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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dorchester, MD

Last Updated: 9/28/24

If you’re looking for independent living in the Dorchester area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Dorchester. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

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Average starting price of Independent Living in Dorchester, MD is $3,509/month. Learn more
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Independent Living

Average starting price $3,509/month
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Heritage and Resorts of Augsburg

6825 Campfield Road, Baltimore, MD 21207

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 reviews
Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Heritage and Resorts of Augsburg is an affordable senior living and care community in Baltimore County. With a long heritage extending to 1892, Augsburg offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. The 52-acre campus is located in a residential...

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Assisted Living at Buckingham Manor

4010 Buckingham Rd, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Sunrise of Pikesville

3800 Old Court Road, Pikesville, MD 21208

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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68 reviews

Mom has been at Sunrise almost a year now. All of the caretakers/nurses/med techs and staff have been a pleasure to work with! Everyone we have dealt with has been kind, patient and understanding. We are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...

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Symphony Manor

4301 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210

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9.0
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31 reviews

Covid and Mom's need for more care dictated a cross country move from Maryland to stay with my husband and me in California. After several years and her longing for home, my brother in Texas and I decided...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Situated in the first planned suburban community in North America with a view of the historic Roland Park Water Tower, Symphony Manor of Roland Park is a bright, boutique-style senior living community. Our community is conveniently located near Union Memorial Hospital, John Hopkins Hospital and...

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Charter Senior Living at Woodholme Crossing

1840 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208

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8.9
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62 reviews

My family member is thriving at Woodholm Crossing. Lots of activities. The food is excellent with a variety of food to choose from. We received a tour with [name removed]. I can't thank everyone enough at...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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With more help, if you need it, it’s good to be home.Here you get to redefine your independence, build new friendships and explore new hobbies. With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need when you need it. So go ahead and play bingo or join your new friends for...

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Lighthouse Senior Living at Rose Manor LLC for Ellicott City

3100 N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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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
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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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Heartlands Senior Living Village at Ellicott City

3004 N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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8.8
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50 reviews

My parents have no complaints .. all staff members are wonderful ... they like the food , activities are endless and they have made so many friends.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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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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Atrium Village

4730 Atrium Court, Owings Mills, MD 21117

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8.7
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88 reviews

Mom has moved back to Georgia and is loving with her sister about an hour away from me. Atrium Village was fantastic though and we really really loved the place.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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...

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Morningside House of Ellicott City

5330 Dorsey Hall Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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8.7
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58 reviews

What we like the most about Morningside House is that the staff are super friendly and caring. The biggest issues are with consistency of staff and follow through with certain tasks. The meals are sometimes ...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Morningside House is a leading Assisted Living & Alzheimer's care provider proudly serving seniors and their families in our Baltimore/Washington area residences. Our communities offer the perfect mix of personal care and hospitality tailored to meet the individual needs of our residents. Our...

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Woodholme Gardens

1700 Woodholme Avenue, Pikesville, MD 21208

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8.6
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54 reviews

My mother has been a resident of Woodholme Gardens for 2 months. The entire staff is friendly and welcoming and has been very supportive to our family. The attention and support the staff gives my mother is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Situated in a private, wooded setting, Woodholme Gardens is a cozy senior living community located near Northwest Hospital, Sinai Hospital, Greater Baltimore Medical Center and John Hopkins Hospital as well as Woodholme Shopping Center, the Baltimore Zoo and National Aquarium. Wake up every day...

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Residences at Vantage Point CCRC

5400 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

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8.5
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8 reviews

We picked this community because of the variety of activities, very friendly people- staff and residents-- warm environment, lovely rooms, convenient location and excellent food.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Residences at Vantage Point in Columbia, Maryland, a not-for-profit, non-denominational Life Plan Community with all the extras you could imagine.You've done quite a lot in your life. When it comes to some things, you've done enough. Mowing the lawn, fixing the meals, shoveling snow, repairing...

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Paradise Assisted Living

6348 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228

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8.3
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41 reviews

We chose Paradise Assisted Living Initially due to the cost and the services provided. Great staff. They understand dementia patient with out separation from regular people. I highly recommend them.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Paradise Assisted Living we combine comfortable living with quality healthcare to ensure our residents receive all the comforts of home. The warmth and hospitality of this gracious community is felt the moment you step onto our wrap-around, covered front porch, walk through the door, and enter...

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Springhouse of Pikesville

8911 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208

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8.2
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36 reviews

It has been a good experience overall! There have been a couple of people who were not very attentive, but over the past couple months, it has gotten better. Overall, most people were very helpful...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Springhouse of Pikesville is a gracious home and assisted senior living community. With more than 20 years of experience, Springhouse enables residents to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle in an environment that includes personal care, medical support, and engaging activities.Conveniently located in...

