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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Damascus, MD
The cost of independent living in Damascus is about $4,536 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 168 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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I am so happy to have found Sunrise for my mother. Her memory issues meant she couldn't stay home, but I knew a traditional memory care with dorm-like tiny rooms would make her miserable. At Sunrise she has...
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.
The moment you walk through our door, you'll feel at home. From our warm, inviting fireplace to our cozy, family-like atmosphere, Sunrise at Montgomery Village is a step above the typical senior residence. For the past fifteen years, our caring and experienced staff has been helping seniors live...
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8.7
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48 reviews
Tribute has been supportive,accommodating and attentive to both of my Parent's. They have also served as a resource for our family and have kept us informed during emergency situations. They both love...
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.
Situated on the edge of an expansive park, Tribute at Black Hill offers a serene setting with access to major city conveniences. Equal distance from Baltimore and Washington, D.C., the community offers assisted living and memory care. Residents can rest easy knowing that their independence is...
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21 reviews
I have been living here for 13 years and have always been happy with the property, but now that I have moved back in to my newly renovated apartment my happiness living here has gone from a 10 to a 20,...
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 Germantown, MD by SeniorAdvisor.com Willow Manor at Clopper's Mill is a senior community located in Germantown, Maryland. Germantown is a beautiful community in Montgomery County that is known for its rich history, vibrant culture and easy access to the sights and...
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8 reviews
They have lots of activities for a smaller facility sometimes two a day. Right now they seem to be short staffed but hopefully that will improve. I've suggested they offer more fresh fruit instead of canned...
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.
Lorien Mt. Airy is conveniently located near the junction of Carroll, Frederick, Montgomery and Howard Counties. We are uniquely positioned to serve area residents who want to live in a compassionate community that encourages self-direction and independence while providing assistance when...
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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.
Private, Secure Apartment LivingCaring staff and comfortable apartments with kitchenettes provide support, privacy, and the ability to live life just the way you prefer. With your favorite furnishings and mementos, you’ll feel right at home and secure knowing assistance is there if you need it....
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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.
Location, location, location! Conveniently located near revitalized Olde Towne Gaithersburg, The Oaks at Olde Towne offers the latest in affordable senior living to adults 62+. Attractive, new one and two-bedroom apartments feature a kitchen with the newest appliances and roomy closets. Residents...
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All the people are friendly. The bank, doctor's, and grocery store are all in the neighborhood. There are dogs on premises from other residents. They have bingo, painting via zoom, and there was a band...
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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They are very good. The place is very clean, and the staff is friendly. They are willing to help. We pay our own electric though, and it's a lot more expensive than I was expecting. There is about an 85%...
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.
Covenant Village offers opportunities to meet new friends,share new adventures and stay physically fit. Covenant Village offers much more than exceptional apartments homes. Our relaxing,inviting community spaces are also perfect for socializing with family and friends. In so many ways, Covenant...
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Cost of independent living in Damascus, MD
The average cost of senior living in Damascus is $4,536 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sykesville, MD with an average of $3,525 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Damascus
Recent reviews for independent living in Damascus
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.
Damascus independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Damascus independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Damascus, 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 Damascus 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 Damascus 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
33.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Damascus 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 Damascus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Damascus 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 Damascus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
55.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sommerset Retirement Community, Sunrise of Chevy Chase and Sunrise of Montgomery Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Damascus, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 10 independent living facilities near Damascus, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Damascus, Maryland are Sommerset Retirement Community, Sunrise of Reston Town Center and Brighton Gardens of Columbia. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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