Senior Apartments in Maryland

When it comes to senior living, Maryland is a great place to start your search.

The state of Maryland falls in the middle of the country’s Northeast, Southern, and Midwestern regions, and its culture combines elements of them all. This is part of why Maryland earned the nickname “America in Miniature.” With the Appalachian Mountains passing through the far western part of the state, and the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coastlines in the east, Maryland’s geographical features give residents plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities — even in a small state. Annapolis and Baltimore are also home to many historic Colonial sites, and Washington, D.C. sits on Maryland’s southern border. Maryland is a transition state in several ways, which helps make it an attractive retirement destination.

The median monthly cost of a senior apartment in Maryland is about $1,000.

There are currently more than 75 senior apartment communities in Maryland. A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors can provide you with a list of communities in Maryland to help you find one that fits your needs and budget.

Top cities in Maryland

Baltimore Montgomery County Charles County Silver Spring White Plains Aspen Hill

Maryland Senior Apartment Regulations

Each state regulates senior living communities differently. Because senior apartments are sometimes offered by assisted living communities, states may regulate senior apartments within their guidelines for assisted living. You can use APFM’s guide to assisted living regulations to learn more about access to facility records in Maryland.

Senior apartments in Maryland are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+, and include amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.

Cost of Living

Overall, the cost of living in Maryland is considered to be less affordable than the national average. All index scores are based on a scale with the national average set at 100.

Price Indexes

Cost of Living: 131
Groceries: 109
Housing: 185
Utilities: 107
Transportation: 117

Demographics

About 16% of Maryland’s population are seniors. In the 2016 presidential election, Maryland leaned liberal.

2016 Presidential Election

60% voted Democratic
34% voted Republican
6% voted third party

Population

Median age: 39
Over the age of 55: 29%
2018 population: 6,042,718
2020 population: 6,078,530
Estimated 2025 population: 6,168,993

Miscellaneous

31% regularly attend a religious service
36% consider themselves atheist, agnostic, or a non-believer
The state has a total of 5,336 congregations
There are 218 Masonic lodges in the state

Climate and Weather

Because of elevation changes and surrounding bodies of water, Maryland’s climate varies depending on the area of the state. Overall, the state has four distinct seasons including warm summers and cold winters. In the far western, more mountainous Allegheny region of the state, the climate is classified as humid continental, which means temperatures are slightly lower throughout the year. The climate in the middle region of the state is slightly warmer with an oceanic climate. In the humid subtropical climate of Maryland’s eastern region, which borders Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, temperatures and humidity are higher than the rest of the state.