View, you must meet minimum age restrictions with qualifying incomes.  Rental assistance is...
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The residents and staff, overall, are friendly & welcoming. However, the residents are basically home bodies. They don't venture out to go on very few group trips unless it's the Dollar Store or an event at...
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.
A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It is not intended to indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care.
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We chose this facility at the time because they offered an affordable price and it was close. The room sizes here were decent. This facility has closed and my dad is now in Voorhees senior living. It is very...
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.
Cherry Hill Senior Living is conveniently located in an upscale suburban area next door to Kennedy Hospital and just minutes from Routes 70, 38 and 295. Everything from our decor, delicious cuisine served restaurant style and our cozy furnished studios makes you feel right at home here at Cherry...
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The community is always very clean. The director of the community has changed quite a few times since my mother moved in. They have done a really good with protecting the residents during the Covid-19...
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.
LIFE BEGINS HERE AT PARK VIEW AT ROSEDALE: Fashioned for adults ages 62 and better, the recently renovated and Award Winning Park View at Rosedale offers you the best of both worlds: peace-of-mind that comes with living in a senior-friendly community and many opportunities to enjoy exciting...
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My aunt has had the same nurse for two years. Staff is so important. Consistency of care at this place is the best I’ve seen. Now, I see the facility is getting the overdue attention that it has needed for a...
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.
Ivystone Senior Living at Pennsauken, New Jersey in Camden County, is conveniently situated in close proximity to many communities in the Delaware Valley including Cherry Hill, Palmyra, Collingswood and Philadelphia. Our location allows easy access to local resources for residents and families.At...
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I think what sticks out most about Premier Cadbury is the friendliness of everyone. They were very welcoming and caring. The facility is a little dated, but it is overall a very nice place.
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.
Once you move into your apartment at Cadbury, you will feel right at home. We take care of maintenance, utilities, housekeeping and linens. You will enjoy delicious meals in our Lakeside Dining Room or Friendly Cafe. The living is easy and comfortable at Cadbury. The Lodge at Cadbury is the best...
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Everything at Foulkeways at Gwynedd has been excellent! The main reason we chose this facility is because of the walkability. Indoors and out.
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.
Steeped in the time-honored Quaker traditions of honesty and integrity, respect for simplicity and quality, and an abiding belief in the unique worth of every human being, Foulkeways at Gwynedd has been providing unwavering standards of excellence to residents for over 50 years. A pioneer among...
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After visiting several CCRCs in PA, I chose Dock Woods. Most were lovely & offered many activities and good food. But the difference was the friendly residents I talked to at Dock Woods, who without...
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.
Personal Care at Dock Woods provides the supportive services residents need while empowering them to retain their independence and live a life of purpose and joy. Residents enjoy three meals a day, around-the-clock care available when needed, and an abundant offering of activities and fitness...
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My brother never complained. It was very clean, and had friendly people. I myself, loved it. It's a very nice place. Thank you for your help. I would recommend to others.
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 Oak at Vineland is an assisted living community located in Vineland, NJ. The city of Vineland is located in Cumberland County and home to about 60,600 people. Vineland is a small town with lots of shops and stores where residents can enjoy running errands and doing their shopping, going...
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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.
John Manley House is a senior apartment community in a fully rehabilitated historic building, formerly St Dominic's School, located in the heart of Hamilton Hills. Offering one and two bedroom floor plans with many great amenities, John Manley House is a great place to call 'home!' This is a...
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My parents were firm believers that you get what you pay for. My brother and I looked at six facilities before deciding Brightview was where my mother was going. Brightview was the most expensive but the...
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.
Experience your most fulfilling life in the heart of Towson, where you’ll have easy access to restaurants, shops, the Baltimore County Public Library, and cultural events at Towson University. It’s like living in a beautiful boutique resort, but this lifestyle comes with extraordinary care from...
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What we like the most about Seaton Towson is that the staff is very nice and accommodating. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
You see the difference when you walk into The Maples; the exceptional decor, the welcoming ambience. We provide exceptional care in a sophisticated environment. Since 1995, we've been earning our reputation for care you can count on. Nowhere else will you and your family enjoy the level of...
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The value for the money is really good given the location that it is in and the senior center has nice activities going on. We would absolutely recommend this community to others. We have on negative though...
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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They are in a big house and all the residents are over 90. They don't have any activities they do themselves, you can go and pick up your loved one for outside activities. They receive excellent care,...
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.
William Hanson 'Dinty' Moore purchased the four-year liberal arts college in the village of Lutherville, Maryland in the late 1920s. He was Provost, then President of the College until 1952. Dr. Moore married one of the students, Mabelle Symington, of Long Island, New York. After listening to...
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Our family is so grateful for the exceptional care provided by the RiverView Estates Care Team. Their compassion and professionalism are unmatched. They are a kind and compassionate care team to include...
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.
Riverview Estates is a faith-based community serving a diverse aging population and their families by providing a continuum of care with respect, acceptance, dignity and joy.
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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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Love living here! Everyone, residents and staff are very friendly. Pets are welcomed. I just wish that the times and days of the activities were different so that I could attend more of them, more often.
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.
Cove Point Apartments offers a charming home for seniors ages 62 and over within the close-knit Dundalk community. Cove Point has convenient access to local services, entertainment, shopping, library and nearby medical facilities, as well as easy transportation to all the recreational attractions...

Cost of independent living in Appleton Acres, MD

The average cost of senior living in Appleton Acres is $3,984 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Havre de Grace, MD with an average of $3,580 per month.

Independent living costs in Appleton Acres, MD, vs. state and national averages

Appleton Acres, MD
$3,984/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Appleton Acres, MD, vs. other senior living options

$7,924/mo
Independent Living
$3,984/mo

Independent living costs in Appleton Acres, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,028/mo
Studio
$3,096/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,801/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,081/mo

Senior living costs in Appleton Acres vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Appleton Acres, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAppleton Acres, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$3,984/mo$4,117/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,385/mo$6,951/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,924/mo$8,003/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Appleton Acres, MD:$3,984/mo
Maryland:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Appleton Acres, MD:$6,385/mo
Maryland:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Appleton Acres, MD:$7,924/mo
Maryland:$8,003/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Appleton Acres, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Appleton Acres and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Appleton Acres, MD

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Appleton Acres have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Appleton Acres, MD$3,760/mo$3,555/mo+5.7%
Maryland$4,103/mo$3,947/mo+4.0%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Appleton Acres, MD
2024 average cost:$3,760/mo
2023 average cost:$3,555/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,103/mo
2023 average cost:$3,947/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Appleton Acres

Recent reviews for independent living in Appleton Acres

Harrison House Chester County in Coatesville, PA

4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it. I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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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.

Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

Appleton Acres independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Appleton Acres independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Appleton Acres, 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 Appleton Acres 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 Appleton Acres 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
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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24.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Appleton Acres 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 Appleton Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Appleton Acres, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
31.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Appleton Acres 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 Appleton Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Appleton Acres, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
31.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.9%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.3%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abbey Manor of Elkton, Chestnut Knoll and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Appleton Acres, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 470 independent living facilities near Appleton Acres, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Appleton Acres, Maryland are Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, Azalea of Cinnaminson and Parkers Bend Retirement. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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