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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shady Side, MD

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The cost of independent living in Shady Side is about $3,580 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 449 options.

Read 7428 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Annapolis, Easton and Odenton.

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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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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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Emerson is a beautiful community with a serene and beautiful atmosphere. It's lobby and public space are welcoming. The public areas are beautifully decorated and warm. The apartments are more of a...
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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.
WELCOME HOME! And welcome to easy living with the luxuries you deserve at a price you can afford. Park View at Emerson is proud to offer high quality one-bedroom apartment homes designed with seniors in mind. Every detail of our modern architecture makes life easier while providing...
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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.
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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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The community is very nice, neat, and clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The only issue has been due to the pandemic the activities have been sparse and we would like to see those get going...
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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.
Park View at Colonial landing is a senior apartments tucked away in quiet Elkridge, Maryland on the edge of Howard County. Nestled in a charming community filled with tree-lined streets and manicured lawns, Park View at Colonial Landing provides a cozy place to call home. We serve Elkridge,...
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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: 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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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.
There’s a quiet confidence that defines today’s discerning retirees — individuals who have spent a lifetime pursuing growth, making thoughtful decisions, and creating a future rich with possibility. Now, the opportunity has arrived to enjoy the rewards of that journey at The Riviera Alexandria, 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: 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: 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.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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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.
The Overlook at Monarch Mills is a senior housing community located in the luxurious town of Columbia, Howard County, MD. Our community is located nearby relaxing wooded areas that are great for an afternoon stroll. The city of Columbia, nearby the Patuxent River is a small, planned community...
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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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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: 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.
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My mother has dementia and requires a lot of attention, but she is still very functional. We have moved her there a few months ago and we are extremely please with the entire environment. The staff 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.
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.
The senior housing community of Park View at Dundalk, Maryland offers wonderful accommodations at an affordable price. Park View at Dundalk provides housing to low income seniors 55 and older that accepts Section 8 vouchers. Our residents can choose from two different one bedroom floor plans in...
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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.
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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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I think it's a great community as far as residents services and planned activities. I want them to continue to upkeep and beautify the environment such as painting, fixing broken or malfunctioning...
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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.
Nestled in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, Charter House offers the perfect home for persons 55 years of age and older. Now under new management, Charter House is a vibrant community with unparalleled amenities, plus great new improvements coming soon. Our spacious apartment homes offer a...

Cost of independent living in Shady Side, MD

The average cost of senior living in Shady Side is $3,580 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Highland Beach, MD with an average of $3,580 per month.

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

Shady Side, MD
$3,580/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,783/mo
Independent Living
$3,580/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,935/mo
Studio
$3,097/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,749/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,142/mo

Senior living costs in Shady Side 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 Side, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShady Side, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$3,580/mo$4,117/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,671/mo$6,951/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,783/mo$8,003/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Shady Side, MD:$3,580/mo
Maryland:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Shady Side, MD:$6,671/mo
Maryland:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Shady Side, MD:$7,783/mo
Maryland:$8,003/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Shady Side, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shady Side 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.

Shady Side, MDMD stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Shady Side, MD

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shady Side 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 average 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 Side, MD$4,151/mo$3,896/mo+6.5%
Maryland$4,103/mo$3,947/mo+4.0%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Shady Side, MD
2024 average cost:$4,151/mo
2023 average cost:$3,896/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,103/mo
2023 average cost:$3,947/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Shady Side

Recent reviews for independent living in Shady Side

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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Park View at Fullerton in Baltimore, MD

5.0
It's been a 5 for the most part.The staff is very friendly. My friend is social, he's meeting new people and getting to know them. One suggestion is if they could install ceiling fans that would be nice.

Shady Side independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Side independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady Side, 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 Side 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 Side 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
25.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Side 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 Side communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Side 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 Side offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.1%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.8%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Regency Crest, Acclaim at Belmont Bay and Chevy Chase House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shady Side, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 449 independent living facilities near Shady Side, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shady Side, Maryland are Acclaim at Belmont Bay, Morningside House of Friendship and Sunrise of Montgomery Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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