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zipAveragecost: $3,581

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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.
Welcome to the Lifestyle you deserve! Selborne House of Dorsey Hall is Ellicott City’s premier building, blending in and complimenting the charming surroundings.We offer Superb care-free living for seniors 62 years of age or better with qualifying income, a diverse selection of...
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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Cost of independent living in Alpha, MD

The average cost of senior living in Alpha is $3,581 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampstead, MD with an average of $3,205 per month.

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

Alpha, MD
$3,581/mo

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

Alpha, MD
$3,581/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,351/mo
Independent Living
$3,581/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,519/mo
Studio
$5,660/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,288/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,669/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,700/mo

Senior living costs in Alpha 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: Alpha, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlpha, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$3,581/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,351/mo$5,268/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,351/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Alpha, MD:$3,581/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Alpha, MD:$5,351/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Alpha, MD:$6,351/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Alpha, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Alpha 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Alpha, 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%
Alpha, 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 Alpha

Recent reviews for independent living in Alpha

Integrity Esther's Place at Harford 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.

Ingleside at King Farm, a CCRC in Rockville, MD

4.6
Overall my mothers happy. Communication was tough at the beginning but has gotten better. They set up covid shots for the residence and made that really easy. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Alpha independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alpha independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alpha, 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 Alpha 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 Alpha partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alpha, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
53.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Alpha 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 Alpha communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alpha, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alpha 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 Alpha offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alpha, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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