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The cost of independent living in Montgomery Square is about $4,636 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 501 options.

Read 8885 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Bethesda, Washington and Arlington.

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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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All the people are friendly. The bank, doctor's, and grocery store are all in the neighborhood. There are dogs on premises from other residents. They have bingo, painting via zoom, and there was a band...
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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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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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Overall, I think this is a great place. They're very good at keeping the common areas clean. The apartments are good but a bit small, especially when you're restricted from being able to get out and about...
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.
At Herndon Harbor House, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. Free resident parking available at our...
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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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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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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
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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.
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: 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.
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.
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: 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
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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.
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, 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.
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: 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.
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: 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 have never been one to do reviews but we need to take time to show our appreciation. I am going on my 3rd year at Kendrick Court. From the very beginning everyone was very welcoming. My apartment is great,...
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.
Kendrick Court Senior ApartmentsKendrick Court is a senior apartment community located in Herndon, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Our community is income restricted and designed to meet the needs of senior residents aged 62-years or older who wish to continue living an independent lifestyle. We...
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My father moved into the Hermitage in early Sept 2018. We couldn't be more happy. I was looking for a place for my Dad and after talking to [name removed] I basically stopped my search. She was so lovely and...
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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Northern Virginia, the Hermitage is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering various levels of care and services that promote an independent lifestyle regardless of needs. A not-for-profit community, owned and operated by Virginia United...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of independent living in Montgomery Square, MD

The average cost of senior living in Montgomery Square is $4,636 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frederick, MD with an average of $3,992 per month.

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

Montgomery Square, MD
$4,636/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Montgomery Square, MD, vs. other senior living options

$8,467/mo
Independent Living
$4,636/mo

Independent living costs in Montgomery Square, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,241/mo
Studio
$3,209/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,206/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,309/mo

Senior living costs in Montgomery Square 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: Montgomery Square, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMontgomery Square, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,636/mo$4,041/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$7,146/mo$7,009/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$8,467/mo$8,053/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Montgomery Square, MD:$4,636/mo
Maryland:$4,041/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Montgomery Square, MD:$7,146/mo
Maryland:$7,009/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Montgomery Square, MD:$8,467/mo
Maryland:$8,053/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Montgomery Square, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Montgomery Square 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 average 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
Montgomery Square, MD$4,116/mo$4,202/mo-2.0%
Maryland$4,103/mo$3,947/mo+4.0%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Montgomery Square, MD
2024 average cost:$4,116/mo
2023 average cost:$4,202/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,103/mo
2023 average cost:$3,947/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Montgomery Square

Recent reviews for independent living in Montgomery Square

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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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff and residents. Many reviews mention the warm and friendly atmosphere at the communities, with staff and residents going out of their way to make newcomers feel welcome. At Bedford Court, a CCRC, the staff's genuine care and kindness, as well as the community's social events, help create a strong sense of bel ...
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Quality dining experiences. Food is a significant factor in residents' satisfaction with their communities. Reviews consistently praise the quality and variety of meals, with several communities offering multiple dining options. At Seaton Silver Spring, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preference ...
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Engaging activities and social events. Communities offer a range of activities and events to keep residents engaged and active. At Falcons Landing, residents can attend cultural opportunities in Washington, D.C., participate in fitness classes, or join in the numerous social events on campus. Residents at Wilshire Estates Gracious ...
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Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Communities prioritize regular maintenance and updates to ensure a pleasant living environment for residents. At Bedford Court, a CCRC, new flooring and repainting were done before a loved one moved in, and repairs were completed promptly. Residents at Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Com ...
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Personalized care and attention. Several reviews mention the compassionate care and attention that communities provide to their residents. At Bedford Court, a CCRC, the staff's responsiveness to concerns goes above and beyond, ensuring that residents' needs are met. Residents at Discovery Village Chevy Chase also highlight ...
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Access to necessary services and amenities. Communities provide essential services and amenities to cater to residents' needs. At Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community, Wilshire Estates offers new facilities with various options for residents, ensuring that they can find a living arrangement that suits their preferences. Additi ...
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Montgomery Square independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Montgomery Square independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Montgomery Square, 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 Montgomery Square 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 Montgomery Square 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
27.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.3%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
38.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Montgomery Square 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 Montgomery Square communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
36.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Montgomery Square 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 Montgomery Square offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Montgomery Square, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.3%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.1%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.1%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29.5%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Potomac, Cogir of Potomac and Regency Crest are the top-rated independent living facilities near Montgomery Square, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 501 independent living facilities near Montgomery Square, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Montgomery Square, Maryland are Acclaim at Belmont Bay, Morningside House of Friendship and Paramount Senior Living at Manassas. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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