Independent Living Communities in Boyds, MD

"We toured Hillside Senior Apartments. I liked the activities they had available, and the people who worked there were very nice. The staff was friendly and outgoing. The facility was spacious and well taken care of."

"Hessler Heights Gracious Retirement Living was very good. They have a live-in manager, which I think is very good. The sizes of the apartments were OK. They have balconies. On one side, they have a view of the mountains if you're on the top floor. The food was very good. One thing I like is that they serve their dinner in the middle of the day. They have breakfast, they have dinner, and they have supper. The main meal is in the middle of the day, which is better. I was very impressed with the enthusiasm of the assistant manager who gave us the tour. The one-bedroom units are a decent size. The two-bedroom is very nice. You only get a kitchenette in your apartment, which means you get a sink and a refrigerator and not enough counter space to put more than your coffee maker. That is a drawback for me, but there is generally room to put in some shelving or cabinetry where you can also put your microwave. They do not provide a microwave, which is a drawback. The place was very clean. The people were friendly. The people I talked to really seemed to like the place. I saw groups of people who seemed relatively animated and lively. I got a very good vibe there, of being an active place. There's not much in the way of grounds, which was a little disappointing, but overall, I was well impressed with it. I have a friend who is moving today. My main drawback was the lack of a kitchen, but they have a communal kitchen, so that's good, if you want to cook or something. The staff that I interacted with, the receptionist and the assistant manager, were very good. I can be comfortable there. It was vibrant."

"Everyone at The Ridge at Sterling was especially friendly. They let us have lunch on our tour and the food was wonderful. The facility is going through a renovation. They've made really good choices with the materials they've chosen. Its flooring is good for walkers and wheelchairs. The coloring is nice, light, and friendly in appearance. The design of the building is nice and spacious. The rooms are big with nice windows. The dining area was a lot like a restaurant. It was nicely decorated for Christmas. Everyone was positive like the staff interacting with the residents. It was a very positive environment. Everything seemed nice."

Cogir of Potomac is both a haven and a hub where you can relax and create. With abundant lifestyle amenities, spacious residences and concierge services, we help you enjoy retired life as it was intended. Find everything you need and more at this exclusive senior living community. Indulge in a full calendar of activities, wellness programs and more to enrich your life daily. Here, you will be moments from the area’s best shopping, eateries and art galleries in the heart of the Potomac neighborhood. Cafe/Bistro Media Room Salon & Barbershop Happy hour Swimming pool Cogir Senior Living aims to provide a worry-free environment where residents can live the lifestyle they deserve. That means not having to worry about how to pay for care. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories

"I liked Wingler House. The apartment was pretty nice. The bathroom was a little small, and the kitchen was a little small, but it had a pantry for the kitchen, which I liked. The person who toured me was fine, but not very pleasant. They had more activities than some of the others, like exercise classes. They also had vans that go places."

"Cadence Living Olney is lovely. The facility is really good. We looked at a studio and a one-bedroom. The studio was lovely. They both had a small kitchen facility, but we liked the one bedroom, just to have that extra space. We viewed the physical therapy room, activities room, and dining room. Everything was so pretty and people were so friendly. I was impressed by that. They have a nice screened-in porch and there's a nature preserve behind, which was a nice feature, to have those trees behind you and then a walkway all around the place. They all seemed genuinely friendly. We saw interactions between staff and residents there, and they were all positive. My son and daughter-in-law ate lunch there and talked with three of the residents who were all very positive about the place and happy living there. They like the food."

"My mom moved to Bedford Court. It was close in proximity to where she had been living, and already knew a lot of the residents in Bedford Court. She's got a one-bedroom apartment with a bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom. She has a balcony outside, which was recently renovated, and a very nice full kitchen. The staff was very nice. I tried their food, and Mom liked the food a lot. The building was very clean. They have quite a few programs going on. They have regular scheduled events like trips to grocery stores or shopping centers. They do occasional events like trips to museums. They have movies. They have talks presentations, activities like games, and a lot of different games going on. They celebrated the holidays in different ways. They're the most reasonably priced of the places we looked at."

Sushila Assisted Living is an ideal option for seniors who are primarily healthy and independent, but who wish to utilize assistance as needed. Fully independent residents can also move in, securing their future should they ever require long-term care. When help is needed, a Sushila caregiver assists residents with daily tasks, including: Companionship Getting in and out of bed Bathing Dressing Grooming Toileting Medication reminders Memory Care Assisted living and memory care options also incorporate the social aspect of independent living where residents can enjoy fulfilling events. At Sushila Assisted Living, we personalize our care for a seniors particular needs. Let us assess your goals and circumstances to determine your best option. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search

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"I toured Maplewood Park Place for independent living, and the staff gave us an excellent tour. She took us into one of the bedrooms that I'm interested in, and we didn't have anything negative to say about that. Overall, the place was excellent and the gal who gave us the tour was great and very, very friendly. They have a sunroom and a 1-bedroom, and some of the rooms had a den. We were there on a Saturday at lunchtime, so there weren't many activities going on but we saw a lot of the residents coming out for lunch. The gal taking us around always would introduce us to them. In terms of amenities, they have everything and they offer everything. They have a gym, and they have various trips you can take where you just sign up on the sheet, and she mentioned to us that they have three meals a day if you choose. The staff that I met were all very pleasant."

"I toured Modena Reserve at Kensington. It was beautiful. It was open and light. I liked the restaurant set up for the dining. It was very pleasant. They had a lot of activities, and the rooms were nice. Everything was great. The staff was wonderful, very pleasant, and very helpful. They had a lot of lectures. They had music, physical therapy, and other therapies in the building."

"When I went to Hunters Woods at Trails Edge, they were not serving food. The entire facility, every floor that I was on to get to the floor that we needed, had a very good smell. It was decorated beautifully. I met several staff members and they were very, very friendly. They even would explain to me what they did and then I met with one staff person who was in charge of most of the activities that were going on. I was given a calendar and invited to bring my husband back for a free trial. He could just pick an activity and just let them know he was coming and he could come and try out some of the free activities. I thought it was good. I met the manager who was over the top. It was like you were in a five-star hotel. The rooms that were available for him had everything in it that he needed. It had a very nice bed, a dresser, an attached bathroom, and all the things that he needed were there. The staff was friendly and very pleasant. They were glad to tell me, "This is what I do in the facility and this is my job." They were willing to discuss what their position was and how they helped the patients that were there."

"This facility is a very caring facility. Soma, who is the nurse, cook, etc who takes care of my Dad, does an excellent job and Tim, the owner/director and Charilyn makes sure all residents stay healthy which I have been so thankful for."

"I like that Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Living caters to individuals who live there. I'm a football freak, and they said, 'We don't have a football group, but I'm sure that a lot of people would be interested in joining it if you wanted to start this kind of thing.' They have raised gardens that are waist-high. They had some people who had no idea how to do gardening, so they teamed them up with those who knew. We had had a huge snowstorm; however, the person who was supposed to do their snow plowing didn't show up. So Wilshire Estates went out, including the owners, and shoveled sidewalks so that people could drive in without issues. That impressed me. They not only cared for the people who live there, but they also cared for their employees. They provide everything. The only thing I would have to do is pay for my own phone and wash my clothes. If you can't wash your clothes, they have people that will do it for you. They provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Lunch is the biggest meal, and at dinnertime, they usually have sandwiches or something light. I seemed to connect with the person who was selling the place. Even though it was expensive, I was impressed. The unit that I was looking at had just been vacated. The staff said they would clean everything from top to bottom, and when they become available, they would do upgrades, too."