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zipAveragecost: $3,777

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Last Updated: 12/3/25
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Photo of Transitions Healthcare Oakland Manor
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9.3
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18 reviews
9.3
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18 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
22%
3 star
11%
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0%
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11%
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My mom has lived here for one year, and I can't say enough about our experience! The caregivers are very stable , i.e. they have been with this facility for many years in most cases and they really seem to...
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.
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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66 Floor plans available
8.7
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13 reviews
8.7
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13 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
38%
3 star
8%
2 star
8%
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8%
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The Lorien staff were great along with the facility and clinical staff. I don’t think my Dad was too crazy about the food there but his appetite was not that great either. My only issue was with their 3rd...
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.
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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1.0
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2 reviews
1.0
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2 reviews
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50%
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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
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.
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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2.0
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8 reviews
2.0
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3 star
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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...
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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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Day, MD

The average cost of senior living in Day is $3,777 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampstead, MD with an average of $3,205 per month.

Independent living costs in Day, MD, vs. nearby cities

Day, MD
$3,777/mo

Independent living costs in Day, MD, vs. state and national averages

Day, MD
$3,777/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Day, MD, vs. other senior living options

$6,343/mo
Independent Living
$3,777/mo

Independent living costs in Day, MD, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,960/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,200/mo

Senior living costs in Day 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: Day, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDay, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$3,777/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,422/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,343/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Day, MD:$3,777/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Day, MD:$5,422/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Day, MD:$6,343/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Day

Recent reviews for independent living in Day

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.

Residences at Vantage Point CCRC in Columbia, MD

5.0
I enjoy dining in our Fireside Dining Room, The Bistro and The Pub. The food is well prepared, presented in an attractive fashion, and is exceptional. The atmospheres of the venues are unique. I particularly enjoy the specials which are offered each night. The variety of the Seafood/Fish ...
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Day independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Day independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Day, 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 Day 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 Day partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Day, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Day 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 Day communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Day, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Day 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 Day offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Day, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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