Golden Oasis Senior Living
6905 Scarlet Oak Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075
"Golden Oasis Senior Living is a full-service residential home-based facility. A comfortable homey atmosphere with professional nursing home ..."
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Elkridge sits in Howard County, a community with 745 assisted living facilities. Based on a 2024 cost analysis, local seniors pay around $6,650 per month for residential care services. Although...
Our comprehensive guide includes 2568 reviews testimonials of assisted living facilities in and around Elkridge region. Based on these reviews, we find that local facilities have an average consumer satisfaction rating of stars.
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6905 Scarlet Oak Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075
"Golden Oasis Senior Living is a full-service residential home-based facility. A comfortable homey atmosphere with professional nursing home ..."
READ MORE7615 Washington Blvd., Elkridge, MD 21075
"Lorien Elkridge assisted living opened in 2019 and is connected through a walkway to our well known and respected Lorien skilled nursing and..."
READ MORE6901 Scarlet Oak Drive, Elkridge, MD 21075
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
READ MORE6526 Greenmount Drive, Elkridge, MD 21075
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
READ MORE4304 Elmwood Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705
"Zion Assisted Living is a home away from home, with a clean and beautiful environment, gorgeous community with walk-in bathroom. There are p..."
READ MORE13118 Layhill Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20906
"SunnySide Manor will evaluate the level of care that is necessary to improve your loved one's quality of life. We offer the following servi..."
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10881 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030
3.7
"Nestled in the scenic town of Cockeysville, Maryland, Viva Senior Living at Cockeysville is a welcoming retirement community catering to sen..."
READ MORE14245 Briarwood Terrace, Rockville, MD 20853
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad moved to An An Assisted Living II. Where he is now is a wonderful place. They take care of the residents there. I go and visit whenever, whenever I want to is fine. They keep you updated on what's going on. So I have nothing bad to say about i..."
READ MORE831 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff is very friendly and helpful. My father likes his spacious room, the level of care he is getting and the activities they provide with him. Lovely pleasant water view is a bonus as well. ..."
READ MORE18100 Cashell Road, Rockville, MD 20853
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Everything was fine at AlfredHouse Eldercare. It’s quite a small facility and they only have 8 patients. The rooms were fine. The place is on a land that looks like somebody has a private farm so there's a lot of very pretty land around it. My parent..."
READ MORE3513 Mase Lane, Bowie, MD 20715
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Clean facility/home. Personable and caring staff. Highly recommend...."
READ MORE1302 Tarrant Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Agape Manor-House. I was very impressed with the community and with the home. I liked it very much. The staff was excellent. She was a great help to me and she answered all the questions. It's well-kept, tidy, and bright. It felt like a home..."
READ MORE14533 Barkwood Dr, Rockville, MD 20853
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I've been living in Aberdeen House III for five years. There are a lot of things I like. I'm very independent here. I'm independent as far as dressing, bathing, and eating. It's the most upscale assisted living house I have ever lived in. It's beaut..."
READ MORE1006 Loxford Terrace, Silver Spring, MD 20901
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My father has moved into Care Personnel Healthcare Inc. His room is extremely clean and cozy. I don't know the specific activities that they have right now. It is kind of cold outside, so he can't really go outside right now. They have games that are..."
READ MORE12001 Lanham Severn Rd, Bowie, MD 20720
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I can't say enough good things about Bowie Assisted Living. The staff truly provides exceptional care for residents. From day one I was impressed by how they provided care for my mother that suffers from Dementia. They have a warm, welcoming environm..."
READ MORE9801 Cedarhollow Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I like that Golden Shield Ark Assisted Living Facility is small and family-owned and it's close to my grandfather. I don't know if there's anything that I like the least. The staff was very knowledgeable. I believe two of them are RNs, and I forgot w..."
READ MORE1822 Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20851
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother has been one of the first residents at Rose Garden. The residence has a true home feeling. The rooms are decorated nicely, and Hemali decorates for all the seasons. Having mom here has given me security and peace of mind that she is safe an..."
