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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Riverdale Hills, MD

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 96 independent living facilities in Riverdale Hills, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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zipAveragecost: $4,515

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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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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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Cost of independent living in Riverdale Hills, MD

The average cost of senior living in Riverdale Hills is $4,515 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Columbia, MD with an average of $4,314 per month.

Independent living costs in Riverdale Hills, MD, vs. nearby cities

Riverdale Hills, MD
$4,515/mo

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

Riverdale Hills, MD
$4,515/mo
U.S. national average
$3,510/mo

Independent living costs in Riverdale Hills, MD, vs. other senior living options

$8,320/mo
Independent Living
$4,515/mo

Independent living costs in Riverdale Hills, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,149/mo
Studio
$3,282/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,389/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,363/mo

Senior living costs in Riverdale Hills 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: Riverdale Hills, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiverdale Hills, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,515/mo$4,064/mo$3,510/mo
Assisted Living$7,011/mo$6,910/mo$5,805/mo
Memory Care$8,320/mo$7,996/mo$6,971/mo
Independent Living
Riverdale Hills, MD:$4,515/mo
Maryland:$4,064/mo
U.S.:$3,510/mo
Assisted Living
Riverdale Hills, MD:$7,011/mo
Maryland:$6,910/mo
U.S.:$5,805/mo
Memory Care
Riverdale Hills, MD:$8,320/mo
Maryland:$7,996/mo
U.S.:$6,971/mo
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Independent living costs in Riverdale Hills, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Riverdale Hills 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
Riverdale Hills, MD$4,087/mo$4,185/mo-2.3%
Maryland$4,117/mo$3,880/mo+6.1%
National$3,411/mo$3,314/mo+2.9%
Riverdale Hills, MD
2024 average cost:$4,087/mo
2023 average cost:$4,185/mo
Percent change:-2.3%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$4,117/mo
2023 average cost:$3,880/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,411/mo
2023 average cost:$3,314/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Riverdale Hills

Recent reviews for independent living in Riverdale Hills

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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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.

Riverdale Hills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverdale Hills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverdale Hills, 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 Riverdale Hills 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 Riverdale Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riverdale Hills, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.6%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.1%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
23.4%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.1%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverdale Hills 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 Riverdale Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riverdale Hills, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.1%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.7%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
20.8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverdale Hills 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 Riverdale Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riverdale Hills, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.5%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.4%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.4%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.7%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
15.6%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.1%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.7%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Chevy Chase House, The Skybridge at Town Center and Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights are the top-rated independent living facilities near Riverdale Hills, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 96 independent living facilities near Riverdale Hills, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Riverdale Hills, Maryland are Morningside House of Friendship, The Skybridge at Town Center and Sunrise of Montgomery Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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