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Springwell Senior Living Community

2211 West Rogers Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209

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8.0
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20 reviews

Sometimes it may be hard to figure out who to call to sort things out, but overall the staff members at Springwell Senior Living community are very nice.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

In a lifestyle that is tailored, fulfilling and refined, Springwell promotes a caring environment where residents can experience a supportive and spiritually rewarding lifestyle enhancing their quality of life.Springwell offers a unique, distinctive and innovative senior living community located...

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Shangri-La

4475 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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28 reviews

We are extremely satisfied with the care provided by Shangri-La. The facility is clean and they do a great job keeping residents active and engaged. We are glad we decided to locate our loved one at Shangri...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Set in a beautiful 2 acre green estate in Ellicott City, Shangri-La was designed for the ultimate living experience. Our 60 apartment community provides residents with the finest services and amenities in a family-oriented, supportive environment. Our care staff is compassionate, friendly, and...

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Seaton Towson

7925 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204

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7.7
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24 reviews

Small quaint comfortable surroundings but new management hired inexperienced people and said nothing about who was leaving, and who was hired for elder care. They cannot do the basics like out on compression...

Provides: Assisted Living
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You see the difference when you walk into The Maples; the exceptional decor, the welcoming ambience. We provide exceptional care in a sophisticated environment. Since 1995, we've been earning our reputation for care you can count on. Nowhere else will you and your family enjoy the level of...

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Lorien Encore

11150 Resort Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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7.6
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61 reviews

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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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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Peace Gardens Assisted Living

5741 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228

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3.0
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10 reviews

Glynn Taff is, in my opinion, a hidden gem in the Baltimore area. The facility is spacious, cozy, and very well kept. The dining area is bright and cheery. The facility is decorated according to the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Glynn Taff Assisted Living offers compassionate, experienced, quality care in a restored turn of the century Catonsville mansion with beautiful grounds and a deep, relaxing front porch. One of our residents’ describes our community this way: “This is as close to home as you can get. It’s cozy...

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Regency Crest

3305 Oak West Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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9 reviews

[name removed] The amenities are inclusive on the complex, always in good working condition and ready for use. The director and Assistant Director respond to our needs and requests promptly. When our adult...

Provides: Senior Apartments
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Regency Crest is an extraordinarily carefree community because of the convenient lifestyle enjoyed by those who live here. We go the extra mile to provide our residents with distinctive amenities and service that cannot be found in ordinary active adult communities.

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Charter Senior Living Towson

6451 N Charles St, Towson, MD 21212

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8.1
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62 reviews

My loved one is currently a resident at Charter Senior Living Towson and the overall experience has been good so far. The friendliness, staff and care services are great. The meals are okay. The value for...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Charter Senior Living of Towson you will enjoy the warmth of home, the comfort of family and the convenience of exceptional service. Our Assisted Living promotes choice, dignity, privacy, independence and individuality, but more importantly, our community means vibrant, engaging and fun...

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Aventura at the Heights

7218 Park Heights Ave, Pikesville, MD 21208

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6 reviews

We chose Tudor Heights because they were ale to offer some of the same services at a lower price. Their staff seem to be very involved with the residents and they take the time to get to know them and get to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Aventura At The Heights is a unique senior living community that fulfills the needs of those who prefer a Kosher environment, and who choose to continue lifelong traditions.The community is designed for those who wish to maintain their independence yet may need some additional assistance....

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North Oaks, a CCRC

725 Mount Wilson Ln, Baltimore, MD 21208

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13 reviews

My wife's mother lived at North Oaks Retirement Community for nearly six years - first independently then with assistance/hospice care - she rarely missed a meal in the dining room and looked forward to the...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

North Oaks is a Life Care Retirement Community (also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC) located in Northwest Baltimore County on a beautiful suburban campus. We have been a proud member of the Pikesville community for over 30 years.New residents enter the community through...

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BCI Fairspring Apartment

1121 St Agnes Lane, Baltimore, MD 21207

8.5
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1 review

I am currently a resident at BCI Fairspring and everything is great. I love my apartment! I would recommend this place to others.

Provides: Senior Apartments
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Oaks at Liberty

3501 Howard Park Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207

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5 reviews

I chose Oaks at Liberty because they had availability when I needed it. The location is also good, it is across from the supermarket. The apartment that I have is on the smaller side but I have everything in...

Provides: Senior Apartments

At Oaks at Liberty, you'll find a tranquil Baltimore apartment home where everything you want is brought together: a location in the neighborhood where you want to live, amenities designed to make your life more enjoyable, and features that are both modern and centered on comfort. Whether you...

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Park Heights Place

5430 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215

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Provides: Senior Apartments

Park Heights Place- For Seniors Ages 62+! Welcome to exceptional senior living at Park Heights Place, conveniently located in the revitalized Park Heights neighborhood of Baltimore City! Park Heights Place offers a variety of amenities and services to promote a healthy, active lifestyle. Enjoy...

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Cost of independent living in Dorchester, MD

The average cost of senior living in Dorchester is 3,509 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgewood, MD with an average of 2,874 per month.

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Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

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