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The cost of independent living in Emmitsburg is about $4,218 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 389 options.

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My parents are residents at Magnolia Chambersburg. I visited, toured and priced 6 different facilities when looking for a place for them to reside. Magnolia was my first selection. All of the staff are...
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.
Situated on a beautiful campus in a charming and thriving neighborhood, Magnolias of Chambersburg combines all the amenities, social atmosphere, and personalized care of contemporary senior living with the comforts of home. It’s Senior Living at its finest and is just minutes from downtown....
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We really enjoy living at the Regency. The office manager, and staff are wonderful and caring. They have activities and they're well attended. The maintenance staff is very prompt with any apartment issues....
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.
Regency Crest is an extraordinarily carefree community because of the convenient lifestyle enjoyed by those who live here. We go the extra mile to provide our residents with distinctive amenities and service that cannot be found in ordinary active adult communities.
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The activity director goes way above and beyond her duties. She loves and involves each memory care resident like it is her own mother and dad. That also extends to the caring staff on memory care as...
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.
The Residence at Fitz Farm is situated on an historic site in the White Rose City that opened in 2023. Filled with the storied history of the area, the community is a place where residents can celebrate their individual histories and forge new bonds. It's a place where families and friends can...
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We have had my brothers, their spouses, and several of my parents, friends tour the facility, and every one of them has been blown away by how clean, safe and beautiful the facility is inside. [Name...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Essex House is located in a peaceful neighborhood close to the boarder of Lemoyne and Camp Hill Boroughs.Our senior living community is nestled on the hillside with lush vegetation and beautiful grounds with walking paths. We have dedicated staff and management team who have been here for years...
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Fantastic place , very caring great food option beauty salon for men and woman very helpful lots of activities and music comes in.
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.
Since 1986 Senior Commons at Powder Mill has been recognized as York, Pennsylvania's premier provider of assisted-living residences, independent-living apartments and secure dementia care. Managed by Heritage Senior Living, Senior Commons at Powder Mill is committed to providing the highest level...
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What we like the most about the community is the location, the cleanliness and the overall friendliness. [name removed] and [name removed]. We also like the wait staff in the dining room. We would absolutely...
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 Residence at Colvin Run is a brand-new, state-of-the-art senior living community located in the heart of Great Falls Virginia. Our cottage style design creates a warm, cozy and inviting environment for residents to call home. Our community features infection control technology that includes...
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What we like the most about Bridges of Bent Creek is the environment is so calming and relaxing. The staff is very in touch with the residents needs. Clean , no bad odors. Friendly, informative and caring. I...
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 Bridges at Bent Creek Senior Living is located off of Route 14 in Mechanicsburg. Our community offers a relaxing and peaceful setting. With several outdoor areas, along with a walking trail, our residents have the opportunity to enjoy nature.Through our partnership with Fox rehabilitation we...
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The person(s) I talked to were kind and supportive. I felt like they were there for me, that I was not alone in this stressful process. They also had much knowledge about different facilities in Montgomery...
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.
The moment you walk through our door, you'll feel at home. From our warm, inviting fireplace to our cozy, family-like atmosphere, Sunrise at Montgomery Village is a step above the typical senior residence. For the past fifteen years, our caring and experienced staff has been helping seniors live...
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9.5
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The staff was exceptionally attentive and caring, providing my mother with excellent care throughout her stay. The facility was always clean, and she had a very nice room where she was comfortable and well...
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.
Live Vibrantly. Live Viva.Our VisionWe are dedicated to the continuation of vibrant living in a safe and comfortable home-like setting.Living VivaAging is an inevitable part of life, but losing life's spark doesn't have to be. We strive to create an environment where our residents can...
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The staff interactions have all been positive. Everyone is super friendly and helpful and seem genuinely glad to have my mom there. The negatives would just be that the facility is obviously old and a bit...
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.
Welcome to HeartLands, a Five Star Senior Living community and Howard County's premier rental retirement community. We are the only community in the county that offers cottages and apartments. Located on 48 picturesque acres near historic Ellicott City, we are close to antique and specialty...
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Photo of Sunrise at Countryside
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55 Floor plans available
9.4
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Well they seem very resident centered but they don't seem to have a very good management system in place. They seem to be kind of disorganized and that can be a little frustrating. If you have the patience...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.4
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[name removed], our lead contact, is an absolute rockstar. It is clear she has found a career and calling she is passionate about, and the families she helps truly benefit. From the beginning, the staff was...
