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The cost of independent living in Bay Ridge is about $3,646 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 187 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of HeartHomes at Bay Ridge
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We really like HeartHomes. [name removed] is well taken care of. Staff really know the patients. Small facility. Names, quirks, likes and dislikes. Family members welcome. The place is quiet and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
We pride ourselves on personalized, professional care that comforts each of our residents as family members in his or her home. Each resident is cared for based on his or her needs and the personal desires he or she requests. We offer options and choices to suit your individual needs and are...
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From the director to the cleaning ladies everyone and I mean everyone could not be nicer or more accommodating. Best decision I ever made for my mom. They offer everything you could ever ask for and treat...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Annapolitan Assisted Living is one of Annapolis' premier assistedliving communities. We offer independent living for all of our residents,regardless of their need for assistance. Our residents live in their ownapartments in a community of their peers. What they do, how and when theydo it is...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Sunrise of Annapolis and most everything has been great for him at this facility. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff and care services are also...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Sunrise of Annapolis is conveniently located on Bestgate Road in Annapolis, close to Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis Mall and scenic historic Annapolis. We pride ourselves in having a truly caring staff that has served our seniors for many years and have been awarded the 'Best Assisted...
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22 Floor plans available
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Staff members are very friendly and more importantly very patient with the elderly I noticed on several accounts know the patience with residents inability to communicate effectively and ensure when walking...
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.
Celebration Villa of Manresa is an assisted living community in Annapolis, Maryland. At Celebration Villa, our focus is to support our residents’ independence and overall wellness. We treat all residents as respected members of our family. We understand the importance of our residents having a...
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It is a great value for seniors who are able to live independently. The staff are extremely courteous and helpful and the response time her request is immediate. I highly recommend Gardens Of Annapolis .
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.
As the GOLD recipient of the Active Adult Community Award from Maryland Multi-Housing Association, Gardens of Annapolis is the premier senior living community in Annapolis, MD. Just moments from Annapolis Mall and the Annapolis Town Center, you can enjoy and appreciate all the comforts of...
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We just brought my husband’s mother to live at Bay Village Annapolis from her home of 40 years. They were so welcoming and helpful that she adjusted almost immediately. She went from fully bedridden to...
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.
Bay Village is a state-of-the-art Assisted Living and Dementia Care community nestled on 3 acres of a tranquil wooded setting while still being convenient to shopping and downtown Annapolis. Staying true to the vision of Annapolis, Bay Village has planned a community that features serene outdoor...
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My loved one, [name removed], came to Brightview from another facility. I knew neither he nor I could stay there another day and it was with great happiness we made the move to Brightview, South River,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Experience something new every day at Brightview South River. Begin your morning with a breakfast served to you in our restaurant-quality dining room, check your email in our media room, followed by a game of cards in one of our many living room areas. Participate in one of the many events...
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My Dad was the first group to move in when it was first built. He loved living there. He had a 1 bedroom. He loved living there. He made his own meals had his independence had fun sitting outside...
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.
2017 Best of Senior Living in Edgewater, MD by SeniorAdvisor.com Victoria Park at Edgewater offers quality senior living exclusively for ages 62 and over seeking convenience and a sense of community. Details have been designed into the 102 one- and two-bedroom apartment homes with an eye to...
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From the director to the head nurses and the staff down the line, everyone made us feel like family. It's a lovely, quiet, gentle, place to live and for my husband who had cancer, to die. Everyone was...
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: 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.
With its enviable Annapolis location, Bay Forest Senior Apartment Community features an atmosphere filled with gracious living. Here, as a senior 62 years and older, you will appreciate not having to worry about maintenance chores. At the same time, you can take advantage of the on-site services...
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During my mother's time here, she was in the independent living section and the community was always clean and the staff was always friendly and willing to help. When my mother's health declined, they were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Photo of Village at Chester
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 Village at Chester is located in the picturesque city of Chester, Queen Anne's County, Maryland by Kent Island Narrows. The region boasts gorgeous walking and biking trails, plenty of fine dining experiences and plenty to see and do. Village at Chester is a senior housing community which is...
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Cost of independent living in Bay Ridge, MD

The average cost of senior living in Bay Ridge is $3,646 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Naval Academy, MD with an average of $3,116 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bay Ridge, MD vs. nearby cities

Bay Ridge, MD
$3,646/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bay Ridge, MD vs. the state and national average

Bay Ridge, MD
$3,646/mo
U.S. national average
$4,000/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bay Ridge vs. other types of senior living

$6,486/mo
Independent Living
$3,646/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bay Ridge, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$5,590/mo
Studio
$7,331/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,743/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,087/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Bay Ridge over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Bay Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Bay Ridge

Heartlands Assisted Living at Severna Park

5.0
After touring several communities, we couldn't be happier with our choice of Heartland’s for our mom! The staff is friendly and attentive. Mom loves the meals, activities and entertainment. The management team is always available and keeps us informed. Mom’s adjustment was easy. She feels ...
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Harmony at Enterprise in Bowie, MD

3.6
The staff is great. Housekeeping could do more each week. The activities could be more consistent. The food needs improvement.

Morningside House of Friendship in Hanover, MD

3.8
The staff treated my father as if he was one of their own. They went above and beyond for my entire family during the most difficult time of our life. I would highly recommend Morningside to anyone who is looking for the kindest, caring and understanding people. Everyone we came in contact with ...
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Bay Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bay Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bay Ridge, 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 Bay Ridge 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 Bay Ridge 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
16.7%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
32.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
7.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Bay Ridge 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 Bay Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bay Ridge 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 Bay Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
45.4%
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There are 12 independent living facilities near Bay Ridge, Maryland. See the full list.

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