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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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Garden Spot Village is a great place where the staff truly cares about the residents! Everyone there is so helpful and thoughtful. Their activities and special events are so well thought out and a great time...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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.
FREE RENT! Move in during the month of December to receive the remainder of December and January FREE! Please contact our office for more details. Apartments Available Now! Waverly House is a newly renovated senior community, located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, Maryland. We are located...
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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.
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My mom just recently passed away and the care that was given to her at Columbia Cottage in Hershey was such a blessing. They didn’t just take care of her physical needs but they truly cared about her and...
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
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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.
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Our assisted-living facility is guided by this philosophy: We are here to help you take care of yourself. Personal-care aides are present around the clock to provide comfort -- whether to arrange activities, help with laundry, serve meals, obtain medical services, remind you to take medications,...
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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, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Helping Families. Enriching Lives. It’s more than just our duty, it defines who we are. At NewSeasons, everything we do revolves around our residents and their families. Our residents tell us at NewSeasons they get the best of both worlds – the comforts of home and the life-enriching...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Life begins at 55 at Jericho Residences Brand New Luxury 55 And Better Apartment Community...Deluxe Kitchens with Designer Countertops and Black GE Appliances...Washer and Dryer in Every Apartment Home Jericho Residences is now leasing! We are conveniently located near I-495 and Largo Town Center...
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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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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: 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
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Vistas at Lake LargoThe Vistas at Lake Largo is a premier senior housing community located in Largo, MD in Prince George’s County. This thriving town, just minutes outside Washington D.C., offers plenty to see and do. Football fans can enjoy a Washington Redskins game at FedEx Field while...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Hereford, MD

The average cost of senior living in Hereford is $3,932 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bel Air South, MD with an average of $2,881 per month.

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

Hereford, MD
$3,932/mo
$3,205/mo

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

Hereford, MD
$3,932/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

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

$5,898/mo
Independent Living
$3,932/mo

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

Semi-Private
$570/mo
Studio
$3,536/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,105/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,392/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,700/mo

Senior living costs in Hereford 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: Hereford, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHereford, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$3,932/mo$3,830/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$5,237/mo$5,268/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,898/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hereford, MD:$3,932/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Hereford, MD:$5,237/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Hereford, MD:$5,898/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Hereford, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hereford 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
Hereford, MD$4,109/mo$4,073/mo+0.9%
Maryland$4,066/mo$4,045/mo+0.5%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Hereford, MD
2024 average cost:$4,109/mo
2023 average cost:$4,073/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,066/mo
2023 average cost:$4,045/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Hereford

Recent reviews for independent living in Hereford

Butler Street Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA

3.9
The community has good staff; however I feel they are understaffed currently. There has been some staff turnover since my loved one moved into the community. Due to the staffing challenges this can cause delays in waiting for meals, care, and more. [name removed] the Director is wonderful; ...
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The Woods At Cedar Run in Camp Hill, PA

4.0
The Woods at Cedar Run is a very nice place. The staff are so knowledgeable and friendly and they genuinely care about the residents. They all know me by name. In the dining room they keep track on whether you are there or not. If you do not show up, they will call and check on you. They have on ...
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Integrity Esther's Place at Harford in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Hereford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hereford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hereford, 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 Hereford 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 Hereford 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
18.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hereford 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 Hereford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hereford, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hereford 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 Hereford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.8%
47%
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Regency Crest, Chevy Chase House and The Skybridge at Town Center are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hereford, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 528 independent living facilities near Hereford, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hereford, Maryland are The Skybridge at Town Center, Morningside House of Friendship and Holiday Essex House. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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