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The cost of independent living in Ashton Sandy Spring is about $4,581 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 515 options.

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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.
The Army Distaff Foundation owns and operates the Knollwood, an independent living community in Washington, D.C., in the County of Washington. Located on 16 green acres overlooking Rock Creek Park, the Knollwood provides secure, affordable studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to...
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They are very good. The place is very clean, and the staff is friendly. They are willing to help. We pay our own electric though, and it's a lot more expensive than I was expecting. There is about an 85%...
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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.
Covenant Village offers opportunities to meet new friends,share new adventures and stay physically fit. Covenant Village offers much more than exceptional apartments homes. Our relaxing,inviting community spaces are also perfect for socializing with family and friends. In so many ways, Covenant...
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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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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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The building is very nice and up to date. the only issue I have is I would open past 3 pm. The communication could be better between the staff and the residence. I would definitely recommend this community...
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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 Ellicott City I is an affordable and vibrant senior housing community located in beautiful Howard County, Maryland just 25 minutes west of Baltimore. Surrounded by lush trees only minutes from Ellicott City Senior Center, Park View I offers 81 one and two bedroom apartments to...
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My son and I looked at a number of facilities. When we got here we were impressed by how friendly there were compared to the other places. Here they are very warm. They have a lot of activities. It seemed...
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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 Ellicott City II is an affordable and warm senior housing located in stunning Ellicott City, Maryland just half an hour west of Baltimore. Ranked four times in the top 20 places to live in the United States by Money and CNNMoney.com, Park View II offers spacious and bright one and...
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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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All the people are friendly. The bank, doctor's, and grocery store are all in the neighborhood. There are dogs on premises from other residents. They have bingo, painting via zoom, and there was a band...
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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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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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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, Independent 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.
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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The community is very nice, neat, and clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The only issue has been due to the pandemic the activities have been sparse and we would like to see those get 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.
Park View at Colonial landing is a senior apartments tucked away in quiet Elkridge, Maryland on the edge of Howard County. Nestled in a charming community filled with tree-lined streets and manicured lawns, Park View at Colonial Landing provides a cozy place to call home. We serve Elkridge,...
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wesley House Senior Apartments is a senior housing community located in our beautiful nation's capital: Washington, DC. A comfortable environment in an unbeatable location, Wesley House Senior Apartments is the perfect choice for your new home. Washington is an incredible city with endless...
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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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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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My mother has dementia and requires a lot of attention, but she is still very functional. We have moved her there a few months ago and we are extremely please with the entire environment. The staff is...
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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 Ashton Sandy Spring, MD

The average cost of senior living in Ashton Sandy Spring is $4,581 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frederick, MD with an average of $4,061 per month.

Independent living costs in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD, vs. state and national averages

Ashton Sandy Spring, MD
$4,581/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD, vs. other senior living options

$8,359/mo
Independent Living
$4,581/mo

Independent living costs in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,192/mo
Studio
$3,257/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,397/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,390/mo

Senior living costs in Ashton Sandy Spring 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: Ashton Sandy Spring, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAshton Sandy Spring, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,581/mo$4,117/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,071/mo$6,951/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,359/mo$8,003/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Ashton Sandy Spring, MD:$4,581/mo
Maryland:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Ashton Sandy Spring, MD:$7,071/mo
Maryland:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Ashton Sandy Spring, MD:$8,359/mo
Maryland:$8,003/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ashton Sandy Spring 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
Ashton Sandy Spring, MD$4,116/mo$4,202/mo-2.0%
Maryland$4,103/mo$3,947/mo+4.0%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Ashton Sandy Spring, MD
2024 average cost:$4,116/mo
2023 average cost:$4,202/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Ashton Sandy Spring

Recent reviews for independent living in Ashton Sandy Spring

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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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.

Ashton Sandy Spring independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ashton Sandy Spring independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ashton Sandy Spring, 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 Ashton Sandy Spring 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 Ashton Sandy Spring 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
26%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Ashton Sandy Spring 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 Ashton Sandy Spring communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
34.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ashton Sandy Spring 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 Ashton Sandy Spring offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
28.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.9%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Regency Crest, Acclaim at Belmont Bay and Chevy Chase House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ashton Sandy Spring, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 515 independent living facilities near Ashton Sandy Spring, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ashton Sandy Spring, Maryland are Acclaim at Belmont Bay, Morningside House of Friendship and Paramount Senior Living at Manassas. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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