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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Walnut Ridge, MD

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Photo of The Terraces at Westminster
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They are so good there. Very attentive. It's clean, doesn't smell. They have activities throughout the day to help keep my mother in law distracted and busy. She is settling in very well. The best part is...
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 Terraces at Westminster is an assisted living and memory care community in Westminster, Maryland.For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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The nursing service at Brightview Westminster Ridge needs improving. Mom is diabetic and was not receiving her medication. So we had to put our foot down with the staff on this matter. We had several...
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.
Tucked handsomely into countryside, yet close to every metro-area convenience and historic downtown Westminster, Brightview Westminster Ridge brings all the right things together for vibrant, value-filled senior living. The only full-service, rental retirement community in Carroll County, the...
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The place is small enough that the staff knows everyone and treats them like family. The rooms are huge and inviting. Home cooked meals always smell delicious. There aren't scheduled activities but that's ok...
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.
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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.
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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.
A new life of convenience, independence, reliability and affordability is waiting for you at Sunnybrook Senior Apartments. In our community, you'll find all the comfort and amenities to assure a perfectly satisfying way of life. Our one and two bedroom apartments feature amenities such as a...
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: 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.
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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: 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.
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My mother really enjoys this Senior Community. Everything looks nice and clean, they do a very good job of keeping the apartments well maintained. The staff is good and very friendly. We had few tiny hiccups...
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.
New in popular Baltimore County, The Meadows of Reisterstown offers an exceptional affordable lifestyle for seniors 62+. In addition to one and two-bedroom apartments, residents may take advantage of on-site banking, an arts and crafts room, a wellness center, media center and many other...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Walnut Ridge, MD

The average cost of senior living in Walnut Ridge is $3,391 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampstead, MD with an average of $3,205 per month.

Independent living costs in Walnut Ridge, MD, vs. nearby cities

Walnut Ridge, MD
$3,391/mo

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

Walnut Ridge, MD
$3,391/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Walnut Ridge, MD, vs. other senior living options

$5,190/mo
Independent Living
$3,391/mo

Independent living costs in Walnut Ridge, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,845/mo
Studio
$6,168/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,740/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,695/mo

Senior living costs in Walnut Ridge 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: Walnut Ridge, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWalnut Ridge, MDMarylandU.S.
Independent Living$3,391/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,535/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,190/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Walnut Ridge, MD:$3,391/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Walnut Ridge, MD:$4,535/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Walnut Ridge, MD:$5,190/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Walnut Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Walnut Ridge

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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New Life Healthy Living in Windsor Mill, MD

4.0
I've heard mostly good things from my loved ones. The staff have been very personable and attentive, and my grandmother says she likes it here.

Walnut Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walnut Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walnut Ridge, 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 Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walnut Ridge, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
34.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walnut Ridge, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walnut Ridge, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
47%
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The Terraces at Westminster, Brightview Westminster Ridge and Nova Springs Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Walnut Ridge, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Walnut Ridge, Maryland. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Walnut Ridge, Maryland is Sunrise of Pikesville. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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