READ MORE4322 Glenmore Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My aunt moved to Loving Care Assisted Living, and I love everything about it. I love the staff and the cleanliness of the house. It's very welcoming and bright. How they treat my aunt is good. I love the meals that they prepare. Jasmine, the owner, w..."
READ MORE16204 Audubon Lane, Bowie, MD 20716
5.0
(5 reviews)
"This facility checks all the boxes - they have managed to create a loving and caring environment that feels like "home" for the residents. They took exceptional care of my mom for 5 years from beginning to end. She thrived there and enjoyed being a p..."
READ MORE3781 Ravenwood Ave, Baltimore, MD 21213
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I was nervous about finding a place for my mother, but when I found this one, I was so glad I did ! . Not only was my mother well cared for here, but the staff and owner of the facility made me feel very welcome . They were also very helpful in keepi..."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey indicates that prospective assisted living residents in Elkridge should budget around $6,650 per month. While this fee falls $250 below the Maryland norm, it surpasses costs in other surveyed cities. In Hagerstown and Cumberland, respective monthly rates run about $850 and $1,600 lower, and seniors in Salisbury pay economical rates of approximately $4,899.
Elkridge
$6,650
Maryland
$6,900
United States
$5,350
Salisbury
$4,899
Hagerstown
$5,800
Cumberland
$5,027
In Elkridge, seniors pay $4,750 per month for assisted living.
Elkridge seniors have several programs that may provide aid for assisted living. Maryland’s Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy (SALGHS) program helps those who reside in smaller ALPs, while the Optional State Supplement may help those in larger facilities. Medicaid offers three waivers, including the Community First Choice (CFC) program, Community Options (CO) Waiver and Increased Community Services (ICS) Waiver.
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.
Seniors in Elkridge spend about $6,650 per month on assisted living. While those who choose in-home care pay higher fees of roughly $6,864, home health care agencies charge lower rates of around $6,292. Nursing home care costs thousands of dollars more at approximately $11,756, but adult day health care fees run considerably lower at about $2,275.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$6,650
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,756
Note: Since data for Elkridge is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Baltimore, instead.
The Elkridge region has several resources to help older adults find the long-term care they need. Through the following programs and agencies, seniors in Elkridge can identify ways to pay for assisted living, connect with social and recreational activities and find services to supplement what they receive through long-term care.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Elkridge 50+ Center | (410) 313-5192 | The Elkridge 50+ Center is located within the local library and hosts a range of activities and programs for older adults in the city. It has a fitness center and provides a range of activities to meet varying interests, including creative arts classes, age-friendly fitness classes and special events throughout the year. The center publishes a monthly newsletter to help older adults track activities and programs. |
Howard County Office on Aging & Independence | (410) 313-1234 | The Howard County Office on Aging & Independence is the designated Maryland Access Point for the Elkridge region, serving as a single entry point for all state and federal programs and benefits for seniors. The office has information and referral specialists who help older adults find ways to pay for medical and long-term care expenses, and it has a long-term care ombudsman who advocates for those in assisted living. It also provides services, such as transportation, congregate meals and social and recreational activities. |
Maryland Legal Aid - Howard County Office | (410) 480-1057 | Maryland Legal Aid's Howard County office is in Annapolis, about 30 miles south of Elkridge. This office provides in-person and over-the-phone assistance with civil legal issues, such as estate planning, drafting wills and assigning powers of attorney. It can also help older adults apply for public benefits that may help them cover assisted living costs. |
Volunteer Opportunities | (410) 313-2022 | Elkridge seniors have access to a range of volunteer opportunities through the county, including serving as greeters at community events, maintaining public gardens, evaluating donated books at the public library and teaching classes at senior centers. |
The Loan Closet of Howard County | (410) 313-0363 | The Loan Closet of Howard County provides gently used durable medical equipment rentals to those who need them. |
Elkridge Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Maryland are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page for more information about these laws.