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The cost of independent living in Cliffs City is about $3,694 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 351 options. Read 4327 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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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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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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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.
Aequitas Living offers an active 55+ resident a Boutique, Independent, Co-Living option that has style, flexible rental terms and affordability. Privately owned and operated, our three story townhome is centrally located in the waterfront neighborhood of Canton in downtown Baltimore City,...
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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.
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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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I am very happy with this community, they based the rent on income. The room sizes are good, she has a one-bedroom, kitchen with new appliances and a living room I would recommend this community to...
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.
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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.
Highlandtown Plaza are senior apartments, located in Baltimore, MD in what many typically refer to as Baltimore County, is the premier place for the 55 and over community member who now wants to relax and enjoy the softer side. With the convenience of a bus line, our community members often enjoy...
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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.
Park View at Easton is an affordable senior housing community in the lovely town of Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. The architecture is red brick colonial with stately white columns reminiscent of the White House. Park View is easily accessed off of Highway 50. Our grounds are carefully kept...
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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.
Indecco Apartments is a senior housing community located in Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD. Baltimore, which is the nation's largest independent city, is known for its rich history, unique local dialect and diverse population. Baltimore is historically a working-class port town, and was one of...
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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...
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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,...
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The community is a very nice place to live and it's in a nice area. Because of covid, it's hard to get to know people but that's understandable. I am happy with my apt.
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.
Parkview at Fullerton is a beautiful senior community located in the Fullerton area. Our community offers social and recreational activities along with educational and health seminars. Management has monthly community updates with residents. We are conveniently located near area shopping malls,...
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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.
With excellent access to shopping, I-97 and Baltimore Washington International Airport, Glen Forest Senior Apartment Community offers seniors 62+ a highly desirable affordable lifestyle. Spacious one and two-bedroom apartments feature all the modern conveniences necessary for comfortable,...
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I am satisfied with my stay at Park View at Taylor. The apartment size that I have is perfect for what I need and is nice and roomy. The staff are extremely friendly and they have a lot of good activities...
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.
Parkview at Taylor is a beautiful senior community located in the Overlea/Fullerton area. Our community offers social and recreational activities along with educational and health seminars. Management has monthly community updates with the residents.We are conveniently located near area...
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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.
Everyone has unique needs, wants, and expectations for their life. Especially as you age, your needs might be vastly different from what you needed when you were younger and raising a family or focusing on growing your career. Upside is deliberately designed to be a dynamic alternative to...
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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.
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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.
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I enjoy living at Oliver Plaza. The staff are nice and answer all my questions. I have a nice view from my apartment. They keep the community clean. I have noticed a lot of activities posted on 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.
Oliver Plaza Senior Apartments is a 55 + senior apartment community in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, walking distance from grocery stores and other shops. The harbor town of Baltimore showcases thousands of marine creatures at their national aquarium, features Civil War era attractions...
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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.
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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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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 Cliffs City, MD

The average cost of senior living in Cliffs City is $3,694 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgewood, MD with an average of $3,001 per month.

Independent living costs in Cliffs City, MD, vs. nearby cities

Cliffs City, MD
$3,694/mo
$4,233/mo

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

Cliffs City, MD
$3,694/mo
U.S. national average
$4,212/mo

Independent living costs in Cliffs City, MD, vs. other senior living options

$6,121/mo
Independent Living
$3,694/mo

Independent living costs in Cliffs City, MD, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,777/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,340/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,734/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,700/mo

Senior living costs in Cliffs City 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: Cliffs City, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCliffs City, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$3,694/mo$4,025/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living$6,040/mo$5,433/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$6,121/mo$6,402/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Cliffs City, MD:$3,694/mo
Maryland:$4,025/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
Cliffs City, MD:$6,040/mo
Maryland:$5,433/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
Cliffs City, MD:$6,121/mo
Maryland:$6,402/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Cliffs City, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cliffs City 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
Cliffs City, MD$3,925/mo$3,835/mo+2.3%
Maryland$4,066/mo$4,045/mo+0.5%
National$3,256/mo$3,167/mo+2.8%
Cliffs City, MD
2024 average cost:$3,925/mo
2023 average cost:$3,835/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,066/mo
2023 average cost:$4,045/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cliffs City

Recent reviews for independent living in Cliffs City

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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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.

Meadowcrest at Middletown

3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Prompt response to maintenance requests. Several reviews mention the quick resolution of maintenance issues at various communities, such as at The Gardens of Annapolis, where the maintenance team is praised for their proactive approach. However, at Harmony at Kent, a leak in the bathroom ceiling remained unaddressed for an extended ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews highlight the kind and attentive nature of the staff, including at HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City, where residents enjoy interacting with the friendly team. At Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community, the staff's dedication to helping families make importan ...
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Varied activities and social events. Residents engage in a wide range of activities, such as movies, museum outings, and gardening classes, as noted in reviews for Bedford Court, a CCRC. These offerings help keep seniors active and involved in their community.
Nutritious and tasty meals. Quality meals are a significant factor for residents' satisfaction with their living situations, with many praising the delicious food at communities like Harmony at Enterprise. At HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City, residents appreciate the accommodations made to accommodate individu ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep of facilities. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of cleanliness, as seen at Bedford Court, a CCRC, where the property is described as well-maintained. At The Gardens of Annapolis, the staff's efforts to keep units in good condition are appreciated.
Supportive and caring community atmosphere. Residents at various communities mention the strong sense of community and the caring nature of their neighbors and staff, such as at Residences at Vantage Point CCRC, where personalized dining services add to the warm and welcoming atmosphere. At Harmony at Kent, families comment on the for ...
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Cliffs City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cliffs City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cliffs City, 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 Cliffs City 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 Cliffs City 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
19%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.5%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30.2%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.8%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Cliffs City 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 Cliffs City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.7%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.7%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cliffs City 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 Cliffs City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.4%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.2%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.4%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.1%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.3%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.7%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.9%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.3%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Regency Crest, The Skybridge at Town Center and Candle Light Cove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cliffs City, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 351 independent living facilities near Cliffs City, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cliffs City, Maryland are The Skybridge at Town Center, Morningside House of Friendship and HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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