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The cost of independent living in Ruhl is about $4,191 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 140 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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77 Floor plans available
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Staff are very helpful and friendly. They take very good care of Dad! Lots of group activities, music and games to participate in. Shopping trips & country rides to enjoy.
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.
Since 1986 Senior Commons at Powder Mill has been recognized as York, Pennsylvania's premier provider of assisted-living residences, independent-living apartments and secure dementia care. Managed by Heritage Senior Living, Senior Commons at Powder Mill is committed to providing the highest level...
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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.
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Madonna Heritage has been a wonderful assisted living facility that has met the needs of my parent. This was a hard decision and Madonna Heritage made the transition for my family as easy as could be. The...
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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Mom seems to really like it here and I'am pleased with everything they have done for us. She has adjusted well to the community. The community is well-kept, there has been minor concerns about cleaning. The...
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.
The Victorian Villa is a 40-bed personal care facility located adjacent to the Dallastown Nursing Center in Dallastown, PA. The Villa is designed for individuals seeking an alternative living arrangement where choice, convenience, companionship and support are combined in a safe and secure...
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From the perspective of the caregiver, Country Meadows South was a God send. I moved my 93 year old mother to PA from CA. Needless to say the move was highly stressful. It took the moving company three...
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.
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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.
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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: 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: 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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So far things seem to be going well with Wonder's PCH. The staff here seem very competent, and very dedicated to the care of their residents. It's not a swanky country club looking place, like some of the...
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.
Wonder's PCHWonder’s PCH is a senior community in the lovely city of Hanover, Pennsylvania. Hanover is one of the most historical towns in the state of Pennsylvania and is deeply steeped in traditional values. The people here are kind and always ready to help a neighbor or a stranger. The...
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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: 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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My brother and I toured a number of places when we were searching for a new home for our parents. Although Mom died before we could implement the move, we followed through with moving Dad into the Maryland...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Ruhl, MD

The average cost of senior living in Ruhl is $4,191 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bel Air South, MD with an average of $2,989 per month.

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

Ruhl, MD
$4,191/mo
$3,271/mo

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

Ruhl, MD
$4,191/mo
U.S. national average
$4,130/mo

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

$5,281/mo
Independent Living
$4,191/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,082/mo
Studio
$5,138/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,950/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,900/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Ruhl

Recent reviews for independent living in Ruhl

Viva 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.

Brightview Avondell in Bel Air, MD

5.0
My mother has been there just about a month now, and they're excellent. The personalized attention my mother gets makes her feel like she's on a cruise ship that hasn't left the dock. Every single member of the staff is exceptional. Avondell has 25 assisted living beds and I think about ...
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Pickersgill Retirement Community in Towson, MD

5.0
We visited a lot of assisted living communities in the area and found Pickersgill Retirement Community to be the best by far! We immediately felt the environment to be a safe place for our grandmother. Everyone there makes it a point to be kind and compassionate to all the residents. The ...
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Ruhl independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ruhl independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ruhl, 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 Ruhl 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 Ruhl partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ruhl, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ruhl 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 Ruhl communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ruhl 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 Ruhl offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ruhl, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.4%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
47%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
32.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.6%
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Senior Commons at Powder Mill, The Cottages of Perry Hall and Sunrise of Pikesville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ruhl, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 19 independent living facilities near Ruhl, Maryland. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ruhl, Maryland are Senior Commons at Powder Mill and Sunrise of Pikesville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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