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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.
Royal Haven Assisted Living of Winchester is a single level building on a quiet street in a residential neighborhood.  Residents have access to a large fenced yard with flowering plants and trees.  We are able to promote activity and independence within a safe and secure environment...
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.
The Vistas at Lake LargoThe Vistas at Lake Largo is a premier senior housing community located in Largo, MD in Prince George’s County. This thriving town, just minutes outside Washington D.C., offers plenty to see and do. Football fans can enjoy a Washington Redskins game at FedEx Field while...
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: 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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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.
Irvington Place Apartments is a senior housing community nestled in the heart of historic Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland. Our attractive building is tucked into a quiet residential area full of parks, schools, and happy families. A short walk or ride brings you to numerous shops, churches,...
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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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.
Assisted Living Perfect for You!?At Aventura At The Park, we offer studios, one-bedrooms and shared common areas in a vibrant Assisted Living community. Our dedicated team is here to provide you with daily assistance so that you maintain your independence while receiving the very best...
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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.
Caritas House Assisted Living is part of the Jenkins Senior Living Community, a long-standing senior community set on a scenic hill overlooking Baltimore. It is a 60-unit studio apartment community located just off the freeway, next to a hospital.The mental, physical and spiritual well being of...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Deb, the administrator for "The Manor" as we lovingly call it, told me on my first visit that the staff treats the facility as their home and the residents as their family...and I have found this to be so...
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.
Michaux Manor is a senior living community located in Fayetteville, PA, which is in Franklin County and home to just over 3,000 people. Residents will enjoy this quiet area and enjoy the scenic atmosphere with its park-like settings and mountainous views, small schools and area shops where they...
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 its desirable proximity to Prince William Parkway, River Run Senior Apartment Community affords adults 55+ and 62+ convenient, carefree retirement living. River Run is just minutes from the Occoquan River and regional parks, Occoquan Mill House Museum, Chinn Recreation Center and Woodbridge...
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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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: 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.
Fort Washington Manor offers affordability, convenience, serenity, and independent living solutions for those 62 or better. With a wonderful location just outside the metropolitan Washington, DC area your home will be only minutes to shopping, the metro transit system, a marina and parks. Or...
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I love my apartment. a place for mom really helped me to get the apartment. I have no regrets. for their services.
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.
The Bon Secour Smallwood Summit senior housing community is located in the bustling metropolitan area of Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD. When in need of a little excitement, most seniors will choose to retire in a bigger area like Baltimore. With all of the attractions and amenities that this...
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My Mom moved to Brightwood 6 months ago and we all are so happy. The building as well as the grounds are beautiful and the staff is super accommodating and pleasant. We are so glad to have found Brightwood!
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, 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.
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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My friend is doing well here at these senior apartments. They do a very good job with keeping the community and grounds well maintained. The staff is good, they have been very helpful with this whole...
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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.
Bellevieu Manchester Apartments is a senior housing complex located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, Baltimore county, Maryland. If you are looking for a secure and comfortable place to call home then Bellevieu Manchester Apartments is the place for you. Baltimore is an exciting city where...

Cost of independent living in Furnace Ford, MD

The average cost of senior living in Furnace Ford is $4,542 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walkersville, MD with an average of $4,204 per month.

Independent living costs in Furnace Ford, MD, vs. nearby cities

Furnace Ford, MD
$4,544/mo

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

Furnace Ford, MD
$4,544/mo
U.S. national average
$4,213/mo

Independent living costs in Furnace Ford, MD, vs. other senior living options

$6,594/mo
Independent Living
$4,544/mo

Independent living costs in Furnace Ford, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,671/mo
Studio
$6,828/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,407/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,307/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,297/mo

Senior living costs in Furnace Ford 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: Furnace Ford, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFurnace Ford, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,544/mo$3,996/mo$4,213/mo
Assisted Living$6,625/mo$5,391/mo$4,750/mo
Memory Care$6,594/mo$6,331/mo$5,016/mo
Independent Living
Furnace Ford, MD:$4,544/mo
Maryland:$3,996/mo
U.S.:$4,213/mo
Assisted Living
Furnace Ford, MD:$6,625/mo
Maryland:$5,391/mo
U.S.:$4,750/mo
Memory Care
Furnace Ford, MD:$6,594/mo
Maryland:$6,331/mo
U.S.:$5,016/mo
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Independent living costs in Furnace Ford, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Furnace Ford 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
Furnace Ford, MD$4,109/mo$4,207/mo-2.3%
Maryland$4,066/mo$4,045/mo+0.5%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Furnace Ford, MD
2024 average cost:$4,109/mo
2023 average cost:$4,207/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:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Furnace Ford

Recent reviews for independent living in Furnace Ford

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and approachability of the staff at various communities. For example, at Arbor Terrace of Herndon, the marketing director is praised for her welcoming demeanor and willingness to help families, while reviews for Acclaim at Belmont Bay highlight the friendlin ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered at different communities. At The Jefferson, the Jefferson offers numerous opportunities for socializing, including movie nights, concerts, and trivia games. Reviews for Harmony at Chantilly mention the abundance of activities a ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Throughout the reviews, quality food is highlighted as a significant factor in residents' satisfaction with their communities. For instance, at The Fairmont by Barclay House, residents express their delight with the meals at Holiday The Fairmont, which are described as delicious and plentiful, ...
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Comfortable and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness and upkeep as priorities, whether it's for the private rooms or group areas. At Seabury at Friendship Terrace, residents praise the cleanliness of The Paramount, while reviews for Hessler Heights highlight the comfortable and spacious apartments at He ...
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Proactive communication between families and staff. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with their loved ones and the communities' staff, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are being met. At Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community, the facility is commended for its responsiveness, while reviews for Arbor Terr ...
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Access to nearby amenities. Living in a senior community doesn't mean giving up access to local amenities. At The Jefferson, residents enjoy the convenience of being near downtown DC culture, with restaurants, shopping, and health care facilities all within walking distance. Reviews for Hessler Heights mention the ease ...
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Furnace Ford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Furnace Ford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Furnace Ford, 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 Furnace Ford 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 Furnace Ford 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
26.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.9%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
36.7%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Furnace Ford 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 Furnace Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.5%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Furnace Ford 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 Furnace Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.3%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.1%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
28.7%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.7%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.3%
46.5%
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