Page 11 of Best Independent Living in Maryland

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Overview of Assisted Living at Goodwill

Assisted Living at Goodwill provides nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Grantsville, MD. Assisted living includes personal care assistance around the clock and medication management for routine daily needs, while independent living offers private living without daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available here. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the same community as care requirements change. The home has 45 beds, placing it among smaller communities where staff and residents get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time assigned across residents.

A salon, outdoor courtyard, scenic grounds, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy services give residents access to grooming, outdoor space, and rehabilitation through the community. Transportation to outside appointments and social events can be arranged for a fee, while Medicare and private pay are accepted. The Walk Score is 30 out of 100, indicating a setting where most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Ovalstone Comfort Home – Hollins Place

Conveniently located in the harmonious residential street of Hollins Place, Bowie, MD is the distinct senior living community of Ovalstone Comfort Home – Hollins Place offering medical and residential services. With its dedication to enhancing seniors’ well-being, the community provides top-tier care and assistance 24/7. Keep peace of mind and flourish knowing your needs and aspirations are well-cared for.

The community promotes an active and well-connected lifestyle with various activities and enriching programs focusing on residents’ interests and strengths. Enjoy mealtimes with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Ovalstone Comfort Home – Hollins Place is ideal for seniors looking to maximize their independence while receiving the finest care and support in its tranquil campus.

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Overview of Willow Manor at Cloppers Mill

Peacefully nestled in the serene green spaces of Germantown, MD, Willow Manor at Cloppers Mill is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. The community is committed to improving the quality of life of those 62+, providing specially designed and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Here, residents have easy access to their needs with delightful local amenities nearby.

Residents can spend their days as they please with cozy gathering spaces and fun activities that aim to keep them active and socially connected. With a fully equipped kitchen, residents can prepare meals that best suit their tastes and dietary needs. Pets are also welcome to stay, as long as they follow community policy. Safety features and various amenities, including a fitness center, a cinema room, a billiards room, an activities room, a library, and a health suite, make the community an enticing option for those looking to live independently in retirement.

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Overview of Hillside Senior Apartment Homes

Have the finest retirement experience at Hillside Senior Apartment Homes, a distinct 62+ community in Gaithersburg, MD, offering independent living. The community features cozy and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can rest assured of living without hassles with laundry spaces and maintenance services.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and preferences. With a fully equipped kitchen, residents enjoy delightful and healthy meals that cater to their tastes and nutritional preferences. This pet-friendly community is equipped with a clubhouse, a fitness center, a courtyard, a resort-style swimming pool, and a scenic sundeck.

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Park View At Ellicott City

Park View At, 8720 Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Overview of Park View at Ellicott City

Spend your golden years at Park View at Ellicott City, a blissful haven in Ellicott City, MD, offering independent living. The community is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of those 62+, providing thoughtfully designed and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents can keep their peace of mind with round-the-clock emergency maintenance, management, and laundry spaces.

Cozy communal spaces and wellness opportunities are available, ensuring residents can live an active and vibrant lifestyle. Here, residents have easy access to plenty of dining options with restaurants and shops nearby. A library, a fitness center, a game room, a computer center, salon services, and a wellness suite are available, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Ring House Independent Living Apartments

Conveniently located in the harmonious residential area of East Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD, Ring House Independent Living Apartments is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. Featuring cozy and specially designed studio to two-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed to find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. The community also offers round-the-clock concierge to assist residents with their day-to-day activities.

With a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs, residents gain meaningful experiences and meet new friends. Therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, are also available in the community with its rehab suite. Here, residents retain their independence while doing the things they love, surrounded by the community’s welcoming spaces.

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Overview of Park View at Bel Air

Make every moment of your best years count at Park View at Bel Air, a distinguished 62+ community in Bel Air, MD, offering independent living. Featuring beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can keep their peace of mind with round-the-clock emergency maintenance, on-site management, and laundry spaces.

Thriving local shops and recreation sites are easily accessible, providing residents with endless leisure and wellness opportunities. Residents can also prepare meals based on their dietary needs and preferences with a modern kitchen in each unit. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness, although restrictions apply. The community is equipped with a library, a fitness center, a salon, and a wellness suite, ensuring residents have a blissful retirement.

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Gardens of Traville

14431 Traville Gardens Cir, Rockville, MD 20850
Overview of Gardens of Traville

Gardens of Traville is an independent living community in Rockville, MD. Designed for adults age 62 and older, it provides private living with community services rather than daily care, and may suit a resident who wants that level of support. Residents can choose one-bedroom or two-bedroom floor plans, with a two-bedroom layout suitable for a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet at the community. A fitness center supports exercise on site, while the salon, theater room, craft room, game room and planned resident events provide spaces for grooming and organized activities. A Walk Score of 57 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot for a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of Willows Senior Community

Beautifully set in the harmonious neighborhood of Bowie, MD, Willows Senior Community is an idyllic haven that offers independent living. The community is dedicated to the comfort of those 62+, providing beautifully furnished accommodations. On-site maintenance and compassionate management are also available, so residents have a hassle-free living.

A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents can also prepare delicious and well-balanced meals dedicated to their dietary needs and preferences with a fully equipped kitchen in each unit. The community is a great option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and top-notch amenities.

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Overview of Glen Forest Senior Apartments

Make the most of your best years at Glen Forest Senior Apartments, a distinguished community set in the thriving neighborhood of Glen Burnie, MD, offering independent living. With cozy and thoughtfully furnished one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can ease their worries. On-site maintenance and plenty of top-tier apartment features are also provided, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging events and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents also have easy access to various restaurants and shops, providing delightful dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Pets are also allowed to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. Amenities include a business center, a beauty salon, a picnic area, a fitness center, a gazebo, a library, and serene walking paths.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    Environment
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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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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
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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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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: 86The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Maryland. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Maryland

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 172 independent living communities in Maryland. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

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

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 Maryland, 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 Maryland?

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.