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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oxford, MD

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The cost of independent living in Oxford is about $4,387 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 237 options.

Read 2720 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 Easton, Kent Island Estates and St. Michaels.

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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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Emerson is a beautiful community with a serene and beautiful atmosphere. It's lobby and public space are welcoming. The public areas are beautifully decorated and warm. The apartments are more of a...
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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! And welcome to easy living with the luxuries you deserve at a price you can afford. Park View at Emerson is proud to offer high quality one-bedroom apartment homes designed with seniors in mind. Every detail of our modern architecture makes life easier while providing...
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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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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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.
Caritas House Assisted Living is part of the Jenkins Senior Living Community, a long-standing senior community set on a scenic hill overlooking Baltimore. It is a 60-unit studio apartment community located just off the freeway, next to a hospital.The mental, physical and spiritual well being of...
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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.
Bowleys Garden Plaza is an affordable senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older located in a cozy and peaceful neighborhood in Baltimore, Baltimore county, Maryland. Bowleys Garden Plaza is located with easy access to nearby shopping centers, coffee shops, banking, houses of...
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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.
There’s a quiet confidence that defines today’s discerning retirees — individuals who have spent a lifetime pursuing growth, making thoughtful decisions, and creating a future rich with possibility. Now, the opportunity has arrived to enjoy the rewards of that journey at The Riviera Alexandria, 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: 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 enjoy living at Oliver Plaza. The staff are nice and answer all my questions. I have a nice view from my apartment. They keep the community clean. I have noticed a lot of activities posted on the...
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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.
Oliver Plaza Senior Apartments is a 55 + senior apartment community in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, walking distance from grocery stores and other shops. The harbor town of Baltimore showcases thousands of marine creatures at their national aquarium, features Civil War era attractions...
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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 Overlook at Monarch Mills is a senior housing community located in the luxurious town of Columbia, Howard County, MD. Our community is located nearby relaxing wooded areas that are great for an afternoon stroll. The city of Columbia, nearby the Patuxent River is a small, planned community...
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I love my apartment. a place for mom really helped me to get the apartment. I have no regrets. for their services.
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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 Bon Secour Smallwood Summit senior housing community is located in the bustling metropolitan area of Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD. When in need of a little excitement, most seniors will choose to retire in a bigger area like Baltimore. With all of the attractions and amenities that this...
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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: 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: 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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The community itself is very clean and attractive and the value is good. I like just about everything with the community. There are not any activities right now due to all the restrictions but usually we can...
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: 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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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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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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Gum Springs Glen, located in the historic Gum Springs area of Fairfax County, offers an exciting concept in affordable retirement living to seniors with moderate incomes. Designed for the active lifestyles of residents, each building features attractively appointed and spacious common areas for...
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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 Oxford, MD

The average cost of senior living in Oxford is $4,387 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Queenstown, MD with an average of $3,580 per month.

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

Oxford, MD
$4,387/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,734/mo
Independent Living
$4,387/mo

Senior living costs in Oxford 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: Oxford, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOxford, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,387/mo$4,117/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,605/mo$6,951/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,734/mo$8,003/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Oxford, MD:$4,387/mo
Maryland:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Oxford, MD:$7,605/mo
Maryland:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Oxford, MD:$7,734/mo
Maryland:$8,003/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Oxford

Recent reviews for independent living in Oxford

Integrity Esther's Place at the Park in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Pin Oak Village in Bowie, MD

4.0
I found a place for my mother and within the same week she was in and loved it. Staff is good and were very helpful with helping us through this transition

The Willows at Victoria Falls in Laurel, MD

4.8
We chose The Willows because the location was closer to family, there are a lot of options for activities to do, and my mom wanted to be somewhere with a diverse population and culture and we felt this was a great fit. She likes her apartment and is happy with the size, especially compared to ...
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Oxford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oxford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oxford, 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 Oxford 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 Oxford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oxford, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
25.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Oxford 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 Oxford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oxford, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
23.9%
38.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oxford 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 Oxford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oxford, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
34.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.5%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.9%
39.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
29.2%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.2%
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Candle Light Cove, Morningside House of Friendship and Peregrine Salisbury are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oxford, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 237 independent living facilities near Oxford, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Oxford, Maryland are Morningside House of Friendship, Peregrine Salisbury and Morningside House of St Charles. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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