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Assisted Living Communities in Bel Air, Maryland

Located within the Baltimore Metropolitan Area, Bel Air offers urban and suburban amenities in Harford County, about 25 miles north of Baltimore. In this region, 299 assisted living facilities provide housing and personal care services for a median monthly rate of around $6,650, according to 2024 figures. This charge compares favorably to the Maryland norm of $6,900.

In the following directory, we help you compare features and quality across local assisted living facilities by publishing 795 reviews reviews. Based on these reviews, facilities in Bel Air earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars out of five stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Bel Air, MD and Nearby Cities

Bel Air seniors pay around $6,650 per month for assisted living, based on the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Although this falls below Maryland’s baseline of $6,900, nearby cities have more economical prices. For example, Hagerstown seniors pay around $5,800, while care costs in Cumberland trend about $1,600 below Bel Air’s median. In Salisbury, facilities charge even lower rates of around $4,899.

Bel Air

$6,650

Maryland

$6,900

United States

$5,350

Cumberland

$5,027

Hagerstown

$5,800

Salisbury

$4,899

Paying for Assisted Living in Bel Air, MD

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Bel Air

Seniors in the Maryland area may be eligible for assistance with funding from the Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy program. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Maryland page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Bel Air, MD

With assisted living costs of around $6,650 in Bel Air, seniors often pay less for nonresidential services. For example, home health care costs about $6,292, while those who attend adult day health care pay approximately $2,275. However, assisted living costs compare favorably to in-home care rates of around $6,864 and nursing home fees, which fall near $11,756.

In-Home Care

$6,864

Home Health Care

$6,292

Adult Day Health Care

$2,275

Assisted Living Facility

$6,650

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$11,756

Note: Since data for Bel Air is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Baltimore, instead.

 

Free Assisted Living Resources in Bel Air

Seniors living in Bel Air can use the following community services and assistance programs to help them plan their long-term care.

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Harford County Office on Aging(410) 638-3025As the local Area Agency on Aging, this organization supports seniors with case management and health insurance counseling programs. In addition, this agency offers education on a range of topics, from fraud and scams to health and physical fitness. Finally, this body’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman helps residents of assisted living communities resolve concerns about their care.
Dundalk Vet Center(410) 282-6144This veteran center serves as a central access point for federal veterans’ benefits such as financial aid for housing and medical care. Here, veterans can also get referrals to physicians and specialists through the VA health system. In addition, individual and group mental health services are available.
Harford County Senior Activity Centers(410) 638-3032These free senior centers provide enrichment and social activities to aging adults across the county. They offer low-impact fitness classes, sports and special interest groups. Seniors can take part in arts and crafts as well as educational opportunities, including computer courses and healthy living classes.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Bel Air

Bel Air-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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Collins J

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Bel Air Assisted Living

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...

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Cliff McCann

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Bel Air Assisted Living

Very happy with service here, I never knew it was right there even though I had driven by a lot. Really different from the big facilities we looked at. Lots of personal attention and everyone on...

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Deceptive

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Bel Air Assisted Living

When we first met with the management of Bel Air Assisted Living they were very friendly and helpful. They made us feel that this would be a new home for our mom with the care she needed. At 94...

Provider response

We do our best to explain our pricing and assessment structure throughout the admission process. Full disclosure of the care needs assessment process for a resident and the details of cost...

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