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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Alta Vista, MD
If you’re looking for independent living in the Alta Vista area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Alta Vista. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 123 independent living facilities in Alta Vista, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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My 90 year old aunt has been a resident in the Edwards Building for nearly three years and she could not be happier. She loves the food and eats better than she ever did when she lived alone. She tells me...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The Robert Edwards Building opened its doors in 1990. The mission of Homecrest House is to provide seniors of limited income with subsidized supportive, affordable housing in order to maintain independence and quality of life. Our staff has over 30 years of experience in the care for the elderly....
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Choosing Brightview as a place for my mother has shown to be a good choice. While she has only been there a few weeks, it is clear that the quality of her life is much better and engaging than before....
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 design-build community will feature residential apartments and personalized assistance and care services for seniors who need help with the activities of daily living. Brightview communities are known for offering a holistic approach to care and life enrichment. Each resident is esteemed for...
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My advisor [Removed] was extremely helpful. He was with me every step off the way. I would like for him to give me a call so I can thank him personally. Sincerely [emoved]
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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.
Rollingcrest Commons is a senior apartment complex located less than a mile from the border of Washington, DC, in Hyattsville, Prince George's County, Maryland. This Maryland neighborhood is home to multiple public parks, including Green Meadows Park, Kirkwood Park, and Heurich Park. It is also...
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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 home to Humphrey Management's Hampshire Village Senior Community where luxury meets affordability! Built in 2004, our community is home to 110 beautiful residents who ages are 62 years and older. At Hampshire Village we have a wide array of amenities and activities/events for our...
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I like this place the people are nice and accommodating. This is a clean community and the staff are really good and keep everyone informed. They have activities like bingo and more to keep the residents...
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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.
Grace House, a Victory Housing assisted living community is located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Grace House is convenient to doctors, shopping, churches and recreational opportunities. This beautiful two acre site can be found just north of Leisure World near the intersection of ...
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It's very nice and they have and provide a lot of activities do go to. I'm enjoying the atmosphere. However, I do have some issues I would like to address but not sure who I should address because it's...
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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.
Ideally situated in a residential area, Willow Manor at Colesville offers affordable apartment living for seniors and is close to the shopping, entertainment, restaurants and medical services of bustling Silver Spring and convenient to major thoroughfares and transportation. When you need to go...
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They cleaned and mopped the floors and dusted very routinely. The only thing I think they could improve on is that I do wish they cleaned my mother's furniture more often. The staff are very compassionate...
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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.
AlfredHouse Symphony is a state-of-the-art building showcasing our values of personalized holistic care, incorporating various natural therapies including a sensory room, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, therapy swings, and many opportunities to sit outside and look at our beautiful garden. As we...
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This is a fantastic community, and I'am very pleased with all they have done for us. It is a very lovely community, with very friendly people. They a very good job with keeping everything neat, and tidy. The...
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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.
Arbor Crest is an apartment community for adults who are 55 and older. It's situated in Silver Spring in picturesque Montgomery County, Maryland. The prime location of these senior apartments and its close proximity to public transportation enable residents to easily access all the cultural...
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I have only had a few interactions with the staff at this community and they have been helpful. They do offer some nice amenities and daily activities. The community is clean and I would recommend it.
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.
Rainier Manor is a senior housing community located in Mount Rainier, Prince George's County, MD. Mount Rainier, which is situated just 4 miles from downtown Washington D.C., is home to the Gateway Arts District. The arts district encourages the development of local talent by providing affordable...
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[name removed] , the maintenance technician was here today because a lot of the key fobs had stop working?? thank you so much for staying and seeing that this was taken care of...
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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.
Hillside Senior Living Apartments provides residents 62 and greater an resort-class senior living experience. Situated on a scenic hill surrounded by a park-like setting, this brand new Gaithersburg, Maryland apartment community offers resort-style one and two bedroom apartments.
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Upon retirement, we looked at various long-term care facilities within our community. The location and the updated facilities at Falcons Landing are impressive. The food and service are excellent. We were...
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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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I think it's a great community as far as residents services and planned activities. I want them to continue to upkeep and beautify the environment such as painting, fixing broken or malfunctioning...
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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.
Nestled in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, Charter House offers the perfect home for persons 55 years of age and older. Now under new management, Charter House is a vibrant community with unparalleled amenities, plus great new improvements coming soon. Our spacious apartment homes offer 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
FREE RENT! Move in during the month of December to receive the remainder of December and January FREE! Please contact our office for more details. Apartments Available Now! Waverly House is a newly renovated senior community, located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, Maryland. We are located...
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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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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...
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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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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.
The Army Distaff Foundation owns and operates the Knollwood, an independent living community in Washington, D.C., in the County of Washington. Located on 16 green acres overlooking Rock Creek Park, the Knollwood provides secure, affordable studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to...
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.
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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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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.
Cost of independent living in Alta Vista, MD
The average cost of senior living in Alta Vista is $4,663 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leisure World, MD with an average of $4,526 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Alta Vista
Recent reviews for independent living in Alta Vista
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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Alta Vista independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alta Vista independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alta Vista, 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 Alta Vista 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 Alta Vista partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Availability of select dining options in Alta Vista 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 Alta Vista communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alta Vista 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 Alta Vista offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
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Community service programs
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Devotional activities on-site
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Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Frequently Asked Questions
Falcons Landing, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alta Vista, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 123 independent living facilities near Alta Vista, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Alta Vista, 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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