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Retirement Communities Review:

Leisure World of Maryland..a classic

Leisure World Entrance

Retirement Communities Review:

Here is a Leisure World of Maryland review since it typifies most amenity-filled and active adult retirement communities for over age 55.

Also, here is a list of more retirement communities we have reviewed. Reviews are filled with model home photos and community descriptions and information. Some of the communities are offering new homes and some are now resales only.

More Reviews:

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Retirement Communities Review:

Leisure World of Maryland
Classic Retirement Community

Leisure World globe

Leisure World Globe at Entrance

Discover Details That Aren't In A Brochure

Leisure World of Maryland, located in Montgomery County, and a suburb of Washington, D. C., was built in the early 60's and was a pioneer of large retirement communities. Today it is a classic and still is one of the best retirement communities on the East Coast and Montgomery County is fortunate to have it. It is everything a retirement community should be. It offers the classic amenities that people need more as they age:

* Quiet and serenity

* services

* medical services

* ease of living

*security features

Leisure World has all of them.

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Leisure World's Long List of Amenities:

Every Community Needs Some or Most of These:

*Large glassed indoor pool *Large jacuzzi *Outdoor pool * Indoor lap pool *Sauna *2 clubhouses With Restaurants/bar Overlooking Golfcourse *Activity/meeting rooms *Wood workshop (the equipment available is unbelievable *Art/pottery studio *Private,18-hole golfcourse (reasonable fees) *Tennis *Yoga classes *Exercise room with state-of-the-art equipment and a personal exercise trainer on duty

* Medical center *Fire dept. and emergency services adjacent to *Community bus, bus to major shopping areas

*Adjacent shopping center *Post Office and Bank inside Clubhouse *Daily activity schedule is broadcast on TV. *24-hour security gates and patrol *Garden plots *Bi-weekly newspaper.

While browsing around one day, we saw people participating in all types of activities. Here is the Woodshop and the Fitness Center ...

fitness center woodshop

Leisure World's Excellent Variety of Home Styles

There aren't many retirement communities in Montgomery County, but this one more than fulfills this need. Features an excellent variety of residence types:

  • condo
  • houses
  • 4-plexes
  • duplexes
  • Town Homes
  • garden apts
  • co-op

Did I get them all

Outright purchase - ranging in price from $30,000-$700,000.


overlook apartment condominiums

The Overlook Condominiums

new condos

Leisure World's Newest Condominium - Creekside

condominium building

Condominiums - Turnberry Courts

condominium  covered entry

Entry to Vantage Point Condominiums

duplex home

There are duplex homes

townhomes

Leisure World Town Homes

apartments

The Pines - Apartment Style Homes

single homes

More recently, they built Luxury Single Family Homes

The above are only a few of the wonderful choices available at Leisure World. And here is a bit of Leisure World that preserves the woodsy feeling of Maryland. This part of Maryland was once all creeks and woods.

Maryland woods

Leisure World's Visual Appeal

The landscaping is one of the best things about Leisure World, and, of course, the smiles of happy residents. This happy demeanor seems to be catching as everywhere you go people are friendly and reach out to help but not too friendly as they pursue a smorgasbord of activities.

The entrance to this retirement community in Montgomery County is particularly beautiful with a reflecting pool and large fountains surrounded by an artistic arrangement of colors from plant foliage and flowers. The large world globe, Leisure World's symbol, adds to the dramatic appearance of the entrance. The landscaping is one of the best things about Leisure World - very uplifting.

Age can be difficult at times but this classic design and plan seems to have come from some master builder who really did get it!


Retirement Communities Review:

Leisure World's Plan Keeps It Simple:

Plan: Purchase plus monthly service fee that covers just about everything. See local Realtors for more information.


Retirement Communities Review: Visiting Leisure World

Real Estate and Rental Offices for resales and tours in Leisure World Shopping Center next door:

Cathy Gilmour Real Estate at 301-598-7500.

Cathy Gilmour has been here since the beginning of Leisure World in 1965 and specializes in Leisure World. All their agents are interested in servicing seniors and have been thoroughly trained specifically for LW floor plans.

Their office is in the shopping center next door to LW on the walkway near the coffee shop. They have a variable rate program for Sellers and in 2010 they will offer a Buyer Rebate Program and they advertise that they have no "administrative fees" (please verify with agents as there are restrictions). Ask for their calendar giveaway every December til supplies last.

Weichert Realtors The other major realty office for Leisure World in the shopping center. This is a larger office and national franchise. Now also with an office inside the Leisure World campus. Ask the LW gate attendant for directions. Always ask for an authorized Leisure World Specialist. This is the Aspen Hill office: 1-800-872-7653 for more information.


Leisure World Rentals

Short-term rentals are available and listed in the Leisure World Newspaper classifieds. Lately, Leisure World rentals have become very affordably priced but in high demand. 301-598-1310

See Leisure World Rentals for more information about renting at Leisure World


Retirement Communities Review: Don't forget to read our other reviews listed at top or on our Site Map.

This review is an example of the information you can discover in an on-site retirement communities review. See more reviews listed on our Site Map or above.

If you are looking for a retirement community in Montgomery County, Maryland, I can absolutely recommend Leisure World of Maryland.

Please do your own checking of all information for accuracy of Retirement Communities Review as information can change. This is an information only website. We make no recommendations of any kind and do not give advice. Please consult your local Realtors and other professional experts.

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Other Montgomery County Retirement Communities in same area as Leisure World:



See our Review of Riderwood Maryland by Erickson



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For description and photos of the newest retirement floor plans and amenities, see Retirement Floor plans

Also see Maryland Retirement Communities