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I have only positive things to say about both Sunrise and A Place for Mom. Sunrise has a warm, kind atmosphere. Staff is friendly and helpful, and speaks to residents by name. Concerns are addressed and...
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.
The moment you walk through our door, you'll feel at home. From our warm, inviting fireplace to our cozy, family-like atmosphere, Sunrise at Montgomery Village is a step above the typical senior residence. For the past fifteen years, our caring and experienced staff has been helping seniors live......Read more
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They all have compassion. That is worth a lot during a stressful time. In general I have a very high opinion of Sunrise Chevy Chase and recommend it highly.
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.
At Sunrise of Chevy Chase, conveniently located adjacent to Washington, DC, in Maryland’s Montgomery County, we provide a safe, comfortable living environment and excellent care delivered by an experienced, compassionate team of caregivers. Our beautiful community, nestled in a desirable......Read more
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Staff is always very courteous and helpful. Every time I see others from the apartment they are always have happy greetings. Washer/Dryer and dishwasher are so convenient. There is even front door garbage...
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.
Regency Crest is an extraordinarily carefree community because of the convenient lifestyle enjoyed by those who live here. We go the extra mile to provide our residents with distinctive amenities and service that cannot be found in ordinary active adult communities....Read more
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. They invited us to stay for lunch so we could sample the food, which was very good. The units are lovely, and many have had recent updates. There are a number of...
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.
Bedford Court is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with one of the lowest Entrance Fee that is 100% refundable. Located within walking distance of the Leisure World shopping center. Our community offers you a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality......Read more
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Overall it was a very good experience. The facility is a bit older than others in the area, but the staff is very friendly and accommodating. I would definitely recommend Aspenwood Senior Living Community...
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.
Welcome to Aspenwood Senior Living Community, a Five Star Senior Living community! Well-established in Montgomery County since 1989, this neighborhood setting is convenient to shopping and medical services. Our Independent and Assisted Living apartments are not part of a high rise, further......Read more
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I loved Modena for mom. Sadly she was only there for 3 mos before she passed. I had terrible experiences with JSSA hospice. If i ever had an issue it was never about the care other than JSSA hospice who were...
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.
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Putting a loved one into assisted living is always a difficult decision. It is an adjustment for all persons involved, including family. Sunrise has made the transition for my mother as easy as humanly...
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.
Welcome to Sunrise of Silver Spring, an assisted living community in Silver Spring, Maryland, just minutes from Route 495 and just off Route 29, north on New Hampshire Avenue. Sunrise of Silver Spring sits in a beautifully landscaped setting in a residential neighborhood, adjacent to the White......Read more
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The only issue I had was understanding the invoicing system. Although I think that was a corporate issue and not related to this location. Based on the experience we have had so far, I would absolutely...
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.
Brighton Gardens of Columbia is located in the planned city of Columbia, Maryland, a city nationally ranked as one of the 10 Best Places to Live by MONEY, CNN, and FORBES. Against the perfect blend of parks, walking paths, and abundant shopping, Brighton Gardens of Columbia offers a beautifully......Read more
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Assistant living facility with multi-levels of residents from independent people to memory care. Provides 3 meals plus snacks, housekeeping, lots of activities and trips to shopping, sight seeing 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.
Morningside House of Laurel is an assisted living community located in Laurel, Maryland in Prince George's County and home to just over 25,000 people. Laurel is a quiet town close to Baltimore and D.C. and residents will be able to take trips to shows, events and concerts. Residents will also be......Read more
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I would honestly give them a 5 for everything (in our case), except #8 I would rate a 4 because I do feel like they charged high for some things. They definitely had a lot of loving staff and didn't seem to...
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.
Located just two minutes off of I-270 and 10 minutes from the 495 Capital Beltway, Sunrise of Rockville is nestled in a convenient location within Montgomery County near the Rockville Metro and the Historic Area of Rockville. Our Assisting Living specializes in personalizing our services to meet......Read more
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The place was recently renovated so that was nice. The food could be really improved for more nutrition and softer texture for easier consumption for the elderly
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.
Just a few minutes from Pike and Rose, 495 access and the Strathmore Music Center, The Terraces at Tuckerman Lane is both centrally located and beautifully situated on the Bethesda Trolley Trail. Our community offers Assisted Living, Enhanced Care and Memory Focused services and provide skilled......Read more
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What we like the most about Wilshire Estates is that it feels like a community. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had.
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.
We believe that Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure. At Wilshire Estates, our management teams......Read more
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The staff at the facility are excellent they are all kind and caring. They stop and spend time with the residents whenever they have a chance and the interaction is great in all areas of staff. A good...
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.
For over 25 years, Harmony Hall has been a trusted cornerstone of the Howard County community, offering residents a vibrant, fulfilling lifestyle in an environment where they can truly thrive. We are dedicated to empowering residents with independence, fostering meaningful social connections, and......Read more
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I thought the staff was very caring and the admin for the most part were very responsive. Sometimes a shortage of staff or if alert button was pressed-could take up to 30 minutes for someone to check the...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living......Read more
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They consistently went above and beyond. All categories are a number five except for food, which is a number four. The staff was very accommodating to our families needs and was responsive in regard to any...
