Best Independent Living in Maryland

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 162 independent living communities in MD using MD Dept. of Health (OHCQ) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in MD

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Jordan Weiss, PhD

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Nov 2026

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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.


Sunrise of Montgomery Village	IL AL HOS MC	Montgomery Village	100 Facility 100 MD AVG 80 Rank #17 / 72	Yes	56 Facility 56 MD AVG 49 Rank #68 / 167	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite	33 Facility 33 MD AVG 24 Rank #10 / 44	-	28% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 28% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (72% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	72% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 72% 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.	80% White Residents — State Benchmarked 80% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. Close to the average for this category among assisted living facilities in Maryland with reported race/ethnicity data.	13% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 13% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. In line with the Maryland average for African American residents among facilities reporting this breakdown.	7% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 7% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Asian (3%), Other (3%), Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (1%).	7% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 7% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support.	32% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 32% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This is the second most common age bracket in assisted living, representing residents with moderate care needs.	41% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 41% 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.	19% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 19% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket.
Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge	IL AL MC	Timonium (Dixon Hill)	89 Facility 89 MD AVG 80 Rank #30 / 72	Yes	52 Facility 52 MD AVG 49 Rank #80 / 167	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	50 Facility 50 MD AVG 24 Rank #1 / 44	A+	13% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 13% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (87% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	87% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 87% 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.	99% White Residents — State Benchmarked 99% 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.	0% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A lower African American share than is typical in Maryland; local markets still vary widely.	1% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 1% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Asian (1%).	3% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 3% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support.	30% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 30% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This is the second most common age bracket in assisted living, representing residents with moderate care needs.	48% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 48% 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.	18% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 18% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket.
Bedford Court	IL AL HOS MC NH RC SNF	Silver Spring	76 Facility 76 MD AVG 80 Rank #39 / 72	Yes	66 Facility 66 MD AVG 49 Rank #48 / 167	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	34 Facility 34 MD AVG 24 Rank #9 / 44	-	15% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 15% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (85% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	85% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 85% 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.	95% White Residents — State Benchmarked 95% 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.	3% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 3% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A lower African American share than is typical in Maryland; local markets still vary widely.	2% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 2% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Asian (2%).	2% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 2% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support.	8% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 8% 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.	65% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 65% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. A high concentration of very elderly residents signals a higher-acuity facility with experience caring for advanced age-related needs.	26% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 26% 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.
Sunrise of Severna Park	IL AL MC PC	Severna Park	100 Facility 100 MD AVG 80 Rank #17 / 72	Yes	70 Facility 70 MD AVG 49 Rank #35 / 167	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	29 Facility 29 MD AVG 24 Rank #17 / 44	-	29% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 29% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (71% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	71% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 71% 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.	99% White Residents — State Benchmarked 99% 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.	1% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 1% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A lower African American share than is typical in Maryland; local markets still vary widely.	0% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American.	6% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 6% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support.	29% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 29% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This is the second most common age bracket in assisted living, representing residents with moderate care needs.	56% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 56% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. A high concentration of very elderly residents signals a higher-acuity facility with experience caring for advanced age-related needs.	8% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 8% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. Most residents here have not yet reached the oldest-old bracket, suggesting a younger overall community.
Landow House	IL AL HC MC NH SNF	Rockville (Rollins Park)	98 Facility 98 MD AVG 80 Rank #20 / 72	Yes	59 Facility 59 MD AVG 49 Rank #63 / 167	1 Bed / 2 Bed	32 Facility 32 MD AVG 24 Rank #14 / 44	-	31% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 31% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (69% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	69% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 69% 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.	99% White Residents — State Benchmarked 99% 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.	0% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A lower African American share than is typical in Maryland; local markets still vary widely.	1% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 1% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Asian (1%).	7% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 7% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support.	20% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 20% 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.	49% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 49% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. A high concentration of very elderly residents signals a higher-acuity facility with experience caring for advanced age-related needs.	24% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 24% 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.
