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The cost of independent living in Carpenter Point is about $4,111 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 419 options. Read 6374 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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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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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.
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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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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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During my mother's time here, she was in the independent living section and the community was always clean and the staff was always friendly and willing to help. When my mother's health declined, they were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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: 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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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.
With its enviable Annapolis location, Bay Forest Senior Apartment Community features an atmosphere filled with gracious living. Here, as a senior 62 years and older, you will appreciate not having to worry about maintenance chores. At the same time, you can take advantage of the on-site services...
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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: 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.
Welcome to the Lifestyle you deserve! Selborne House of Dorsey Hall is Ellicott City’s premier building, blending in and complimenting the charming surroundings.We offer Superb care-free living for seniors 62 years of age or better with qualifying income, a diverse selection of...
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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.
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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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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The community itself is very clean and attractive and the value is good. I like just about everything with the community. There are not any activities right now due to all the restrictions but usually we can...
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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.
Twin Cedars is an assisted living community in the beautiful town of Wenonah, New Jersey. The landscaped, tree-lined campus will have you feeling as if you are in a peaceful town in the country. Enjoy a serene fishing trip on Wenonah Lake, take a walk down the clean paths of the various parks...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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
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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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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 Carpenter Point, MD

The average cost of senior living in Carpenter Point is $4,111 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bel Air South, MD with an average of $2,996 per month.

Independent living costs in Carpenter Point, MD, vs. nearby cities

Carpenter Point, MD
$4,111/mo

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

Carpenter Point, MD
$4,111/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

Independent living costs in Carpenter Point, MD, vs. other senior living options

$5,553/mo
Independent Living
$4,111/mo

Independent living costs in Carpenter Point, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,129/mo
Studio
$5,942/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,128/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,688/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,393/mo

Senior living costs in Carpenter Point 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: Carpenter Point, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarpenter Point, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,111/mo$3,932/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$5,211/mo$5,329/mo$4,702/mo
Memory Care$5,553/mo$6,228/mo$4,951/mo
Independent Living
Carpenter Point, MD:$4,111/mo
Maryland:$3,932/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Carpenter Point, MD:$5,211/mo
Maryland:$5,329/mo
U.S.:$4,702/mo
Memory Care
Carpenter Point, MD:$5,553/mo
Maryland:$6,228/mo
U.S.:$4,951/mo
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Independent living costs in Carpenter Point, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Carpenter Point 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
Carpenter Point, MD$3,972/mo$3,494/mo+13.7%
Maryland$4,066/mo$4,045/mo+0.5%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Carpenter Point, MD
2024 average cost:$3,972/mo
2023 average cost:$3,494/mo
Percent change:+13.7%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,066/mo
2023 average cost:$4,045/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Carpenter Point

Recent reviews for independent living in Carpenter Point

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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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and helpful staff. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff across different communities, such as Keystone Villa at Ephrata, Encore at Foulk, and Bellingham at West Chester, with several residents expressing appreciation for the long-term friendships they've made with caregive ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Residents find enjoyment in the extensive range of activities offered, which include movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more, as mentioned in reviews for Heatherwood Retirement Community, Senior Commons at Powder Mill, and Merrill Gardens at West Chester.
Thoughtfully maintained facilities. Reviews frequently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of common areas and private apartments, with residents of Harmony at Kent and Bellingham at West Chester expressing satisfaction with the renovated living spaces and facilities.
Welcoming community atmosphere. Several residents share that they feel a sense of belonging and community at their senior living facilities, as noted in reviews for Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills, Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line a CCRC, and Wellington at Hershey's Mill.
Personalized care and accommodations. Some reviews highlight the accommodating nature of caregivers, with families reporting that staff make adjustments to meet individual resident needs, as seen in reviews for Keystone Villa at Ephrata, Eagleview Landing, and Harmony at Kent.
Delicious and varied dining options. Throughout the reviews, the quality of food and dining experiences stand out as major factors in overall resident satisfaction, with residents of Keystone Villa at Ephrata, Heatherwood Retirement Community, and Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living expressing their appreciation for the meal ...
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Carpenter Point independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carpenter Point independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carpenter Point, 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 Carpenter Point 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 Carpenter Point 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
22.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.9%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21%
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Availability of select dining options in Carpenter Point 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 Carpenter Point communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.8%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carpenter Point 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 Carpenter Point offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.4%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.2%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
40.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.7%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Regency Crest, Harrison House Chester County and Merrill Gardens at West Chester are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carpenter Point, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 419 independent living facilities near Carpenter Point, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Carpenter Point, Maryland are Senior Commons at Powder Mill, Morningside House of Friendship and Sunrise of Pikesville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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