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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Columbia Forest, MD

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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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Columbia Forest, MD

The average cost of senior living in Columbia Forest is $4,675 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leisure World, MD with an average of $4,526 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Columbia Forest, MD vs. nearby cities

Columbia Forest, MD
$4,675/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Columbia Forest, MD vs. the state and national average

Columbia Forest, MD
$4,675/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Columbia Forest vs. other types of senior living

$7,119/mo
Independent Living
$4,675/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Columbia Forest, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$6,012/mo
Studio
$7,046/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,676/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,931/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Columbia Forest over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Columbia Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Columbia Forest

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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Columbia Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbia Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbia Forest, 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 Columbia Forest 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 Columbia Forest 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
29%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbia Forest 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 Columbia Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
36%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbia Forest 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 Columbia Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
46%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
26%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45%
46.1%
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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 Columbia Forest, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 130 independent living facilities near Columbia Forest, Maryland. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Columbia Forest, 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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