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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rising Sun, MD

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The cost of independent living in Rising Sun is about $4,101 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 490 options. Read 7396 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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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of The Long Community At Highland
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of St James Place Apts
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.
Photo of Mundey Manor
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.
Photo of Vineyard Personal Care Home
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.
Photo of Valleybrook Estates Condo
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.
Photo of Brereton Manor
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.
Photo of Westtown Reserve
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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Photo of Hershey Mill Home
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.
Photo of Woodcrest Villa
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.
Photo of Fairmount Homes Farm Crest
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.
Photo of Laurel Vistas
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.
Photo of Village Garden
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Village Arms Apartments
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.
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The people here are wonderful and really caring. We love this place there is just so much to do and see. The only thing that I would change is that they only have one elevator for all the residents. Other...
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.
Park View at Miramar Landing ,one of the area's newest apartment communities for seniors. Our leasing office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00AM until 3:00PM (except for holidays). Park View at Miramar Landing is designed with seniors in mind as you can see by our list of amenities. We...
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.
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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.
Riverwalk Senior Apartments are located in historic Salem, Salem County, New Jersey. The Salem Court House was erected in 1735 and still serves as city administrative offices and has the original bell inside this amazing American monument. Salem also has a marvelous Aquatic nursery for a...
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This is a very nice community with a very good staff. This is the best that we have ever been. The care is just excellent. We have had a bad experience and this time it has been great. Mom really is doing...
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.
Harvest View Personal Care & Woodland Heights is a senior living community located on the campus of Woodland Heights in Narvon, PA which is considered an unincorporated community in Lancaster County. Residents can enjoy getting their daily exercise and taking quiet walks, shopping in nearby...
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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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I have lived here since January 2020. The staff is wonderful and helpful. All my request is filled in a timely manner. It’s always clean. I’m thankful to live here.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Dairyland Apartments
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.
Photo of Strasburg Haus Apartments
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 Rising Sun, MD

The average cost of senior living in Rising Sun is $4,101 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bel Air South, MD with an average of $3,002 per month.

Independent living costs in Rising Sun, MD, vs. nearby cities

Rising Sun, MD
$4,101/mo

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

Rising Sun, MD
$4,101/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

Independent living costs in Rising Sun, MD, vs. other senior living options

$5,591/mo
Independent Living
$4,101/mo

Independent living costs in Rising Sun, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,985/mo
Studio
$5,780/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,962/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,523/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,008/mo

Senior living costs in Rising Sun 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: Rising Sun, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRising Sun, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,101/mo$3,993/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$5,550/mo$5,388/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$5,591/mo$6,326/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Rising Sun, MD:$4,101/mo
Maryland:$3,993/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Rising Sun, MD:$5,550/mo
Maryland:$5,388/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Rising Sun, MD:$5,591/mo
Maryland:$6,326/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Rising Sun, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rising Sun 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
Rising Sun, MD$3,910/mo$3,680/mo+6.3%
Maryland$4,043/mo$4,045/mo-0.0%
National$3,243/mo$3,151/mo+2.9%
Rising Sun, MD
2024 average cost:$3,910/mo
2023 average cost:$3,680/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,043/mo
2023 average cost:$4,045/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,243/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Rising Sun

Recent reviews for independent living in Rising Sun

Harrison House Chester County in Coatesville, PA

4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it. I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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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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Viva Senior Living at Bel Air

4.6
We chose this place for my mom because it is very close to where we live and we can visit a lot. They seem to provide the most value for the price, there are nicer places but they were a lot more expensive. I toured four other homes before deciding on this one for my mom.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and helpful staff. Several reviews from Keystone Villa at Ephrata, Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills, and Traditions of Hershey mention the attentiveness and helpfulness of the staff at their communities. Residents appreciate the long-term relationships they've built with caregivers and the support they've recei ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Activities are a highlight for residents in communities like Bellingham at West Chester, Keystone Villa at Ephrata, and Traditions of Hershey. Whether it's movie nights, museum outings, or gardening classes, the diverse offerings help residents stay engaged and active in their community.
Consistent communication between families and staff. Families value clear and ongoing communication with their loved ones and the staff at their communities. For example, at Keystone Villa at Ephrata and Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills, regular meetings between senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually, ensure everyone ...
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Individualized attention to accommodate resident needs. At Encore at Foulk and Harmony at Kent, residents and their families report feeling assured by the accommodating nature of caregivers. Quick adjustments made by staff, such as accommodating dietary restrictions and making daily tasks easier and safer, help improve the overall living experien ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are important factors for residents in communities like Heatherwood Retirement Community, Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line a CCRC, and Merrill Gardens at West Chester. Regular maintenance and updating of both interior spaces and outdoor areas help create a comfortabl ...
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Thoughtfully designed common areas. Common areas are a favorite among residents in communities like HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City, Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, and Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills. Thoughtfully designed spaces for socializing, like game rooms, movie rooms, and libraries, encou ...
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Rising Sun independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rising Sun independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rising Sun, 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 Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rising Sun, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.9%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.8%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.5%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rising Sun, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.1%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rising Sun, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.9%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.7%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.7%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.1%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.6%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
40.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
28.2%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.7%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.1%
46.5%
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Regency Crest, Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living and Harrison House Chester County are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rising Sun, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 490 independent living facilities near Rising Sun, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rising Sun, Maryland are Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, Senior Commons at Powder Mill and The Residence at Village Greens. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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