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 Terraces at Westminster is an assisted living and memory care community in Westminster, Maryland.For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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The staff overall have been very warm and welcoming to my mom and our family. They have attempted to address any concerns or issues we have discussed. They have a Can Do attitude and seem to want to help....
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.
Morningside House of Laurel is an assisted living community located in Laurel, Maryland in Prince George's County and home to just over 25,000 people. Laurel is a quiet town close to Baltimore and D.C. and residents will be able to take trips to shows, events and concerts. Residents will also be...
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Well I'm really only guessing from what my mom has told us. I've only been to the facility twice since we are 1500 miles away. But I've spoken to my mom quite a bit and she seems fairly happy with the place.
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.
Morningside House at Satyr Hill is an assisted living community located in Parkville, Maryland in Baltimore County and home to just over 30,000 people. Residents will be able to enjoy quiet, park-like settings while still being close to area shops, malls, restaurants, movies, museums and sporting...
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Responding to emails is haphazard. Discussing items then asking for follow-ups that don't always happen. General communication is lacking. Staff competence is questionable, at times. No worries about mom's...
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.
Located in historic Maytown Pennsylvania, minutes from Lancaster, York, Elizabehtown, and Hershey, Paramount Senior Living at Lancaster County is surrounded by the scenic farmlands that make Lancaster County so special. Paramount Senior Living offers much more than a place to live, we offer a...
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I remember that mom told me and her friends that "everyone who works where she lives thinks and treats her like their mom, but she isn't." This made me, my family and my mom's friends feel a great deal of...
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.
Conveniently located right off of Interstate 70 and Route 15 in Frederick, Tranquility possesses breathtaking views of both the Catoctin and Sugarloaf mountains. The beautifully landscaped grounds include flower and vegetable gardens maintained by our own residents. Our walking path around our...
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The community is great. Very welcoming, kind, and helpful. Dining is also great, with a cute little eating area. Staff are helpful and have daily meetings to go over the needs of staff. There's a ton of...
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.
With more help, if you need it, it’s good to be home.Here you get to redefine your independence, build new friendships and explore new hobbies. With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need when you need it. So go ahead and play bingo or join your new friends for...
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The personality from the director, the nurses, the comptroller, and the people that are waiting on my brother. I would recommend to others..
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.
Oakland Manor is a fully licensed assisted living residence, for seniors who are in need of some assistance in their day-to-day activities, from our caring professional staff. Our residence, designed and built for that purpose is the answer. Located on a three acre wooded site near the Liberty...
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As for Brookdale we are all pleased. The facility is clean, the people working there are cheerful and pleasant. Mother has settled in and is enjoying herself. We are very happy we chose Brookdale for her...
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.
Your home should bring out the best in you.If you want to redefine your independence, come see if our senior living community is the right fit for you. Located in the historic town of Harrisburg, we have both personal care home services and memory care all on one campus, so you’ll have the care...
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I'd recommend it. It's a nice place, and the food looked very good. There are advantages--a family member or visitor can be admitted to the assisted living side with a memory care resident. There's a cute...
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.
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Mom was in the hospital and rehab again. When she returned everyone was coming in and hugging her. It made her feel really special. I would recommend.
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.
Autumn House East and Autumn House West offer three levels of care based on your individually assessed needs, including assistance with daily care, housekeeping and medication administration. As your needs change, we can modify the level of assistance by providing onsite special needs management,...
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Positive- mom is gaining weight from the dining service and staff are friendly and helpful for the most part Negative- Care response time is much slower than promised. Administration office is slow to fill...
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.
If you’re looking for more than just a place to live — if you want to live well —  then Brookdale Potomac, a quiet three-story retirement community located in Potomac, Md., is the place for you. Our upscale community, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, provides...
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Our experience was coming from an assisted living facility where my mom fell and broke her nose on day 1, different staff all the time, our #1 request of socialization for our mom and they rarely brought her...
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.
Brighton Gardens of Columbia is located in the planned city of Columbia, Maryland, a city nationally ranked as one of the 10 Best Places to Live by MONEY, CNN, and FORBES. Against the perfect blend of parks, walking paths, and abundant shopping, Brighton Gardens of Columbia offers a beautifully...
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9.3
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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 at Ellicott City! Our approach to Assisted Living includes a variety of services - from independent living to adaptive personal assistance; from dementia care to short-term stays. This flexibility allows us to continually meet the changing needs of our...
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Care is excellent, cleanliness is superb. [name removed] eats well and his clothes are always clean. Staff is very helpful and they have many activities for the residents.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Emmitsburg, MD

