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The cost of independent living in Darnall is about $4,443 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 510 options. Read 7534 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: 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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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: 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: 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.
Washington & Lee Home for the Elderly is a privately owned/operated, eighteen bed, adult assisted living home, licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A country setting nestled in historic Westmoreland County. Frequent visibility of deer and turkey are seen through large pane...
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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: 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 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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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...
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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...
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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
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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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Cost of independent living in Darnall, MD

The average cost of senior living in Darnall is $4,443 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $2,963 per month.

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

Darnall, MD
$4,443/mo

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

Darnall, MD
$4,443/mo
U.S. national average
$4,177/mo

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

$6,632/mo
Independent Living
$4,443/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,705/mo
Studio
$6,862/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,434/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,296/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,333/mo

Senior living costs in Darnall 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: Darnall, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDarnall, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,443/mo$3,993/mo$4,177/mo
Assisted Living$4,961/mo$5,386/mo$4,720/mo
Memory Care$6,632/mo$6,322/mo$4,975/mo
Independent Living
Darnall, MD:$4,443/mo
Maryland:$3,993/mo
U.S.:$4,177/mo
Assisted Living
Darnall, MD:$4,961/mo
Maryland:$5,386/mo
U.S.:$4,720/mo
Memory Care
Darnall, MD:$6,632/mo
Maryland:$6,322/mo
U.S.:$4,975/mo
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Independent living costs in Darnall, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Darnall 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Darnall, MD$4,069/mo$4,045/mo+0.6%
Maryland$4,066/mo$4,045/mo+0.5%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Darnall, MD
2024 average cost:$4,069/mo
2023 average cost:$4,045/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,066/mo
2023 average cost:$4,045/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Darnall

Recent reviews for independent living in Darnall

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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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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Darnall independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darnall independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darnall, 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 Darnall 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 Darnall 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
27%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.4%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.9%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Darnall 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 Darnall communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.6%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darnall 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 Darnall offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.9%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.7%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
42.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
29.8%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.1%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.6%
46.5%
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Regency Crest, Chevy Chase House and Acclaim at Belmont Bay are the top-rated independent living facilities near Darnall, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 510 independent living facilities near Darnall, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Darnall, Maryland are Chevy Chase House, Acclaim at Belmont Bay and Morningside House of Friendship. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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