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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shookstown, MD

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Photo of Sunrise of Frederick
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22 Floor plans available
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The care staff is excellent and admin listens to any concerns. My dad was only there for 3 months, but he made some friends, loved his care providers, and loved his room.
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.
Sunrise of Frederick is an assisted living community in Frederick, Maryland, located just blocks from The Golden Mile (Route 40 west). Sunrise of Frederick is nestled in a suburban, convenient setting. We pride ourselves in our experience in Frederick County with nearly 15 years serving seniors...
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I have been very pleased with how responsive they are to my questions and in the way they have facilitated this difficult life transition. I would recommend to others.
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.
Somerford Place - Frederick is our Alzheimer's Assisted Living community, and is on the same campus as Somerford House - Frederick, our Assisted Living community. Both properties are owned by Five Star Senior Living and located on the same campus. Somerford Place offers assisted living...
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Our family’s experience with Tranquillity of Fredericktowne has been very positive. From the beginning, the staff demonstrated professionalism, compassion, and genuine concern for my stepfather’s well-being....
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.
Conveniently located right off of Interstate 70 and Route 15 in Frederick, Tranquility possesses breathtaking views of both the Catoctin and Sugarloaf mountains. The beautifully landscaped grounds include flower and vegetable gardens maintained by our own residents. Our walking path around our...
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Spring Arbor and Homewood were our top two choices. SA had availability when we needed it. Have had some issues with the "bulk account" for TV, which is included in the cost and provided by Comcast. 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.
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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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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 are starting our fourth year and we are still throughly enjoying living here the property continues to be clean and maintained. Based on our personal experience the manager continues to be very...
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.
Spring Ridge Senior Apartments offers 144 lovely one and two bedroom apartments for seniors 62+ in one, state-of-the-art, three story building. Located in a beautiful natural setting, our wide array of services completes the package, offering everything you need for carefree, comfortable living....
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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.
Peaceful park like setting, adjoining Baker Park, near Culler Lake and close to downtown dining and shopping. The Apartments at Brooklawn has offered spacious maintenance free apartment homes for people who only want the best in gracious living for over 50 years. Our oversized 1, 2 & 3bedroom...
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The complex is beautiful and well maintained. The staff welcoming and friendly. The maintenance is awesome, whenever we have had a problem they are quick to fix it. The only problem we have so far is the...
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.
Try it before you buy it at Victoria Park at Walkersville! Come and stay with us for a complimentary overnight visit to experience life in our vibrant community! Call to schedule your visit today! Victoria Park at Walkersville is an attractive new affordable apartment community for seniors 62+*...
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My mom has been a resident at Country Meadows for 3 months. She came here following several hospitalizations and 2 stays in a rehab center. Her illness left her weak and no longer able to perform her own...
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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My mom and I are very happy with her apartment here, she has a nice kitchen and she has started to meet some of the other residents as well. They do hold socials where all the residents can get together and...
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.
Experience a lifestyle where you can share great times with friends, participate in exercise and wellness programs and benefit from educational events. All this and more awaits you at Creekside at Tasker's Chance, an affordable apartment community for Frederick seniors 62 years and older....
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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.
Odyssey Assisted Living at Montevue is an assisted living community located in a quiet, unique and upscale neighborhood in Frederick, MD. It is a world-class memory care community living designed to assist residents to remain social, while enjoying the things that they loved doing before their...
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My loved one has been enjoying her stay at this complex. The property manager is very kind and very quick to have someone repair anything needed. Based on my friends experience i would recommend this place...
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.
Weinberg House is a senior community located in sunny Pikesville, Baltimore County, MD. The relatively decent sized city is pleasantly quiet and laid back, yet it still offers a big city feel thanks to plenty of local entertainment venues, coffee shops, eateries, and more. There is even a local...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Shookstown, MD

The average cost of senior living in Shookstown is $4,490 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union Bridge, MD with an average of $3,693 per month.

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

Shookstown, MD
$4,490/mo
$4,363/mo

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

Shookstown, MD
$4,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,766/mo
Independent Living
$4,490/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,067/mo
Studio
$6,868/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,579/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,695/mo

Senior living costs in Shookstown 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: Shookstown, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShookstown, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$4,490/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,211/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,766/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shookstown, MD:$4,490/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shookstown, MD:$5,211/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Shookstown, MD:$5,766/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Shookstown

Recent reviews for independent living in Shookstown

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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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.

Morningside House of Leesburg

4.6
A great place for most elderly with a fabulous staff that really cares about the people. The food is excellent and they have great activities. Would recommend for your loved one, if they are high-functioning.

Shookstown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shookstown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shookstown, 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 Shookstown 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 Shookstown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shookstown, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shookstown 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 Shookstown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shookstown, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shookstown 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 Shookstown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shookstown, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Frederick, Somerford House and Place Frederick and Tranquillity at Fredericktowne are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shookstown, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Shookstown, Maryland. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Shookstown, Maryland is Sunrise of Montgomery Village. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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