Agape Living Assisted Living
1300 Cresthaven Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20903
"Experience Compassionate Care with Expertise at Agape Living Assisted Living At Agape Living Assisted Living, we understand that choosing..."
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Elkridge sits in Howard County, a community with 739 assisted living facilities. Based on a 2024 cost analysis, local seniors pay around $6,650 per month for residential care services. Although this fee exceeds the national baseline by $1,300, it falls below the statewide median of $6,900.
Our comprehensive guide includes 2487 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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1300 Cresthaven Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20903
"Experience Compassionate Care with Expertise at Agape Living Assisted Living At Agape Living Assisted Living, we understand that choosing..."
READ MORE7824 Rolling Vista Court, Nottingham, MD 21236
4859 Bowland Ave , Baltimore, MD 21206
8402 Ivy Dr , Ellicott City, MD 21043
13118 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..."
READ MORE1224 Race Rd, Suite 100 , , Rosedale, MD 21237
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14417 Bauer Dr, Rockville, MD 20853
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father is at La Familia Assisted Living. It's really good. They have a really great staff. They don't take visitors right now because of the virus, but the first time I went, it was great, very clean, and organized. It's like a house with differen..."
READ MORE8205 Tyson Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Chestnut Hill Manor is a small home. I’m impressed with the owner and her qualifications. My relative has only been there for two weeks, and from what I’ve seen, it seems like the staff members are good at their jobs. The facility is a one-story hous..."
READ MORE3900 Norfolk Ave, Baltimore, MD 21216
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Community Caregivers Assisted Living. Marché was very knowledgeable in what she was telling me. They were very clean, the rooms were very clean, and just upon entering the home, it was clean. It was a nice atmosphere, though I can't gauge an..."
READ MORE3107 Glen Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
5.0
(2 reviews)
"NCC Assisted Living was a smaller facility, and not as spacious as the other two places. The owner was helpful and knowledgeable. She emailed me a check-off list that I could take to the doctor to gauge all the information I would need to get for my ..."
READ MORE4918 LaSalle Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20782
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Malta House has activities. So, they seemed pretty active with their residents. I liked that they offer different types of services like outdoor activities and even spiritual services for residents who might prefer. It's a very homey environment. The..."
READ MORE17212 Donora Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20905
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Mom is at Montgomery Eldercare at Donora Road. We like the setting of the place and that it's close to our house. I like the people that are running it, too. They seem caring and knowledgeable about taking care of elderly people. The place is clean a..."
READ MORE228 Ferndale Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My aunt is a resident of Lilly's Place Assisted Living. They are excellent, and they have excellent care 24 hours. The women that work there, I can communicate with them. It is clean. The residents are fed and clean. It's a small community, and I tak..."
READ MORE6670 Martin Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother was so incredibly happy at Brightview Columbia. Her days were full of fun activities for mind, body, and soul. The staff (front desk, maintenance, management, kitchen, activities, everyone!) are so kind and attentive and truly seem to love..."
READ MORE5100 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I toured Maple Heights Senior Living. The organization is very nice, brand new stuff, and it's well put together but doesn't have parking. It was very clean. The staff was nice and very friendly. It's very well kept, the halls and the entrance. If th..."
READ MORE3811 White Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited KP assisted living for my 89 year old mom. I really loved the neighborhood and enjoyed the activity sheet for the residents knowing that my mom would have lots of activities to occupy her… I will certainly keep this place in mind, when I pl..."
READ MORE6604 Adrian St, New Carrollton, MD 20784
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother-in-law moved into Ameristar Assisted Living II. It's a small home, so it has a more homey feel. The staff is very caring and patient. I can talk directly to the people who take care of her, express our concerns or say things that we want do..."
READ MORE1405 Woodwell Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Well I think all seniors living there felt that they are home. Since they are treated like family. A very healthy and clean environment. ..."
READ MORE13305 Burkhart Street, Silver Spring, MD 20904
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I chose Magnolia House Assisted Living for Mom. First of all, it's a one-level ranch. Secondly, they have a nurse practitioner, a registered nurse, and an aide available daily. It's very clean. They worked with me on pricing, and it just seemed like ..."
READ MORE821 Nottingham Rd, Baltimore, MD 21229
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Ardent Living Memory Care has been a huge help to my family. Until her death a month ago, my mother was the primary caretaker for my father, and after she died I struggled to find a place for him. The outbreak of Covid-19 complicated the search bey..."
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.Â
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.Â
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. Â
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.