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The cost of independent living in Linwood is about $3,797 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 58 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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Last Updated: 11/15/24
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Photo of The Terraces at Westminster
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33 Floor plans available
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39 reviews
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Everyone there was friendly and good. The only issues were at night especially and sometimes during the day the aides took a while to get her to the bathroom The dining was great and family could join.
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.
The Terraces at Westminster is an assisted living and memory care community in Westminster, Maryland.For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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Photo of Lorien Taneytown
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44 Floor plans available
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We toured this facility during the height of covid and they were very flexible and let us come look at the apartment my mother would move to before we made a decision. their marketing coordinator was...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Lorien Taneytown has been a landmark in Carroll County for over a decade. In 2014, Lorien built a 52 bed assisted living looking to offer another level of care to seniors in the area. With a focus on quality care, socialization, and independence, our philosophy encourages our residents to age in...
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The nursing service at Brightview Westminster Ridge needs improving. Mom is diabetic and was not receiving her medication. So we had to put our foot down with the staff on this matter. We had several...
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.
Tucked handsomely into countryside, yet close to every metro-area convenience and historic downtown Westminster, Brightview Westminster Ridge brings all the right things together for vibrant, value-filled senior living. The only full-service, rental retirement community in Carroll County, 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Linwood, MD

The average cost of senior living in Linwood is $3,797 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampstead, MD with an average of $3,203 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Linwood, MD vs. nearby cities

Linwood, MD
$3,797/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Linwood, MD vs. the state and national average

Linwood, MD
$3,797/mo
U.S. national average
$4,149/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Linwood vs. other types of senior living

$5,297/mo
Independent Living
$3,797/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Linwood, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$6,263/mo
Studio
$6,912/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,817/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,155/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Linwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Linwood

Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA

5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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Victoria Park at Walkersville

5.0
I am happy with the community and the room I got fits most of my furniture. The community is always clean and maintained. I have been able to eat from the restaurants that are across the street and there is plenty of shopping stores around. This is in a good location.

North Oaks, a CCRC in Baltimore, MD

5.0
I was immediately impressed with North Oaks Retirement Community. They offer many options for residents from almost independent to constant supervision. The community provides a number of "apartments" where couples can live that offer the conveniences of apartment living with the full care of ...
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Linwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Linwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Linwood, 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 Linwood 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 Linwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Linwood, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Linwood 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 Linwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Linwood, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Linwood 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 Linwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Linwood, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
11.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
45.8%
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