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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Westminster, MD
The cost of independent living in Westminster is about $3,357 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 70 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Frederick, Gettysburg and Mount Airy.
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8.9
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39 reviews
Everyone there was friendly and good. The only issues were at night especially and sometimes during the day the aides took a while to get her to the bathroom The dining was great and family could join.
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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12 reviews
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
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.
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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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We toured this facility during the height of covid and they were very flexible and let us come look at the apartment my mother would move to before we made a decision. their marketing coordinator was...
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.
Lorien Taneytown has been a landmark in Carroll County for over a decade. In 2014, Lorien built a 52 bed assisted living looking to offer another level of care to seniors in the area. With a focus on quality care, socialization, and independence, our philosophy encourages our residents to age in...
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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: 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: 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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Westminster, MD
The average cost of senior living in Westminster is $3,357 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampstead, MD with an average of $3,196 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Westminster, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Westminster, MD vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Westminster
Recent reviews for independent living in Westminster
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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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.
Westminster independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Westminster independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Westminster, 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 Westminster 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 Westminster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Westminster, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
32.9%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
32.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Westminster 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 Westminster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Westminster, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Westminster 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 Westminster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Westminster, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
41.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
45.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Pikesville, HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick and Lighthouse Senior Living at Rose Manor LLC for Ellicott City are the top-rated independent living facilities near Westminster, Maryland. See full list of communities.
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