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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Meadows, MD

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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: 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.
Fort Washington Manor offers affordability, convenience, serenity, and independent living solutions for those 62 or better. With a wonderful location just outside the metropolitan Washington, DC area your home will be only minutes to shopping, the metro transit system, a marina and parks. Or...
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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.
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: 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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Evergreen Senior Housing, located in Bowie, Prince George's County, Maryland, is an active, thriving apartment community. Due to its convenient location, it is very near Bowie Town Center. There you will find services and activities including shopping, a senior center, restaurants, the Metro rail...
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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 Old Town West
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: 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.
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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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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, 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: 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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Gum Springs Glen, located in the historic Gum Springs area of Fairfax County, offers an exciting concept in affordable retirement living to seniors with moderate incomes. Designed for the active lifestyles of residents, each building features attractively appointed and spacious common areas for...

Cost of independent living in Meadows, MD

The average cost of senior living in Meadows is $4,834 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairwood, MD with an average of $4,358 per month.

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

Meadows, MD
$4,834/mo
$4,788/mo

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

Meadows, MD
$4,834/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,951/mo
Independent Living
$4,834/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,507/mo
Studio
$6,044/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,292/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,119/mo

Senior living costs in Meadows 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: Meadows, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMeadows, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,834/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,677/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,951/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Meadows, MD:$4,834/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Meadows, MD:$5,677/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Meadows, MD:$6,951/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Meadows, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Meadows 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
Meadows, MD$3,626/mo$3,099/mo+17.0%
Maryland$3,804/mo$3,558/mo+6.9%
National$2,797/mo$2,786/mo+0.4%
Meadows, MD
2024 average cost:$3,626/mo
2023 average cost:$3,099/mo
Percent change:+17.0%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$3,804/mo
2023 average cost:$3,558/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$2,797/mo
2023 average cost:$2,786/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Meadows

Recent reviews for independent living in Meadows

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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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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Morris Glen in Alexandria, VA

5.0
I have lived at Morris Glen for 13 years and love it here. The property manager is very helpful. Location is great. Love my apt. Grounds are kept nice. Friendly neighbors. Lot's of activities. Just the right place for me. Also, affordable rent.

Meadows independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Meadows independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Meadows, 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 Meadows 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 Meadows 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
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Meadows 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 Meadows communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Meadows 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 Meadows offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Chevy Chase House, The Skybridge at Town Center and Morningside House of St Charles are the top-rated independent living facilities near Meadows, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 117 independent living facilities near Meadows, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Meadows, Maryland are Chevy Chase House, Acclaim at Belmont Bay and Sunrise of Chevy Chase. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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