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Maryland Retirement Communities include the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC filled with government jobs. Seniors do not wish to leave families that are established here and there are many job opportunities.

The Maryland climate is not as cold as the Northeast states but the long winters are still too cold for some seniors. People are saying the recent climate changes have affected Maryland and the Springs seem to be coming sooner. They can't come too soon for Marylanders. For the winter months, many retired seniors become snowbirds and have second homes in Florida.

Maryland suburbs of DC are in the affluent county of Montgomery County and include Silver Spring, Rockville, Gaithersburg and upscale Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Potomac. Prince Georges County is a less expensive area and suburb of DC. These communities are good for those who need to commute to jobs.

Maryland Retirement Communities surround major cities like Baltimore, Annapolis, and Wash., DC.

Wanting the country life and fresher air, then go out Highway 270 towards Frederick and Hagerstown, areas further out from DC that are less expensive housing, cleaner air and with tremendous growth in recent years and new retirement communities.

Also, there are Maryland retirement communities in the coastal areas and the Eastern Shore.

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Rossmoor Leisure World Silver Spring - We have a review of this community: The premiere retirement community in Montgomery County, originally developed with the famous retirement community concept of it's founder Ross Cortese and copied by hundreds since then. Del Webb who had a similar idea developed their over 55 communities around the same time. It's an interesting story of 2 great pioneers in senior active living.

There are older neighborhoods and some very new of every type of home and every price range: single homes, villas, apartments, duplexes, condos, garden apartments and more. The golf course winds throughout the community and the restaurants, clubhouses, and activities are popular. There are many amenities--see our review. Security consists of patrol and manned entry gates.

Be sure to see our category "Onsite Review" Communities for a detailed description of Leisure World in Silver Spring Md., a suburb of Washington, D.C.

Leisure World of MD clubhouse near entrance to Leisure World

Our Review of Rossmoor Leisure World Maryland

Ingleside at King Farm Rockville, MD - Active adult continuing care community in Montgomery County, MD, suburb of Washington, DC. Also, has assisted services. Walk to shops and restaurants. (verify) Part of award-winning King Farm. Ingleside at King Farm

Riderwood - Silver Spring, Md. Erickson continuing care communities of apartment homes are for over age 62. Features include pool, shuttle, guest accommodations, indoor outdoor corridors, many activities and more.

Erickson states Riderwood is "sold out" but recommend getting on the wait list. Erickson Communities

Our Review of Riderwood in Silver Spring

Asbury Methodist Village Gaithersburg - Another large, popular continuing care community with amenities, services and activities. Residences can be homes, villas or apartments (entry fee and monthly fee) for many living options. Gaithersburg is a popular area of employment centers, residential neighborhoods, and activity in Montgomery County. Government and college and university employment centers are located here. Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Vi (formerly Hyatt Classic Residence) at Chevy Chase 2 miles to Washington, D.C. Luxury rental senior living community. Communities are located in upscale areas throughout the U.S. Services and amenities vary. Assisted living available also.
Vi (formerly Hyatt Classic Residence)

Legacy at Manning Village Southern Prince Georges County in Accokeek - Ryan Homes - $$ - Start $220's - villas up to 3 bedrooms - Clubhouse, pool, bocce courts, walk trails. Legacy at Manning Village by Ryan Homes

Chestnut Oaks - Fort Washington. For 62+ luxury active adult condos From the $180's - Also rentals and rent-to-own - Near the new National Harbor, urban waterfront development in Prince Georges County. Chestnut Oaks

The new development of National Harbor is not for over 55 but many baby boomers who are seeking urban energy are taking an interest in exploring this development that has many scenic views of the Potomac River and waterfront shopping and restaurants. National Harbor,

Victoria Falls. Laurel. Resort communities by Central Parke. Slenker Communities. Condos, villas and homes.

Legacy at Regent Park Mitchellville - Ryan Homes - Resales

Please Note: Even if a community has sold out, we leave it on our website because there are usually resales.

Howard County's Office on Aging will assist in almost any matter of interest to seniors. For more info call 410-313-6406 or Howard County

New Homes in Howard County

Legacy at Cherry Tree North Laurel - value-priced 2BR/2BA elevator condominiums - granite counters included (verify) - walking distance to stores for every day needs - Near Maple Lawn community Legacy at Cherry Tree by Ryan Homes Energy Star - GE Appliances

The Courtyards at Waverly Woods By NV Homes - Luxury villas and condos in resort-style golf course community. The Courtyards at Waverly Woods

The Courtyards at Waverly Woods West Marriottsville - Ryan Homes - Good commute location for those who might still be employed to Baltimore, Ellicott City or Columbia, via I-70. Golf course community of villa homes starting low $320,000's. The Courtyards at Waverly Woods

Gatherings at Jefferson Place - Ellicott City - by Beazer Homes - Elevator buildings with individual garages - near Columbia MD - From $239,000's. Gatherings at Jefferson Place By Beazer Homes

Also see: By Beazer Homes: Gatherings at Forest Glen in Odenton. Condos with garages

Resale Homes in Howard County

Snowden Overlook II Columbia. Villas by Lennar.Priced from $400's. See local Realtors for resales. Ovation - Columbia - by Ryland - Gated condos on commuter routes. Ryland Homes

Legacy at Ellicott Mills Ellicott City - by Ryan Homes - Large luxury villas starting in low $300,000's. See Ryan Homes for status.