The average cost of senior living in Emmitsburg is $4,218 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampstead, MD with an average of $3,341 per month.

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

Emmitsburg, MD
$4,218/mo
$4,585/mo
$4,132/mo

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

Emmitsburg, MD
$4,218/mo
U.S. national average
$4,245/mo

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

$6,068/mo
Independent Living
$4,218/mo

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

Studio
$3,642/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,524/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,426/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,657/mo

Senior living costs in Emmitsburg 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: Emmitsburg, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEmmitsburg, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,218/mo$4,032/mo$4,245/mo
Assisted Living$5,656/mo$5,507/mo$4,789/mo
Memory Care$6,068/mo$6,369/mo$5,058/mo
Independent Living
Emmitsburg, MD:$4,218/mo
Maryland:$4,032/mo
U.S.:$4,245/mo
Assisted Living
Emmitsburg, MD:$5,656/mo
Maryland:$5,507/mo
U.S.:$4,789/mo
Memory Care
Emmitsburg, MD:$6,068/mo
Maryland:$6,369/mo
U.S.:$5,058/mo
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Independent living costs in Emmitsburg, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Emmitsburg 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.

Emmitsburg, MDMD stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Emmitsburg, MD

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Emmitsburg 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
Emmitsburg, MD$4,139/mo$4,144/mo-0.1%
Maryland$4,066/mo$4,045/mo+0.5%
National$3,254/mo$3,162/mo+2.9%
Emmitsburg, MD
2024 average cost:$4,139/mo
2023 average cost:$4,144/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,066/mo
2023 average cost:$4,045/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,254/mo
2023 average cost:$3,162/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Emmitsburg

Recent reviews for independent living in Emmitsburg

The Woods At Cedar Run in Camp Hill, PA

4.0
The Woods at Cedar Run is a very nice place. The staff are so knowledgeable and friendly and they genuinely care about the residents. They all know me by name. In the dining room they keep track on whether you are there or not. If you do not show up, they will call and check on you. They have on ...
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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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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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Emmitsburg independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Emmitsburg independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Emmitsburg, 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 Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Emmitsburg, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.9%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.4%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.7%
31.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.9%
34.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.7%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Emmitsburg, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.6%
44.6%
Room service
Room service
28.9%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Emmitsburg, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
36%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.9%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.8%
48.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.7%
49.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32%
44.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.1%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.2%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.2%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
23%
34%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
47.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolias of Chambersburg, Regency Crest and The Residence at Fitz Farm are the top-rated independent living facilities near Emmitsburg, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 389 independent living facilities near Emmitsburg, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Emmitsburg, Maryland are Holiday Essex House, Sunrise of Montgomery Village and HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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