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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Layhill South, MD

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The cost of independent living in Layhill South is about $4,734 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 98 options. Read 1163 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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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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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.
The Army Distaff Foundation owns and operates the Knollwood, an independent living community in Washington, D.C., in the County of Washington. Located on 16 green acres overlooking Rock Creek Park, the Knollwood provides secure, affordable studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to...
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.
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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...
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: 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: 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: 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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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: 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.
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...
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: 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: 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: 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
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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 Layhill South, MD

The average cost of senior living in Layhill South is $4,734 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Konterra, MD with an average of $4,406 per month.

Independent living costs in Layhill South, MD, vs. nearby cities

Layhill South, MD
$4,736/mo

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

Layhill South, MD
$4,736/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Layhill South, MD, vs. other senior living options

$6,967/mo
Independent Living
$4,736/mo

Independent living costs in Layhill South, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,939/mo
Studio
$7,141/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,617/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,967/mo

Senior living costs in Layhill South 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: Layhill South, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLayhill South, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,736/mo$3,924/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$5,827/mo$5,322/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,967/mo$6,226/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Layhill South, MD:$4,736/mo
Maryland:$3,924/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Layhill South, MD:$5,827/mo
Maryland:$5,322/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Layhill South, MD:$6,967/mo
Maryland:$6,226/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Layhill South, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Layhill South 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
Layhill South, MD$4,502/mo$4,560/mo-1.3%
Maryland$4,066/mo$4,045/mo+0.5%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Layhill South, MD
2024 average cost:$4,502/mo
2023 average cost:$4,560/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,066/mo
2023 average cost:$4,045/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Layhill South

Recent reviews for independent living in Layhill South

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.

Layhill South independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Layhill South independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Layhill South, 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 Layhill South 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 Layhill South partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Layhill South, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Layhill South 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 Layhill South communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Layhill South, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Layhill South 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 Layhill South offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.5%
46.4%
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