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Photo of HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick
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The staff was very helpful and stayed in contact with me, I live in Montana. When I first went there couldn't believe how clean and new it looked. Room was very nice and clean. I visited Dad every day when I...
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.
Welcome to HeartFields, A Five Star Senior Living Community! Located in the Dearbought neighborhood, our beautiful, home-like, community, you will find 24-hour licensed nursing, dedicated caregivers, a secure dementia / Alzheimer's area, individual care plans, an on-site team of professionals,...
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33 Floor plans available
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They are so good there. Very attentive. It's clean, doesn't smell. They have activities throughout the day to help keep my mother in law distracted and busy. She is settling in very well. The best part is...
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 staff is very friendly and welcomed my parents. The facility is beautifully furnished and so clean being it's only 2 years old. Shortly after the move-in the management company changed, and although the...
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.
Tucked into the exclusive Worman’s Mill Village off Route 26 and Monocacy Boulevard in Frederick, Maryland, Village Crossing at Worman's Mill is a beautiful new Assisted Living and Memory Care residence with private rental apartments that keep you close to the charm and bustling activity of the...
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We toured this facility during the height of covid and they were very flexible and let us come look at the apartment my mother would move to before we made a decision. their marketing coordinator was...
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 Taneytown has been a landmark in Carroll County for over a decade. In 2014, Lorien built a 52 bed assisted living looking to offer another level of care to seniors in the area. With a focus on quality care, socialization, and independence, our philosophy encourages our residents to age in...
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The nursing service at Brightview Westminster Ridge needs improving. Mom is diabetic and was not receiving her medication. So we had to put our foot down with the staff on this matter. We had several...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Tucked handsomely into countryside, yet close to every metro-area convenience and historic downtown Westminster, Brightview Westminster Ridge brings all the right things together for vibrant, value-filled senior living. The only full-service, rental retirement community in Carroll County, the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Cost of assisted living in Walden Farms, MD

The average cost of senior living in Walden Farms is $4,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampstead, MD with an average of $4,380 per month.

Assisted living costs in Walden Farms, MD, vs. nearby cities

Walden Farms, MD
$4,717/mo
$4,961/mo

Assisted living costs in Walden Farms, MD, vs. state and national averages

Walden Farms, MD
$4,717/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Walden Farms, MD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,717/mo
$4,956/mo

Assisted living costs in Walden Farms, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,297/mo
Studio
$6,924/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,664/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,845/mo

Senior living costs in Walden Farms vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Walden Farms, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWalden Farms, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$4,717/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,956/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,872/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Walden Farms, MD:$4,717/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Walden Farms, MD:$4,956/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Walden Farms, MD:$3,872/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Walden Farms, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Walden Farms and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Walden Farms, MDMD stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Walden Farms, MD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Walden Farms have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Walden Farms, MD$6,815/mo$5,458/mo+24.9%
Maryland$6,254/mo$5,924/mo+5.6%
National$5,200/mo$4,877/mo+6.6%
Walden Farms, MD
2024 average cost:$6,815/mo
2023 average cost:$5,458/mo
Percent change:+24.9%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,254/mo
2023 average cost:$5,924/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,200/mo
2023 average cost:$4,877/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Walden Farms, MD

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Walden Farms.

What families are saying about assisted living in Walden Farms

Recent reviews for assisted living in Walden Farms

Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA

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

5.0
We were welcomed from the very get go and the staff are lovely. The place is very pretty, clean and happy My Mom is adjusting really well and she wishes she had done this sooner

Emerald Assisted Living in Damascus, MD

5.0
Emerald Assisted Living has been a fantastic, helpful, warm, and healing place for my father. All staff are great and keep family well informed.

Walden Farms assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walden Farms assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walden Farms, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Walden Farms assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Walden Farms that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Walden Farms assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Walden Farms Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Walden Farms, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Walden Farms assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Walden Farms partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walden Farms, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Walden Farms assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Walden Farms communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walden Farms, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walden Farms assisted 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 assisted living communities in Walden Farms offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walden Farms, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Walden Farms

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Walden Farms protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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