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The cost of independent living in Walker is about $4,074 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 490 options. Read 6640 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
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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.
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 nursing staff team are terrific, they have an enormous amount of staff members there, and our experience so far has been wonderful. They are giving our loved one the best care that he could need. The...
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.
The Hebrew Home of Washington has provided quality nursing care and rehabilitation for Washington area families since 1910. Honoring Jewish values and respect for resident's dignity, the Hebrew Home welcomes everyone to experience it's beautiful campus and dedicated staff. The Home accepts...
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The property manager is awesome and attentive to her needs. He took care of everything she needed. The only thing that we had issues with was some things needed to be taken care of before she moved in. That...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Apartment Community for Independant Living for persons 62+. A highly desired location with an abundant of amenities combine to make this apartment community on of Montgomery County's most popular. The Gardens of Traville is close to shopping, medical care and places of worship. The Gardens of...
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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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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
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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.
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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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
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Walker, MD

The average cost of senior living in Walker is $4,074 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bel Air South, MD with an average of $2,993 per month.

Independent living costs in Walker, MD, vs. nearby cities

Walker, MD
$4,074/mo
$3,289/mo

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

Walker, MD
$4,074/mo
U.S. national average
$4,212/mo

Independent living costs in Walker, MD, vs. other senior living options

$5,834/mo
Independent Living
$4,074/mo

Independent living costs in Walker, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,400/mo
Studio
$3,475/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,281/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,800/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,525/mo

Senior living costs in Walker 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: Walker, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWalker, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,074/mo$4,025/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living$5,288/mo$5,433/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$5,834/mo$6,402/mo$5,015/mo
Independent Living
Walker, MD:$4,074/mo
Maryland:$4,025/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
Walker, MD:$5,288/mo
Maryland:$5,433/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
Walker, MD:$5,834/mo
Maryland:$6,402/mo
U.S.:$5,015/mo
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Independent living costs in Walker, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Walker 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Walker, MD$4,128/mo$4,174/mo-1.1%
Maryland$4,066/mo$4,045/mo+0.5%
National$3,256/mo$3,167/mo+2.8%
Walker, MD
2024 average cost:$4,128/mo
2023 average cost:$4,174/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,066/mo
2023 average cost:$4,045/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Walker

Recent reviews for independent living in Walker

Harrison House Chester County in Coatesville, PA

4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it. I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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The Terraces at Capitol Village in Harrisburg, PA

5.0
I lived in another community, then needed some rehab. I had a terrible experience where I was before. So coming here I was scared. It has been the very best thing that has ever happened. I am respected and cared for very well. Just wonderful!

The Woods At Cedar Run in Camp Hill, PA

4.0
The Woods at Cedar Run is a very nice place. The staff are so knowledgeable and friendly and they genuinely care about the residents. They all know me by name. In the dining room they keep track on whether you are there or not. If you do not show up, they will call and check on you. They have on ...
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Walker independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walker independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walker, 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 Walker 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 Walker 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
18.6%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
31.1%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.9%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Walker 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 Walker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.2%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.9%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
28.2%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walker 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 Walker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.1%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.1%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.1%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.7%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.9%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.6%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.1%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
22%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Regency Crest, Juniper Village at Lebanon and Harrison House Chester County are the top-rated independent living facilities near Walker, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 490 independent living facilities near Walker, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Walker, Maryland are Juniper Village at Lebanon, Morningside House of Friendship and Holiday Essex House. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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