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Photo of Colonial Courtyard At Bedford
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9.7
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9.7
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5 - the facilities and staff are outstanding - they do a great job of keeping the residents engaged in a lot of different activities. I would highly recommend Colonial Courtyard
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.
The Colonial Courtyard at Bedford is ideally situated for senior citizens who are still young enough to enjoy what the great outdoors has to offer. Set against a lovely mountainous backdrop in central Pennsylvania, it is senior living for the nature lover at its very best! Known for gorgeous...
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2929 Floor plans available
9.3
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62 reviews
9.3
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62 reviews
5 star
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11%
3 star
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I am Delmar Barrett, Brother of [removed name] who recently passed away. She lived there for over a year, this was probably some of the best time in her life , the staff were so good to her and her family....
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.
Welcome to Harmony at MartinsburgAssisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Martinsburg, West Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to...
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9.0
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30 reviews
9.0
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The staff is very friendly, and understanding with people with dementia. A lot of activities during the day to keep them busy a lot of little parties and celebrations overall very nice place to have your...
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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My sister is loving The Kensington senior living house in Cumberland, Maryland the people there keep us very informed. If something happens to my sister they call immediately she got Covid. I was called and...
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.
Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains near the source of the Potomac River, The Kensington stands as proud testament to Cumberland's storied past. When it opened in 1926, the Algonquin Hotel was well known for its elegance and hospitality. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, it's...
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Forest Park, MD

The average cost of senior living in Forest Park is $4,960 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frostburg, MD with an average of $2,682 per month.

Independent living costs in Forest Park, MD, vs. nearby cities

Forest Park, MD
$4,960/mo
$5,792/mo

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

Forest Park, MD
$4,960/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Forest Park, MD, vs. other senior living options

$4,960/mo
Independent Living
$4,960/mo

Independent living costs in Forest Park, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,693/mo
Studio
$5,078/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,422/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,912/mo

Senior living costs in Forest Park 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: Forest Park, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForest Park, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,960/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,960/mo$5,268/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,960/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Forest Park, MD:$4,960/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Forest Park, MD:$4,960/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Forest Park, MD:$4,960/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Forest Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Forest Park

The Kensington Senior Living at Cumberland

5.0
This is an old school facility!!! Fully staffed 24 hours a day!! The residents are very well taken care of!!! They get a 10 in my book

Colonial Courtyard At Bedford

4.8
Both my mom and my stepdad joined Colonial Courtyard in Bedford, Pennsylvania in [date removed] , it has been a great experience, but with a few transitional bumps. Making the change to assisted living came with some challenges, after a lifetime of independence, admitting that additional, full ...
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Harmony at Martinsburg

5.0
This is an amazing place. It is clean, bright, and welcoming. All the staff are super friendly and helpful. The apartments are well laid out and offer everything my dad needs. So glad we found such a wonderful place for my dad!

Forest Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park 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 Forest Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest Park, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest Park 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 Forest Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest Park, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest Park 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 Forest Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest Park, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Colonial Courtyard At Bedford, Harmony at Martinsburg and Celebration Villa of Martinsburg are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forest Park, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Forest Park, Maryland. See the full list.
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