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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Cockeysville
66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.1
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50 reviews
9.1
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50 reviews
5 star
46%
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14%
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10%
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2%
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I have a problem with them in that they charged me [removed] for the first month and my husband only lived two weeks, he died on [date removed] last year and entered Viva ( it was Commonwealth then). I was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at CockeysvilleSenior Living in Cockeysville, MDAt Commonwealth Senior Living at Cockeysville, the promise we make to our residents and their families is the same commitment we make to ourselves: “We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” With these guiding principles, we...
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9.0
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62 reviews
9.0
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62 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
23%
3 star
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5%
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11%
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Attended the holiday party with my uncle at Springhouse. The residence was decorated and filled with entertainment…singers and music. The catered dinner was really good, and the overall event was well...
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.
Springhouse of Pikesville is a gracious home and assisted senior living community. With more than 20 years of experience, Springhouse enables residents to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle in an environment that includes personal care, medical support, and engaging activities.Conveniently located in...
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Photo of Atrium Village
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1616 Floor plans available
8.9
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109 reviews
8.9
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109 reviews
5 star
42%
4 star
31%
3 star
16%
2 star
3%
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8%
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The facility is excellent. Mom is very happy there. I would recommend to others. Their pricing is very reasonable compared to other places I visited or spoke with.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Located on almost 8 wooded acres just off Lakeside Boulevard on Atrium Court in Owings Mills, Maryland, you will find Atrium Village; a retirement community where you can choose from a wide array of lifestyle options. Designed for those who want companionship and amenities with a hospitality...
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My mom moved into their assisted living facility after hip surgery. She needs assistance navigating with a walker and also had lingering short term memory issues - we're told they are due to the anesthesia...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Located in a rolling, green neighborhood just north of Timonium, Maryland, Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge brings together three distinct senior living options in one warm community that's sized just-right. The campus offers Independent Living and Assisted Living residences and our award-winning...
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They are in a big house and all the residents are over 90. They don't have any activities they do themselves, you can go and pick up your loved one for outside activities. They receive excellent care,...
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.
William Hanson 'Dinty' Moore purchased the four-year liberal arts college in the village of Lutherville, Maryland in the late 1920s. He was Provost, then President of the College until 1952. Dr. Moore married one of the students, Mabelle Symington, of Long Island, New York. After listening to...
Photo of Best Care Assisted Living -  North Reisterstown
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 mother really enjoys this Senior Community. Everything looks nice and clean, they do a very good job of keeping the apartments well maintained. The staff is good and very friendly. We had few tiny hiccups...
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.
New in popular Baltimore County, The Meadows of Reisterstown offers an exceptional affordable lifestyle for seniors 62+. In addition to one and two-bedroom apartments, residents may take advantage of on-site banking, an arts and crafts room, a wellness center, media center and many other...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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, Independent 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Butler, MD

The average cost of senior living in Butler is $3,118 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bel Air South, MD with an average of $2,881 per month.

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

Butler, MD
$3,118/mo
$3,205/mo

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

Butler, MD
$3,118/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

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

$5,693/mo
Independent Living
$3,118/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,746/mo
Studio
$5,237/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,805/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,268/mo

Senior living costs in Butler 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: Butler, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeButler, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$3,118/mo$3,830/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$4,916/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,693/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Butler, MD:$3,118/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Butler, MD:$4,916/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Butler, MD:$5,693/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Butler, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Butler 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
Butler, MD$4,229/mo$3,846/mo+10.0%
Maryland$4,045/mo$3,843/mo+5.3%
National$3,190/mo$3,057/mo+4.3%
Butler, MD
2024 average cost:$4,229/mo
2023 average cost:$3,846/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,045/mo
2023 average cost:$3,843/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,190/mo
2023 average cost:$3,057/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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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 Butler

Recent reviews for independent living in Butler

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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Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air

4.6
We chose this place for my mom because it is very close to where we live and we can visit a lot. They seem to provide the most value for the price, there are nicer places but they were a lot more expensive. I toured four other homes before deciding on this one for my mom.

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.

Butler independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Butler independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Butler, 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 Butler 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 Butler partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Butler, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Butler 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 Butler communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Butler, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Butler 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 Butler offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Butler, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Commonwealth Senior Living at Cockeysville, Springhouse of Pikesville and Atrium Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Butler, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Butler, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Butler, Maryland is Sunrise of Pikesville. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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