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The cost of independent living in Woodlawn is about $3,678 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 90 options. Read 1125 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: 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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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.
Everyone has unique needs, wants, and expectations for their life. Especially as you age, your needs might be vastly different from what you needed when you were younger and raising a family or focusing on growing your career. Upside is deliberately designed to be a dynamic alternative to...
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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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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.
Indecco Apartments is a senior housing community located in Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD. Baltimore, which is the nation's largest independent city, is known for its rich history, unique local dialect and diverse population. Baltimore is historically a working-class port town, and was one of...
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.
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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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Although I have lived here for several years, and I love it for its friendliness, activities, and walking distance to many stores, there has recently been a change in administration which has not been good. ...
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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 Columbia is the area’s most exciting apartment community for seniors 62+, where you will find luxury living at an affordable price. Nestled in a quiet area near trees and walking paths, Park View Columbia is only steps from a grocery store, banks, restaurants, and specialty...
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When my mother told me she wanted to relocate to the Towson area to be near me I knew it was time to look for just the right place. I toured both independent living and assisted living communities in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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.
Highlandtown Plaza are senior apartments, located in Baltimore, MD in what many typically refer to as Baltimore County, is the premier place for the 55 and over community member who now wants to relax and enjoy the softer side. With the convenience of a bus line, our community members often enjoy...

Cost of independent living in Woodlawn, MD

The average cost of senior living in Woodlawn is $3,678 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgewood, MD with an average of $3,003 per month.

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

Woodlawn, MD
$3,678/mo
$3,628/mo

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

Woodlawn, MD
$3,678/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$5,892/mo
Independent Living
$3,678/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,916/mo
Studio
$5,184/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,889/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,476/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,700/mo

Senior living costs in Woodlawn 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: Woodlawn, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWoodlawn, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$3,678/mo$3,929/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$5,048/mo$5,325/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,892/mo$6,222/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Woodlawn, MD:$3,678/mo
Maryland:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Woodlawn, MD:$5,048/mo
Maryland:$5,325/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Woodlawn, MD:$5,892/mo
Maryland:$6,222/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Woodlawn, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Woodlawn 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Woodlawn, MD$3,910/mo$3,702/mo+5.6%
Maryland$4,043/mo$4,045/mo-0.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Woodlawn, MD
2024 average cost:$3,910/mo
2023 average cost:$3,702/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,043/mo
2023 average cost:$4,045/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Woodlawn

Recent reviews for independent living in Woodlawn

Integrity Esther's Place at the Park in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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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.

Residences at Vantage Point CCRC in Columbia, MD

5.0
I enjoy dining in our Fireside Dining Room, The Bistro and The Pub. The food is well prepared, presented in an attractive fashion, and is exceptional. The atmospheres of the venues are unique. I particularly enjoy the specials which are offered each night. The variety of the Seafood/Fish ...
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Woodlawn independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Woodlawn independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Woodlawn, 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 Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn 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
19.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Woodlawn, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage and Resorts of Augsburg, Regency Crest and HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City are the top-rated independent living facilities near Woodlawn, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 90 independent living facilities near Woodlawn, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Woodlawn, Maryland are Morningside House of Friendship, Bedford Court, a CCRC and Sunrise of Pikesville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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