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The cost of independent living in Fairbank is about $5,056 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 109 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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The entire staff is wonderful - friendly helpful and kind. They assist my dad and make his day easier along with keeping him safe. The genuine good feelings that you get in this facility make all the...
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.
At Candle Light Cove, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. All meals are provided to residents. We love to accommodate visiting guests, meals included. Dining includes restaurant-style dining, room...
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Approaching six months at Heartfields. The facility is always neat and clean both inside and out. The people that we interact with have been great and helpful. The one thing I would like is feedback — about...
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 HeartFields, a Five Star Senior Living community! In our beautiful, home-like setting, which is convenient to major freeways, yet nestled on a campus-like setting on Talbot County waterfront, you will find 24-hour care services, respectful caregivers, Assisted Living with additional...
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I'm going to give you a true account of my encounter and experiences with The Gardens to date. The location is ideally located adjacent to a shopping center with a large name brand grocery store, a hair...
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.
As the GOLD recipient of the Active Adult Community Award from Maryland Multi-Housing Association, Gardens of Annapolis is the premier senior living community in Annapolis, MD. Just moments from Annapolis Mall and the Annapolis Town Center, you can enjoy and appreciate all the comforts of...
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My mother spent a year at Bay Village. She has dementia, and had just come off an especially difficult cancer treatment and a feeding tube. The staff did an amazing job helping her try to eat by mouth again...
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.
Sunrise at Bay Village is a state-of-the-art Assisted Living and Dementia Care community nestled on 3 acres of a tranquil wooded setting while still being convenient to shopping and downtown Annapolis. Staying true to the vision of Annapolis, Sunrise at Bay Village has planned a community that...
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We really like HeartHomes. [name removed] is well taken care of. Staff really know the patients. Small facility. Names, quirks, likes and dislikes. Family members welcome. The place is quiet and...
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.
We pride ourselves on personalized, professional care that comforts each of our residents as family members in his or her home. Each resident is cared for based on his or her needs and the personal desires he or she requests. We offer options and choices to suit your individual needs and are...
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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.
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...
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.
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.
With its enviable Annapolis location, Bay Forest Senior Apartment Community features an atmosphere filled with gracious living. Here, as a senior 62 years and older, you will appreciate not having to worry about maintenance chores. At the same time, you can take advantage of the on-site services...

Cost of independent living in Fairbank, MD

The average cost of senior living in Fairbank is $5,056 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $2,932 per month.

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

Fairbank, MD
$5,056/mo
$3,674/mo

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

Fairbank, MD
$5,056/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$6,797/mo
Independent Living
$5,056/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,879/mo
Studio
$7,694/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,543/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,295/mo

Senior living costs in Fairbank 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: Fairbank, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairbank, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$5,056/mo$3,929/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$6,098/mo$5,325/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$6,797/mo$6,222/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Fairbank, MD:$5,056/mo
Maryland:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Fairbank, MD:$6,098/mo
Maryland:$5,325/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Fairbank, MD:$6,797/mo
Maryland:$6,222/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Fairbank, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fairbank 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
Fairbank, MD$3,011/mo$2,717/mo+10.8%
Maryland$4,134/mo$3,844/mo+7.5%
National$3,151/mo$3,004/mo+4.9%
Fairbank, MD
2024 average cost:$3,011/mo
2023 average cost:$2,717/mo
Percent change:+10.8%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,134/mo
2023 average cost:$3,844/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,151/mo
2023 average cost:$3,004/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fairbank

Recent reviews for independent living in Fairbank

Queenstown Landing

5.0
My inlaws reside at Queenstown Landing. My Father In Law recently passed. The kindness and warmth provided to him is beyond words. Exceptional care and interaction with the residents and families. The Staff is Family, and knows their resident's personalities and needs. They have the best ...
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Victoria Park at Edgewater

4.8
My mother is very happy with this community. She makes her own meals sometimes she pays if they have special lunch ins. She feels very safe. It is always very clean and up-kept. They do offer various activities. I wish there was more communication between the staff and families. The staff is ...
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Annapolitan Assisted Living in Annapolis, MD

4.3
They have been pleasant, patient and helpful with my mom. They were very gracious with initial move in costs while we handled the sale of my mom's house. The nurse and director are very responsive. The housekeeper and maintenance guy are fantastic. My mom has made some complaints about the ...
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Fairbank independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairbank independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairbank, 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 Fairbank 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 Fairbank partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairbank 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 Fairbank communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairbank 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 Fairbank offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Candle Light Cove, Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton and The Gardens of Annapolis are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairbank, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Fairbank, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Fairbank, Maryland is Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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