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The cost of independent living in Watersville is about $4,015 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 27 options. Read 296 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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Staff is always very courteous and helpful. Every time I see others from the apartment they are always have happy greetings. Washer/Dryer and dishwasher are so convenient. There is even front door garbage...
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.
Regency Crest is an extraordinarily carefree community because of the convenient lifestyle enjoyed by those who live here. We go the extra mile to provide our residents with distinctive amenities and service that cannot be found in ordinary active adult communities.
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I am so happy to have found Sunrise for my mother. Her memory issues meant she couldn't stay home, but I knew a traditional memory care with dorm-like tiny rooms would make her miserable. At Sunrise she has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
The moment you walk through our door, you'll feel at home. From our warm, inviting fireplace to our cozy, family-like atmosphere, Sunrise at Montgomery Village is a step above the typical senior residence. For the past fifteen years, our caring and experienced staff has been helping seniors live...
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The support staff and aides to the residents are wonderful! Everyone is very friendly and they go out of their way to engage with the residents. Communication from the medical staff needs improving, however.
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.
Situated on the edge of an expansive park, Tribute at Black Hill offers a serene setting with access to major city conveniences. Equal distance from Baltimore and Washington, D.C., the community offers assisted living and memory care. Residents can rest easy knowing that their independence is...
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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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The place is small enough that the staff knows everyone and treats them like family. The rooms are huge and inviting. Home cooked meals always smell delicious. There aren't scheduled activities but that's ok...
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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My uncle passed away in November Alfred house was terrific. We give it 10 stars. This is a first rate facility, especially for someone who is in their final stages of life.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Since 1992, AlfredHouse ElderCare has been providing a nurturing environment to its residents. The eight beautiful facilities are nestled in the Rockville and Silver Spring areas.  Not only are there daily activities for the residents to enjoy, but also scheduled outings to theater...
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This was our second experience at Encore and it was just as pleasant as the first. Everyone of the staff was professional, but friendly. The facility was always clean. Food was exceptional. Physical...
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.
Welcome to Encore at Turf ValleyEncore at Turf Valley offers caring support for those who require day to day assistance. Encore can provide the right amount of support while allowing your loved one to maintain as much independence as possible.Encore offers several assisted living floor plans,...
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I think it might be helpful for families to know that no place is going to be perfect and for the most part, the staff at Lorien tries to be accommodating, as much as/if/when they are able but sometimes they...
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.
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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I saw first hand how very hard it is to be a professional caregiver. Especially with my Moms version of Altzheimers. They are respectful of her even when she's difficult. She hasn't been there very long, but...
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.
Oakland Manor is a fully licensed assisted living residence, for seniors who are in need of some assistance in their day-to-day activities, from our caring professional staff. Our residence, designed and built for that purpose is the answer. Located on a three acre wooded site near the Liberty...
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We placed our sister at Copper Ridge, at the end of March; the physical appearance of the dining room, sitting rooms and the small but adequate individual rooms were what impressed us. There is also a craft...
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.
Since 1994, Copper Ridge, located in Sykesville, MD, has been a pioneer in the field of memory and dementia support through its cutting edge programs and services. With advancements in research and education, we have evolved to now offer complete neurocognitive support for individuals...
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Fairhaven worked for my parents. Plenty of activities. Good food. Very nice cottage. Natural setting which allowed them to feed birds and enjoy nature walks was far and away better than anything else we...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Set on a beautiful and scenic 300-acre wooded property and only minutes from historic downtown Sykesville, you will find Fairhaven, a premier, not-for-profit Life Plan community.With an active campus in one of Maryland’s most charming destination towns— plus countless amenities, gorgeous housing...
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My loved one seem to like it here. They have adjusted well since moving in. They participate in the limited activities they offer. They are able to cook for themselves and do their own housekeeping.
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.
Located just a short walk from historic downtown Sykesville, Carroll County, Maryland is the Village House Apartments for those age 62 years and over. It offers not only a location in close proximity to a variety of downtown activities and services, but with units containing individually...
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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.
Peaceful park like setting, adjoining Baker Park, near Culler Lake and close to downtown dining and shopping. The Apartments at Brooklawn has offered spacious maintenance free apartment homes for people who only want the best in gracious living for over 50 years. Our oversized 1, 2 & 3bedroom...
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After several months of shopping around, my wife and I decided to apply for residency at Spring Ridge. We did this after several trips to the apartments and interviewing many of its residents in the parking...
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.
Spring Ridge Senior Apartments offers 144 lovely one and two bedroom apartments for seniors 62+ in one, state-of-the-art, three story building. Located in a beautiful natural setting, our wide array of services completes the package, offering everything you need for carefree, comfortable living....
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The medical staff has been fantastic. They're very on top of everything and have found situations with our loved one that we didn't even know she had. That's all been fantastic. I have absolutely nothing...
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.
At Marian Assisted Living, we encourage our residents to enjoy an independent lifestyle while we provide all the conveniences of home, from delicious home-made meals to housekeeping services. Therefore, our residents have more time to socialize, participate in recreational activities, or just...
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Positives Well maintained facility. Activities are regularly scheduled but not all utilized by all residents. Shopping trips for groceries etc scheduled on regular basis. Outside events and...
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.
Offering 1 and 2 Bedroom Senior Apartments for Rent! Ideally situated in a residential area, Willow Manor at Fair Hill Farm offers affordable apartment living for seniors and is conveniently located close to shopping, entertainment, restaurants and medical services as well as major thoroughfares...
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I would want families to know when looking at Alfred House 1 that it is a place where residents will feel at home where they get loving care. It is a very homey atmosphere. This is a smaller community so the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Since 1992, AlfredHouse ElderCare has been providing a nurturing environment to its residents. The eight beautiful facilities are nestled in the Rockville and Silver Spring areas.  Not only are there daily activities for the residents to enjoy, but also scheduled outings to theater...
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My mom has been a resident at Country Meadows for 3 months. She came here following several hospitalizations and 2 stays in a rehab center. Her illness left her weak and no longer able to perform her own...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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All the people are friendly. The bank, doctor's, and grocery store are all in the neighborhood. There are dogs on premises from other residents. They have bingo, painting via zoom, and there was a band...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: 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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
Elternhaus, IncElternhaus, provides a caring assisted living community to those adults who are looking to be a part of Dayton, MD. This community is located in a quiet area that is a great place to call home. Dayton is a part of Howard County and it offers much natural beauty in a peaceful area...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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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.
Waverly Gardens Senior Apartments is the first residential development in metropolitan Baltimore that meets national standards for environmental friendliness. Our apartment community offers moderate-income seniors decreased energy costs and healthier indoor air quality.  Due to energy...

