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Independent Living

For those who would wish to live primarily without assistance but wish for the advantage of having chores and housekeeping maintained by professionalls, an Independent Living Community might be the perfect fit. Occupants may use their free time as they wish while their food is prepared by a professionall chef, housekeeping and laundry duties are handled by staff, and social activities are organized and scheduled. Along with their daily needs being met, residents can enjoy an opportunity to live among peers, in a community with others of similar ages and interests. Residents’ quarters consist of private living spaces, each with their own kitchen. The independence of apartment life is still enjoyed, offering an opportunity to entertain guests and visitors in a private and personal setting. While policies differ between locations, many residences allow cats and dogs as well. If medical or nursing support is desired, residents may always utilize the services of private health care professionalls. There are a variety of benefits and costs to consider while selecting an independent living community. It is important to figure out if these amenities are covered in your care plan: field trips, meals, move-in fee, private phone, cable TV, wellness program, internet access, and transportation. The benefits associated with independent living include security guards, golf course, healthcare center, laundry service, fitness center & swimming pool, game/TV room, private rental hall, and restaurant-style dining hall.

Cost of Living

Senior living community price is influenced by the destination in which it is located. The median monthly rent in Ellicott City is around $2,297 and the median home value for Ellicott City is around $522,214. The rent burden for Ellicott City is around 18.4% of the average person’s monthly income.

Demographics and Values

Out of the total city population, 51.6% are female and 48.4% are male. The median age of Ellicott City is 42 years old. In Ellicott City, 4.4% do not have health insurance, 4.2% live in poverty, 7.8% have some form of disability, and 4.4% are widowed. Racially, the population of Ellicott City is 28.1% Asian, 8.4% black, 3.1% mixed race, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.7% other or not specified, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 59.6% white, and 0.2% Native American. Currently, the population of Ellicott City consists of 71,737 people. Ellicott City has a population density of 924 people per square mile. Of the population of Ellicott City 13.1% have a high-school diploma, 36.0% have a graduate degree, and 65.6% have a college degree. In Ellicott City, 7.6% of the citizens are veterans of the United States armed forces.

State Information

An overview of Maryland

Maryland is ranked 6th in quality of life and 8th in healthcare. Based on natural beauty, Maryland ranks 25th in the nation. Out of a national average of 100, Maryland has a cost of living index rating of 131, a grocery index rating of 109, and a housing index rating of 185. In total, Maryland has 59 general hospitals and 98 health centers that provide care for 6,060,598 citizens. Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Anne Arundel Medical Center, and Medstar Union Memorial Hospital are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state.

Social demographics of the state

In Maryland, 29% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 39. In terms of religion, 31% of Maryland residents attend religious services among the 5,336 different congregations that are available in the state. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-3%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-18%, Mainline Protestant-18%, and Historically Black Protestant-16%. In Maryland there are 218 masonic lodges. In the last presidential election 60% of Maryland residents voted Democrat and 34% voted Republican. The state of Maryland ranks 7th in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly.

State-wide weather information

On average, the humidity rating for Maryland is around 69%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of September at around 70%. On average, Maryland has an air quality index rating of around 40.2 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of July with a rating of 49.4 AQI. On average, the state receives 3.69 inches of precipitation a month. The most precipitation occurs in May with an average of 5.55 inches of precipitation a month. During the winter, the average temperature in Maryland drops to around 35F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 51F during the month of December. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 16F in the month of January. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 74F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 91F during the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 53F during the month of June. While residents of Maryland mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Maryland can include floods and hurricanes.

Wildlife to be found in Maryland

The state of Maryland has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of yellow poplar, black gum, shortleaf and loblolly pines, and wild raspberry. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the shearwaters and petrels, the grebes, the loons, or the albatrosses. The state animal of Maryland is the sperm whale.