Brightview West End	IL AL MC	Rockville	98 Facility 98 MD AVG 80 Rank #20 / 72	Yes	89 Facility 89 MD AVG 49 Rank #16 / 167	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	9 Facility 9 MD AVG 24 Rank #39 / 44	-	32% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 32% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (68% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	68% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 68% 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.	84% White Residents — State Benchmarked 84% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. Close to the average for this category among assisted living facilities in Maryland with reported race/ethnicity data.	4% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 4% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A lower African American share than is typical in Maryland; local markets still vary widely.	12% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 12% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Other (5%), Asian (4%), Mixed Race (4%).	14% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 14% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. In line with the statewide profile for this youngest senior bracket in assisted living.	37% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 37% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. A high concentration in this mid-range bracket, where residents typically need moderate support with daily activities.	33% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 33% 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.	16% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 16% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket.
Riderwood Village	IL AL CCRC MC	Silver Spring	275 Facility 275 MD AVG 80 Rank #1 / 72	Yes	33 Facility 33 MD AVG 49 Rank #117 / 167	-	24 Facility 24 MD AVG 24 Rank #22 / 44	-	29% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 29% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (71% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	71% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 71% 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.	89% White Residents — State Benchmarked 89% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. Close to the average for this category among assisted living facilities in Maryland with reported race/ethnicity data.	7% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 7% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. In line with the Maryland average for African American residents among facilities reporting this breakdown.	4% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 4% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Asian (3%), Hispanic (0%).	2% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 2% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support.	23% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 23% 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.	52% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 52% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. A high concentration of very elderly residents signals a higher-acuity facility with experience caring for advanced age-related needs.	23% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 23% 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.
Asbury Methodist Village	IL AL CCRC MC NH SNF	Gaithersburg	164 Facility 164 MD AVG 80 Rank #5 / 72	Yes	41 Facility 41 MD AVG 49 Rank #101 / 167	-	28 Facility 28 MD AVG 24 Rank #18 / 44	-	21% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 21% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (79% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	79% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 79% 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.	92% White Residents — State Benchmarked 92% 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.	1% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 1% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A lower African American share than is typical in Maryland; local markets still vary widely.	7% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 7% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Asian (7%).	1% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 1% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support.	21% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 21% 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 Benchmarked 48% 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.	30% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 30% 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.
Ginger Cove	IL AL CCRC HC MC NH SNF	Annapolis	96 Facility 96 MD AVG 80 Rank #22 / 72	No	51 Facility 51 MD AVG 49 Rank #82 / 167	1 Bed / 2 Bed	42 Facility 42 MD AVG 24 Rank #3 / 44	A+	40% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 40% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. A relatively balanced gender mix for assisted living, where facilities typically skew heavily female.	60% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 60% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Closer to an even gender split than most assisted living facilities, which typically have 65–75% female residents.	100% White Residents — State Benchmarked 100% 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.	0% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A lower African American share than is typical in Maryland; local markets still vary widely.	0% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American.	-	13% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 13% 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.	64% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 64% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. A high concentration of very elderly residents signals a higher-acuity facility with experience caring for advanced age-related needs.	22% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 22% 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.
Seaton Silver Spring	IL AL	Silver Spring	55 Facility 55 MD AVG 80 Rank #46 / 72	Yes	33 Facility 33 MD AVG 49 Rank #117 / 167	1 Bed / 2 Bed	37 Facility 37 MD AVG 24 Rank #5 / 44	-	15% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 15% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (85% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	85% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 85% 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.	79% White Residents — State Benchmarked 79% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. Close to the average for this category among assisted living facilities in Maryland with reported race/ethnicity data.	21% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 21% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A higher African American share than the typical Maryland average — useful context when comparing cultural fit and community composition.	0% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American.	9% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 9% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support.	21% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 21% 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.	38% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 38% 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.	32% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 32% 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.

