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The cost of independent living in Linkwood is about $5,039 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 64 options. Read 922 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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
With its enviable Annapolis location, Bay Forest Senior Apartment Community features an atmosphere filled with gracious living. Here, as a senior 62 years and older, you will appreciate not having to worry about maintenance chores. At the same time, you can take advantage of the on-site services...
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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Catered Living of Ocean Pines is a very nice place overall, unfortunately it didn't end up being a good fit for our loved one. The facility itself is beautiful, clean, and well kept, and the staff are all...
Provides: Independent Living
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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 Woodlands is a three-story condominium community with a centrally located elevator and staircase. The building consists of fifty-two units ranging in size from 700 square feet to 1,444 square feet. Each condo features a deluxe kitchen, sunroom, living area, laundry room, wall-to-wall carpet,...
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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.
1. Independent Living- 1&2 bedroom apartments in 3 story newly constructed building 6 miles from the ocean.  Ocean Pines offers outdoor recreational activities such as golf and  nature  trails.   2. Assisted Living- in the style of a bed and breakfast. Ocean...
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During my mother's time here, she was in the independent living section and the community was always clean and the staff was always friendly and willing to help. When my mother's health declined, they were...
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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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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Cost of independent living in Linkwood, MD

The average cost of senior living in Linkwood is $5,039 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mardela Springs, MD with an average of $3,366 per month.

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

Linkwood, MD
$5,039/mo
$4,969/mo

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

Linkwood, MD
$5,039/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$6,835/mo
Independent Living
$5,039/mo

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

Studio
$5,059/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,978/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,236/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,335/mo

Senior living costs in Linkwood 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: Linkwood, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLinkwood, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$5,039/mo$4,025/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$5,915/mo$5,433/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$6,835/mo$6,402/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Linkwood, MD:$5,039/mo
Maryland:$4,025/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Linkwood, MD:$5,915/mo
Maryland:$5,433/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Linkwood, MD:$6,835/mo
Maryland:$6,402/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Linkwood, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Linkwood 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Linkwood, MD$4,081/mo$3,386/mo+20.5%
Maryland$4,066/mo$4,045/mo+0.5%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Linkwood, MD
2024 average cost:$4,081/mo
2023 average cost:$3,386/mo
Percent change:+20.5%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,066/mo
2023 average cost:$4,045/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Linkwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Linkwood

The Woodlands in Ocean Pines, MD

4.5
Our family is so very grateful that we found Catered Living. It is attractive and small enough for personal attention. Our mother got wonderful care there. We felt the staff knew her personally and always treated her with love and respect. When the time came, the staff, nurses and admin at ...
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Brandywine Fenwick Island by Monarch in Selbyville, DE

5.0
My Mom recently celebrated her 95th birthday. The staff at Brandywine couldn’t have done more to make her day more special. From her caregiver who dressed Mom up so beautifully-and accessorized to the recognition of Mom throughout the day by all the staff! I bought a sheet cake and they happened ...
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Lexington Park Senior Apartments

5.0
The apartment is very spacious. The laundry room is on each floor, no laundry hookups in each apartments. Elevator to get to different floors, stairs are kept nice and clean. They have a reading room. Prior to covid they had activities, not currently. Indoor pool to be swimming Monday through ...
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Linkwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Linkwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Linkwood, 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 Linkwood 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 Linkwood 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
18.6%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.3%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.9%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.9%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.3%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Linkwood 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 Linkwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.2%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
37.3%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Linkwood 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 Linkwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.2%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.2%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.5%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.2%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.2%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.4%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.6%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
28.8%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.1%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Peregrine Salisbury, Candle Light Cove and John B Parsons Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Linkwood, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 64 independent living facilities near Linkwood, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Linkwood, Maryland is Peregrine Salisbury. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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