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Our editorial team analyzed 11 independent living communities in Chevy Chase, MD using MD Dept. of Health (OHCQ) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in MD
Info below is compiled from the MD Dept. of Health (OHCQ), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Share of residents reported as White in the state-published race/ethnicity breakdown for this facility, shown as a whole-number percent. Parsed from the same source as the profile demographics section.
Share of residents aged 75–84 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Share of residents aged 85–94 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Share of residents aged 95 or older in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Male Residents — State Benchmarked22% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (78% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.
78%
Female Residents — State Benchmarked78% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Women comprise the large majority, consistent with national assisted living demographics where women live longer and enter care facilities at higher rates.
96%
White Residents — State Benchmarked96% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. A higher White share than is typical for assisted living in Maryland in this dataset — compare with peer facilities for local context.
17%
Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked17% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. Below the state norm — the resident mix may skew either younger or older than this typical middle bracket.
48%
Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked48% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. This is typically the most common age bracket in assisted living — this facility is in line with the statewide norm.
22%
Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked22% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. A high proportion of the oldest-old suggests strong end-of-life care experience and very-high-acuity capabilities.
Male Residents — State Benchmarked18% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (82% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.
82%
Female Residents — State Benchmarked82% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Women comprise the large majority, consistent with national assisted living demographics where women live longer and enter care facilities at higher rates.
100%
White Residents — State Benchmarked100% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. A higher White share than is typical for assisted living in Maryland in this dataset — compare with peer facilities for local context.
6%
Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked6% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. Below the state norm — the resident mix may skew either younger or older than this typical middle bracket.
24%
Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked24% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. The population here skews younger than the statewide norm, which may indicate a more active, lower-acuity community.
71%
Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked71% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. A high proportion of the oldest-old suggests strong end-of-life care experience and very-high-acuity capabilities.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other MD independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 11 analyzed for Chevy Chase. See how we rank facilities
Located in Chevy Chase, MD, Discover Village Chevy Chase offers assisted living and independent living within a 31-bed setting. Residents have access to housekeeping and maintenance services, along with assistance with daily tasks.
Housing includes one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, with a private space for one resident or a layout that can accommodate a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Private-room rates range from $277 to $395 per day, giving families a daily figure for estimating residence costs. Moreover, pets are allowed.
A Walk Score of 50 places the area in the somewhat walkable band. Some errands can be done on foot.
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Price range $277 - $395/DayPricing updated on May 21st, 2026
Maplewood Park Place offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Bethesda, MD. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment.
Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care provides short stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and the combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.
With 29 beds, Maplewood Park Place is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. One bedroom and two bedroom residences are available, including a two bedroom option for a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The listed starting price is $318 to $407 per day for a private room, giving families a daily amount to budget rather than a monthly starting figure.
Payment options are Medicare and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly. The home may be a good fit for someone who needs anything from independent living to nursing care, including a resident whose needs may increase over time or a family needing a short respite stay.
In the Pooks Hill neighborhood, the Walk Score is 38, an officially car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Complimentary transportation takes residents to shopping centers and doctors’ offices, so those trips do not require arranging a separate ride.
Residents can use the fitness center, heated indoor pool, whirlpool, and library. Entertainment, arts, nature excursions, and wellness opportunities offer additional ways to spend time on site or take part in organized activities. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet in the community.
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Price range $318 - $407/DayPricing updated on May 21st, 2026
Modena Reserve at Kensington is a dependable senior living community based in Montgomery County, Kensington, Maryland, featuring options for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents are welcomed into lovely and snug private apartments that are carefully designed to provide comfort and convenience, while being surrounded with numerous amenities. The community allows residents to comfortably relax knowing that a caring and compassionate care team is available 24/7 to offer support and assistance.
Modena Reserve at Kensington ensures residents are free from tedious tasks, offering them with housekeeping, linens and personal laundry services. With more free time on their hands, residents can freely enjoy the wide range of engaging activities, combined with three delicious meals in the community restaurant. Access to a health & wellness center, rehab services, and regular wellness assessments ensures residents are always in their optimum state to live fully and actively.
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Price range $148 - $324/DayPricing updated on May 21st, 2026
Brightview Bethesda Woodmont provides memory care, independent living, and assisted living from a single location in Bethesda, MD. Residents of independent living have their own accommodations, access to community services, and no daily care. Assisted living gives support with everyday activities, while the apartment still belongs to them. If wandering poses a risk, memory care incorporates security and supervision into the environment.
With multiple levels, the community could accommodate a resident whose requirements may grow over time. With a Walk Score of 93, it’s a walker’s paradise, meaning daily errands can be done without a car. Those who don’t drive can access nearby areas on their own. Accommodations include Deluxe Rooms, and pets are allowed to live with a resident.
Conveniently located in the thriving neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD, The Bonifant at Silver is an astounding community that offers independent living. The community features cozy and specially designed one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring that those 62+ are comfortable and safe. On-site maintenance, management, and concierge services are also provided, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.
Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delightful restaurants and shops in the area provide residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Accompanied by the community’s extensive services and state-of-the-art amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.
The Leggett offers independent living in Silver Spring, MD, for residents age 62 and older. It is an income restricted senior apartment community, so both age and income determine eligibility. One bedroom apartments provide a private living arrangement for an individual resident, with independent living starting at $1,365 per month.
