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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Marston, MD

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Photo of The Terraces at Westminster
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33 Floor plans available
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They are so good there. Very attentive. It's clean, doesn't smell. They have activities throughout the day to help keep my mother in law distracted and busy. She is settling in very well. The best part is...
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 Terraces at Westminster is an assisted living and memory care community in Westminster, Maryland.For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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The place is small enough that the staff knows everyone and treats them like family. The rooms are huge and inviting. Home cooked meals always smell delicious. There aren't scheduled activities but that's ok...
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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Photo of Lorien Mt. Airy
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66 Floor plans available
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Most of the staff members seem to really care about the residents there. The dining room also offers a nice variety of food, and if you don't like the specials for the day, you have the option to order off...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Lorien Mt. Airy is conveniently located near the junction of Carroll, Frederick, Montgomery and Howard Counties. We are uniquely positioned to serve area residents who want to live in a compassionate community that encourages self-direction and independence while providing assistance when...
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The nursing service at Brightview Westminster Ridge needs improving. Mom is diabetic and was not receiving her medication. So we had to put our foot down with the staff on this matter. We had several...
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.
Tucked handsomely into countryside, yet close to every metro-area convenience and historic downtown Westminster, Brightview Westminster Ridge brings all the right things together for vibrant, value-filled senior living. The only full-service, rental retirement community in Carroll County, 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.
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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.
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: 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: 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.
A new life of convenience, independence, reliability and affordability is waiting for you at Sunnybrook Senior Apartments. In our community, you'll find all the comfort and amenities to assure a perfectly satisfying way of life. Our one and two bedroom apartments feature amenities such as a...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Marston, MD

The average cost of senior living in Marston is $3,773 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampstead, MD with an average of $3,189 per month.

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

Marston, MD
$3,773/mo

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

Marston, MD
$3,773/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$5,209/mo
Independent Living
$3,773/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,845/mo
Studio
$5,856/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,560/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,695/mo

Senior living costs in Marston 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: Marston, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarston, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$3,773/mo$3,785/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,667/mo$5,156/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$5,209/mo$6,170/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Marston, MD:$3,773/mo
Maryland:$3,785/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Marston, MD:$4,667/mo
Maryland:$5,156/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Marston, MD:$5,209/mo
Maryland:$6,170/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Marston

Recent reviews for independent living in Marston

Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA

5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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Victoria Park at Walkersville

5.0
I am happy with the community and the room I got fits most of my furniture. The community is always clean and maintained. I have been able to eat from the restaurants that are across the street and there is plenty of shopping stores around. This is in a good location.

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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Marston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marston, 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 Marston 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 Marston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marston, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Marston 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 Marston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marston, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marston 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 Marston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marston, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
15.4%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
40%
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Sunrise of Montgomery Village, Sunrise of Pikesville and HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick are the top-rated independent living facilities near Marston, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Marston, Maryland. See the full list.

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