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The people here are wonderful and really caring. We love this place there is just so much to do and see. The only thing that I would change is that they only have one elevator for all the residents. Other...
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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 Miramar Landing ,one of the area's newest apartment communities for seniors. Our leasing office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00AM until 3:00PM (except for holidays). Park View at Miramar Landing is designed with seniors in mind as you can see by our list of amenities. We...
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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.
With excellent access to shopping, I-97 and Baltimore Washington International Airport, Glen Forest Senior Apartment Community offers seniors 62+ a highly desirable affordable lifestyle. Spacious one and two-bedroom apartments feature all the modern conveniences necessary for comfortable,...
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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.
Highlandtown Plaza are senior apartments, located in Baltimore, MD in what many typically refer to as Baltimore County, is the premier place for the 55 and over community member who now wants to relax and enjoy the softer side. With the convenience of a bus line, our community members often enjoy...
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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.
Indecco Apartments is a senior housing community located in Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD. Baltimore, which is the nation's largest independent city, is known for its rich history, unique local dialect and diverse population. Baltimore is historically a working-class port town, and was one of...
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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 Easton is an affordable senior housing community in the lovely town of Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. The architecture is red brick colonial with stately white columns reminiscent of the White House. Park View is easily accessed off of Highway 50. Our grounds are carefully kept...
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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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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.
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The community is a very nice place to live and it's in a nice area. Because of covid, it's hard to get to know people but that's understandable. I am happy with my apt.
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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.
Parkview at Fullerton is a beautiful senior community located in the Fullerton area. Our community offers social and recreational activities along with educational and health seminars. Management has monthly community updates with residents. We are conveniently located near area shopping malls,...
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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 am satisfied with my stay at Park View at Taylor. The apartment size that I have is perfect for what I need and is nice and roomy. The staff are extremely friendly and they have a lot of good activities...
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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.
Parkview at Taylor is a beautiful senior community located in the Overlea/Fullerton area. Our community offers social and recreational activities along with educational and health seminars. Management has monthly community updates with the residents.We are conveniently located near area...
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I enjoy living at Oliver Plaza. The staff are nice and answer all my questions. I have a nice view from my apartment. They keep the community clean. I have noticed a lot of activities posted on the...
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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.
Oliver Plaza Senior Apartments is a 55 + senior apartment community in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, walking distance from grocery stores and other shops. The harbor town of Baltimore showcases thousands of marine creatures at their national aquarium, features Civil War era attractions...
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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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The people are really great there. The staff all really friendly and they take good care of the people who live there. It was the first place that we visited and when we went in everyone was welcoming and...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
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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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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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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I love my apartment. a place for mom really helped me to get the apartment. I have no regrets. for their services.
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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 Bon Secour Smallwood Summit senior housing community is located in the bustling metropolitan area of Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD. When in need of a little excitement, most seniors will choose to retire in a bigger area like Baltimore. With all of the attractions and amenities that this...
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My friend is doing well here at these senior apartments. They do a very good job with keeping the community and grounds well maintained. The staff is good, they have been very helpful with this whole...
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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.
Bellevieu Manchester Apartments is a senior housing complex located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, Baltimore county, Maryland. If you are looking for a secure and comfortable place to call home then Bellevieu Manchester Apartments is the place for you. Baltimore is an exciting city where...
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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.
Caritas House Assisted Living is part of the Jenkins Senior Living Community, a long-standing senior community set on a scenic hill overlooking Baltimore. It is a 60-unit studio apartment community located just off the freeway, next to a hospital.The mental, physical and spiritual well being of...

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.
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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%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,066/mo
2023 average cost:$4,045/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
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%
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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.
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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
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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%
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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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