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The cost of independent living in Shady Oaks is about $3,796 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 88 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 The Skybridge at Town Center
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Skybridge is great the nursing staff is very caring and attentive. The facility is well kept and there are plenty of activities for the residents.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
THE SKY BRIDGE AT TOWN CENTERChoose between two distinct communities in Largo Town Center.Immerse yourself in a setting where positive energy and never-ending opportunities for exploration meet. Let every day be filled with excitement and unforgettable experiences. We know that not everyone’s...
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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.
As the GOLD recipient of the Active Adult Community Award from Maryland Multi-Housing Association, Gardens of Annapolis is the premier senior living community in Annapolis, MD. Just moments from Annapolis Mall and the Annapolis Town Center, you can enjoy and appreciate all the comforts of...
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My mother spent a year at Bay Village. She has dementia, and had just come off an especially difficult cancer treatment and a feeding tube. The staff did an amazing job helping her try to eat by mouth again...
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.
Sunrise at Bay Village is a state-of-the-art Assisted Living and Dementia Care community nestled on 3 acres of a tranquil wooded setting while still being convenient to shopping and downtown Annapolis. Staying true to the vision of Annapolis, Sunrise at Bay Village has planned a community that...
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We really like HeartHomes. [name removed] is well taken care of. Staff really know the patients. Small facility. Names, quirks, likes and dislikes. Family members welcome. The place is quiet 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.
We pride ourselves on personalized, professional care that comforts each of our residents as family members in his or her home. Each resident is cared for based on his or her needs and the personal desires he or she requests. We offer options and choices to suit your individual needs and are...
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My Dad was the first group to move in when it was first built. He loved living there. He had a 1 bedroom. He loved living there. He made his own meals had his independence had fun sitting outside...
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.
2017 Best of Senior Living in Edgewater, MD by SeniorAdvisor.com Victoria Park at Edgewater offers quality senior living exclusively for ages 62 and over seeking convenience and a sense of community. Details have been designed into the 102 one- and two-bedroom apartment homes with an eye to...
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My loved one, [name removed], came to Brightview from another facility. I knew neither he nor I could stay there another day and it was with great happiness we made the move to Brightview, South River,...
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.
Experience something new every day at Brightview South River. Begin your morning with a breakfast served to you in our restaurant-quality dining room, check your email in our media room, followed by a game of cards in one of our many living room areas. Participate in one of the many events...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
With its enviable Annapolis location, Bay Forest Senior Apartment Community features an atmosphere filled with gracious living. Here, as a senior 62 years and older, you will appreciate not having to worry about maintenance chores. At the same time, you can take advantage of the on-site services...
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Cost of independent living in Shady Oaks, MD

The average cost of senior living in Shady Oaks is $3,796 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $2,932 per month.

Independent living costs in Shady Oaks, MD, vs. nearby cities

Shady Oaks, MD
$3,796/mo

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

Shady Oaks, MD
$3,796/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Shady Oaks, MD, vs. other senior living options

$6,702/mo
Independent Living
$3,796/mo

Independent living costs in Shady Oaks, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,958/mo
Studio
$7,345/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,371/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,392/mo

Senior living costs in Shady Oaks 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: Shady Oaks, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShady Oaks, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$3,796/mo$3,921/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,613/mo$5,319/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,702/mo$6,220/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Shady Oaks, MD:$3,796/mo
Maryland:$3,921/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Shady Oaks, MD:$4,613/mo
Maryland:$5,319/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Shady Oaks, MD:$6,702/mo
Maryland:$6,220/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Shady Oaks, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shady Oaks 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
Shady Oaks, MD$3,011/mo$2,717/mo+10.8%
Maryland$4,134/mo$3,844/mo+7.5%
National$3,151/mo$3,004/mo+4.9%
Shady Oaks, MD
2024 average cost:$3,011/mo
2023 average cost:$2,717/mo
Percent change:+10.8%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,134/mo
2023 average cost:$3,844/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,151/mo
2023 average cost:$3,004/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Shady Oaks

Recent reviews for independent living in Shady Oaks

Pin Oak Village in Bowie, MD

4.0
I found a place for my mother and within the same week she was in and loved it. Staff is good and were very helpful with helping us through this transition

The Willows at Victoria Falls in Laurel, MD

4.8
We chose The Willows because the location was closer to family, there are a lot of options for activities to do, and my mom wanted to be somewhere with a diverse population and culture and we felt this was a great fit. She likes her apartment and is happy with the size, especially compared to ...
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Conifer Village at Oakcrest in Capitol Heights, MD

5.0
I like living in this nice community. The staff has been very kind and helpful to my needs. The grounds are clean and maintained. They do offer activities which might include a nice meal. We have activities here and we enjoy meeting new people. I have recommended others to this nice place to ...
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Shady Oaks independent living services and amenities

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