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The cost of independent living in Sams Creek is about $3,998 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 64 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 The Terraces at Westminster
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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40 reviews
8.6
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40 reviews
5 star
39%
4 star
38%
3 star
10%
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5%
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8%
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The care is good and my mother is "content" (her word) there. That is most important. Staff are always friendly and clearly dedicated to residents' care. But their communications have occasionally been...
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.
The Terraces at Westminster is an assisted living and memory care community in Westminster, Maryland.For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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Photo of Lorien Mt. Airy
22 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
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10 reviews
8.0
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10 reviews
5 star
30%
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40%
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Mom has been at the Lorien at Mt. Airy for about five weeks now. She loves the food and activities and has made many friends. It was a great choice to move her there and also closer to family. Still working...
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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The nursing service at Brightview Westminster Ridge needs improving. Mom is diabetic and was not receiving her medication. So we had to put our foot down with the staff on this matter. We had several...
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.
Tucked handsomely into countryside, yet close to every metro-area convenience and historic downtown Westminster, Brightview Westminster Ridge brings all the right things together for vibrant, value-filled senior living. The only full-service, rental retirement community in Carroll County, the...
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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.
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.
Photo of Carroll Lutheran Village a CCRC
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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.
Carroll Lutheran Village is a not-for-profit life plan community. For over 40 years, we have helped individuals achieve their personal best in our full-service continuing care retirement community, which is why we’ve been recognized as Carroll’s Best for retirement living, assisted living and...
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: 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.
A new life of convenience, independence, reliability and affordability is waiting for you at Sunnybrook Senior Apartments. In our community, you'll find all the comfort and amenities to assure a perfectly satisfying way of life. Our one and two bedroom apartments feature amenities such as a...
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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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Cost of independent living in Sams Creek, MD

The average cost of senior living in Sams Creek is $3,998 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampstead, MD with an average of $3,250 per month.

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

Sams Creek, MD
$3,998/mo

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

Sams Creek, MD
$3,998/mo
U.S. national average
$4,090/mo

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

$5,465/mo
Independent Living
$3,998/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,263/mo
Studio
$6,677/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,902/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,155/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Sams Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Sams Creek

Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA

5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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Victoria Park at Walkersville

5.0
I am happy with the community and the room I got fits most of my furniture. The community is always clean and maintained. I have been able to eat from the restaurants that are across the street and there is plenty of shopping stores around. This is in a good location.

Residences at Vantage Point CCRC in Columbia, MD

5.0
I enjoy dining in our Fireside Dining Room, The Bistro and The Pub. The food is well prepared, presented in an attractive fashion, and is exceptional. The atmospheres of the venues are unique. I particularly enjoy the specials which are offered each night. The variety of the Seafood/Fish ...
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Sams Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sams Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sams Creek, 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 Sams Creek 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 Sams Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sams Creek, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.3%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
9.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sams Creek 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 Sams Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sams Creek, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sams Creek 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 Sams Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sams Creek, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Montgomery Village, Regency Crest and HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sams Creek, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Sams Creek, Maryland. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Sams Creek, Maryland are Sunrise of Montgomery Village and Sunrise of Pikesville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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