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The cost of independent living in Butler is about $3,259 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 255 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 Viva Senior Living at Cockeysville
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44 Floor plans available
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The people there genuinely care and do their very best. They are patient, kind and attentive. As for growth areas, they need to do a better job with cleaning and maintenance and with keeping to the posted...
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 Viva Senior Living at Cockeysville, we keep our focus on those we assist with the utmost respect and appreciation. Located on a hillside in Cockeysville, MD, only 17 miles from Baltimore, we’re known for our individualized care. Our stand-alone cottages, one for our memory care and one for...
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Attended the holiday party with my uncle at Springhouse. The residence was decorated and filled with entertainment…singers and music. The catered dinner was really good, and the overall event was well...
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.
Springhouse of Pikesville is a gracious home and assisted senior living community. With more than 20 years of experience, Springhouse enables residents to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle in an environment that includes personal care, medical support, and engaging activities.Conveniently located in...
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The facility is excellent. Mom is very happy there. I would recommend to others. Their pricing is very reasonable compared to other places I visited or spoke with.
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.
Located on almost 8 wooded acres just off Lakeside Boulevard on Atrium Court in Owings Mills, Maryland, you will find Atrium Village; a retirement community where you can choose from a wide array of lifestyle options. Designed for those who want companionship and amenities with a hospitality...
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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
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.
Photo of Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge
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My mom moved into their assisted living facility after hip surgery. She needs assistance navigating with a walker and also had lingering short term memory issues - we're told they are due to the anesthesia...
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.
Located in a rolling, green neighborhood just north of Timonium, Maryland, Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge brings together three distinct senior living options in one warm community that's sized just-right. The campus offers Independent Living and Assisted Living residences and our award-winning...
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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
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.
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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My brother and I toured a number of places when we were searching for a new home for our parents. Although Mom died before we could implement the move, we followed through with moving Dad into the Maryland...
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.
Photo of Best Care Assisted Living -  North Reisterstown
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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My mother really enjoys this Senior Community. Everything looks nice and clean, they do a very good job of keeping the apartments well maintained. The staff is good and very friendly. We had few tiny hiccups...
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.
New in popular Baltimore County, The Meadows of Reisterstown offers an exceptional affordable lifestyle for seniors 62+. In addition to one and two-bedroom apartments, residents may take advantage of on-site banking, an arts and crafts room, a wellness center, media center and many other...
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: 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.
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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My Mom moved to Brightwood 6 months ago and we all are so happy. The building as well as the grounds are beautiful and the staff is super accommodating and pleasant. We are so glad to have found Brightwood!
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.

Cost of independent living in Butler, MD

The average cost of senior living in Butler is $3,259 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bel Air South, MD with an average of $2,987 per month.

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

Butler, MD
$3,259/mo
$3,285/mo

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

Butler, MD
$3,259/mo
U.S. national average
$4,179/mo

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

$5,490/mo
Independent Living
$3,259/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,292/mo
Studio
$4,751/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,514/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,192/mo

Senior living costs in Butler 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: Butler, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeButler, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$3,259/mo$3,989/mo$4,179/mo
Assisted Living$4,786/mo$5,383/mo$4,721/mo
Memory Care$5,490/mo$6,316/mo$4,976/mo
Independent Living
Butler, MD:$3,259/mo
Maryland:$3,989/mo
U.S.:$4,179/mo
Assisted Living
Butler, MD:$4,786/mo
Maryland:$5,383/mo
U.S.:$4,721/mo
Memory Care
Butler, MD:$5,490/mo
Maryland:$6,316/mo
U.S.:$4,976/mo
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Independent living costs in Butler, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Butler 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
Butler, MD$4,229/mo$3,846/mo+10.0%
Maryland$4,045/mo$3,843/mo+5.3%
National$3,190/mo$3,057/mo+4.3%
Butler, MD
2024 average cost:$4,229/mo
2023 average cost:$3,846/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,045/mo
2023 average cost:$3,843/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,190/mo
2023 average cost:$3,057/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Butler

Recent reviews for independent living in Butler

Integrity Esther's Place at the Park in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Viva Senior Living at Bel Air

4.6
We chose this place for my mom because it is very close to where we live and we can visit a lot. They seem to provide the most value for the price, there are nicer places but they were a lot more expensive. I toured four other homes before deciding on this one for my mom.

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.

Butler independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Butler independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Butler, 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 Butler 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 Butler 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
30.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
10.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Butler 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 Butler communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Butler, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Butler 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 Butler offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Butler, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Viva Senior Living at Cockeysville, Springhouse of Pikesville and Atrium Village by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Butler, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Butler, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Butler, Maryland is Sunrise of Pikesville. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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