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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We've been very happy with my mother's experience living at Ingleside's memory support assisted living. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the administrators have been very responsive when we've had...
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.
Ingleside at King Farm is a not-for-profit, continuing care retirement community central to the award-winning intergenerational King Farm development. We offer small town living just a short ride from the nation's capitol. Inside our walls, you will find a stress free lifestyle with a variety of......Read more
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My loved one toured this facility and although it was very reluctant to go into assisted living, believed that this place and the people in it were a good fit. I, too, was very impressed by the size of the...
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.
Join us at our upscale assisted living community also offering Alzheimer’s and dementia care services in charming Olney, Md., just 20 miles from our nation’s capital in a rural location surrounded by verdant trees. Your fine living includes well-appointed, cozy common areas, a spacious apartment,......Read more
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I rate all categories as a 5 with the exception of item 5, meals/dining. My mom does not care for the taste of the food at dinner. She loves the oatmeal at breakfast, lunch is OK, but I think dinners don't...
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.
Arbor Terrace Fulton looks at senior living differently. That’s because we believe no matter where you are in life, you deserve to pursue your passions, maintain meaningful relationships, and live every day to its fullest. With our state-of-the-art senior living and memory care community designed......Read more
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My uncle passed away in November Alfred house was terrific. We give it 10 stars. This is a first rate facility, especially for someone who is in their final stages of life.
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.
Since 1992, AlfredHouse ElderCare has been providing a nurturing environment to its residents. The eight beautiful facilities are nestled in the Rockville and Silver Spring areas.  Not only are there daily activities for the residents to enjoy, but also scheduled outings to theater......Read more
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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.
Landow House is an assisted living community, located in a safe area of Rockville, MD. This community is perfect for those who want to remain active and engaged in life, but could use some personal assistance with their daily activities. Landow House, has an average user review rating of 5 stars.......Read more
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We are happy with Seneca for our loved one considering her needs at this time. She is not as mobile as we like so the PT, OT, and speech therapy she receives has helped to improve her daily life in the...
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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All of them are a 5! We love KP and are so glad Mom is there. The Staff are all just wonderful. Very caring, kind, friendly, attentive, absolutely super. The residents are great. And the food is lovely. The...
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.
At Kensington Park Retirement Community, our services and setting are as unique as the residents we serve. Whether you are seeking Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Alzheimer's/ Memory Care, Kensington Park is designed to provide an encouraging and comprehensive continuum of services. ......Read more
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Raphael House is amazing!! My brother and my sister are very happy with the way that it looks and the way that they treat all of the residents, with compassion and patience. Also, they're always on top of...
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
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.
At Sterling Care Hillhaven, our team has one core belief: that everyone deserves a great life. We spend every minute of every day ensuring that each person who walks through our doors truly can enjoy a great life.We invite you to learn more about what makes Sterling Care Hillhaven the area's most......Read more
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Positives Well maintained facility. Activities are regularly scheduled but not all utilized by all residents. Shopping trips for groceries etc scheduled on regular basis. Outside events and...
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.
Offering 1 and 2 Bedroom Senior Apartments for Rent! Ideally situated in a residential area, Willow Manor at Fair Hill Farm offers affordable apartment living for seniors and is conveniently located close to shopping, entertainment, restaurants and medical services as well as major thoroughfares......Read more

Cost of independent living in Sandy Spring, MD

The average cost of senior living in Sandy Spring is $4,418 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laurel, MD with an average of $4,157 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sandy Spring, MD vs. nearby cities

Sandy Spring, MD
$4,418/mo

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

Sandy Spring, MD
$4,418/mo
U.S. national average
$4,090/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sandy Spring vs. other types of senior living

$6,703/mo
Independent Living
$4,418/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sandy Spring, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$5,372/mo
Studio
$6,465/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,022/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,314/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Sandy Spring over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Sandy Spring

Recent reviews for independent living in Sandy Spring

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.

Sandy Spring independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandy Spring independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandy Spring, 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 Sandy Spring 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 Sandy Spring partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sandy Spring, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.3%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.3%
No sugar
No sugar
48.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15%
9.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandy Spring 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 Sandy Spring communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sandy Spring, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandy Spring 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 Sandy Spring offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandy Spring, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.7%
44.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.7%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.3%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.3%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.7%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.3%
41.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
56.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
31.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.3%
46.4%
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There are 61 independent living facilities near Sandy Spring, Maryland. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Sandy Spring, Maryland are Sunrise of Montgomery Village, 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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