Situated 25 miles from Baltimore at the northern end of Upper Chesapeake Bay, the Harford County community of Aberdeen offers access to 132 assisted living communities, including 4 within the city. According to 2024 data, local assisted living communities charge a monthly rate of around $6,650, which runs $1,300 above the U.S. median but compares favorably to the state norm of $6,900.
In the following guide, we publish 425 reviews testimonials from local assisted living residents and visitors, giving you a closer look at the quality of care these facilities provide. Based on these reviews, local facilities have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars stars.
132 Results
452 W. Bel Air Avenue, Aberdeen, MD 21015
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My aunt was a resident at Hummingbird for 3 years. She was happy and well taken care of. The staff provided phenominal care to her and the other residents. My aunt was able to maintain her dignity and health much longer than if she were to stay in..."
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468 West Bel Air Avenue, Aberdeen, MD 21001
"Dacota Assisted Living, situated in Aberdeen, MD, offers a variety of care options, including assisted living, memory care, and hospice care..."
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41 East Bel Air Avenue, Aberdeen, MD 21001
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
READ MORE603 West Bel Air Avenue, Aberdeen, MD 21001
"Dacota Paradise Assisted Living, located in Aberdeen, MD, provides a range of care options, including assisted living, memory care, and hosp..."
READ MORE6616 O'Donnell St, Baltimore, MD 21224
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured About That Life Assisted Living. I didn't go with anything else. I went because of the location and I liked the facility and it was very clean. The program, she ran it down to me, the things that my cousin would be doing, doctor's appointmen..."
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4322 Glenmore Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Loving Care Assisted Living was great. This is the one that I would like to send my mother to. Jasmine was wonderful. She had a wonderful set-up. My mother enjoyed the people and staff that were there, including the residents. She had a great time. I..."
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1909 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, MD 21015
4.6
(6 reviews)
"We have chosen Lorien Bel Air for my mother. The reason I chose them was because they have an option if you run out of money. After a certain period of time, they switch over to Medicaid. The place is very nice and very clean. It looks like a hotel w..."
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1320 Windlass Drive, Baltimore, MD 21220
4.6
(6 reviews)
"Woodlands Assisted Living was very clean, very ornate, and very fancy on the inside, as far as the foyer went. It was very nice. The apartment was very clean and small. The good thing was it had its own bathroom and shower, which was very nice. The s..."
READ MORE4304 Parkmont Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
4.6
(8 reviews)
"I went to Angel Core Home of Care. The common area was nice-sized and nicely furnished. The dining area was of pretty good size. The kitchen doesn't make much difference because she wouldn't be cooking. It had nice new flooring and the bedrooms were ..."
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1 Colgate Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050
4.5
(20 reviews)
"My mom (Nancy) lived there for 5 years until her passing last month. The staff treated her like family. They knew who she was within her first week of being there. They knew my mom loved her Hallmark shows on TV and drinking her Sprite. The nursin..."
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1409 St Francis Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014
4.5
(4 reviews)
"It was beautiful. They showed us some rooms. The staff said everything was included. Even when it became hospice, that was already included. It was very clean. When you walk in, they got fireplaces. It's very cozy and it smelled nice. The staff who t..."
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9900 Walther Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21234
4.5
(14 reviews)
"The Cottages of Perry Hall is always clean. It's individual cottages and there's 16 residents in each cottage. Every month the main room and the hallways are decorated for whatever holiday is that month. They're always changing, and it's always brigh..."
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1813 Old Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21221
4.4
(9 reviews)
"The only tour I did was Lighthouse Senior Living Hopkins Creek, which I love. It's a beautiful place. It was a little expensive, but it was better priced than a lot of the others that weren't as nice. I like everything. Just the way they had everythi..."
