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5 Best Independent Living Communities in Rio Vista, MD

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9.9
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Our family moved our 97 year old mother into Candle Light Cove at the end of 2025 after an extensive search. It was the best decision we could have made. She was very comfortable there from her first day....
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.
At Candle Light Cove, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. All meals are provided to residents. We love to accommodate visiting guests, meals included. Dining includes restaurant-style dining, room...
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8.7
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My spouse is currently in memory care. First let me say that this is a beautiful facility inside and out. Sometimes the parking lot can be full but you can always find a place to park so this is a very minor...
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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8.4
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Approaching six months at Heartfields. The facility is always neat and clean both inside and out. The people that we interact with have been great and helpful. The one thing I would like is feedback — about...
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! In our beautiful, home-like setting, which is convenient to major freeways, yet nestled on a campus-like setting on Talbot County waterfront, you will find 24-hour care services, respectful caregivers, Assisted Living with additional...
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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.
Park View at Easton is an affordable senior housing community in the lovely town of Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. The architecture is red brick colonial with stately white columns reminiscent of the White House. Park View is easily accessed off of Highway 50. Our grounds are carefully kept...
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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.
The Village at Chester is located in the picturesque city of Chester, Queen Anne's County, Maryland by Kent Island Narrows. The region boasts gorgeous walking and biking trails, plenty of fine dining experiences and plenty to see and do. Village at Chester is a senior housing community which is...
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Cost of independent living in Rio Vista, MD

The average cost of senior living in Rio Vista is $4,387 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Queenstown, MD with an average of $3,580 per month.

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

Rio Vista, MD
$4,387/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Rio Vista, MD, vs. other senior living options

$7,734/mo
Independent Living
$4,387/mo

Senior living costs in Rio Vista 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: Rio Vista, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRio Vista, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,387/mo$4,117/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,605/mo$6,951/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,734/mo$8,003/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Rio Vista, MD:$4,387/mo
Maryland:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Rio Vista, MD:$7,605/mo
Maryland:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Rio Vista, MD:$7,734/mo
Maryland:$8,003/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Rio Vista

Recent reviews for independent living in Rio Vista

Victoria Park at Edgewater

4.8
My mother is very happy with this community. She makes her own meals sometimes she pays if they have special lunch ins. She feels very safe. It is always very clean and up-kept. They do offer various activities. I wish there was more communication between the staff and families. The staff is ...
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Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton

4.1
The directors are Heartfields’s are amazing! So kind to the residences and family members. Most of the front desk workers are very kind, friendly and welcoming but there are a few that are not. We are new so I do not exactly know the ropes but maybe more assistance from the workers to get a new ...
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The Gardens of Annapolis

5.0
Its very nice here. The other residents are very friendly and helpful. They bring a little fresh air to the place. The staff is very nice snd helpful too. They are always pleasant and keep you informed as to whats going on.

Rio Vista independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rio Vista independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rio Vista, 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 Rio Vista 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 Rio Vista partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rio Vista, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.6%
18%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.5%
30.3%
No sugar
No sugar
31.2%
27.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.8%
29.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.4%
9.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Rio Vista 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 Rio Vista communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rio Vista, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.8%
38.2%
Room service
Room service
29.9%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
15%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rio Vista 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 Rio Vista offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rio Vista, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.1%
39.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.2%
25%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.2%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
41.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.6%
47.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34%
37.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.9%
41.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.2%
41.1%
Dances
Dances
22.4%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.2%
35%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
40.7%
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Candle Light Cove, Queenstown Landing and Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rio Vista, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near Rio Vista, Maryland. See the full list.
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