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The cost of independent living in Bell is about $4,581 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 505 options.

Read 8831 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 Bethesda, Washington and Arlington.

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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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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.
Senior living is perfected at Perryman Station with an impeccable set of features and amenities. We offer spacious 1 & 2 bedroom floorplans with washer/dryer hook-ups in each apartment, dishwasher, disposal, microwave and internet access. Our amenities include a central laundry room,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Woodland Assisted Living is a beautiful adult care community located in Lovettsville, VA. We pride ourselves in giving the best quality care possible for the many residents living in the home. We understand how important it is for you to feel comfortable living your elderly parents in our care,...
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Cost of independent living in Bell, MD

The average cost of senior living in Bell is $4,581 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Columbia, MD with an average of $4,350 per month.

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

Bell, MD
$4,581/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bell 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
Bell, 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%
Bell, 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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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 Bell

Recent reviews for independent living in Bell

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.

Bell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bell, 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 Bell 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 Bell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bell, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.1%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bell 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 Bell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bell, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
35.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bell 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 Bell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bell, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.5%
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 Bell, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 505 independent living facilities near Bell, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bell, 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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