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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: 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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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.
Elternhaus, IncElternhaus, provides a caring assisted living community to those adults who are looking to be a part of Dayton, MD. This community is located in a quiet area that is a great place to call home. Dayton is a part of Howard County and it offers much natural beauty in a peaceful area...
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It's a great community, very easy to communicate with. If you have questions, they'll answer them. Everyone has been nice to my loved one as far as I know. They've done a wonderful job. They're very...
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: 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.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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: 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: 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.
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.
From wooded views to well-maintained grounds, enjoyable living begins with the Glen Creek Apartment Community. Spacious one and two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom town homes are available. Enhance your lifestyle with Glen Creek's swimming pool, children's play area and clubhouse with...
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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: 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...
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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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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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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Hickory Thicket, MD

The average cost of senior living in Hickory Thicket is $3,826 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgewood, MD with an average of $2,889 per month.

Independent living costs in Hickory Thicket, MD, vs. nearby cities

Hickory Thicket, MD
$3,826/mo
$3,857/mo

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

Hickory Thicket, MD
$3,826/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Hickory Thicket, MD, vs. other senior living options

$6,327/mo
Independent Living
$3,826/mo

Independent living costs in Hickory Thicket, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,499/mo
Studio
$6,357/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,542/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,003/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,700/mo

Senior living costs in Hickory Thicket 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: Hickory Thicket, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHickory Thicket, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$3,826/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,851/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,327/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hickory Thicket, MD:$3,826/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Hickory Thicket, MD:$5,851/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hickory Thicket, MD:$6,327/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Hickory Thicket, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hickory Thicket 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hickory Thicket, MD$4,131/mo$4,143/mo-0.3%
Maryland$4,066/mo$4,045/mo+0.5%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Hickory Thicket, MD
2024 average cost:$4,131/mo
2023 average cost:$4,143/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
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2024 average cost:$4,066/mo
2023 average cost:$4,045/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Hickory Thicket

Recent reviews for independent living in Hickory Thicket

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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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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Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air

4.6
We chose this place for my mom because it is very close to where we live and we can visit a lot. They seem to provide the most value for the price, there are nicer places but they were a lot more expensive. I toured four other homes before deciding on this one for my mom.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Well-maintained dining facilities and delicious meals. Many reviews praise the high-quality meals and attractive dining areas at various communities. For example, at The Gardens of Annapolis, residents enjoy their meals in the renovated dining room, which has been closed since COVID-19 but is expected to reopen soon. At Residences at Vantage Poin ...
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Friendly and helpful staff members. Several reviews mention the kind and attentive nature of the staff in different communities. For instance, at Meadowcrest at Middletown, the staff prioritize the residents' comfort despite the business's need to make a profit. At The Gardens of Annapolis, the friendly and helpful staff make ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Throughout the reviews, residents express enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered at communities. For example, at Harmony at Kent, residents are constantly busy with activities like casino trips, card games, and wine nights. At Harmony at Kent, residents also enjoy outings to nearb ...
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Access to modern amenities. Modern amenities are highlighted in several reviews as a desirable feature at communities. At Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community, residents appreciate the inclusive price for the apartment and the availability of a washer/dryer in each unit. At Meadowcrest at Middletown, the comm ...
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Sense of community and companionship. Reviews often mention the warm and welcoming atmosphere at communities, where residents make new friends and form deep connections. For example, at Residences at Vantage Point CCRC, residents serve on various committees and take pride in their community. At The Gardens of Annapolis, resident ...
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Responsive management and maintenance teams. Reviews consistently mention the prompt and effective communication between residents and management/maintenance teams at various communities. For instance, at Bedford Court, a CCRC, the staff are attentive to residents' needs, and at The Gardens of Annapolis, they respond quickly when issue ...
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Hickory Thicket independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hickory Thicket independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hickory Thicket, 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 Hickory Thicket 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 Hickory Thicket 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
21.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hickory Thicket 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 Hickory Thicket communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hickory Thicket, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hickory Thicket 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 Hickory Thicket offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
21.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.1%
47%
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Regency Crest, Chevy Chase House and The Skybridge at Town Center are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hickory Thicket, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 408 independent living facilities near Hickory Thicket, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hickory Thicket, Maryland are Chevy Chase House, Sunrise of Chevy Chase and Morningside House of St Charles. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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