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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Port Deposit, MD

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 460 independent living facilities in Port Deposit, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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I was not familiar with Woodlea until I visited a friend of my Sister and I was quite impressed. I did however request information for myself and the woman [Name removed], Mgr ? was rather rude and ...
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
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
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.
Rent a room at the beautiful Cavalier Country Club, where you will discover a community designed for active individuals who desire quality, beauty and convenience in their homes. Conveniently located near Christiana Mall, Christiana Medical Center and Delaware Tech Community College.
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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...
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.
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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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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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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Photo of Brandywine Senior Living At Longwood
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My mother in law had a life changing event about a year ago. She moved here from out of state and was living with us for a while and it was difficult for her. We looked at several places and decided on...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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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.
Weston Senior Living Center at Highfiels has been caring for 55+ adults since 1912. Weston has managed the campus since 2011 and purchased the campus from The Masons in 2012. Since then Weston Senior Living has made many upgrades to the Rest Residential and Skilled neighborhoods.Additionally, we...
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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.
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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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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...
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.
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...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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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
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Crosslands
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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My mom has been here for two months now and really loves it. It is a perfect balance of independence and essential services and activities. She likes the food, there is so much offered each week to do and...
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.
Ingleside Retirement Apartments in Wilmington, Delaware is all about promoting independent living among their community members with senior apartment rentals and home ownership in retirement communities. Wilmington is a part of New Castle County, and it offers much explore. If you're not sure...

Cost of independent living in Port Deposit, MD

The average cost of senior living in Port Deposit is $3,903 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bel Air South, MD with an average of $2,881 per month.

Independent living costs in Port Deposit, MD, vs. nearby cities

Port Deposit, MD
$3,903/mo

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

Port Deposit, MD
$3,903/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Port Deposit, MD, vs. other senior living options

$5,212/mo
Independent Living
$3,903/mo

Independent living costs in Port Deposit, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,907/mo
Studio
$5,613/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,834/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,178/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,418/mo

Senior living costs in Port Deposit 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: Port Deposit, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typePort Deposit, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$3,903/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,177/mo$5,268/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,212/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Port Deposit, MD:$3,903/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Port Deposit, MD:$5,177/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Port Deposit, MD:$5,212/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Port Deposit, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Port Deposit 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Port Deposit, MD$4,137/mo$3,911/mo+5.8%
Maryland$4,043/mo$4,045/mo-0.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Port Deposit, MD
2024 average cost:$4,137/mo
2023 average cost:$3,911/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,043/mo
2023 average cost:$4,045/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/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 Port Deposit

Recent reviews for independent living in Port Deposit

Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville

4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it. I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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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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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.

Port Deposit independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Port Deposit independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Port Deposit, 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 Port Deposit 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 Port Deposit 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
23%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Port Deposit 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 Port Deposit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Port Deposit, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Port Deposit 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 Port Deposit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Port Deposit, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
24.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.9%
47%
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Regency Crest, Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living and Merrill Gardens at West Chester are the top-rated independent living facilities near Port Deposit, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 460 independent living facilities near Port Deposit, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Port Deposit, Maryland are Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, Senior Commons at Powder Mill and Morningside House of Friendship. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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