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The cost of independent living in Hickory Thicket is about $4,165 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 410 options. Read 5007 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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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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.
Set along the Potomac River and minutes from Georgetown, The Fitzgerald of Palisades offers a best-of-both-worlds lifestyle that’s easily accessible to Palisades’ charming main street corridor and all that Washington D.C. has to offer. Come tour with us today!
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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The nursing staff team are terrific, they have an enormous amount of staff members there, and our experience so far has been wonderful. They are giving our loved one the best care that he could need. The...
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 Hebrew Home of Washington has provided quality nursing care and rehabilitation for Washington area families since 1910. Honoring Jewish values and respect for resident's dignity, the Hebrew Home welcomes everyone to experience it's beautiful campus and dedicated staff. The Home accepts...
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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.
Having provided senior care for many years, we, understand the emotions that families face when making care decisions for their loved ones. Providing for a parent, spouse, or relative can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Making the decision to get help is often difficult. ...
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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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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.
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.
Nestled in the heart of the revitalized Lusby, in Calvert County, you will find Southern Pines II Senior Apartments for ages 62+. These beautiful senior apartments are located in a superb location with nearby access to transportation, shopping, recreation and more.At Southern Pines II, designed...
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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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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Hickory Thicket, MD

The average cost of senior living in Hickory Thicket is $4,165 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgewood, MD with an average of $3,009 per month.

Independent living costs in Hickory Thicket, MD, vs. nearby cities

Hickory Thicket, MD
$4,165/mo
$4,186/mo

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

Hickory Thicket, MD
$4,165/mo
U.S. national average
$4,213/mo

Independent living costs in Hickory Thicket, MD, vs. other senior living options

$6,538/mo
Independent Living
$4,165/mo

Independent living costs in Hickory Thicket, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,605/mo
Studio
$6,842/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,466/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,565/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,700/mo

Senior living costs in Hickory Thicket 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: Hickory Thicket, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHickory Thicket, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,165/mo$3,996/mo$4,213/mo
Assisted Living$5,958/mo$5,388/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$6,538/mo$6,326/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Hickory Thicket, MD:$4,165/mo
Maryland:$3,996/mo
U.S.:$4,213/mo
Assisted Living
Hickory Thicket, MD:$5,958/mo
Maryland:$5,388/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Hickory Thicket, MD:$6,538/mo
Maryland:$6,326/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Hickory Thicket, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hickory Thicket 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 cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hickory Thicket, 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%
Hickory Thicket, MD
2024 average cost:$4,131/mo
2023 average cost:$4,143/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
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 Hickory Thicket

Recent reviews for independent living in Hickory Thicket

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

Well-maintained dining facilities and delicious meals. Many reviews praise the high-quality meals and attractive dining areas at various communities. For example, at The Gardens of Annapolis, residents enjoy their meals in the renovated dining room, which has been closed since COVID-19 but is expected to reopen soon. At Residences at Vantage Poin ...
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Friendly and helpful staff members. Several reviews mention the kind and attentive nature of the staff in different communities. For instance, at Meadowcrest at Middletown, the staff prioritize the residents' comfort despite the business's need to make a profit. At The Gardens of Annapolis, the friendly and helpful staff make ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Throughout the reviews, residents express enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered at communities. For example, at Harmony at Kent, residents are constantly busy with activities like casino trips, card games, and wine nights. At Harmony at Kent, residents also enjoy outings to nearb ...
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Access to modern amenities. Modern amenities are highlighted in several reviews as a desirable feature at communities. At Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community, residents appreciate the inclusive price for the apartment and the availability of a washer/dryer in each unit. At Meadowcrest at Middletown, the comm ...
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Sense of community and companionship. Reviews often mention the warm and welcoming atmosphere at communities, where residents make new friends and form deep connections. For example, at Residences at Vantage Point CCRC, residents serve on various committees and take pride in their community. At The Gardens of Annapolis, resident ...
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Responsive management and maintenance teams. Reviews consistently mention the prompt and effective communication between residents and management/maintenance teams at various communities. For instance, at Bedford Court, a CCRC, the staff are attentive to residents' needs, and at The Gardens of Annapolis, they respond quickly when issue ...
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Hickory Thicket independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hickory Thicket independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hickory Thicket, 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 Hickory Thicket 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 Hickory Thicket 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
22.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
32.9%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.2%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Hickory Thicket 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 Hickory Thicket communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.2%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hickory Thicket 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 Hickory Thicket offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.2%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.1%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.3%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
36.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
24.3%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.9%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.1%
46.5%
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