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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Chester Harbor, MD
The cost of independent living in Chester Harbor is about $2,970 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 20 options. Read 151 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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Lighthouse Senior Living at Martin’s Wood LLC for Hopkins Creek
1813 Old Eastern Ave, Essex, MD 21221Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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When it comes to the value for cost gets a 3, but that's because fortunately my father isn't in need of as much care as others. They could improve on the food. The food service not very good
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 Lighthouse Senior Living! Our approach includes a variety of services — from 'independent living' to adaptive personal assistance, allowing us to continually meet the changing needs of our residents. Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek was created to address the increasing...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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My loved one was previously a resident at Queenstown Landing and the facility was spotless. The staff was friendly and they were very accommodating. They tried to make all of the activities special,...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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49 reviews
They keep the facilities very clean and well kept up. I give the care services that grade because I believe they are understaffed. My mom feels the food has greatly improved and there is good variety. My mom...
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 Woodlands Assisted Living offers seniors the best of everything: a hotel-like atmosphere with family caregivers. We are a 70-unit assisted living center, located in the Baltimore area, nestled among four acres of serene woods. Our Spacious dining room and community area encourages the...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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1 review
My mom originally resided at two different very large Assisted living facilities and her care was terrible. A year ago decided to move her for the third time and that was to Nichols Senior Care. In the year...
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.
Nichols Senior Care is a home designed to accommodate the needs of elderly people. Our home is a 16-bed facility, with private and semi-private rooms depending on availability. We specialize in the needs of the elderly who are not ready for a nursing home atmosphere but need supervision and...
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My mother has been a resident for a year at PearTree. We have found the staff very friendly, experienced, and able to assist with all her needs as she is bed dependent and also has dementia. Although it's...
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.
Peartree Assisted Living at Shadow Oak is a newly built assisted living facility located conveniently between Baltimore and Annapolis, and less than 1 hour from Washington, DC. We are owned and operated by five Registered Nurses. Our comfortable setting is designed for 15 residents - each with...
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This facility has a lot to offer to seniors. My mom is having a hard time with transportation. It's hard for her to get to the shopping center. Other than that, it has been a pretty good experience. The...
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.
We are Baltimore County's premier rental community for seniors 62 and older. Situated in a scenic peaceful area, yet convenient to retail and dining establishments, River Point is the perfect place for independent, carefree senior living. Once you see our gorgeous, activity-oriented common areas...
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The cleanliness is pretty good other than the elevators. The staff is very friendly. They do have activities available like game day for cards and things like that. Other than that they don't provide many...
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.
2017 Best of Senior Living in Essex, MD by SeniorAdvisor.com Evergreen Senior Apartments is part of the Renaissance Square community in Essex, Maryland. This vibrant community features one and two bedroom apartments as well as plentiful green space, walking trails and eco-friendly design...
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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: 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.
The Village at Chester is located in the picturesque city of Chester, Queen Anne's County, Maryland by Kent Island Narrows. The region boasts gorgeous walking and biking trails, plenty of fine dining experiences and plenty to see and do. Village at Chester is a senior housing community which is...
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The people are really great there. The staff all really friendly and they take good care of the people who live there. It was the first place that we visited and when we went in everyone was welcoming and...
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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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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My Mother who is 93 has lived at Parkview Abingdon (Box Hill) for 3 years. Is it perfect no but it is friendly and has great residents. My Mom knew when she moved in about the laundry facility, but more...
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.
Park View at Box Hill is a senior housing community in Abingdon, Harford County, MD. Abingdon is located approximately twenty five miles northeast of Baltimore, and sits on the Bush River, a tidal estuary that extends to the Chesapeake Bay. Abingdon has plenty to see and do; restaurants,...
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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The people here are wonderful and really caring. We love this place there is just so much to do and see. The only thing that I would change is that they only have one elevator for all the residents. 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.
Park View at Miramar Landing ,one of the area's newest apartment communities for seniors. Our leasing office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00AM until 3:00PM (except for holidays). Park View at Miramar Landing is designed with seniors in mind as you can see by our list of amenities. We...
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Chester Harbor, MD
The average cost of senior living in Chester Harbor is $2,970 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgewood, MD with an average of $2,962 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chester Harbor, MD vs. nearby cities
Chester Harbor, MD
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chester Harbor, MD vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chester Harbor vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Chester Harbor, MD by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Chester Harbor
Recent reviews for independent living in Chester Harbor
Queenstown Landing
5.0
My inlaws reside at Queenstown Landing. My Father In Law recently passed. The kindness and warmth provided to him is beyond words. Exceptional care and interaction with the residents and families.
The Staff is Family, and knows their resident's personalities and needs. They have the best ...
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Inspirations Bayside Assisted Living and Memory Care in Middle River, MD
4.5
Inspiration By The Bay is a great assisted Living location. I highly recommend them as long as your Loved One just needs a little assistance.
Activities are Great and so is Staff that runs facility. My sister needs way more care than just assistance. I thought eventually she would be able to do ...
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RiverPoint in Essex, MD
5.0
I THINK THE PLACE IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL. THERE IS SO MUCH FOR THE SENIORS TO DO IN THIS COMMUNITY, I HAVE YET TO BE BORED. THE STAFF IS SUPER FRIENDLY AND THE CARE PROVIDED IS THE BEST YET. I THINK THE PROPERTY IS WELL WORTH THE COST AND WHEN YOU MOVE HERE YOU WILL BE YOUNG AT HEART AGAIN.
Chester Harbor independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester Harbor independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester Harbor, 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 Chester Harbor 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 Chester Harbor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester Harbor, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester Harbor 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 Chester Harbor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester Harbor, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester Harbor 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 Chester Harbor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester Harbor, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.6%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.4%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
11.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
5.9%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.8%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lighthouse Senior Living at Martin’s Wood LLC for Hopkins Creek, Queenstown Landing and Inspirations Bayside Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Chester Harbor, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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