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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shady Bower, MD
The cost of independent living in Shady Bower is about $4,743 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 224 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Hagerstown, Martinsburg and Harpers Ferry.
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9.3
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53 reviews
Overall everyone is is friendly and helpful. I have taken many friends and family to visit. It is alway clean and in top shape. People can not believe it is a assisted living home no smells and clean....
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.
Welcome to Harmony at MartinsburgAssisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Martinsburg, West Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to...
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9.2
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28 reviews
The facility is very nice and the staff are very friendly. I will be honest to say that the cost of everything for this type of care still shocks me how high it is. I think the overall experience for her is...
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.
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.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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8.9
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18 reviews
My overall experience with Somerford has been very positive... although the amount of communication has great decreased (I suppose no news is good new)My bother has said the food is quite good. He does not,...
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.
Somerford House offers general Assisted Living on a beautifully landscaped campus in Hagerstown. Staff is on duty 24 hours a day to support and guide our residents, who experience gracious living and easy access to shopping, places of worship, and medical offices. Step inside our doors to...
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8.5
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2 reviews
The Antrim Quarters side has large rooms with kitchenettes. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We are very satisfied with all the care they provide.
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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8.1
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79 reviews
My problem is that I am having trouble gaining weight due to my metabolism and medication. Sometimes I still feel hungry after meals. I gave a five to all categories except meals/dining where I gave a 3 out...
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.
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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7.5
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39 reviews
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
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.
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...
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
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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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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.
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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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 Shady Bower, MD
The average cost of senior living in Shady Bower is $4,743 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fort Ritchie, MD with an average of $4,356 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Shady Bower
Recent reviews for independent living in Shady Bower
Celebration Villa of Martinsburg
4.0
They seem to have a big turnover in the staff which is concerning.
The food is just not good. It seems by the time my mom gets her food it's cold and the servings they get are very minimal.
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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Somerford House and Place Hagerstown
4.0
We chose Somerford House and Place Hagerstown because of the location of the facility, we liked their memory care unit, and the price of the facility compared to others that we looked at.
I would recommend this facility to others.
Shady Bower independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Bower independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady Bower, 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 Shady Bower 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 Shady Bower partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shady Bower, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Bower 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 Shady Bower communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shady Bower, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Bower 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 Shady Bower offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shady Bower, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
45.7%
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Magnolias of Chambersburg, Harmony at Martinsburg and Celebration Villa of Martinsburg are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shady Bower, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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