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5001 Carroll Manor Road, Baldwin, MD 21093
4.3
(3 reviews)
"We toured Dulaney Valley Assisted Living at Baldwin. They were very good. They had the stairs, and they had the lift chairs. My father likes to wander on his own, so that's why we were looking for a place that had a room on the one level where he did..."
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2 Colonial Manor Court, Elkton, MD 21921
4.1
(7 reviews)
"Abbey Manor Assisted Living was very clean and very cozy. The staff was great. The units were very clean and organized. The rooms were like one-bedrooms and studios. They have really nice accommodations there...."
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425 Cokesbury Road, Port Deposit, MD 21904
3.0
(1 reviews)
"D & G Homecare I had one building where they had a couple of beds and it seemed really dark. The people that were there looked happy. I saw one room, and it was a bedroom. They said that sometimes they had two beds in there. The waiting area where th..."
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5500 Hilltop Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
" Our mission is to provide our residents with the highest level of care, unique to each individual's needs. To ensure the needs of our resid..."
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5811 S Hawthorne Ave, Rock Hall, MD 21661
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
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550 Revolution Street, Havre De Grace, MD 21078
"Welcome to Loving Care Assisted Living IV located in Havre de Grace, MD. We invite you to schedule an in-person or virtual tour of our com..."
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3200 Echodale Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21214
"We show residents the love and respect they deserve as they go through the later stages of their life. Our services are tailored to the spec..."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that assisted living residents in Aberdeen pay around $6,650 per month. While this rate trends $250 below the state norm, it exceeds the national median of $5,350. Local rates also run high compared to fees in nearby communities. For example, in Cumberland, care costs come in about $1,600 below rates in Aberdeen, and in Salisbury, seniors spend around $1,750 less.
Aberdeen
$6,650
Maryland
$6,900
The United States
$5,350
Cumberland
$5,027
Hagerstown
$5,800
Salisbury
$4,899
Private funds are usually accessed for the cost of assisted living facilities. There is a program in Maryland, the Home and Community Based Options Waiver, that will help pay for services received while in assisted living. Senior Assisted Group Home Subsidy Program that utilizes government funds to assist eligible seniors who live is small facilities with four to 16 residents and cannot afford to pay for assisted living facilities.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
Assisted living expenses in Aberdeen fall near $6,650 per month, putting them within range of home-based options, such as in-home care and home health care, which have respective monthly fees of around $6,864 and $6,292. Seniors who choose adult day health care pay considerably less, with rates coming in at approximately $2,275. However, nursing homes set higher fees of about $11,756 for shared living units.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$6,650
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$11,756
Note: Since data for Aberdeen is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, City, instead.
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Many organizations offer free resources for Aberdeen residents who are living in or thinking of moving to an assisted living facility. Local government organizations and nonprofits may offer wellness services, benefits counseling or other practical services to help seniors understand their options and access the support they need.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Harford County Office on Aging | (410) 638-3025 | Harford County Office on Aging delivers a variety of services to help seniors live independently and remain active members of the community. It maintains senior centers and runs the SHIP program for older adults looking for advice about health insurance. It also oversees the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. |
| Adult Evaluation and Review Services | (410) 942-7999 | Harford County Health runs an Adult Evaluation and Review service. This service provides comprehensive assessments for local older adults to determine whether they could benefit from placement in local community programs. The goal of the service is to help local seniors delay or avoid the move to long-term care services. |
| Aberdeen Veterans Outstation | (410) 272-6771 | The Veterans Outstation provides a number of services for veterans and their immediate families. It runs counseling, outreach and education sessions and can also refer veterans to other VA services. Seniors who are looking for advice about VA pensions and benefits can request a referral to a VSO who can assist with completing forms or filing appeals. |
Aberdeen-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Maryland are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page for more information about these laws.
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5.0
Review of Hummingbird Manor Assisted Living Inn
My aunt was a resident at Hummingbird for 3 years. She was happy and well taken care of. The staff provided phenominal care to her and the other residents. My aunt was able to maintain her...
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