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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bel Air, MD
If you’re looking for independent living in the Bel Air area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Bel Air. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 19 independent living facilities in Bel Air, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Shipley Hill, Lower Edmondson Village and Millhill.
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It was a big change for everybody in the family, but we made it! Mom is all settled in and happy in her new spot. She seems to be really thriving. I’m very happy with the care she is getting and manager...
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.
Bel Air Assisted Living is a luxury assisted living facility located in beautiful Harford County, Maryland. We have nearly 1 caregiver for every 6 residents, providing more attention than any other facility in Greater Baltimore. Average ratio at other facilities is 1 caregiver for every 15 to 20...
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I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional care provided to my gmom during her time at Lorien Bel Air. The compassion, kindness, and professionalism demonstrated by the entire staff were...
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.
Hello there! Welcome to Lorien Bel Air! We are one of 9 Lorien Health Service communities that operate exclusively in the state of Maryland. Lorien believes in providing each of our residents a positive experience. At each Lorien Facility, we believe in enhancing the quality of life to our...
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I just think the people are good there and the environment is pleasing aesthetically. My mom is doing fine there. She likes it and she seems to like the food too.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Located in a wooded residential neighborhood just off route 24 in Bel Air, Maryland, award-winning Brightview Avondell features both Independent Living and Assisted Living apartment homes. The only retirement community of its kind in the area, casually elegant Brightview Avondell offers a...
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I am currently in the process of moving my mother-in-law into the "independent" living section of Brightview Avondell. The people are absolutely amazing and friendly and the facility is beautifully...
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.
From the moment you step inside you can sense the upbeat atmosphere of Brightview Bel Air in Bel Air, Maryland. Whether you're looking for potential-filled Assisted Living or award-winning Alzheimer's Care, Brightview Bel Air residents and their families find everything they need for a better,...
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We chose this place for my mom because it is very close to where we live and we can visit a lot. They seem to provide the most value for the price, there are nicer places but they were a lot more expensive....
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel AirSenior Living in Bel Air, MD“We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” At Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air, we’re committed to the high standards of those words every day — for both our residents and their families.Located in Bel Air, MD, only 25 miles from...
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They provide a foot doctor, as well as a primary care doctor that is on call and visits the residents when needed. Some activities they have are bingo, arts and crafts, a person that comes in and provides...
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 Hart Heritage Assisted Living community is located in suburban Forest Hill, Maryland. Forest Hill is a land of four seasons with warm summers and snowy winters. The 2000 census placed our town's population at 14,951 people, and our land area is 29.89 square miles. At Hart Heritage Assisted...
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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 mom originally resided at two different very large Assisted living facilities and her care was terrible. A year ago decided to move her for the third time and that was to Nichols Senior Care. In the year...
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.
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There have been pros and cons of living here at Park View. It takes so long to get maintenance requests filled out and answered. They did just start opening our activities back up since the pandemic. I came...
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.
The Park View at Bel Air is a senior housing community located in the entertaining city of Bel Air, MD. The community is located within walking distance of many shopping districts, multiple parks, and restaurants. Bel Air, the county seat of Harford County offers much to do in terms of...
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.
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As soon as you walk in the door the feeling of caring and family greets you! My dad's day is full of things that keep him engaged and give him a sense of accomplishment. When I leave I know my dad is in 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.
Forest Hill Heights, LLC, is an assisted living residence in Forest Hill, Maryland. Now under new management, Forest Hill Heights (formerly known as Rock Spring Village) offers 24/7 on-site nursing care, fine dining, and personalized care plans for our residents. Caring has been our privilege for...
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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 Mother who is 93 has lived at Parkview Abingdon (Box Hill) for 3 years. Is it perfect no but it is friendly and has great residents. My Mom knew when she moved in about the laundry facility, but more...
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.
Park View at Box Hill is a senior housing community in Abingdon, Harford County, MD. Abingdon is located approximately twenty five miles northeast of Baltimore, and sits on the Bush River, a tidal estuary that extends to the Chesapeake Bay. Abingdon has plenty to see and do; restaurants,...
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The people are really great there. The staff all really friendly and they take good care of the people who live there. It was the first place that we visited and when we went in everyone was welcoming and...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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We chose Hart Heritage because it was much more attractive, pricing was comparable to others we looked into, and it was very clean. The location is also great as well. The room sizes are adequate for my mom....
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.
Hart Heritage Estates Assisted Living Street is an assisted living community located in lovely Street, Harford County, Maryland. Street, Maryland is lined with historic heritage and beautiful country winding roads. This very quaint and quiet town is an ideal place for settling down and...
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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.
Senior living is perfected at Perryman Station with an impeccable set of features and amenities. We offer spacious 1 & 2 bedroom floorplans with washer/dryer hook-ups in each apartment, dishwasher, disposal, microwave and internet access. Our amenities include a central laundry room,...
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Cost of independent living in Bel Air, MD
The average cost of senior living in Bel Air is $2,946 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bel Air South, MD with an average of $2,864 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bel Air, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bel Air, MD vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Bel Air
Recent reviews for independent living in Bel Air
Integrity Esther's Place at Harford in Baltimore, MD
4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Park View at Fullerton in Baltimore, MD
5.0
It's been a 5 for the most part.The staff is very friendly. My friend is social, he's meeting new people and getting to know them. One suggestion is if they could install ceiling fans that would be nice.
Brightview Avondell in Bel Air, MD
5.0
My mother has been there just about a month now, and they're excellent. The personalized attention my mother gets makes her feel like she's on a cruise ship that hasn't left the dock.
Every single member of the staff is exceptional. Avondell has 25 assisted living beds and I think about ...
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Bel Air independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bel Air independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bel Air, 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 Bel Air 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 Bel Air 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
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.9%
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Bel Air 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 Bel Air communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bel Air, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
6.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bel Air 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 Bel Air offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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