Legacy at Ellicott MeadowsBy Ryan Homes - Ellicott City - 2 bedroom/2 1/2 bath luxury villas with 2-car garages - Price-$$$ - Easy to downtown Baltimore - option for fireplace -

Legacy at Edenbrook At Odenton by Ryan Homes. Elevator condos Anne Arundel County 410-674-9840

Legacy at Carroll Vista by Ryan Homes (Carroll County) Condos - from $220's

Other over 55 Ryan Homes Maryland Retirement Communities: Legacy at Greenview, New Market MD, single family; Legacy at Village Crest - Condos near Ellicott City; Legacy at Ellicott Meadows - Villas 2-car garages.

Legacy at the Courtyards at Waverly East Woodstock MD - By Ryan Homes - Price-$$ - Convenient to I-70 - 2 bedroom/2 baths luxury condominiums. Resales

Cloisters at Village Crest - at popular Ellicott City in Howard County. Price-$$ From $379's - Spacious homes selling fast--check availability with Pulte. By Pulte Homes.Cloisters at Village Crest

Jones Station - Jessup, MD, Howard County, Price-$$ - Villa-styled condos by K. Hovnanian. Near Columbia. Townhome/condominium. Selling quickly. Verify all informationc

The Enclave - Ellicott Hills Bozzuto Builders - North Redge Rd. Resales only

Gatherings at Lyndwood Beazer Homes Elkridge - 410-540-9144

The Evergreens at Columbia - Rental apartments by Community Realty Co. 410-992-5501

Hickory Crest - Columbia - Resales only - Contact real estate agent

Lilac Park Laurel - Resales only - Contact real estate agent

Legacy at Fallston Commons Fallston in Harford County near Bel Air - northeast of Baltimore County - villas by Ryan Homes - see homes from mid $200's - Up to 3 Bedrooms and 3 baths with 2-car garages. Fallston Commons by Ryan Homes

Tollgate Village Bel Air - Harford County - Price-$$$ - Spacious attached luxury Patio Townhomes. By Toll Bros. May be sold out by now--hurry. Tollgate Village by Toll Bros.

Resale Homes in Harford County

Legacy at Vale Woods Bel Air by Ryan Price $$-$$$ - Large and spacious floorplans in Villa style homes - stone fronts, luxury bathrooms and many options - easy access to I-95 - private location. Resales

Legacy at Gateway Bel Air by Ryan Homes - Price $ - Size-Small, New community of Condominium homes - 2 bedrooms/2 baths - Ma and Pa hiking and biking trails - Resales

Carroll's Creek In Crofton - Anne Arundel County between Baltimore and Annapolis - Pool and Fitness center - Price-$$ - By Centex - condominiums adjacent to shopping - 2 hours to beaches Carroll's Creek

Legacy at Village Crest Ellicott City by Ryan Homes - Price $-$$$ - 2 bedrooms/2 baths Condominiums and 3 bedroom 2 bath villas - Many outstanding amenities at each community Legacy at Village Crest

Resale Homes near Baltimore

Oakcrest at Parkville by Erickson - 62+ No. Baltimore County. Apartment homes with assisted living.

Charlestown at Catonsville by Erickson - at Catonsville - apartment homes - refundable entrance deposit. Charlestown at Catonsville

Gatherings at Forest Glen - Odenton - 30 min to Baltimore. Beazer Homes

More Maryland Retirement Communities:

Village of Cecil Woods Elkton by McKee Group - Established community has now expanded and is offering 3 bedroom-2 bath homes - Price-$ - Community size-Medium - New clubhouse now open - the community fee covers real estate taxes on homesite (verify) - there are also resales in the community starting under $100,000 Village of Cecil Woods

Energy Star Certified homes

Carroll Vista by Del Webb - at Taneytown - single family and villa homes from mid-$200's - call associate at 866-458-9322 to ask about any remaining home sales Carroll Vista by Del Webb

Shipley's Crossing North Millersville - 11 miles to Annapolis - Check it out - The builder is Koch Homes, luxury homes builder yet these only 51 townhomes for over 55 being of the smaller square footage start at only lower $300's. Some immediate delivery homes. Grand opening now. Shipley's Crossing North by Koch Homes

Shipley's Crossing South Millersville - 59 single family homes for over 55 by Koch Homes - start in $400's - heated outdoor pool and clubhouse. Shipley's Crossing South

Resale Homes near Annapolis

Stonecrest by NV Homes - Arnold, MD - Price-$$$ - Luxury single family homes close to Annapolis. Resales

NV Homes is an Energy Star Partner (always verify)

