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The cost of independent living in Appletown is about $5,157 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 313 options. Read 5173 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 English Meadows Berryville Campus
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I like the fact that it houses a smaller community of elders (under 100), but staffing seems thin and less engaged than I'd like.
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 Retreat at Berryville, located in the rolling hills of Berryville, VA, offers premier assisted living and memory care with superior personalized care and a compassionate staff. We offer luxury style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel. With a focus on offering assisted living...
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The staff is very nice, which made our decision easy. Plus, the rooms are much larger than the competition, making the stay even better.
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.
Located in the heart of Sterling, Virginia, The Ridge at Sterling offers a vibrant and supportive environment for seniors seeking Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care. Formerly known as Pacifica Senior Living Sterling, this community provides beautifully designed, pet-friendly...
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What we like the most about the community is the staff and the other residents, they are so friendly. We would recommend Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road community to other families.
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.
Located in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. Our unique senior living community is nestled in the pristine and tranquil woodlands near the Michaux State Forest.Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road is perfect for the active senior adult who prefers nature and green space as their retirement...
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I liked HillTop very much. Facility was clean, staff friendly and very accommodating. As with a lot of assisted living/nursing home facilities there were many days that were short staffed. Administrative...
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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Absolutely the best place for my mom. She loved the staff! Everyone from the ED to the caretakers are amazing. They are kind, caring, gentle, and fun. They made the last months of my mom's easy. I highly...
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.
At Sunrise of Arlington in Northern Virginia, we’re proud of our history. We are the first Sunrise mansion built—complete with country-style porches. Our intimate community features comfortable surroundings with access to city life in a secluded, quiet park setting. Our experienced and...
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44 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about the community is the money value, activities that encourage social interaction. Absolutely, we would recommend Sunrise of Pikesville to other families based on the experience!
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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The biggest concern has been the food quality. The vegetables are often too mushy and the meals tend to be overly salty. We spoke with the chef, who mentioned that corporate switched to a lower-cost food...
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.
Hessler Heights features an active senior living lifestyle, with a full list of amenities and services so you can enjoy your retirement and spend more time with new friends and family. Our independent lifestyle includes a live-in management team that is available 24/7. Each private apartment also...
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Sunny rooms kept tidy, loving and kind staff,[name removed] and [name removed] are beautiful people. Mom is always cleaned up and groomed. Overall a positive experience- just wish there was an easy way to...
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.
Just a few minutes from Pike and Rose, 495 access and the Strathmore Music Center, The Terraces at Tuckerman Lane is both centrally located and beautifully situated on the Bethesda Trolley Trail. Our community offers Assisted Living, Enhanced Care and Memory Focused services and provide skilled...
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The facilities are impeccably maintained and welcoming. The staff treats both mom and me with care and respect and that means the world.
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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Photo of Heritage Hills Retirement Community
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Heritage Hills was definitely the best choice. We have nothing negative to say. The staff, services, and facilities are all exceptional. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
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.
Amid the pastoral and peaceful setting of Greencastle…We offer our residents uniquely individualized personal care services that enables independence and choice. Our comfortable family atmosphere ensures residents feel a part of daily living as a family while sharing with others who call Heritage...
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Photo of Ashleigh at Lansdowne Community
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11 Floor plan available
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Staff and residents extremely caring, knowledgeable and friendly. Common areas kept impeccably clean. Quality of care outstanding. Meals and dining super diverse and high quality. And plenty of activities....
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 Ashleigh at Lansdowne Community, located in Leesburg, offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Inspiritas - Memory Care. You'll have peace of mind knowing we are a Retirement Unlimited, Inc community, family-owned and operated in Virginia with a proud 35+ year tradition of providing...
Photo of The Willows At Meadow Branch
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I picked The Willows because it was clean, warm and welcoming. The staff is supportive and positive. My mom felt welcomed and at home from the very start. I like that they have PT and many medical services...
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...
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My parents needed a place to age gracefully after staying with us for over two years, we began our search for the perfect senior living facility. Many of the places we visited were quite large and somewhat...
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.
Brightview Great FallsGreat Falls, Fairfax County, Virginia, is located right next to a scenic National Park, providing residents of Brightview Great Falls assisted living community with abundant natural beauty in a historical setting. Named for the Great Falls of the Potomac River, this...
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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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Photo of Maplewood Park Place, a CCRC
1111 Photos available
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Great financial model (if affordable) great staff. Have had one emergency and they definitely showed up. Good community as well- mostly highly educated and mostly (85% or so) liberal. Formal dining room...
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.
VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE!Maplewood Park PlaceSenior Living - RedefinedVoted Best Senior Living Community by the readers of Bethesda Magazine for ELEVEN years in a row, 2010 through 2020.Live your current lifestyle at Maplewood Park Place! Opened in 1996 in Bethesda, Maryland, Maplewood is a...
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I visited my sister over the weekend for her birthday in memory care.. They had a celebration party, music, food and decorations. The staff is the friendliest and most attentive to all residents. 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.
Modena Reserve Bethesda raises the bar for Assisted Living and Memory Care in the upscale urban suburb of Bethesda, Maryland. Expect an experience like no other, with unrivaled service and care of the highest quality. Best-in-class dining, gorgeous amenities, and convenient proximity to...
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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.
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Photo of Residences at Vantage Point CCRC
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While I cannot comment on the continuum of care from independent living, I can comment that in the skilled nursing section, my friend has received excellent care from nursing and appropriate therapist 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.
Residences at Vantage Point in Columbia, Maryland, a not-for-profit, non-denominational Life Plan Community with all the extras you could imagine.You've done quite a lot in your life. When it comes to some things, you've done enough. Mowing the lawn, fixing the meals, shoveling snow, repairing...
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44 Floor plans available
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Clean and no offensive smells. Food was good. People were friendly. NO activity, visited at different times, clients just sat. No stimulation by either staff or tv's or music. When he left, he had totally...
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 Sunrise of Silver Spring, an assisted living community in Silver Spring, Maryland, just minutes from Route 495 and just off Route 29, north on New Hampshire Avenue. Sunrise of Silver Spring sits in a beautifully landscaped setting in a residential neighborhood, adjacent to the White...
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What we like the most about Grand Oaks is the friendliness of staff, Multilingual staff providing care, Options for tailored care, Proximity to hospital and option for Concierge medical care. Yes we would...
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.
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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He loves the therapies and exercise classes, especially for Parkinson's. Also, he says the food is great. He feels very well taken care of. The only thing I'd add is that the manager is not very responsive...
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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The staff in general is very caring and attentive. Activities are plentiful. Service in the dining room could be improved between wait times and getting orders right. For the pricing they could be better...
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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It was a lovely facility with the nicest staff. We were happy that my mother lived in such a nice place at the end of her life. Even the visiting hospice workers commented on how nice it was and the kindness...
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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I like the cleanliness of the community. Full calendar of activities and weekly field trips. They also seem to have a full menu of food options for my mom. Yes I would recommend
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 a private, wooded setting, Woodholme Gardens is a cozy senior living community located near Northwest Hospital, Sinai Hospital, Greater Baltimore Medical Center and John Hopkins Hospital as well as Woodholme Shopping Center, the Baltimore Zoo and National Aquarium. Wake up every day...
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Reflections A Senior Living Community truly it is a very nice facility...it is just small and not easy to get around if you are in a wheelchair.
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.
Reflections - A Senior Living Community is a Bed & Breakfast style community located in the quaint, historic town of Leesburg, VA. We are conveniently located to many unique shops and restaurants; the Leesburg Premium Outlets are also within a few minutes' drive. Washington Dulles Internation...
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Cost of independent living in Appletown, MD

