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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bristol, MD
If you’re looking for independent living in the Bristol 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 Bristol. 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 29 independent living facilities in Bristol, 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 Mount Pleasant, Wakefield and Tenleytown.
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I would recommend to others. We picked them because of the location, price, cleanliness. It's bright and light. Friendly staff and residents
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
THE SKY BRIDGE AT TOWN CENTERChoose between two distinct communities in Largo Town Center.Immerse yourself in a setting where positive energy and never-ending opportunities for exploration meet. Let every day be filled with excitement and unforgettable experiences. We know that not everyone’s...
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The facility is very nice, the staff is very attentive and most importantly my Dad is happy. I picked this community because it was the closest proximity to me.
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.
At Tribute at Melford, our Active Senior Living program is a beautiful compliment to a life lived with joy, learning and comfort. We are conveniently located within minutes of the Annapolis Marine Pier, where you will find charming cobblestone streets that lead to all of the fun waterfront shops...
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The caregivers at Charter Senior Living are excellent but the time to get substantive responses from administration can be too lengthy.
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 Charter Senior Living of Bowie, our beautiful, home-like setting, conveniently located between Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington D.C., with easy access from major freeways and nestled in front of a golf course, you find private studio suites, single floor living areas, beautiful...
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We really like HeartHomes. [name removed] is well taken care of. Staff really know the patients. Small facility. Names, quirks, likes and dislikes. Family members welcome. The place is quiet and...
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.
We pride ourselves on personalized, professional care that comforts each of our residents as family members in his or her home. Each resident is cared for based on his or her needs and the personal desires he or she requests. We offer options and choices to suit your individual needs and are...
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I have already highly recommended Harmony at Enterprise as a good place to stay to a few friend and relatives. We picked this community because of the price -and it was close to relatives. The food has...
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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I am very pleased with Brookdale Woodward Estates. From the initial meeting with Will Smith until the very sad passing of my mom, everyone was so kind, attentive, and efficient. The staff showed much...
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.
Our community in Bowie, Md., offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, lively meals and fun outings. You’ll find other seniors to bond with over mutual interests and common experiences, such as career...
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I moved my mom here November of 2006. She was a resident at The Gardens of Annapolis just a month shy of 18 years. The Gardens is suited for active seniors. Everything is close and conveniently located...
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.
As the GOLD recipient of the Active Adult Community Award from Maryland Multi-Housing Association, Gardens of Annapolis is the premier senior living community in Annapolis, MD. Just moments from Annapolis Mall and the Annapolis Town Center, you can enjoy and appreciate all the comforts of...
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My experience with The Lodge at Marlton has only been a short one, but so far it's been a good one! It's a nice looking place, it's clean, and the people seem friendly. I'm very satisfied with my choice!
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.
Welcome home to Upper Marlboro's best apartments for Seniors 62+! The Lodge at Marlton offers comfortable new apartment homes in a tranquil setting. Our controlled access building is brand new and elegantly decorated. Carefree living means you can spend your time getting to know your neighbors,...
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So far I find that the staff and maintenance people are very helpful.My sister came to visit she lives in a senior apartment also and she can't get over how big my apartment is ,and the fact I was able to...
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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.
Marwood Senior Apartments is a brand new stylish apartment complex for the independent active adult 62 and older. The picturesque four story building of 155 charming apartments located on the outskirts of Washington, DC is situated in the serene pastoral setting for Upper Marlboro, Maryland. For...
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My loved one's stay is going wonderfully at Pin Oak! The facility is kept very nice and the staff is very friendly. Within the facility, there is a movie theater, hair salon, and many other amazing...
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 in Bowie, Prince George's County, Maryland, Pin Oak Village is an affordable senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older in a cozy and peaceful neighborhood. Pin Oak Village is located with easy access to nearby restaurants, senior centers, shopping centers, the Metro rail,...
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I'am very satisfied with my move to this community. It has worked out very well. They do a good job with making sure the community and grounds are well maintained. I love the activities offered. The staff is...
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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 Willows are a senior housing community located in the green leafy, neighborhoods of Bowie, Prince George's County, Maryland. The breathtaking landscape and the peacefulness of our community is set to offer nothing short of satisfaction and peace of mind to our residents. Our community takes...
