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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fairwood, MD
If you’re looking for independent living in the Fairwood area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Fairwood. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 32 independent living facilities in Fairwood, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mount Pleasant, Wakefield and Observatory Circle.
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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.
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.
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 Woodland SpringsPark View at Woodland Springs is a senior housing community located in the beautiful town of District Heights, Maryland, which is located in Prince George’s county. The community’s location is perfect for those who enjoy a small town feel with all of the conveniences...
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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
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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 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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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.
Wesley House Senior Apartments is a senior housing community located in our beautiful nation's capital: Washington, DC. A comfortable environment in an unbeatable location, Wesley House Senior Apartments is the perfect choice for your new home. Washington is an incredible city with endless...
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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Cost of independent living in Fairwood, MD
The average cost of senior living in Fairwood is $4,405 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bowie, MD with an average of $4,237 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairwood, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairwood, MD vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Fairwood
Recent reviews for independent living in Fairwood
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.
Fairwood independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairwood, 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 Fairwood 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 Fairwood 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
12.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairwood 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 Fairwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairwood 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 Fairwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
18.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
21.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
15.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.9%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Chevy Chase, Sunrise of Mt Vernon and The Skybridge at Town Center are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairwood, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 32 independent living facilities near Fairwood, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fairwood, Maryland are Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Paul Spring Community and Sunrise of Falls Church. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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