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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fairmount Heights, MD

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Photo of Matthews Memorial Terrace
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: 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
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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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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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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.
St. Paul Senior Living at Wayne Place is a senior housing community located in the vibrant city of Washington, DC. With a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere, and lots to do in the city, St. Paul Senior Living at Wayne Place is the perfect choice for your new home. Washington is an incredible...
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
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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: 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
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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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My mother has dementia and requires a lot of attention, but she is still very functional. We have moved her there a few months ago and we are extremely please with the entire environment. The staff is...
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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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: 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: 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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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 Army Distaff Foundation owns and operates the Knollwood, an independent living community in Washington, D.C., in the County of Washington. Located on 16 green acres overlooking Rock Creek Park, the Knollwood provides secure, affordable studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to...
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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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Evergreen Senior Housing, located in Bowie, Prince George's County, Maryland, is an active, thriving apartment community. Due to its convenient location, it is very near Bowie Town Center. There you will find services and activities including shopping, a senior center, restaurants, the Metro rail...

Cost of independent living in Fairmount Heights, MD

The average cost of senior living in Fairmount Heights is $4,902 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenbelt, MD with an average of $4,557 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairmount Heights, MD vs. nearby cities

Fairmount Heights, MD
$4,902/mo
$4,860/mo

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

Fairmount Heights, MD
$4,902/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairmount Heights vs. other types of senior living

$7,136/mo
Independent Living
$4,902/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Fairmount Heights, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$6,092/mo
Studio
$6,735/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,047/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,558/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Fairmount Heights over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Fairmount Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Fairmount Heights

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.

Fairmount Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairmount Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairmount Heights, 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 Fairmount Heights 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 Fairmount Heights 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
16.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairmount Heights 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 Fairmount Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairmount Heights 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 Fairmount Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
19.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
20.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
11.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.4%
46.1%
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Sunrise of Hunter Mill, Sunrise of Vienna and Sunrise of Chevy Chase are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairmount Heights, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 92 independent living facilities near Fairmount Heights, Maryland. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Fairmount Heights, Maryland are Sunrise of Hunter Mill, Sunrise of Vienna and Sunrise of Mt Vernon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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