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My Dad was the first group to move in when it was first built. He loved living there. He had a 1 bedroom. He loved living there. He made his own meals had his independence had fun sitting outside...
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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.
2017 Best of Senior Living in Edgewater, MD by SeniorAdvisor.com Victoria Park at Edgewater offers quality senior living exclusively for ages 62 and over seeking convenience and a sense of community. Details have been designed into the 102 one- and two-bedroom apartment homes with an eye to...
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My loved one, [name removed], came to Brightview from another facility. I knew neither he nor I could stay there another day and it was with great happiness we made the move to Brightview, South River,...
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.
Experience something new every day at Brightview South River. Begin your morning with a breakfast served to you in our restaurant-quality dining room, check your email in our media room, followed by a game of cards in one of our many living room areas. Participate in one of the many events...
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I am in my own apt, which is brand new and everything here is nice and clean. All the staff are friendly and seem to care about the residents. I can reach the front desk by phone should I need anything. I...
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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.
Conifer Village at Oakcrest is a brand new senior apartment community. Located in Capitol Heights surrounded by acres of woodlands, Conifer Village at Oakcrest offers residents convenience of location as well as peace and quiet. Just one mile from the District of Columbia line and inside the...
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I was really impressed by the service received by [name removed], and I liked the facility and all that it offered, mainly the chapel. It was very clean and quite.
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.
Welcome to St. Paul. From its elegantly stated architecture and meticulous landscaping to its thoughtfully appointed apartment homes, everything at St. Paul is designed for gracious senior living. Come inside, and you'll find big, beautiful, larger-than-life apartment homes- bursting with...
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: 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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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.
Evergreen Senior Housing, located in Bowie, Prince George's County, Maryland, is an active, thriving apartment community. Due to its convenient location, it is very near Bowie Town Center. There you will find services and activities including shopping, a senior center, restaurants, the Metro rail...
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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 Vistas at Lake LargoThe Vistas at Lake Largo is a premier senior housing community located in Largo, MD in Prince George’s County. This thriving town, just minutes outside Washington D.C., offers plenty to see and do. Football fans can enjoy a Washington Redskins game at FedEx Field while...
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Life begins at 55 at Jericho Residences Brand New Luxury 55 And Better Apartment Community...Deluxe Kitchens with Designer Countertops and Black GE Appliances...Washer and Dryer in Every Apartment Home Jericho Residences is now leasing! We are conveniently located near I-495 and Largo Town Center...
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: 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 Woodland SpringsPark View at Woodland Springs is a senior housing community located in the beautiful town of District Heights, Maryland, which is located in Prince George’s county. The community’s location is perfect for those who enjoy a small town feel with all of the conveniences...
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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Windsor Crossing Senior Community is a thriving community for seniors 62 and over, ideally located just off of Silver Hill Road in Suitland, Maryland. This active adults' community is within walking distance of the Metro and only 15 minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. Close to area shopping,...
Cost of independent living in Bristol, MD
The average cost of senior living in Bristol is $4,288 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $2,720 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bristol, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bristol, MD vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Bristol
Recent reviews for independent living in Bristol
Forest Hills of DC in Washington, DC
4.6
My sister has lived at Forest Hills in the Health Care Center for a while. Before the pandemic, they had wonderful activities as well as great nursing care. In the pandemic they have done an incredible job to keep everyone safe, to figure out ways to have safe activities and/or virtual or safe ...
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Harmony at Enterprise in Bowie, MD
3.6
The staff is great. Housekeeping could do more each week. The activities could be more consistent. The food needs improvement.
Sunrise of Severna Park
4.3
The location of the facility is great for family so we are able to visit often. The staff are very friendly and he really likes the woman who comes into clean the apartment. His apartment is comfortable, clean, and new. One thing he has brought up is that the dining room staff members do not ...
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Bristol independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bristol independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bristol, 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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
10.3%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Bristol 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 Bristol communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bristol 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 Bristol offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
17.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
20.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
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31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Chevy Chase, Sunrise of Mt Vernon and The Skybridge at Town Center are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bristol, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 29 independent living facilities near Bristol, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bristol, Maryland are Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Paul Spring Community and Vitality Living Arlington. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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