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The cost of independent living in Narrows is about $3,580 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 387 options.

Read 5955 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 Annapolis, Easton and Severna Park.

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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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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.
Waverly Gardens Senior Apartments is the first residential development in metropolitan Baltimore that meets national standards for environmental friendliness. Our apartment community offers moderate-income seniors decreased energy costs and healthier indoor air quality.  Due to energy...
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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: 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.
St. Paul Senior Living at Wayne Place is a senior housing community located in the vibrant city of Washington, DC. With a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere, and lots to do in the city, St. Paul Senior Living at Wayne Place is the perfect choice for your new home. Washington is an incredible...
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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.
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 think it's a great community as far as residents services and planned activities. I want them to continue to upkeep and beautify the environment such as painting, fixing broken or malfunctioning...
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 downtown Silver Spring, Charter House offers the perfect home for persons 55 years of age and older. Now under new management, Charter House is a vibrant community with unparalleled amenities, plus great new improvements coming soon. Our spacious apartment homes offer 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.
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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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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: 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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My brother and I toured a number of places when we were searching for a new home for our parents. Although Mom died before we could implement the move, we followed through with moving Dad into the Maryland...
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
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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, 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.
Fort Washington Manor offers affordability, convenience, serenity, and independent living solutions for those 62 or better. With a wonderful location just outside the metropolitan Washington, DC area your home will be only minutes to shopping, the metro transit system, a marina and parks. Or...
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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.
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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: 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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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...
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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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My mother has dementia and requires a lot of attention, but she is still very functional. We have moved her there a few months ago and we are extremely please with the entire environment. The staff is...
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.

Cost of independent living in Narrows, MD

The average cost of senior living in Narrows is $3,580 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Queenstown, MD with an average of $3,580 per month.

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

Narrows, MD
$3,580/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,783/mo
Independent Living
$3,580/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,935/mo
Studio
$3,097/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,749/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,142/mo

Senior living costs in Narrows 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: Narrows, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNarrows, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$3,580/mo$4,117/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,671/mo$6,951/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,783/mo$8,003/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Narrows, MD:$3,580/mo
Maryland:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Narrows, MD:$6,671/mo
Maryland:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Narrows, MD:$7,783/mo
Maryland:$8,003/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Narrows, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Narrows 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
Narrows, MD$4,151/mo$3,896/mo+6.5%
Maryland$4,103/mo$3,947/mo+4.0%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Narrows, MD
2024 average cost:$4,151/mo
2023 average cost:$3,896/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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 Narrows

Recent reviews for independent living in Narrows

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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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.

Meadowcrest at Middletown

3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Prompt maintenance response. Many reviews mention the quick response time of the maintenance teams in resolving issues at various communities. For example, at The Gardens of Annapolis, residents appreciate that their requests are addressed immediately, and at Harmony at Kent, residents are grateful for the proactive app ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality and enjoyment of the meals offered in communities stand out as a major factor. At Bedford Court, a CCRC, the food is described as 'spectacular', and at HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City, residents look forward to mealtimes every day due to the wide ...
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Thoughtful and attentive staff. Reviews frequently express appreciation for the caring and supportive nature of the staff at communities. For instance, at Seaton Silver Spring, the staff go above and beyond to accommodate residents' needs, and at Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community, the team's friendliness and a ...
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Secure and convenient parking. Residents often comment on the importance of convenient and safe parking options at their communities. At The Gardens of Annapolis, residents mention the availability of parking spots for their vehicles, and at Discovery Village Chevy Chase, the secure parking garage provides peace of mind f ...
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Excellent communication with families. Several reviews highlight the importance of clear and consistent communication between staff and families. For example, at Sunrise of Severna Park, families are kept informed of any changes or updates through regular notices, and at HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City, the community di ...
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Access to nearby amenities. Living close to desirable amenities is a major factor for many residents when choosing a senior living community. At Bedford Court, a CCRC, residents enjoy the ease of access to restaurants, shopping, and cultural attractions, while at The Jefferson, the location near downtown DC provides nu ...
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Narrows independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Narrows independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Narrows, 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 Narrows 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 Narrows 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
23.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.1%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Narrows 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 Narrows communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
30.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Narrows 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 Narrows offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Narrows, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.4%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Regency Crest, Chevy Chase House and Morningside House of Friendship are the top-rated independent living facilities near Narrows, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 387 independent living facilities near Narrows, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Narrows, Maryland are Morningside House of Friendship, Morningside House of St Charles and HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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