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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Essex, MD
The cost of independent living in Essex is about $3,470 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 41 options. Read 380 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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Overall, our experience at The Cottages has been a good one. My mother has dementia and is still in Assisted Living. We have been here for [date removed] years. The management team is A+. Great...
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 Cottages of Perry Hall – A Charter Senior Living Community is an assisted living and memory care community with a total of 64 individual apartments. As the management company for The Cottages of Perry Hall, Charter Senior Living will be responsible for day-to-day operations and all related...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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72 reviews
Staff friendly, helpful, and caring. Many turnovers with dining staff and some with nursing staff. The two women at the top...the Director, [name removed] and Director of admissions, [name removed] were...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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...
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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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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 community is always very clean. The director of the community has changed quite a few times since my mother moved in. They have done a really good with protecting the residents during the Covid-19...
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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.
LIFE BEGINS HERE AT PARK VIEW AT ROSEDALE: Fashioned for adults ages 62 and better, the recently renovated and Award Winning Park View at Rosedale offers you the best of both worlds: peace-of-mind that comes with living in a senior-friendly community and many opportunities to enjoy exciting...
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Love living here! Everyone, residents and staff are very friendly. Pets are welcomed. I just wish that the times and days of the activities were different so that I could attend more of them, more often.
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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.
Cove Point Apartments offers a charming home for seniors ages 62 and over within the close-knit Dundalk community. Cove Point has convenient access to local services, entertainment, shopping, library and nearby medical facilities, as well as easy transportation to all the recreational attractions...
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Have been here since they open. It is convenient to stores and transportation The only problem is that some of the residents act like baby's. It is a he said she said environment. If you talk to one person...
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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.
One Bedroom Apartment with Water Views is Available Now! Call today! The Greens at Logan Field offers charming, affordable 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for seniors 62 and over! The community features exciting amenities, as well as a convenient location near shopping in Dundalk. Our residents...
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We looked at quite a few facilities and Brightview was having a deal and we got a good value. The room sizes here are adequate for what my mother needs. She definitely has plenty of closet space and a nice...
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.
Conveniently located near Bel Air Road in Baltimore County, Maryland, Brightview White Marsh features the best in Assisted Living as well as award-winning Alzheimer's Care in the secure Wellspring Village neighborhood. This warm, friendly community is highly regarded for exceptional quality of...
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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.
John Manley House is a senior apartment community in a fully rehabilitated historic building, formerly St Dominic's School, located in the heart of Hamilton Hills. Offering one and two bedroom floor plans with many great amenities, John Manley House is a great place to call 'home!' This is a...
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Very nice well trained staff----polite and very helpful to both residents and their relatives. Have eaten there twice and both times meals were very good. My Aunt is very pleased with the staff and food. ...
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.
Brightview Perry Hall offers so many ways to live life on your terms! Learn to sew in our sewing room. Get creative in our woodshop. Laugh with your friends when you watch a comedy in our movie theater, or work on your short game on our putting green. In the evening, you can unwind by a fire pit,...
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I chose Esther's Place because I went and talked to her and she took the time during covid to talk to me outside for 2 hours and answered all my questions and made me feel at ease and confident that he would...
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 Esther's PlaceOur Motto:Live Like You're Home!What Makes Us Unique:Esther's Place has created an atmosphere of love, care and compassion for resident's from the initial encounter. In 1995, two registered nurses with a vision and desire to offer high levels of care, manifested into four...
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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.
Offering affordable one and two bedroom apartments designed for seniors ages 62+, you are sure to feel at home in our charming one and two bedroom apartment homes. A part of the Stadium Place campus, Ednor Apartments II is conveniently located with easy access to shopping, dining, and the Waverly...
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The community is clean and smells good. The staff is very accommodating and the layout of the community is conducive to senior living. The community is a good location and close to lots of things to do. I...
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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.
Affordable Housing for Seniors Ages 62+! At Ednor Apartments you are sure to feel at home in our charming one and two bedroom apartment homes. A part of the Stadium Place campus, Ednor Apartments is conveniently located with easy access to shopping, dining, and the Waverly Branch Library, as...
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I really like my apartment nice big and roomy studio nice people great place to live and affordable for my income when I have a problem they are on top of it.
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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.
Westminster House Apartments is an affordable senior living community in Baltimore’s beautiful Historic Mount Vernon neighborhood. It was founded by United Presbyterian Ministries of MD, Inc. and is a stand alone, 18-story apartment building with 283 total apartments. Our Community has: ...
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The apartments are wonderful. They offer a lot of activities there. The staff is very friendly. Their kind and very nice to all the residents there.
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.
Now Leasing Beautifully Renovated Apartments! Free Accent Wall in each Home!2017 Winner of the PACE Awards!Plus, enjoy the benefit of being a Linden Park resident and having your utilities already included in the rent, covering electric, water, sewer and trash- an annual savings of over...
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It's been excellent.
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.
Bowleys Garden Plaza is an affordable senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older located in a cozy and peaceful neighborhood in Baltimore, Baltimore county, Maryland. Bowleys Garden Plaza is located with easy access to nearby shopping centers, coffee shops, banking, houses of...
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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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...
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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: 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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The senior housing community of Park View at Dundalk, Maryland offers wonderful accommodations at an affordable price. Park View at Dundalk provides housing to low income seniors 55 and older that accepts Section 8 vouchers. Our residents can choose from two different one bedroom floor plans in...
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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.
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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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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...
Cost of independent living in Essex, MD
The average cost of senior living in Essex is $3,470 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgewood, MD with an average of $2,962 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Essex, MD vs. nearby cities
Essex, MD
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Essex, MD vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Essex
Recent reviews for independent living in Essex
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.
Residences at Vantage Point CCRC in Columbia, MD
5.0
I enjoy dining in our Fireside Dining Room, The Bistro and The Pub. The food is well prepared, presented in an attractive fashion, and is exceptional. The atmospheres of the venues are unique. I particularly enjoy the specials which are offered each night. The variety of the Seafood/Fish ...
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Essex independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essex, 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 Essex 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 Essex partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essex, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.8%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Essex 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 Essex communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essex, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.8%
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Room service
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essex 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 Essex offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essex, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.9%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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Community service programs
Community service programs
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Devotional activities on-site
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Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morningside House of Friendship, Lighthouse Senior Living at Martin’s Wood LLC for Hopkins Creek and Brighton Gardens of Columbia are the top-rated independent living facilities near Essex, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Essex, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Essex, Maryland are Morningside House of Friendship and Brighton Gardens of Columbia. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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