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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.
A new life of convenience, independence, reliability and affordability is waiting for you at Sunnybrook Senior Apartments. In our community, you'll find all the comfort and amenities to assure a perfectly satisfying way of life. Our one and two bedroom apartments feature amenities such as a...
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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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This is NOT a nursing home. It is an independent living senior residence with mostly 8-A subsidized apartments.
Provides: Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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.
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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My 86 year old mother was at Chesterbrook Residences for 9 month before she died peacefully in her sleep from heart problems. She loved Chesterbrook Residences, her apartment, the people there who became...
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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.
Chesterbrook ResidencesChesterfield Residences is an assisted living community located in Falls Church, VA in Fairfax County and home to just over 12,000 people. Falls Church is a busy city close to D.C., with lots of great stores, shopping and activities. Residents will enjoy going out to...
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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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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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Providence Place has multiple levels of care which is why we went with them. Our loved one is able to be here as his care increases. They also told us if needed, they would be able to get a lift which was...
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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Waverly Gardens Senior Apartments is the first residential development in metropolitan Baltimore that meets national standards for environmental friendliness. Our apartment community offers moderate-income seniors decreased energy costs and healthier indoor air quality.  Due to energy...
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The Kensington is very pricy. We moved mom in anyway for the activities. There was an adjustment period, and some care management changes that needed to be made. However, after one month we are on the right...
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.
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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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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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
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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...
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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I love my apartment at Washington Square...it has every thing I need...this is a fantastic place for seniors to retire. We have a wonderful property manager who is very attentive and responsive to needs of...
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.
The is a senior community for those 55 and older. There are 32 Two Bedroom apartments. Each apartment has a garbage disposal, dishwasher and over the range microwave. There is also a small storage area in the apartment. All apartments have a washer/dryer hook-up and there are also laundry rooms...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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 Petersville, MD

The average cost of senior living in Petersville is $4,627 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walkersville, MD with an average of $4,186 per month.

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

Petersville, MD
$4,627/mo
$4,547/mo
$4,483/mo

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

Petersville, MD
$4,627/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,398/mo
Independent Living
$4,627/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,269/mo
Studio
$6,348/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,755/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,233/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,525/mo

Senior living costs in Petersville 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: Petersville, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typePetersville, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,627/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,376/mo$5,268/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,398/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Petersville, MD:$4,627/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Petersville, MD:$5,376/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Petersville, MD:$6,398/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Petersville, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Petersville 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
Petersville, MD$4,213/mo$4,232/mo-0.4%
Maryland$4,066/mo$4,045/mo+0.5%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
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2024 average cost:$4,213/mo
2023 average cost:$4,232/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
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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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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 Petersville

Recent reviews for independent living in Petersville

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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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! ...
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Petersville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Petersville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Petersville, 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 Petersville 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 Petersville 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
28.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Petersville 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 Petersville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Petersville 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 Petersville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Magnolias of Chambersburg, Regency Crest and Chevy Chase House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Petersville, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 443 independent living facilities near Petersville, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Petersville, Maryland are Magnolias of Chambersburg, Chevy Chase House and Sunrise of Chevy Chase. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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