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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Carroll County, MD
If you’re looking for independent living in the Carroll County 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 Carroll County. 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 12 independent living facilities in Carroll County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Coldspring, Callaway-Garrison and Concerned Citizens Of Forest Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Frederick, Mount Airy and Gettysburg.
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33 Floor plans available
8.7
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40 reviews
The care is good and my mother is "content" (her word) there. That is most important. Staff are always friendly and clearly dedicated to residents' care. But their communications have occasionally been...
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.
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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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
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.
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...
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We toured this facility during the height of covid and they were very flexible and let us come look at the apartment my mother would move to before we made a decision. their marketing coordinator was...
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.
Lorien Taneytown has been a landmark in Carroll County for over a decade. In 2014, Lorien built a 52 bed assisted living looking to offer another level of care to seniors in the area. With a focus on quality care, socialization, and independence, our philosophy encourages our residents to age in...
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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.
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...
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.
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: 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
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.
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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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 Carroll County, MD
The average cost of senior living in Carroll County is $3,479 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampstead, MD with an average of $3,189 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carroll County, MD vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carroll County, MD vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carroll County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Carroll County, MD by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Carroll County
Recent reviews for independent living in Carroll County
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.
New Life Healthy Living in Windsor Mill, MD
4.0
I've heard mostly good things from my loved ones. The staff have been very personable and attentive, and my grandmother says she likes it here.
Carroll County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carroll County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carroll County, 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 Carroll County 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 Carroll County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carroll County, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Carroll County 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 Carroll County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carroll County, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carroll County 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 Carroll County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carroll County, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
42.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Pikesville, HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick and Tranquillity at Fredericktowne are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carroll County, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Carroll County, Maryland. See the full list.
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