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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lander, MD

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I love my apartment. a place for mom really helped me to get the apartment. I have no regrets. for their services.
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 Bon Secour Smallwood Summit senior housing community is located in the bustling metropolitan area of Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD. When in need of a little excitement, most seniors will choose to retire in a bigger area like Baltimore. With all of the attractions and amenities that this...
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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.
Serene Manor is a Pennsylvania non profit corporation, and it is committed to affordable senior housing and care.Our management team is made of experienced, highly qualified professionals who are dedicated to making Serene Manor one of the premier Personal Care Homes in Pennsylvania.Our...
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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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My friend is doing well here at these senior apartments. They do a very good job with keeping the community and grounds well maintained. The staff is good, they have been very helpful with this whole...
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.
Bellevieu Manchester Apartments is a senior housing complex located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, Baltimore county, Maryland. If you are looking for a secure and comfortable place to call home then Bellevieu Manchester Apartments is the place for you. Baltimore is an exciting city where...
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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.
Fort Washington Manor offers affordability, convenience, serenity, and independent living solutions for those 62 or better. With a wonderful location just outside the metropolitan Washington, DC area your home will be only minutes to shopping, the metro transit system, a marina and parks. Or...
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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.
Fort Washington Manor offers affordability, convenience, serenity, and independent living solutions for those 62 or better. With a wonderful location just outside the metropolitan Washington, DC area your home will be only minutes to shopping, the metro transit system, a marina and parks. Or...
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Dad is still trying to adjust to his new living situation, but from what I've heard from him he seems to be enjoying it so far! He says everyone has been very friendly, and they were very easy to work with....
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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.
St. Mary's Roland View Towers is an apartment community for seniors (62 and over). We have an active and social group of Residents and the Social Clubs and Tenants' Committees sponsor many activities throughout the year.Our two buildings were constructed in 1963 and 1966 and we have a total of...
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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: 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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My brother and I toured a number of places when we were searching for a new home for our parents. Although Mom died before we could implement the move, we followed through with moving Dad into the Maryland...
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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 Lander, MD

The average cost of senior living in Lander is $4,469 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Airy, MD with an average of $4,128 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lander, MD vs. nearby cities

Lander, MD
$4,469/mo
$4,484/mo
$4,547/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lander, MD vs. the state and national average

Lander, MD
$4,469/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lander vs. other types of senior living

$6,368/mo
Independent Living
$4,469/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lander, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$5,243/mo
Studio
$6,334/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,711/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,110/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,525/mo

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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 Lander

Recent reviews for independent living in Lander

Sommerset Retirement Community in Sterling, VA

5.0
We all love the staff. The food is good, serving 3 square meals a day, Every Day. I would most definitely recommend this facility to others.

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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Lander independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lander independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lander, 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 Lander 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 Lander partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lander, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.1%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.7%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.8%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lander 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 Lander communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lander, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
29.5%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.6%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lander 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 Lander offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lander, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
35%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.6%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.2%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.1%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.9%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
23%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
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Falcons Landing, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lander, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 499 independent living facilities near Lander, Maryland. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Lander, Maryland are Falcons Landing, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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