The Best Independent Living Communities in Frederick County, 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."

There's a difference between living and living well. The Carnegie at Washingtonian Center brings fresh perspective to a maintenance-free retirement lifestyle tailored to empower and enrich our residents. Our collaboration of expert architectural and interior design emboldens an integrated community with a selection of premium amenities that explore inspirational, artistic, musical, and intellectual pursuits all under one roof. We have created an incomparable environment that purposefully fulfills our mission of making a difference every day. The Carnegie's partnership with Forbes Five-Star Travel Guide means our associates are trained to deliver the best in class five-star hospitality standards within the senior living industry. Chef-prepared meals, signature wellness programs, and exemplary culinary services grant residents opportunities to enjoy a full array of choices designed to enhance and enrich each aspect of their lives. The Carnegie offers the latest advancements in wellness to elevate both your physical and emotional well-being. From our intellectual programs to our state-of-the-art Fitness Center to our heated indoor saltwater pool equipped for aqua therapy, our vast array of modern luxuries and engaging programs make each day at The Carnegie a distinctive experience. LIFE AT THE CARNEGIE Maintenance-free luxury residences with multiple floor plan options A choice of a low-rise, mid-rise, or high-rise independent lifestyle, including club-level living Five-star chef-prepared dining in upscale, casual, private, and pub-style settings, with options for take-out and room service delivery Five-star hospitality service Customized health and wellness programming Concierge and valet services Gated underground secure parking Within walking distance of restaurants, retail, grocery, and outdoor entertainment in Rio at Washingtonian Center or Downtown Crown Emergency response system, emergency generator, and daily check-ins 24-hour front desk support and on-call maintenance team HEALTH AND WELLNESS AMENITIES Signature Art of Living Well ® programs, creatively designed by our onsite Wellness team Aquatic Center with indoor, heated saltwater pool State-of-the-art Fitness Center with equipment designed specifically for seniors Wellness spa, yoga studio, personal training and fitness classes Lecture hall for ongoing entertainment and educational programming Computer learning lab Rotating art gallery curated by local artists Creative arts studio Educational partnership with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Johns Hopkins University Mentorship program with Link Generations Five-star chef-prepared dining in a choice of premium restaurants in upscale, casual, private and pub-style settings Cooking demonstration kitchen as part of Kisco Culinary Academy Wine sommelier and tastings from a variety of local vineyards Forbes Travel Guide® five-star hospitality service Concierge and valet services, including travel advisory services Banking services onsite Gated underground parking Purposefully designed independent living residences assisted living apartments, and memory care support Emergency response system, emergency generator, and daily check-ins 24-hour front desk support and on-call maintenance team Kisco Confidence® standards of excellence in safety and security To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

Introducing a brand-new apartment community exclusively for seniors aged 62 and over in the charming neighborhood of Sandy Spring, MD! Come and experience comfortable living.

"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."

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

"Foundry Square Senior was sort of brand new. The only thing I didn't like about it was it was downtown, and I didn't want to be downtown. Other than that, I thought the property was great. It had underground parking if you wanted it. Everybody I dealt with was very nice, and personable, asked me questions about what I was looking for, and answered all my questions. It was very nice and very clean. The accommodations were very nice and there was plenty of room. They had a couple of options, whether you wanted a balcony or didn't want a balcony."

"The Cascades of Frederick was nicer than the other place I toured. The staff was very nice. The rooms were very nice. It's a brand-new building. They had a rec room, a library-type room where you can go in and read books, and a small exercise room. If I was going to stay in Maryland, I probably would go there."

"Great staff, top to bottom!!! Mom really enjoys everyone and I couldn't be happier. This is the place for your lived ones"

"We toured the Edenton. The thing that I liked the best is it's very consolidated in terms of the fact that there are lots of things to do and a lot of activities going on in the same building. To me, the thing that has the greatest appeal is the fact that there is independent living now. There are 45 cottages. Each one is individual, just like a little miniature community. Each one has the name of a different kind of apple, and that refers to the size and the kind of facility that is, like Macintosh, Golden Delicious, and so forth. The thing that I liked the least that can be overcome is the fact that in many of these independent homes, little homes, there are no washers and dryers. The staff was wonderful. They were very warm. They really seem to care about the residents there. Most of the staff members have been there for a long time. They just don't come and go all the time. The person with whom we spoke in marketing had been there for 18 years. The executive director has been there for six or eight years. They're all long-timers. We met the chef and the chef talked to us. The food was great. The cleanliness was terrific. The structure was wonderful. The community house itself is big. I think it's an old mansion, but it doesn't look old. I mean, it's very well-kept. There's a separate facility for the restaurant, which is also extremely well-kept and very well laid out. The atmosphere was friendly."