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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Great Oak Manor, MD

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Maryland is $4,117, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Great Oak Manor area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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.
Wesley House Senior Apartments is a senior housing community located in our beautiful nation's capital: Washington, DC. A comfortable environment in an unbeatable location, Wesley House Senior Apartments is the perfect choice for your new home. Washington is an incredible city with endless...
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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.
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.
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
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A new life of convenience, independence, reliability and affordability is waiting for you at Sunnybrook Senior Apartments. In our community, you'll find all the comfort and amenities to assure a perfectly satisfying way of life. Our one and two bedroom apartments feature amenities such as a...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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: 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.
Windsor Crossing Senior Community is a thriving community for seniors 62 and over, ideally located just off of Silver Hill Road in Suitland, Maryland. This active adults' community is within walking distance of the Metro and only 15 minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. Close to area shopping,...
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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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I think it's a great community as far as residents services and planned activities. I want them to continue to upkeep and beautify the environment such as painting, fixing broken or malfunctioning...
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.
Nestled in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, Charter House offers the perfect home for persons 55 years of age and older. Now under new management, Charter House is a vibrant community with unparalleled amenities, plus great new improvements coming soon. Our spacious apartment homes offer a...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Great Oak Manor, MD

The average cost of senior living in Maryland is $4,117 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Maryland vs. 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 state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMarylandU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$4,117/mo$3,520/mo17.0% above national median
Assisted Living$6,951/mo$5,830/mo19.2% above national median
Memory Care$8,003/mo$6,999/mo14.3% above national median
Independent Living
Maryland:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:17.0% above national median
Assisted Living
Maryland:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:19.2% above national median
Memory Care
Maryland:$8,003/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:14.3% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Great Oak Manor

Recent reviews for independent living in Great Oak Manor

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.

Meadowcrest at Middletown

3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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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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Great Oak Manor independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Great Oak Manor independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Great Oak Manor, 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 Great Oak Manor 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 Great Oak Manor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Great Oak Manor, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.7%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Great Oak Manor 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 Great Oak Manor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
26.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Great Oak Manor 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 Great Oak Manor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
34.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
23%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.1%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.1%
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Regency Crest, Morningside House of Friendship and Candle Light Cove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Great Oak Manor, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 343 independent living facilities near Great Oak Manor, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Great Oak Manor, Maryland are Morningside House of Friendship, The Skybridge at Town Center and HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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