Cost of independent living in Watersville, MD

The average cost of senior living in Watersville is $4,015 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampstead, MD with an average of $3,247 per month.

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

Watersville, MD
$4,015/mo

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

Watersville, MD
$4,015/mo
U.S. national average
$4,084/mo

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

$6,175/mo
Independent Living
$4,015/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,362/mo
Studio
$5,523/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,818/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,889/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Watersville over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Watersville

Recent reviews for independent living in Watersville

Victory Terrace in Potomac, MD

5.0
Victory Terrace Senior Apartments have been a wonderful experience so far for my mom. The staff is friendly and helpful. It is a beautiful community with well-kept landscaping in a breathtaking neighborhood. My mom is an active 84 and this lifestyle suits her well. She still enjoys making her ...
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Ingleside at King Farm, a CCRC in Rockville, MD

4.6
Overall my mothers happy. Communication was tough at the beginning but has gotten better. They set up covid shots for the residence and made that really easy. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

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.

Watersville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watersville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watersville, 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 Watersville 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 Watersville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
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28%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44%
34.1%
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Watersville 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 Watersville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
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36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watersville 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 Watersville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
12%
32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Regency Crest, Sunrise of Montgomery Village and Brighton Gardens of Columbia are the top-rated independent living facilities near Watersville, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 27 independent living facilities near Watersville, Maryland. See the full list.

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

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