The average cost of senior living in Appletown is $5,157 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walkersville, MD with an average of $4,270 per month.

Independent living costs in Appletown, MD, vs. nearby cities

Appletown, MD
$5,157/mo
$4,618/mo

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

Appletown, MD
$5,157/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

Independent living costs in Appletown, MD, vs. other senior living options

$6,837/mo
Independent Living
$5,157/mo

Independent living costs in Appletown, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,940/mo
Studio
$3,974/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,925/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,149/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,657/mo

Senior living costs in Appletown 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: Appletown, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAppletown, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$5,157/mo$4,034/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$6,239/mo$5,441/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$6,837/mo$6,396/mo$5,057/mo
Independent Living
Appletown, MD:$5,157/mo
Maryland:$4,034/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Appletown, MD:$6,239/mo
Maryland:$5,441/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Appletown, MD:$6,837/mo
Maryland:$6,396/mo
U.S.:$5,057/mo
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Independent living costs in Appletown, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Appletown 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 Appletown, MD

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Appletown 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 median 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
Appletown, MD$4,213/mo$4,232/mo-0.4%
Maryland$4,066/mo$4,045/mo+0.5%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Appletown, MD
2024 average cost:$4,213/mo
2023 average cost:$4,232/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,066/mo
2023 average cost:$4,045/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Appletown

Recent reviews for independent living in Appletown

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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Delicious and varied meal offerings. Residents and visitors alike praise the high-quality meals served at various communities. At The Fairmont by Barclay House, The Fairmont, the food is described as well-prepared, presented attractively, and generous in portion size. Some communities, like Bedford Court, a CCRC and The Wellin ...
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Friendly and professional staff. The kindness and caring nature of staff members is a common theme across several reviews. For example, at The Wellington at Lake Manassas Community, the staff go above and beyond to ensure residents are integrated into the community and well-fed. At Bedford Court, a CCRC, the executive direc ...
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Wide range of engaging activities. Many reviewers highlight the array of activities offered at their community. At Harmony at Chantilly, Harmony at Chantilly, there are five kinds of exercise classes, art shows, lectures, movies, and concerts. At Sommerset Retirement Community, Sommerset Retirement Community, residents create ...
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Comfortable and well-maintained living spaces. Bright and pristine facilities are a major factor in residents' satisfaction. At Hessler Heights, Hessler Heights, the apartments are spacious and well-maintained, with a lovely view of the golf course. At Sommerset Retirement Community, Sommerset Retirement Community, the common areas are k ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating community leaders. Leadership at several communities is praised for their attentiveness and responsiveness. At Sommerset Retirement Community, Sommerset Retirement Community, the management team is professional, personable, and caring. They are flexible with residents' schedules and offer monthly birthday partie ...
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Considerate and compassionate caregivers. At Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community, Wilshire Estates, the team goes the extra mile to make the decision-making process easier for families and ensure their loved ones feel welcomed. At Harmony at Chantilly, Harmony at Chantilly, the staff support residents with a variety of ne ...
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Appletown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Appletown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Appletown, 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 Appletown 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 Appletown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Appletown, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.9%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.9%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
42.5%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.4%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.1%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Appletown 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 Appletown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Appletown, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.2%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
39%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.4%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Appletown 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 Appletown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Appletown, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
47%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.8%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.6%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.7%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.2%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.5%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.7%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.5%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
49.5%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
30%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.9%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.4%
47.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolias of Chambersburg, Regency Crest and Chevy Chase House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Appletown, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 313 independent living facilities near Appletown, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Appletown, Maryland are Spring Arbor of Winchester, Paramount Senior Living at Manassas and Sunrise of Montgomery Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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