Situated 25 miles from Baltimore at the northern end of Upper Chesapeake Bay, the Harford County community of Aberdeen offers access to 23 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 284 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.
23 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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41 East Bel Air Avenue, Aberdeen, MD, 21001
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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..."
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..."
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1 Colgate Road, Forest Hill, MD, 21050
4.4
(19 reviews)
"Forest Hills Heights Located in Bel Air North was larger. It can accommodate more residents and they have more options for rooms. They have studios, rooms for couples, and larger ones. I went during the holidays so the administrator wasn't there that..."
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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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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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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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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..."
READ MORE1915 Rock Spring Road, Forest Hill, MD, 21050
4.7
(45 reviews)
"Hart Heritage provides excellent care with a smile. Rooms and facility are very clean and well maintained. Staff are very friendly and really care about the residents. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with deer, geese and other wildlife traips..."
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128 West Ring Factory Rd., Bel Air, MD, 21014
4.8
(7 reviews)
" Brightview Avondell is a rental retirement community, so no large entrance fee is required. Independent Living has a variety of apartmen..."
READ MORE522 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD, 21015
4.2
(7 reviews)
"My mom was here for almost a year before she passed at Jacobs Well on July 31st. I visited mom almost every day, we were so pleased with Jacobs Well, including the kind and caring owners, Bill & Debbie Hanks, manager,, Ron Hanks, who's always plea..."
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300 West Ring Factory Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014
4.3
(6 reviews)
"My father is in Brightview of Bel Air, and we're very happy with it. He's in their assisted living, and it works well for him. The overall experience has been very good. The staff members are very helpful. I've tried the food, and it's good. My fathe..."
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1205 Hanson Road, Edgewood, MD, 21040
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My grandfather was a resident of Smiths Care For The Elderly. He passed away a couple months ago. During his time their, our family went through tough times. It was tough for us to remove him from his home and place him in a living facility. My gran..."
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1520 Philadelphia Road, Joppa, MD, 21085
3.6
(3 reviews)
"We saw Young at Heart. It was very nice. It's all one level, like all their rooms are on one level, but where my father would be is under construction, so that's why we didn't choose that one. The staff was personable and nice. They were doing meal t..."
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144 N Hickory Ave, Bel Air, MD, 21014
3.4
(5 reviews)
"Compassionate and caring staff. Manager is on top of even small details and does a great job ‘quarterbacking’ between our family and the doctor and physical therapist and makes sure staff is all up to speed with exactly what is needed. My dad is t..."
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1111 Hanson Road, Edgewood, MD, 21040
3.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband is in Nichols Senior Care. Somebody takes care of him, and he gets his meals. They give him his medications. The grounds are beautiful. The flowers and all those decorations are nice, but it's homey. I like that. The staff is very nice, bu..."
READ MORE1518 Philadelphia Road, Joppa, MD, 21085
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Young At Heart II was nice, clean, and up-to-date inside, but the staff was terrible. I couldn't understand a word they said. They acted like they didn't care and they spoke in a different accent. They were from another country, so their English was ..."
READ MORE350 Broad Street, Po Box 635, Perryville, MD, 21903
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
READ MORE1505 Belvidere Road, Port Deposit, MD, 21904
"Always There Assisted Living is located in Port Deposit, Maryland, and specializes in providing assisted living care. This community focuses..."
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. |
The Office of Health Care Quality oversees assisted living facilities in Maryland. Aberdeen assisted living communities are required to abide by the standards and regulations set by the office relating to care standards, staffing, health and safety and other issues. Assisted living facilities are inspected regularly to ensure they are operating in compliance with those regulations.
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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