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My advisor [Removed] was extremely helpful. He was with me every step off the way. I would like for him to give me a call so I can thank him personally. Sincerely [emoved]
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.
Rollingcrest Commons is a senior apartment complex located less than a mile from the border of Washington, DC, in Hyattsville, Prince George's County, Maryland. This Maryland neighborhood is home to multiple public parks, including Green Meadows Park, Kirkwood Park, and Heurich Park. It is also...
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Choosing Brightview as a place for my mother has shown to be a good choice. While she has only been there a few weeks, it is clear that the quality of her life is much better and engaging than before....
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.
The design-build community will feature residential apartments and personalized assistance and care services for seniors who need help with the activities of daily living. Brightview communities are known for offering a holistic approach to care and life enrichment. Each resident is esteemed for...
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I love the apartment I got for my grandfather. I can always visit him, the staff is great and has me as a emergency and I am aware of everything incase of a emergency(which has happened) I recommend RV !
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.
Randolph Village is located in a park-like setting and designed with the active senior in mind.  It features 130 apartments, a two-story community room with kitchenette, beauty and barbershop, and many other thoughtful amenities. Keeping the active senior in mind, Randolph Village combines...
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My 90 year old aunt has been a resident in the Edwards Building for nearly three years and she could not be happier. She loves the food and eats better than she ever did when she lived alone. She tells me...
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.
The Robert Edwards Building opened its doors in 1990. The mission of Homecrest House is to provide seniors of limited income with subsidized supportive, affordable housing in order to maintain independence and quality of life. Our staff has over 30 years of experience in the care for the elderly....
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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 only had a few interactions with the staff at this community and they have been helpful. They do offer some nice amenities and daily activities. The community is clean and I would recommend it.
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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.
Rainier Manor is a senior housing community located in Mount Rainier, Prince George's County, MD. Mount Rainier, which is situated just 4 miles from downtown Washington D.C., is home to the Gateway Arts District. The arts district encourages the development of local talent by providing affordable...
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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.
Welcome home to Humphrey Management's Hampshire Village Senior Community where luxury meets affordability! Built in 2004, our community is home to 110 beautiful residents who ages are 62 years and older. At Hampshire Village we have a wide array of amenities and activities/events for our...
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I like this place the people are nice and accommodating. This is a clean community and the staff are really good and keep everyone informed. They have activities like bingo and more to keep the residents...
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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.
Grace House, a Victory Housing assisted living community is located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Grace House is convenient to doctors, shopping, churches and recreational opportunities. This beautiful two acre site can be found just north of Leisure World near the intersection of ...
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It's very nice and they have and provide a lot of activities do go to. I'm enjoying the atmosphere. However, I do have some issues I would like to address but not sure who I should address because it's...
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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.
Ideally situated in a residential area, Willow Manor at Colesville offers affordable apartment living for seniors and is close to the shopping, entertainment, restaurants and medical services of bustling Silver Spring and convenient to major thoroughfares and transportation. When you need to go...
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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...
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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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There are no meals, it is prepared your own. There are no vending machines for snacks no microwave. For activities there is bingo. It is too expensive, unsafe door entrance, unlocked homelessness come in too...
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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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They really deliver on value proposition. General feel/atmosphere is always hospitable and friendly. Residents are treated both with respect and care. Still ironing out the operational kinks as they are new...
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: 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.
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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.
FREE RENT! Move in during the month of December to receive the remainder of December and January FREE! Please contact our office for more details. Apartments Available Now! Waverly House is a newly renovated senior community, located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, Maryland. We are located...
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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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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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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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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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The nursing staff team are terrific, they have an enormous amount of staff members there, and our experience so far has been wonderful. They are giving our loved one the best care that he could need. 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.
The Hebrew Home of Washington has provided quality nursing care and rehabilitation for Washington area families since 1910. Honoring Jewish values and respect for resident's dignity, the Hebrew Home welcomes everyone to experience it's beautiful campus and dedicated staff. The Home accepts...
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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: 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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This is NOT a nursing home. It is an independent living senior residence with mostly 8-A subsidized apartments.
Provides: Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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 86 year old mother was at Chesterbrook Residences for 9 month before she died peacefully in her sleep from heart problems. She loved Chesterbrook Residences, her apartment, the people there who became...
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.
Chesterbrook ResidencesChesterfield Residences is an assisted living community located in Falls Church, VA in Fairfax County and home to just over 12,000 people. Falls Church is a busy city close to D.C., with lots of great stores, shopping and activities. Residents will enjoy going out to...
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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.
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!
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Cost of independent living in Oakwood Knolls, MD

The average cost of senior living in Oakwood Knolls is $4,940 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leisure World, MD with an average of $4,640 per month.

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

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

Oakwood Knolls, MD
$4,940/mo
U.S. national average
$4,083/mo

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

$7,012/mo
Independent Living
$4,940/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,058/mo
Studio
$7,370/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,331/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,012/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Oakwood Knolls over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Oakwood Knolls

Recent reviews for independent living in Oakwood Knolls

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and approachability of the staff at different communities, such as at Bedford Court, a CCRC, where they went above and beyond to make new residents feel welcome. At Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community, the team was described as helpful and atte ...
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Excellent food and dining experiences. Food quality was a major factor in residents' satisfaction with their living situation. At Bedford Court, a CCRC, reviews praised the delicious meals served in the dining rooms, while at Sommerset Retirement Community, the chef accommodated dietary restrictions and provided excellent dining ...
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Well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently mentioned the cleanliness and upkeep of the common areas and living spaces in communities like Falcons Landing, Homecrest House B'nai B'rith, and Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community, where residents appreciated the pristine surroundings.
Engaging activities and social opportunities. Communities offered a variety of activities to keep residents active and engaged, such as games, arts and crafts, fitness classes, and community events. Residents at Falcons Landing and The Jefferson particularly enjoyed the social opportunities provided.
Access to medical care and support services. Many reviews mentioned the convenience and quality of medical care and support services available on-site or nearby. At Aspenwood Senior Living Community, the capacity to administer medications was praised, while at Bedford Court, a CCRC, the presence of a firefighter on-site for safety educ ...
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Affordable pricing and financial transparency. Several residents appreciated the affordability and transparency of the financial arrangements at their communities, such as at Seabury at Friendship Terrace, where the low income community provided a comfortable living situation within their budget.
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Oakwood Knolls independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakwood Knolls independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakwood Knolls, 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 Oakwood Knolls 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 Oakwood Knolls 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
31.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Oakwood Knolls 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 Oakwood Knolls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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43.4%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakwood Knolls 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 Oakwood Knolls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
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47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.4%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.4%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.6%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
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46.6%
Dances
Dances
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32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Sunrise of Hunter Mill, Sunrise of Vienna and Sunrise of Springfield are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oakwood Knolls, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 118 independent living facilities near Oakwood Knolls, Maryland. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Oakwood Knolls, Maryland are Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Sunrise of Chevy Chase and Chevy Chase House. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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