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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sykesville, MD
The cost of independent living in Sykesville is about $3,513 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 281 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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I am so glad Heartlands was on the list of possible residences for my brother. It fits him to a T and we are all so happy. He loves that there is a pool and hot tub and a coy pond. The food is so good!
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Welcome to HeartLands, a Five Star Senior Living community and Howard County's premier rental retirement community. We are the only community in the county that offers cottages and apartments. Located on 48 picturesque acres near historic Ellicott City, we are close to antique and specialty...
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I give a 5 on everything. My sister lives at Atrium Village and I'm am very happy with the staff and the facilities. Everyone is kind, friendly, and helpful. Absolutely I would recommend this community to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Located on almost 8 wooded acres just off Lakeside Boulevard on Atrium Court in Owings Mills, Maryland, you will find Atrium Village; a retirement community where you can choose from a wide array of lifestyle options. Designed for those who want companionship and amenities with a hospitality...
Lighthouse Senior Living at Rose Manor LLC for Ellicott City
3100 N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
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32 reviews
It's complicated. I wouldn't say we liked it per se. I gave Lighthouse 4s on my scorecard because it's a well managed, and overall a very good, facility. But my mom had a lot of problems--agitation, anxiety,...
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 Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City! Our approach to Assisted Living includes a variety of services - from independent living to adaptive personal assistance; from dementia care to short-term stays. This flexibility allows us to continually meet the changing needs of our...
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7 reviews
They have lots of activities for a smaller facility sometimes two a day. Right now they seem to be short staffed but hopefully that will improve. I've suggested they offer more fresh fruit instead of canned...
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.
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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This was our second experience at Encore and it was just as pleasant as the first. Everyone of the staff was professional, but friendly. The facility was always clean. Food was exceptional. Physical...
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.
Welcome to Encore at Turf ValleyEncore at Turf Valley offers caring support for those who require day to day assistance. Encore can provide the right amount of support while allowing your loved one to maintain as much independence as possible.Encore offers several assisted living floor plans,...
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I saw first hand how very hard it is to be a professional caregiver. Especially with my Moms version of Altzheimers. They are respectful of her even when she's difficult. She hasn't been there very long, but...
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.
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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My loved one seem to like it here. They have adjusted well since moving in. They participate in the limited activities they offer. They are able to cook for themselves and do their own housekeeping.
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.
Located just a short walk from historic downtown Sykesville, Carroll County, Maryland is the Village House Apartments for those age 62 years and over. It offers not only a location in close proximity to a variety of downtown activities and services, but with units containing individually...
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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...
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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
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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.
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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Staff promptly addresses all resident concerns including a few air condition problems they found on the roof this summer. The porter takes special care to sanitize all common areas during COVID. The...
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.
Winner of the SeniorAdvisor.com 2013 Excellence Award as Rated by Families! 2012 & 2013 PACE Award Winner! The Greens at Liberty Road offers a charming, affordable home for seniors 62 and over within the Randallstown community with its convenient access to local services as well as easy...
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My father moved into Parkview at Randallstown in April and we have been very pleased. The residence is clean and well cared for and the staff is pleasant.
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.
Your New Lifestyle Begins Here!Park View at Randallstown, an exciting apartment community for senior living! What you will find most appealing is that Park View at Randallstown was designed with Seniors in mind. We not only offer spacious 1 bedroom apartments, but also a range of fun &...
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.
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.
Waverly Gardens Senior Apartments is the first residential development in metropolitan Baltimore that meets national standards for environmental friendliness. Our apartment community offers moderate-income seniors decreased energy costs and healthier indoor air quality. Due to energy...
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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Sykesville, MD
The average cost of senior living in Sykesville is $3,513 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampstead, MD with an average of $3,197 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sykesville, MD vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Sykesville
Recent reviews for independent living in Sykesville
Charter Senior Living at Woodholme Crossing in Pikesville, MD
4.6
Our experience with Charter @ Woodholme was top-notch from day one. [name removed] in admissions, was courteous and knowledgeable. The staff in the memory care section where my MIL was living, were fun, caring, and THERE!! Charter had STAFF, which impressed me the most, in comparison to the ...
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Modena Reserve at Kensington
5.0
I think all 7 categories meet the mark, but they should, since this an upscale facility and more costly than others. The staff is terrific. My wife has difficult Lewy body dementia and the facility does well. I'm happy with it.
Integrity Esther's Place at Harford in Baltimore, MD
4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Sykesville independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sykesville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sykesville, 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 Sykesville 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 Sykesville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.4%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
47.1%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
32.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.5%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Sykesville 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 Sykesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
47.1%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sykesville 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 Sykesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.9%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.8%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.2%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
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