Sullivan's Retreat by NV Homes - Severna Park - 4 floorplans offered. Upscale amenities in a single family home. Resales

Gibson's Grant by NV Homes - Not an over 55 community but does have amenities retirees might enjoy - on Kent Island - community center and nature preserve. Resales

Gibson's Grant has new home opportunities by other builders as well on Kent Island ten minutes from Bay Bridge

The Village South at Waugh Chapel By Sturbridge Homes - Crownsville - Sold Out - check for resales - Lake view condominium elevator homes. Variety of spacious floorplans. The Village South

Go Here to See Our Tour of Maryland Retirement communities on the Eastern Shore Review of Retirement Communities on the Eastern Shore

The following is a suggested route for touring the following Maryland retirement communities in the Annapolis Eastern Shore area: (We are not responsible for inaccuracies. Please do your own checking.)

1) Four Seasons at Saint Margarets by K. Hovnanian - Price $$ - Annapolis - Condos and townhouses - Sold out - see your local Realtors - also see our Review of communities on Eastern Shore with photos of Saint Margarets.

Directions: Route 50 East to exit 29 B (Cape St. Claire Rd). At the first stoplight, bear right onto College Parkway. Turn right at the stop sign.

2) Four Seasons at Kent Island Stevensville/Chester - Coming soon by K. Hovnanian - Within 58 miles to Wash., DC - Jefferson Memorial Hospital nearby. Planned 1350 single level homes and elevator condos.

3)Sloop Cove Landing Anne Arundel County in Pasadena near Glen Burnie; Price - $$$ - large 2-bedroom homes on 1/3 ac. homesites. Developed by K. Hovnanian. Sold out. Contact local Realtors.

4)Crawford Ridge - Anne Arundel County - at Piney Orchard area. by K. Hovnanian.

5)Symphony Village by Caruso Homes was named Best Community by National Council on Senior Housing - in Centreville See our review of Symphony Village on our Eastern Shore Tour page - www.symphonyvillage.com Symphony Village by Caruso Homes

Directions: For more information call (866) 766-0009, or visit us at: Take Route 50/301 East over Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Continue on 50/301 over the Kent Narrows Bridge. Go 4 miles to 50/301 split. Take 301 North to Route 213 North, then right on Taylor Mill Road.

7) Chesapeake by Del Webb - at Easton single family homes

Directions: From the West Take Route 50 East across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. At the Route 50/301 split, bear right and stay on Route 50 East. Continue 18 miles through Easton to a left at Bob Smith Auto Group (Dutchman's Lane). Drive 1 mile to a left on Lyons Drive then to a right on Charles Drive. The Sales Center is on the right.

8) Mallard Landing by Vantage Point at Salisbury. Combines home purchase with a lifecare community. Condominiums and cottages available now.

Directions: From the South Take Route 13 North to Salisbury. Turn right onto Beaglin Park Drive (aka College Avenue, Salisbury University is on the left). Proceed 1.5 miles through five lights. At the sixth light (you will see the sign for the Ward Waterfowl Museum on your right) turn right onto South Schumaker Drive, proceed to Mallard Landing entrance. Mallard Landing

9)SummersGate by Vantage Point at Salisbury. Independent living at Snowhill Road and Johnson Rd. - 22 singles, 94 villas and 100 apt style condominiums - Village style - walking paths Summersgate

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New Communities in Southern Maryland

Heritage at St. Charles Waldorf by Lennar. Sign up to get information about this master planned community of singles and villas under the Heritage Brand name - Charles County - Natural setting Heritage at St Charles

Resale Communities in Southern Maryland

Bayside at Ocean City Berlin - Worcester County - by Toll Brothers - Southeast Retirement Communities in Charles County Retirement Communities

Central Parke at Colonial Charles Waldorf in Charles County. Slenker Communities - Luxury condominiums, villas. Also single-family homes. Central Parke list of communities

Central Parke at Ocean Pines Ocean Pines - minutes to Ocean City - now sold out - check for resales Central Parke list of completed communities

Tollgate Village Bel Air - Harford County - Patio Townhomes. Nearly sold out. By Toll Bros. Price - $$$ Tollgate Village

Severn Highlands By RT Vane Builders - Millersville, Anne Arundel County - Smaller community within 20 minutes of Chesapeake Bay amenities.

See our Review of Frederick Area Retirement Communities

New Homes in Frederick Area

Legacy at Greenview In New Market - Price-$$-$$$ - By Ryan Homes - single family homes up to 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths and villas. Many home options such as morning room, sunroom and more. Near quaint shops and restaurants. Pool, clubhouse, tennis and many other amenities.Legacy at Greenview Singles and Villas

Village at Freedom Hills By Admar Custom Homes - Villa homes from $169's. YMCA nearby. Village at Freedom Hills

Village at Foxfield - Middletown Valley near Frederick - by Admar Custom Homes - Scenic views - golf courses nearby - award-winning one and two-level homes start $340,000's.Village at Foxfield

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