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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Glenallen, MD

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The cost of independent living in Glenallen is about $4,583 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 98 options. Read 1069 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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Photo of Avondale Park Apartments
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.
Photo of Autumn Hill
66 Photos available
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.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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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.
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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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The property manager is awesome and attentive to her needs. He took care of everything she needed. The only thing that we had issues with was some things needed to be taken care of before she moved in. That...
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.
Apartment Community for Independant Living for persons 62+. A highly desired location with an abundant of amenities combine to make this apartment community on of Montgomery County's most popular. The Gardens of Traville is close to shopping, medical care and places of worship. The Gardens of...
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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.
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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.
Photo of Laurel Lakes Senior Apartments
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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.
Photo of Spectrum Care and Svc Inc
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.
Photo of Maple Hill
66 Photos available
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.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Glenallen, MD

The average cost of senior living in Glenallen is $4,583 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Konterra, MD with an average of $4,262 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Glenallen, MD vs. nearby cities

Glenallen, MD
$4,583/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Glenallen, MD vs. the state and national average

Glenallen, MD
$4,583/mo
U.S. national average
$4,050/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Glenallen vs. other types of senior living

$6,780/mo
Independent Living
$4,583/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Glenallen, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$5,789/mo
Studio
$6,922/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,395/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,355/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Glenallen over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Glenallen

Recent reviews for independent living in Glenallen

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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Ingleside at King Farm, a CCRC in Rockville, MD

4.6
Overall my mothers happy. Communication was tough at the beginning but has gotten better. They set up covid shots for the residence and made that really easy. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Glenallen independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Glenallen independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Glenallen, 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 Glenallen 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 Glenallen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Glenallen, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.8%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.6%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
43.3%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.2%
8.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Glenallen 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 Glenallen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Glenallen, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.2%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.2%
43%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Glenallen 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 Glenallen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Glenallen, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.8%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.7%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.1%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.3%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.9%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
52.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
27.8%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.6%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.9%
46%
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Sunrise of Hunter Mill, Sunrise of Vienna and Sommerset Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Glenallen, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 98 independent living facilities near Glenallen, Maryland. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Glenallen, Maryland are Sunrise of Hunter Mill, Sunrise of Vienna and Sommerset Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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