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Sunrise of Montgomery Village

19310 Club House Rd, Montgomery Village, MD 20886

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Overview of Sunrise of Montgomery Village

Sunrise of Montgomery Village offers assisted living, hospice care, independent living, and memory care in Montgomery Village, MD. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time, because care can continue within the same community.

Sunrise of Montgomery Village has 100 beds and is operated by Sunrise Senior Living. Housing options include studios, one bedroom layouts, two bedroom layouts, and suites, with room configurations ranging from a single private space to larger arrangements. Private rooms are priced at $114 to $238 per day, while semi private rooms are priced at $97 to $152 per day, with the listed daily rate varying by room type.

A Walk Score of 56 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach some errands independently. Pets are allowed.

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Price range $97 - $152/Day

Phone: (301) 921-0445

Overview of Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge

Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Timonium, MD. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move.

The community is in the Dixon Hill neighborhood and has 89 beds. Residents can choose studios, one bedroom apartments, or two bedroom apartments, whether they want one private space or a larger layout for a couple moving together. Respite care is also available for a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Apartment pricing is listed at $274 to $378 per day. Pets are accepted, so a resident can live with a companion animal. A fitness center with equipment suited to older adults supports exercise on site, and the beauty and barber shop provides grooming services within the community.

Residents can spend time in the library with computer stations, watch films in the theater with theater seating and popcorn, or gather in the pub and lounge. A private dining room is available for family events, while yoga sessions, art classes, happy hour, movie screenings, the Bright Minds Program, Culinary Experiences, and other daily programs create scheduled activities. Rehabilitation services allow therapy to take place on site. The area has a Walk Score of 52 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot. Brightview Senior Living owns the community.

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Price range $274 - $378/Day

Phone: (410) 628-2100

Bedford Court

3701 International Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906

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Overview of Bedford Court

Live a vibrant retirement life with Bedford Court, a blissful senior living community in the serene and beautiful neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD, that strives to provide a welcoming environment filled with warmth and outgoing residents. Here, residents are offered with an active independent living and assisted living lifestyle, as well as skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for those who require assistance in their recovery process. The community provides an array of convenient services, including assistance with daily living activities, medication management, personal care support, and more.

Various conveniences, such as housekeeping, maintenance and concierge services are offered for a maintenance-free living experience. Residents can prepare their own meals or enjoy the community’s restaurant-style dining experience with a great selection of delicately prepared meals served in an elegant dining area. A multitude of hotel-like amenities, such as fitness center, spa, gazebo, activity rooms, a bistro, salon, sun room, and beautiful outdoor spaces are offered to make residents’ living experience more enjoyable.

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Starting Price $3,500/Month

Phone: (240) 681-2022

Overview of Sunrise of Severna Park

Sunrise of Severna Park, licensed for assisted living in Severna Park, MD, additionally provides independent living, memory care, and palliative care services. Independent living excludes daily assistance, and the residence is personal. Assisted living helps with daily activities. In memory care, the environment is supervised and secured, while palliative care emphasizes comfort. Since various types of assistance are consolidated in one location, requirements can shift without relocating.

The 100 beds are located in studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, suitable for either one individual or two occupants moving in. Monthly fees begin at $4,593. Respite care provides temporary relief for a family’s caregiver, while short-term rehabilitation serves as a provisional choice during the recovery process.

A bistro is available on the premises, along with a private dining room. Outside, there are walking paths, gardens maintained by residents, a courtyard, and a putting green. A beauty salon offers grooming services, scheduled transportation takes individuals to planned outings, and pets are accepted.

Being active is simple with walking clubs, exercise classes, and strength training. Additionally, there are painting and art classes, book clubs, round-table discussions, community service projects, and guest lectures. Walk Score rates the neighborhood at 70, indicating it’s very walkable, allowing residents without a car to easily reach most errands on foot.

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Starting Price $4,593/Month

Phone: (410) 544-7200

Landow House

1799 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD 20852

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Overview of Landow House

Landow House in Rockville, MD, offers nursing home, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering; and nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while home care supports a person in their residence, so the range of care types may suit someone whose support needs could change over time.

Located in the Rollins Park neighborhood, Landow House has 98 beds and offers one bedroom and two bedroom layouts. These options can suit an individual, a couple moving together, or someone who wants a companion in their living arrangement. The listed apartment starting price is $265 to $495 per day. A Walk Score of 59 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently. A resident may keep a pet here.

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Price range $265 - $495/Day

Phone: (301) 816-5060

Brightview West End

285 North Washington St, Rockville, MD 20850

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Overview of Brightview West End

Set in the bustling city of Rockville, MD, Brightview West End is a dedicated senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, or enhanced care for residents needing a higher level of care. Residents can comfortably enjoy their personal time in the comfort of beautifully designed apartments, ranging from deluxe studios to one and two bedroom apartments. The community makes residents’ lives much easier through their wide array of services, including 24-hour concierge services, housekeeping and maintenance.

