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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.
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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.
With excellent access to shopping, I-97 and Baltimore Washington International Airport, Glen Forest Senior Apartment Community offers seniors 62+ a highly desirable affordable lifestyle. Spacious one and two-bedroom apartments feature all the modern conveniences necessary for comfortable,...
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She is really liking it there a lot. She is joining in the activities and really enjoying herself. There isn't a meal plan, they may have pizza day or something like that once in a while. We are pretty happy...
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.
Park View at Severna Park Park View at Severna Park is a senior housing community located in a quiet corner of Severna Park, Arundel County, Maryland. The climate in the Severna Park area is ideal, and that has helped to surround our community with lush vegetation that we have professional...
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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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For our loved one her apartment is spacious and has a lot of natural light. We like the place and we think this is a good community for her.
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.
Park View at Laurel II is an affordable and diverse senior housing community located in beautiful Laurel, Maryland in Prince George's County. Nestled between Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C., Laurel II offers accessible and adaptable one and two bedroom apartments with spacious floor...
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Cost of independent living in Crofton, MD

The average cost of senior living in Crofton is $3,630 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Naval Academy, MD with an average of $3,128 per month.

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

Crofton, MD
$3,630/mo
$4,178/mo
$4,358/mo

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

Crofton, MD
$3,630/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,681/mo
Independent Living
$3,630/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,188/mo
Studio
$7,231/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,471/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,659/mo

Senior living costs in Crofton 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: Crofton, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCrofton, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$3,630/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,136/mo$5,268/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,681/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Crofton, MD:$3,630/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Crofton, MD:$5,136/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Crofton, MD:$6,681/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Crofton, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Crofton 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
Crofton, MD$4,070/mo$4,375/mo-7.0%
Maryland$4,045/mo$3,866/mo+4.6%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Crofton, MD
2024 average cost:$4,070/mo
2023 average cost:$4,375/mo
Percent change:-7.0%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,045/mo
2023 average cost:$3,866/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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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 Crofton

Recent reviews for independent living in Crofton

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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Residences at Vantage Point CCRC in Columbia, MD

5.0
I enjoy dining in our Fireside Dining Room, The Bistro and The Pub. The food is well prepared, presented in an attractive fashion, and is exceptional. The atmospheres of the venues are unique. I particularly enjoy the specials which are offered each night. The variety of the Seafood/Fish ...
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Crofton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Crofton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Crofton, 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 Crofton 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 Crofton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Crofton, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Crofton 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 Crofton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Crofton, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Crofton 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 Crofton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Crofton, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
51.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.7%
47%
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