The 10 Best Independent Living Facilities in Howard County, MD

"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...."

"We toured Regency Crest. They were fabulous. It was perfect for my mom. But the community was just more than she would be able to pay. Everyone was very pleasant. Even one of the residents held a conversation with me about how much she loved that p..."

"My dad moved into Evergreens at Columbia Town Center. The facility is very well kept up. There are some younger, older people. Everyone's very friendly. There are lots of good common spaces and activities. There's a pool, a hot tub, and grounds outsi..."

"Heartlands at Ellicott City is a continuing care community with cottages and different sized apartments. We went to a 1-bedroom with a den, it was nice, and had a little kitchen, dining area, and a living room. There was no dishwasher, but there was ..."

"It really is like a cruise ship at dock. We really enjoy the food. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The apartment is just what we need, airy and spacious with lots of storage. But it's the people that make it! The residents have established a ..."

"My mom is still living with us since we're still processing her papers. We actually toured four facilities but we chose Park View of Elkridge because the place is accessible to most of the places that my mom usually visits. Since she is an active lad..."

"Vantage House has independent living, assisted living, and a nursing home facility. My mom will have a bracelet on at all times, so if there's an emergency, the staff will be able to assist her immediately. The facility also has an in-house doctor an..."

"Waverly Gardens is nice. It is an older building. It made me feel older than I am, but it's a nice apartment. They're sufficient. There are all new items on the inside of the apartment. It does have an elevator. The bedroom has plenty of room and a l..."

"Tiber Hudson was very nice, very quiet, and very clean. The staff members and environment seemed very nice. I'm going to move there. I haven't seen the apartment yet, but what I did see was very nice. They had a huge activity room...."

"I moved into Park View at Ellicott City. It is very comfortable. They have very good people living here and working here. The staff are Very helpful. My only complaint is that the office is open only from 10 am to 3 pm, which is interesting. You woul..."

" We are dedicated to providing you with compassionate assisted living in a secure and inviting residential setting. Your independence and s..."

"Victory Forest is a senior apartment community (head of household must be age 62 or older), conveniently located in Silver Spring, Maryland,..."

"I toured Victory Haven Senior Apartments and it's a very nice place. It's very clean and nice. The staff was very courteous and had the information that I needed. They have an exercise room and an activity room. It was nice. I did not see the bedr..."

"I would have already chosen Merritt Station II Senior Apartments, but they said I make $2,000 too much to be there. Everything about the tour was great and the place was beautiful. They're immaculate because they're brand new. It's like being in a ..."

"I like that Golden Shield Ark Assisted Living Facility is small and family-owned and it's close to my grandfather. I don't know if there's anything that I like the least. The staff was very knowledgeable. I believe two of them are RNs, and I forgot w..."

"I was nervous about finding a place for my mother, but when I found this one, I was so glad I did ! . Not only was my mother well cared for here, but the staff and owner of the facility made me feel very welcome . They were also very helpful in keepi..."

"I like Victory Crossing Senior Apartments. It seems to be a pretty well-kept building, but they don't have any openings. It's gorgeous. It's a newer facility. It's very nice, modern and updated. I love the apartment because it has wood flooring throu..."

"My friend moved to Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community. I like that it is convenient and the staff is very helpful. It offers a good meal arrangement and it's convenient for people who are somewhat mobile. It's very well laid out. It's onl..."

"It was a nice place, but the one-bedroom apartment that I saw was not big enough for me. They had everything, and they're really nice and very convenient. The layout was nice, too. They had a list of activities and a lot of community things going on...."

"I'm on a waiting list for the Waterfalls of Catonsville. They're redoing a wing of the building. They were very welcoming and I like that it's more of a home feel of an environment. That's what a place where my mom used to live was like. It's a small..."