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The cost of independent living in Ripley is about $4,738 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 112 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.

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2222 Floor plans available
9.8
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31 reviews
9.8
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31 reviews
5 star
84%
4 star
10%
3 star
6%
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My mom has been happy at Acclaim at Belmont Bay. It was a difficult transition for her, but everyone is so kind. She is slowly but surely making friends and starting to participate in activities. There are...
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.
Enjoy resort-style senior living, complete with upscale services and amenities at Acclaim at Belmont Bay. Now Open - Schedule your visit today!Our independent lifestyle rental community welcomes seniors 62 years or better to live their golden years in Woodbridge, VA. Located just 20 miles south...
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9.5
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42 reviews
9.5
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42 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
21%
3 star
5%
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10%
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5%
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The sense of community at The Charleston is palpable. My great aunt has formed meaningful friendships, and the staff works really hard to cultivate a family-like atmosphere. Special events and outings...
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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8.7
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22 reviews
8.7
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22 reviews
5 star
32%
4 star
27%
3 star
27%
2 star
14%
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The facility is beautiful and clean, however the staff, ie housekeeping and Aids can do a lot better at spot cleaning in my resident apartment, especially the aids. I understand housekeeping is only once a...
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.
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9.0
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9.0
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21 reviews
5 star
61%
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14%
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Southwinds is a safe and comfortable place to live. It offers many amenities and conveniences for its residents as well as many many activities.
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.
Southwinds 2 is a luxurious and classy senior apartment community located in White Plains, Charles County, MD. Apart from being a senior apartment, Southwinds 2 also operates as an independent living community that provides care services for its residents. It is a gated community for seniors aged...
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7.5
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27 reviews
7.5
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27 reviews
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3 star
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Charging seniors on a fixed income for $[removed], is not right. That is a mortgage payment. And the studio appt. What? $[removed] then they pay trash and electric? Let me know if I'm wrong. I believe rent...
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.
Southwinds is a luxurious, upscale, active adult, apartment rental community for persons age 55 and better. A gated community, nestled in the woods — quite and serene, yet located just minutes from Waldorf and LaPlata shopping, medical and professional areas. At Southwinds, you can live the...
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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, 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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Ripley, MD

The average cost of senior living in Ripley is $4,738 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $2,932 per month.

Independent living costs in Ripley, MD, vs. nearby cities

Ripley, MD
$4,738/mo

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

Ripley, MD
$4,738/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$6,924/mo
Independent Living
$4,738/mo

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

Studio
$4,713/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,283/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,521/mo

Senior living costs in Ripley 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: Ripley, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRipley, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,738/mo$3,924/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$5,965/mo$5,322/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,924/mo$6,226/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Ripley, MD:$4,738/mo
Maryland:$3,924/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Ripley, MD:$5,965/mo
Maryland:$5,322/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Ripley, MD:$6,924/mo
Maryland:$6,226/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Ripley, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ripley 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 median 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
Ripley, MD$3,222/mo$3,047/mo+5.7%
Maryland$3,718/mo$3,511/mo+5.9%
National$2,777/mo$2,769/mo+0.3%
Ripley, MD
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,047/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$3,718/mo
2023 average cost:$3,511/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$2,777/mo
2023 average cost:$2,769/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Ripley

Recent reviews for independent living in Ripley

Victoria Park in Woodbridge, VA

3.8
Management Staff is very professional and patient...much experience in senior needs and challenges. Maintenance request and response have been on point. Although, desire that the maintenance department be more focused in repairs so as to avoid repetition of the same job. Desire that parking be ...
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Morris Glen in Alexandria, VA

5.0
I have lived at Morris Glen for 13 years and love it here. The property manager is very helpful. Location is great. Love my apt. Grounds are kept nice. Friendly neighbors. Lot's of activities. Just the right place for me. Also, affordable rent.

Cogir of Old Town, Alexandria

5.0
We really like the friendliness of the staff members and the activities there. They take the residents out to lunch, gardening, bringing in programs from a working dog to musical performances.

Ripley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ripley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ripley, 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 Ripley 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 Ripley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ripley, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ripley 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 Ripley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ripley, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ripley 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 Ripley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ripley, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Acclaim at Belmont Bay, The Charleston Senior Community and Harmony at Waldorf are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ripley, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Ripley, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ripley, Maryland are Acclaim at Belmont Bay, Morningside House of St Charles and Potomac Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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