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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Garfield, MD

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Maryland is $4,041, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Garfield area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Village At Sprenkle Drive
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Photo of TROPHIES OF GRACE
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.
Photo of Pullman Apartments
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.
Photo of Park View at Catonsville
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My loved on loves the religious services and because of COVID they haven't been happening. There are lots of activities such as shopping centers, game rooms, and games. There are a lot of raccoons near...
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.
Managed by the Shelter Group, Parkview at Catonsville is an Award Winning independent living senior community for those 62 and better, providing a rural setting in an urban environment. Nestled in a wooded area, Parkview is conveniently located near banks and shopping, medical centers,...
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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
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.
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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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I think it's a great community as far as residents services and planned activities. I want them to continue to upkeep and beautify the environment such as painting, fixing broken or malfunctioning...
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.
Nestled in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, Charter House offers the perfect home for persons 55 years of age and older. Now under new management, Charter House is a vibrant community with unparalleled amenities, plus great new improvements coming soon. Our spacious apartment homes offer a...
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Photo of Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village
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I've had some dear friends with loved ones there and I've been there a few years ago. I know they were very happy with the care and it's a very, very nice place.
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.
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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.
Photo of Park View at Tyler Run
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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.
Park View at Tyler Run is a senior community located in York, Pennsylvania. York is situated in the south-central region of the state in York County, and is widely known for its architecture and cultural events. The historic York Fair, which claims to be the nation's oldest fair, takes place...
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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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When my mother told me she wanted to relocate to the Towson area to be near me I knew it was time to look for just the right place. I toured both independent living and assisted living communities in the...
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.
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This is NOT a nursing home. It is an independent living senior residence with mostly 8-A subsidized apartments.
Provides: Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Keller House Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Westminster Place at Queen Street
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 Garfield, MD

The average cost of senior living in Maryland is $4,041 per month as compared to $3,532 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Maryland vs. 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 state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMarylandU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$4,041/mo$3,532/mo14.4% above national median
Assisted Living$7,009/mo$5,909/mo18.6% above national median
Memory Care$8,053/mo$7,121/mo13.1% above national median
Independent Living
Maryland:$4,041/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:14.4% above national median
Assisted Living
Maryland:$7,009/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:18.6% above national median
Memory Care
Maryland:$8,053/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:13.1% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Garfield

Recent reviews for independent living in Garfield

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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Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA

5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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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.

Garfield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garfield, 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 Garfield 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 Garfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Garfield, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.4%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.8%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Garfield 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 Garfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garfield, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.5%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
29.9%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.6%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garfield 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 Garfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garfield, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.5%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.7%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.8%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.9%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.6%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.4%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.3%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.8%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.7%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
19.8%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.2%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.9%
40.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Regency Crest, Magnolias of Chambersburg and Brookdale Potomac are the top-rated independent living facilities near Garfield, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 294 independent living facilities near Garfield, Maryland. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 54% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 54% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 54% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 24% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 51% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 34% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 39% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, French, and American Sign Language 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Regency Crest, Magnolias of Chambersburg, and Brookdale Potomac 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Brookdale Potomac, Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights, and The Residence at Colvin Run 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Magnolias of Chambersburg, Brookdale Potomac, and Spring Arbor of Winchester 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Magnolias of Chambersburg, Brookdale Potomac, and Spring Arbor of Winchester
The best independent living facilities near you in Garfield, Maryland are Spring Arbor of Winchester, Sunrise of Montgomery Village and Heartlands Senior Living Village at Ellicott City. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 54% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 54% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 54% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 24% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 51% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 34% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 39% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, French, and American Sign Language 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Regency Crest, Magnolias of Chambersburg, and Brookdale Potomac 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Brookdale Potomac, Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights, and The Residence at Colvin Run 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Magnolias of Chambersburg, Brookdale Potomac, and Spring Arbor of Winchester 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Magnolias of Chambersburg, Brookdale Potomac, and Spring Arbor of Winchester
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