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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 10 independent living facilities in Damascus, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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9.6
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9.6
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5 across the board. What we like the most about the community is the activities and the entertainment provided for the residents as well as the transportation to local doctors and stores.
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.
The moment you walk through our door, you'll feel at home. From our warm, inviting fireplace to our cozy, family-like atmosphere, Sunrise at Montgomery Village is a step above the typical senior residence. For the past fifteen years, our caring and experienced staff has been helping seniors live...
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66 Floor plans available
8.9
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14 reviews
8.9
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14 reviews
5 star
43%
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3 star
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My mother moved in [date removed] and there has been a remarkable improvement in her quality of life, thanks to the entire staff. From the move- in process, to proper meds scheduling, to dining, activities,...
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.
Lorien Mt. Airy is conveniently located near the junction of Carroll, Frederick, Montgomery and Howard Counties. We are uniquely positioned to serve area residents who want to live in a compassionate community that encourages self-direction and independence while providing assistance when...
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8.9
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55 reviews
8.9
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My mother has been a resident for about a month. She has been well cared for with a friendly and welcoming staff. To date there have been fewer activities to engage her than I'd hoped. New staff has...
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.
At Tribute Black Hill, our Active Senior Living program is a beautiful compliment to a life lived with joy, learning and comfort. Maybe you want to partake in the arts, and with the Black Rock Arts Center close by keeping in touch with your artistic personality is easy. Maybe you would enjoy wine...
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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.
Private, Secure Apartment LivingCaring staff and comfortable apartments with kitchenettes provide support, privacy, and the ability to live life just the way you prefer. With your favorite furnishings and mementos, you’ll feel right at home and secure knowing assistance is there if you need it....
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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.
Location, location, location! Conveniently located near revitalized Olde Towne Gaithersburg, The Oaks at Olde Towne offers the latest in affordable senior living to adults 62+. Attractive, new one and two-bedroom apartments feature a kitchen with the newest appliances and roomy closets. Residents...
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I have been living here for 13 years and have always been happy with the property, but now that I have moved back in to my newly renovated apartment my happiness living here has gone from a 10 to a 20,...
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.
2017 Best of Senior Living in Germantown, MD by SeniorAdvisor.com Willow Manor at Clopper's Mill is a senior community located in Germantown, Maryland. Germantown is a beautiful community in Montgomery County that is known for its rich history, vibrant culture and easy access to the sights and...
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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They are very good. The place is very clean, and the staff is friendly. They are willing to help. We pay our own electric though, and it's a lot more expensive than I was expecting. There is about an 85%...
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.
Covenant Village offers opportunities to meet new friends,share new adventures and stay physically fit. Covenant Village offers much more than exceptional apartments homes. Our relaxing,inviting community spaces are also perfect for socializing with family and friends. In so many ways, Covenant...
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Cost of independent living in Damascus, MD

The average cost of senior living in Damascus is $4,514 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sykesville, MD with an average of $3,506 per month.

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

Damascus, MD
$4,514/mo

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

Damascus, MD
$4,514/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,360/mo
Independent Living
$4,514/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,092/mo
Studio
$5,526/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,591/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,623/mo

Senior living costs in Damascus 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: Damascus, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDamascus, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,514/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,045/mo$5,268/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,360/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Damascus, MD:$4,514/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Damascus, MD:$6,045/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Damascus, MD:$6,360/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Damascus, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Damascus 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
Damascus, MD$3,452/mo$2,860/mo+20.7%
Maryland$3,843/mo$3,845/mo-0.1%
National$3,029/mo$2,867/mo+5.7%
Damascus, MD
2024 average cost:$3,452/mo
2023 average cost:$2,860/mo
Percent change:+20.7%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$3,843/mo
2023 average cost:$3,845/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,029/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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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 Damascus

Recent reviews for independent living in Damascus

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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Ingleside at King Farm, a CCRC in Rockville, MD

4.6
Overall my mothers happy. Communication was tough at the beginning but has gotten better. They set up covid shots for the residence and made that really easy. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Damascus independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Damascus independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Damascus, 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 Damascus 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 Damascus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Damascus, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Damascus 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 Damascus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Damascus, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Damascus 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 Damascus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Damascus, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
62.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Montgomery Village, Lorien Mt. Airy and Tribute at Black Hill by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Damascus, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 10 independent living facilities near Damascus, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Damascus, Maryland are Chevy Chase House, Sunrise of Chevy Chase and Sunrise of Montgomery Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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