There are several ways to stay active without leaving the community. A pool and fitness center support exercise, while the rooftop terrace has garden boxes for growing herbs and vegetables. Residents can also attend community events and seminars. Wellness offerings include primary care, specialist care and wellness programming, giving residents access to health focused services within the community’s available programming.
Wheelchair accessibility supports residents who use wheelchairs as they move through the community. Pets are allowed, and residents with dogs can use the available dog spa. An 82 out of 100 Walk Score means most errands can be done on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to complete routine errands independently. Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) owns The Leggett.
The community may be a good fit for an adult age 62 or older seeking an income restricted independent living apartment with wellness programming and outdoor space.
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Starting Price $1,365/MonthPricing updated on October 7th, 2026
The Grandview Senior Living Community offers independent living in Bethesda, Maryland. Residents live in apartments with community services rather than daily care, which may suit someone who wants to remain independent while having amenities and activities available on site.
Apartment choices include one-bedroom and two-bedroom homes, with a two-bedroom option that can accommodate two people moving together. The starting price is $2,910 per month, plus a $1,000 entrance fee, so planning includes both an ongoing monthly charge and an upfront payment.
The community opened in 2025, and pets are allowed in residents’ apartments. A Walk Score of 60 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently, while other trips may require a car or ride.
On site, residents have access to a swimming pool, fitness center, bocce court, walking trails, outdoor spaces, a salon, barbershop and spa, along with a rooftop restaurant and wine bar. Chef-prepared meals, seasonal menus and multiple dining venues provide several settings for eating, while fitness classes, clubs and activities such as travel, language learning and volunteering create scheduled ways to take part.
Transportation, religious services and a doctor on staff are also available within the community. Mark Roussey serves as director. The Grandview Senior Living Community may be a good fit for someone seeking independent apartment living with access to dining, wellness, recreation and organized activities in one community.
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Starting Price $2,910/MonthPricing updated on October 7th, 2026
Kensington Park is a senior living community in Kensington, Maryland, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care in one campus. It sits on 8 acres in Montgomery County, giving residents a spread-out, campus-style setting instead of a building on a tight lot. The three-story building sits about half a mile from Kensington’s town center.
Housing options comprise private and semi-private rooms, along with private and companion floor plans, so occupants and families can pick an arrangement that fits their budget and comfort with company. The home welcomes pets, letting residents keep companion animals with them while settling in. Clinical support exists on-site across the assisted living, independent living, and memory care settings. Daily life includes a bistro café where occupants can gather outside of formal mealtimes, and a beauty salon for grooming and personal care. Wellness programming includes brain exercise programs, massage therapy, and fitness training, giving residents a blend of cognitive, physical, and relaxation-focused activities. Transportation services help residents get to appointments and outings without relying on family for every trip. The somewhat walkable surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 49, so some nearby services are reachable on foot, while most trips demand a car.
Since needs can change over time, families touring Kensington Park may want to ask staff how clinical support is designed across assisted living, independent living, and memory care settings.
Victory Forest sits in the Forest Glen section of Silver Spring, Maryland, at 10000 Brunswick Ave. It’s a mid-rise building built around one-bedroom apartments, running 525 to 550 square feet, and residency starts at age 62. The neighborhood carries a Walk Score of 33. That’s “somewhat walkable” territory: a handful of errands are doable on foot, but most residents and visiting family will want a car.
Two things stand out on the amenity side: transportation services and fitness and recreation offerings. Beyond that, pets are welcome here, which matters for residents unwilling to leave a companion behind. Between the apartment size and the age threshold, Victory Forest reads as a fit for independent-minded older adults who want their own compact living space in a residential Silver Spring pocket, without needing everything within walking distance.
Fox Hill Residences in Bethesda, Maryland, combines condominium ownership with independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Built in 2008, the pet-friendly complex offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for solo residents or couples. Aides assist with bathing, dressing, and medications, while a secured memory area supports residents prone to wandering, enabling owners to increase daily assistance without moving elsewhere.
Campus facilities include an indoor pool, fitness center, spa, salon, walking trails, and art studios hosting lectures, concerts, and book clubs. Residents choose from casual bistro seating, formal dining, and private event rooms serving chef-prepared meals.
Families seeking ownership-based senior living can connect with Fox Hill Residences to tour available floor plans and discuss supportive care options.
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against other independent living communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
Includes
Review Sentiment
Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
Includes
State Inspections
Citations/Inspection
% Inspections w/ Citations
Complaint Visits
Accreditations
BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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Video Tours
Virtual Walkthroughs
Photo Quantity
Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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Website Content
Mobile Usability
Staff Info Available
Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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Occupancy Rate
Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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Walk Score
Pricing Transparency
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Avg Walk Score:58/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Chevy Chase, MD. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds:83The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Chevy Chase, MD. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Chevy Chase, MD
What is the average cost of independent living in Chevy Chase, MD?
The average monthly cost of independent living in Chevy Chase, MD is approximately $1,870. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for independent living in Chevy Chase, MD?
Independent living in Chevy Chase, MD typically ranges from $495 - $4,840 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 11 independent living communities in Chevy Chase, MD. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Chevy Chase, MD?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Chevy Chase, MD, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Chevy Chase, MD?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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