At Brightview West End, residents stay connected with a wide range of activities and amenities. Residents enjoy spending their time playing cards, doing movie marathons with friends, or reading their favorite book at the comfort of their apartments. With emergency call systems, secured entry systems, and 24-hour on-site team members, residents have peace of mind knowing they are in a safe and secured environment.

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Price range $286 - $447/Day

Phone: (301) 250-1628

Riderwood Village

3140 Gracefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904

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Overview of Riderwood Village

Riderwood Village in Silver Spring, Maryland, offers assisted living, a Continuing Care Retirement Community, independent living, and memory care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the range of care levels can support a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

Riderwood Village has 275 beds and may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple care levels on one campus. A Walk Score of 33 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet to live with them.

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Price range $268 - $523/Day

Phone: (301) 495-5700

Overview of Asbury Methodist Village

Asbury Methodist Village is a continuing care retirement community in Gaithersburg, MD, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available in one community. For a resident whose needs grow over time, that may avoid a move to a different community. The community has 164 beds and offers respite care for short stays, which can help when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services are also available, along with the named signature program, Kinnections Brain Health.

Private room rates range from $271 to $477 per day, so the quoted cost is tied to a private room and a daily rate rather than a monthly rate. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 14 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded daily nurse staffing time associated with each resident.

A Walk Score of 41 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, so residents with pets may be able to keep them as part of the move. Asbury Methodist Village may be a good fit for someone who could benefit from access to multiple care levels or for a family seeking short term respite care.

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Price range $271 - $477/Day

Phone: (301) 216-4001

Ginger Cove

4000 River Crescent Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401

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Overview of Ginger Cove

Ginger Cove is a continuing care retirement community in Annapolis, Maryland, offering nursing home care, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. That range may suit a resident whose needs change over time, since moving between services can happen within one community. Independent living offers a private apartment without daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock, while home care supports services delivered in a resident’s own home. The community may be a good fit for someone who wants the possibility of remaining within one setting as care needs grow.

Opened in 1988, Ginger Cove has 96 beds. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom apartments as well as private rooms, so a resident can choose an apartment for individual or shared living or a private room. The starting price is $5,268 per month, which gives families an initial figure for budgeting the cost of residence.

Medicare and private pay are accepted payment options. Medicare can apply to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly for care. An indoor pool supports water aerobics, and walking paths, a meditation garden, and community garden plots offer places for walking, quiet time, and gardening.

Restaurant style dining includes chef prepared meals and multiple dining venues, giving residents several on site settings for meals. Scheduled transportation supports planned outings, while moving and downsizing assistance can help with a household transition. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and short term rehab offers temporary rehabilitation services.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 33 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. The community has a Walk Score of 51, described as somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage some outings independently.

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Starting Price $5,268/Month

Phone: (410) 266-7300

Seaton Silver Spring

14400 Homecrest Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906

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Overview of Seaton Silver Spring

Seaton Silver Spring offers assisted living and independent living in Silver Spring, MD. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between them without leaving the community.

The community has 55 beds, making it smaller in scale and giving staff and residents the chance to get to know each other. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom arrangements. A one bedroom option provides a single private space, while a two bedroom option may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Daily rates are $180 for a private room and $229 for a semi private room. The room types show whether a resident has a room alone or shares it. The area has a Walk Score of 33 and is dependent on cars, so most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, meaning a resident may keep a pet at the community.

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$180/Day

Phone: (301) 598-6424

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How we rank these independent living communities

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.

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Weighting overview

35%
Resident Experience
25%
Regulatory
15%
Visual Media
10%
Website
10%
Stability
5%
Environment

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

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Review Sentiment
Review Volume

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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State Inspections
Citations/Inspection
% Inspections w/ Citations
Complaint Visits
Accreditations
BBB Rating

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

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

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options

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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Data source Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC)

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Independent Living in Maryland at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 49/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Maryland. 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: 80The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Maryland. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 90

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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.

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How do I choose the right independent living community in Maryland?

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