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The cost of independent living in Rocky Forge is about $4,374 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 145 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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Photo of Heritage Hills Retirement Community
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Heritage Hills was definitely the best choice. We have nothing negative to say. The staff, services, and facilities are all exceptional. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
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.
Amid the pastoral and peaceful setting of Greencastle…We offer our residents uniquely individualized personal care services that enables independence and choice. Our comfortable family atmosphere ensures residents feel a part of daily living as a family while sharing with others who call Heritage...
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The leadership team is wonderful. A few CNAs perform their job well, but for some, I am daily writing notes for tasks that were not accomplished. Some sanitary issues are not followed for my mother's care....
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Tour set up let us know. We look forward...
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unable to rate the activities personally as our loved one was bedridden. However we saw lots of folks playing bingo, puzzles, signup for weekly outings! Based on what we saw I would rate a 5. Our loved one...
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.
Our lively and vibrant senior living community in Hagerstown, Md., which provides both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, is in an elegant building that feels much like a grand hotel of the past. Offering all the conveniences of big city living, our community is surrounded by...
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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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The experience we have had with The Leland of Laurel Run has been very positive. I certainly recommend them. They did a really good job working with my sister to get her acclimated to the new place and...
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.
The Leland of Laurel Run strives to give our residents all the care, security and comforts of home. Newly renovated and opened in December, 2012, our unique setting downtown Waynesboro offers a step back in history. Once the Leland Hotel, the building has been purchased and re-purposed into 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: 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: 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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after losing my wife to dementia , i was looking to scale down, fortunately in my search i found Creekside Village i couldn't be more happy with my selection . They have been extremely helpful and available...
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.
Robinwood is a tranquil, relaxing assisted living community located in Hagerstown, Maryland, within minutes of most of the area's entertainment and shopping. As an assisted living community, we strive to provide our residents with customized care to meet their needs. Our community offers spacious...
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Rocky Forge, MD

The average cost of senior living in Rocky Forge is $4,374 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Emmitsburg, MD with an average of $4,105 per month.

Independent living costs in Rocky Forge, MD, vs. nearby cities

Rocky Forge, MD
$4,374/mo

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

Rocky Forge, MD
$4,374/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Rocky Forge, MD, vs. other senior living options

$5,280/mo
Independent Living
$4,374/mo

Independent living costs in Rocky Forge, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,072/mo
Studio
$6,229/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,014/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,583/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,234/mo

Senior living costs in Rocky Forge 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: Rocky Forge, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRocky Forge, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,374/mo$3,929/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$5,147/mo$5,325/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,280/mo$6,222/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Rocky Forge, MD:$4,374/mo
Maryland:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Rocky Forge, MD:$5,147/mo
Maryland:$5,325/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Rocky Forge, MD:$5,280/mo
Maryland:$6,222/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Rocky Forge

Recent reviews for independent living in Rocky Forge

Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA

5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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Victoria Park at Walkersville

5.0
I am happy with the community and the room I got fits most of my furniture. The community is always clean and maintained. I have been able to eat from the restaurants that are across the street and there is plenty of shopping stores around. This is in a good location.

Seaton Hagerstown

4.8
I've only been to Seaton Hagerstown a couple times, but my brother seems to like it there. Everybody there, including the residents, seems friendly. My brother is very friendly and has talked to just about everyone he sees. He says some people respond and some don't. Some people don't want to ...
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Rocky Forge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rocky Forge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rocky Forge, 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 Rocky Forge 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 Rocky Forge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rocky Forge, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rocky Forge 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 Rocky Forge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rocky Forge, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rocky Forge 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 Rocky Forge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rocky Forge, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Hills Retirement Community, Seaton Hagerstown and Brookdale Hagerstown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rocky Forge, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Rocky Forge, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Rocky Forge, Maryland is Magnolias of Chambersburg. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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