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10 Best Independent Living Communities in National Harbor, MD
The cost of independent living in National Harbor is about $4,843 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 78 options. Read 961 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Fairfax, 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.
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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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.
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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.
Set along the Potomac River and minutes from Georgetown, The Fitzgerald of Palisades offers a best-of-both-worlds lifestyle that’s easily accessible to Palisades’ charming main street corridor and all that Washington D.C. has to offer. Come tour with us today!
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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.
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...
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 National Harbor, MD
The average cost of senior living in National Harbor is $4,843 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cottage City, MD with an average of $4,818 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in National Harbor, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in National Harbor, MD vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in National Harbor
Recent reviews for independent living in National Harbor
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.
National Harbor independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in National Harbor independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in National Harbor, 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 National Harbor 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 National Harbor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
National Harbor, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.3%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.3%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.7%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in National Harbor 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 National Harbor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
National Harbor, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in National Harbor 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 National Harbor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
National Harbor, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.7%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
31.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.7%
45.8%
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Sunrise of Hunter Mill, Sunrise of Vienna and Potomac Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near National Harbor, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 78 independent living facilities near National Harbor, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in National Harbor, Maryland are Sunrise of Hunter Mill, Sunrise of Vienna and Sunrise of Mt Vernon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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