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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
2300 Dulaney Valley Road A, Baltimore, MD 21093
3.5
(16 reviews)
"It's always a pleasure to come thru the front doors of the Main Building.When you arrive you are greeted by the absolute best Phone Receptionist Moneyette who is never to busy to say," Good Morning how are you today". I have really enjoyed conversati..."
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8710 Emge Rd, Baltimore, MD 21234
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Great place. The DON rock!!! She assured My Mom was taken care of and covered every aspect of her care plan I appreciate that...."
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8720 Emge Road, Baltimore, MD 21234
3.4
(7 reviews)
"Rooms are great food is good staff is wonderful the maintenance boss and his crew are awesome they deserve lots of compliments they are the ones that keep the faculty up and running.they deserve something nice and possible a raise everyone looks at 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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1412 Providence Road, Towson, MD 21286
3.2
(4 reviews)
"Hampton Meadows if fabulous. The facility is warm and friendly. When I arrived for the tour the residents were playing Bingo and having a great time. The only reason I didn't pick Hampton Meadows is because the location was too far for the rest of my..."
READ MORE200 Sycamore Dr, West Grove, PA 19390
3.1
(12 reviews)
"Jenner's Pond was lovely and I had friends there, but it was too far for my family. The apartment was very nice. The staff was very knowledgeable, very helpful, and answered all my questions. The food was excellent. They have trips, people coming in ..."
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3824 Deckerts Lane, Baltimore, MD 21236
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Beautiful home. I did view the home on 08/03 along with the sister home in the city. Nice safe street end of lane. Lots of living room /sitting room space. Residents would reside on the upper level. The lower level is for administration. The home do..."
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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..."
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12820 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21220
3.0
(3 reviews)
"My grandmother was placed and Angels among us assisted living three years ago Angels Among Us is a great place to place your loved one. Always something cooking. It always smells good. They do everything! Help with showers, incontinence, ambulating, ..."
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9200 Franklin Square Dr, Baltimore, MD 21237
2.7
(4 reviews)
"I was at Franklin Woods Center for rehab. Everybody took care of you very well, both medical and dietary exercise. They made sure everything was going well and that you were doing right. If you had any questions, they were right there with you. They ..."
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7232 German Hill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21222
2.3
(6 reviews)
"I am a resident of Complete Care at Heritage. What I like best is the therapy and nursing. Some of the management is being taken over by a new group. I don't know who it is, and ever since I started talking to a new social worker whom I had never met..."
READ MORE4603 Frankford Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
2.0
(1 reviews)
"The front steps at Divine Care Assisted Living-Frankford Ave. were rotting. They had replaced some of them that were on the front porch, but it was definitely in need of a paint job. It looked very rundown, but when I went in the house, the kitchen w..."
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 MORE3009 Bayonne Ave, Baltimore, MD 21214
1.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend was at Yellow Door Assisted Living. The rooms were very nice and very well-appointed. They had hardwood floors. but the workers were terrible. They said they could deal with diabetic seniors and they had not one clue. It was a total nightma..."
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9402 Belair Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236
"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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1801 Wentworth Rd, Parkville, MD 21234
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
READ MORE3621 Gibbons Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21214
"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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3534 Northway Dr, Parkville, MD 21234
"Gentle Hands Caring Heart Assisted Living Facility is a 5-bed licensed assisted living home in Parkville, MD that provides care for level 1-..."
READ MORE555 S Atwood Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014
"This independent living facility is in a suburban setting close to the main Bel Air, MD, thoroughfare of Marketplace Drive. Seniors aged 62 ..."
READ MORE7700 Oakleigh Road, Parkville, MD 21234
"A Caring Place Senior Assisted, located in Parkville, MD, focuses on providing assisted living care. The community offers a variety of room ..."
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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