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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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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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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.
A Green Certified CommunityA stylish 22 story high rise located in Towson, Maryland, Tabco Towers offers panoramic views of Towson, Loch Raven Village and Delaney Valley. Featuring charming studio and one bedroom apartments for senior renters ages 62 and better, your apartment home will come...
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My loved on loves the religious services and because of COVID they haven't been happening. There are lots of activities such as shopping centers, game rooms, and games. There are a lot of raccoons near...
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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.
Managed by the Shelter Group, Parkview at Catonsville is an Award Winning independent living senior community for those 62 and better, providing a rural setting in an urban environment. Nestled in a wooded area, Parkview is conveniently located near banks and shopping, medical centers,...
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The community is very nice, neat, and clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The only issue has been due to the pandemic the activities have been sparse and we would like to see those get going...
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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 Colonial landing is a senior apartments tucked away in quiet Elkridge, Maryland on the edge of Howard County. Nestled in a charming community filled with tree-lined streets and manicured lawns, Park View at Colonial Landing provides a cozy place to call home. We serve Elkridge,...
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They are taking good care of my loved one. They are supplying meals four days a week. They have lots of activities for the residents. My loved one was starting to make friends prior COVID.
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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 Towson is a warm and affordable senior housing community located in lovely Towson, Baltimore County, Maryland. Located near Dulaney Plaza and Towson Town Center only minutes north of Baltimore, Park View at Towson offers bright one and two bedroom apartments equipped to meet the...
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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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When my mother told me she wanted to relocate to the Towson area to be near me I knew it was time to look for just the right place. I toured both independent living and assisted living communities in the...
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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There have been pros and cons of living here at Park View. It takes so long to get maintenance requests filled out and answered. They did just start opening our activities back up since the pandemic. I came...
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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 Park View at Bel Air is a senior housing community located in the entertaining city of Bel Air, MD. The community is located within walking distance of many shopping districts, multiple parks, and restaurants. Bel Air, the county seat of Harford County offers much to do in terms of...
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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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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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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...
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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.
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.
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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 Woodlawn is located in the historical city of Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD. Those who enjoy the city lifestyle will certainly enjoy this wonder senior housing complex. Visit downtown Baltimore or the Inner Harbor, and everything in between, Living in this city will not disappoint....
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: 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.
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The community itself is very clean and attractive and the value is good. I like just about everything with the community. There are not any activities right now due to all the restrictions but usually we can...
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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.
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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 Overlook at Monarch Mills is a senior housing community located in the luxurious town of Columbia, Howard County, MD. Our community is located nearby relaxing wooded areas that are great for an afternoon stroll. The city of Columbia, nearby the Patuxent River is a small, planned community...
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The building is very nice and up to date. the only issue I have is I would open past 3 pm. The communication could be better between the staff and the residence. I would definitely recommend this community...
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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 Ellicott City I is an affordable and vibrant senior housing community located in beautiful Howard County, Maryland just 25 minutes west of Baltimore. Surrounded by lush trees only minutes from Ellicott City Senior Center, Park View I offers 81 one and two bedroom apartments to...
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My son and I looked at a number of facilities. When we got here we were impressed by how friendly there were compared to the other places. Here they are very warm. They have a lot of activities. It seemed...
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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 Ellicott City II is an affordable and warm senior housing located in stunning Ellicott City, Maryland just half an hour west of Baltimore. Ranked four times in the top 20 places to live in the United States by Money and CNNMoney.com, Park View II offers spacious and bright one and...
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Although I have lived here for several years, and I love it for its friendliness, activities, and walking distance to many stores, there has recently been a change in administration which has not been good. ...
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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 Columbia is the area’s most exciting apartment community for seniors 62+, where you will find luxury living at an affordable price. Nestled in a quiet area near trees and walking paths, Park View Columbia is only steps from a grocery store, banks, restaurants, and specialty...

Cost of independent living in Gratitude, MD

The average cost of senior living in Gratitude is $4,209 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bel Air South, MD with an average of $3,002 per month.

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

Gratitude, MD
$4,209/mo
$4,186/mo

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

Gratitude, MD
$4,209/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

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

$6,548/mo
Independent Living
$4,209/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,629/mo
Studio
$6,790/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,510/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,570/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,700/mo

Senior living costs in Gratitude 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: Gratitude, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGratitude, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,209/mo$3,993/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$5,432/mo$5,388/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$6,548/mo$6,326/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Gratitude, MD:$4,209/mo
Maryland:$3,993/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Gratitude, MD:$5,432/mo
Maryland:$5,388/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Gratitude, MD:$6,548/mo
Maryland:$6,326/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Gratitude, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gratitude 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gratitude, MD$4,131/mo$4,143/mo-0.3%
Maryland$4,066/mo$4,045/mo+0.5%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Gratitude, MD
2024 average cost:$4,131/mo
2023 average cost:$4,143/mo
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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 Gratitude

Recent reviews for independent living in Gratitude

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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Viva Senior Living at Bel Air

4.6
We chose this place for my mom because it is very close to where we live and we can visit a lot. They seem to provide the most value for the price, there are nicer places but they were a lot more expensive. I toured four other homes before deciding on this one for my mom.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Addressing maintenance concerns and repairing issues. Several reviews from communities like Harmony at Kent and The Gardens of Annapolis mention ongoing maintenance issues, such as leaks, heating and hot water problems, and response times for repairs. Residents express a desire for faster resolution to these concerns, ensuring their comfort and ...
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Affordable independent living options. Some reviews, like those from Bedford Court, a CCRC, Seabury at Friendship Terrace, and Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community, highlight the affordability of independent living communities, providing value for the cost while still offering quality services and amenities.
Vibrant and social community atmosphere. Reviews from various communities, such as Bedford Court, a CCRC, Atrium Village by Cogir, and Seabury at Friendship Terrace, indicate a strong sense of community, with residents actively engaging in activities and making new friends. This social environment contributes to overall satisfact ...
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Accommodating and caring staff. Numerous reviews, including those from Harmony at Enterprise, Bedford Court, a CCRC, and Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community, praise the dedication and caring nature of staff members, who go above and beyond to meet residents' needs and ensure their well-being.
Variety of enjoyable and interactive activities. Reviews from multiple communities, like Bedford Court, a CCRC, Harmony at Kent, and Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community, highlight the importance of a diverse range of activities offered, allowing residents to stay active and engaged in their interests.
Quality dining and meal options. Throughout reviews, the food offerings at various communities, including Discovery Village Chevy Chase, Bedford Court, a CCRC, and HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City, are mentioned as a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction, with many praising the quality and variety ...
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Gratitude independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gratitude independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gratitude, 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 Gratitude 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 Gratitude 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
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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No sugar
No sugar
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Availability of select dining options in Gratitude 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 Gratitude communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gratitude 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 Gratitude offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.2%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
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
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Regency Crest, Chevy Chase House and The Skybridge at Town Center are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gratitude, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 426 independent living facilities near Gratitude, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gratitude, Maryland are Chevy Chase House, Morningside House of Friendship and Sunrise of Chevy Chase. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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