10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mount Aetna, MD

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Cost of independent living in Mount Aetna, MD

The average cost of senior living in Mount Aetna is $3,863 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eldersburg, MD with an average of $3,591 per month.

Independent living costs in Mount Aetna, MD, vs. nearby cities

Mount Aetna, MD

$3,863/mo

Frederick, MD

$4,013/mo

Eldersburg, MD

$3,591/mo

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

Mount Aetna, MD

$3,863/mo

Maryland state

$4,064/mo

U.S. national average

$3,510/mo

Independent living costs in Mount Aetna, MD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living

$6,407/mo

Memory Care

$6,797/mo

Independent Living

$3,863/mo

Independent living costs in Mount Aetna, MD, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom

$4,107/mo

2 Bedroom

$5,973/mo

Senior living costs in Mount Aetna 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: Mount Aetna, MD

Column state: Maryland

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Mount Aetna, MD	Maryland	U.S.
Independent Living	$3,863/mo	$4,064/mo	$3,510/mo
Assisted Living	$6,407/mo	$6,910/mo	$5,805/mo
Memory Care	$6,797/mo	$7,996/mo	$6,971/mo

Independent Living

Mount Aetna, MD:$3,863/mo

Maryland:$4,064/mo

U.S.:$3,510/mo

Assisted Living

Mount Aetna, MD:$6,407/mo

Maryland:$6,910/mo

U.S.:$5,805/mo

Memory Care

Mount Aetna, MD:$6,797/mo

Maryland:$7,996/mo

U.S.:$6,971/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Mount Aetna

Recent reviews for independent living in Mount Aetna

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 ...

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! ...

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.

Mount Aetna independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Aetna independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Aetna, 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 Mount Aetna 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 Mount Aetna partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Mount Aetna, MDNational

Nutritionist / dietician

24%

20.3%

Low / no sodium

39.4%

34%

No sugar

37.1%

31.4%

Vegetarian

35.7%

33.4%

Pureed meals

16.7%

7.8%

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Availability of select dining options in Mount Aetna 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 Mount Aetna communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Mount Aetna, MDNational

Professional chef

29%

36.4%

Restaurant style dining

37.1%

43.4%

Room service

34.4%

36.8%

Anytime dining

17.2%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Aetna 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 Mount Aetna offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Mount Aetna, MDNational

Activity director

42.5%

45.3%

Pet-focused programs

30.8%

28.3%

Community service programs

32.1%

32.7%

Devotional activities on-site

50.7%

49.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

50.7%

49.8%

Outings / off-site activities

54.3%

54.9%

Piano or organ

35.7%

43%

Arts and crafts center

31.7%

37.6%

Educational speakers / life long learning

35.3%

41.6%

Clubs / games / karaoke

44.3%

47.4%

Live performances

43.4%

47.2%

Dances

23.1%

32.4%

Fitness center

29.4%

39.7%

Fitness classes

42.5%

46.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Hagerstown, Magnolias of Chambersburg and Regency Crest are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mount Aetna, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 251 independent living facilities near Mount Aetna, Maryland. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Mount Aetna, 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.

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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mount Aetna, MD

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