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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.
Elternhaus, IncElternhaus, provides a caring assisted living community to those adults who are looking to be a part of Dayton, MD. This community is located in a quiet area that is a great place to call home. Dayton is a part of Howard County and it offers much natural beauty in a peaceful area...
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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...
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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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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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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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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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It's been an adjustment, she's cute, she likes it and she likes the people but she said they make you feel a little "o-l-d." She has been participating in the activities, she likes it there, they're great....
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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.
Welcome to Meadow Glen of Leesburg! Meadow Glen is Loudoun County's premiere assisted living community. It offers an intimate home-like setting centered around a beautiful 150-year old farmhouse. Meadow Glen accommodates just 40 residents in 37 suites. With one-story construction, residents...
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
Waverly Gardens Senior Apartments is the first residential development in metropolitan Baltimore that meets national standards for environmental friendliness. Our apartment community offers moderate-income seniors decreased energy costs and healthier indoor air quality.  Due to energy...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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 property manager is awesome and attentive to her needs. He took care of everything she needed. The only thing that we had issues with was some things needed to be taken care of before she moved in. That...
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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.
Apartment Community for Independant Living for persons 62+. A highly desired location with an abundant of amenities combine to make this apartment community on of Montgomery County's most popular. The Gardens of Traville is close to shopping, medical care and places of worship. The Gardens of...
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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.
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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.
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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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...
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mother is doing well with her move to this community. I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This is a lovely community, and everything looks great. The staff have been great to work with....
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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.
Featuring attractive, spacious apartment homes, Cascades Village has been expertly designed to suit the needs of active, independent adults at least 55 years of age with income limits. Our beautiful, apartment homes feature one or two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher,...
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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 building is very nice and up to date. the only issue I have is I would open past 3 pm. The communication could be better between the staff and the residence. I would definitely recommend this community...
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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.
Park View at Ellicott City I is an affordable and vibrant senior housing community located in beautiful Howard County, Maryland just 25 minutes west of Baltimore. Surrounded by lush trees only minutes from Ellicott City Senior Center, Park View I offers 81 one and two bedroom apartments to...

Cost of independent living in Catoctin Furnace, MD

The average cost of senior living in Catoctin Furnace is $4,196 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Windsor, MD with an average of $3,554 per month.

Independent living costs in Catoctin Furnace, MD, vs. nearby cities

Catoctin Furnace, MD
$4,196/mo
$4,539/mo
$4,201/mo

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

Catoctin Furnace, MD
$4,196/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Catoctin Furnace, MD, vs. other senior living options

$6,152/mo
Independent Living
$4,196/mo

Independent living costs in Catoctin Furnace, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,040/mo
Studio
$6,231/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,565/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,051/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,525/mo

Senior living costs in Catoctin Furnace 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: Catoctin Furnace, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCatoctin Furnace, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,196/mo$3,830/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$5,600/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,152/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Catoctin Furnace, MD:$4,196/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Catoctin Furnace, MD:$5,600/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Catoctin Furnace, MD:$6,152/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Catoctin Furnace, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Catoctin Furnace 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Catoctin Furnace, MD$4,213/mo$4,232/mo-0.4%
Maryland$4,066/mo$4,045/mo+0.5%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
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2024 average cost:$4,213/mo
2023 average cost:$4,232/mo
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2024 average cost:$4,066/mo
2023 average cost:$4,045/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
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2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Catoctin Furnace

Recent reviews for independent living in Catoctin Furnace

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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Delicious and varied meals. Residents and their families consistently praise the quality of the food at various communities, with many mentioning the generous portions and diverse menu options. At Residences at Vantage Point CCRC, the chef's specials and seasonal offerings are particularly popular. 'The food is of good q ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. The kindness and attentiveness of staff members is a common theme among reviews for several communities. For instance, at Ashleigh at Lansdowne Community, the staff's warm interactions with residents during a networking event left a lasting impression. 'I truly enjoyed my time with them and th ...
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Comfortable and clean living spaces. The cleanliness and comfort of the living spaces is another frequently mentioned feature in reviews. At Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community, the facility's bright and friendly atmosphere is a point of pride. In the words of one reviewer, 'It's a clean and presentable place, the atmo ...
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Wide range of activities. Whether it's live entertainment, bingo, physical therapy, or exercise classes, residents find joy in the various activities offered at several communities. For example, at Autumn House East, activities contribute to a sense of community and engagement for residents. 'They have a lot of differe ...
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Personalized care. Caring for the individual needs of residents is an important aspect of senior living. At Arbor Terrace of Herndon, some families opt to hire their own care workers, while communities like Residences at Vantage Point CCRC offer personalized dining experiences. 'I enjoy dining each evening in ...
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Sense of community and belonging. Many reviews highlight the sense of friendship and belonging that residents feel at their communities. For instance, at Heartlands Senior Living Village at Ellicott City, staff members work to ensure that new residents are welcomed and engaged. 'Everyone is so nice! My daughter lives in Sterli ...
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Catoctin Furnace independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Catoctin Furnace independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Catoctin Furnace, 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 Catoctin Furnace 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 Catoctin Furnace partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Catoctin Furnace 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 Catoctin Furnace communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Catoctin Furnace 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 Catoctin Furnace offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
24.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Magnolias of Chambersburg, Regency Crest and Chevy Chase House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Catoctin Furnace, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 432 independent living facilities near Catoctin Furnace, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Catoctin Furnace, Maryland are Magnolias of Chambersburg, Chevy Chase House and Senior Commons at Powder Mill. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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