Ellicott City sits in the Baltimore Metropolitan Area and serves as the seat of Howard County. In this region, seniors have 113 assisted living facilities to choose from, including 13 in the city proper. In 2024, the median monthly rate for care in this city comes to around $6,650, which offers savings over the state’s baseline of $6,900.
We find that assisted living facilities in Ellicott City earn an average consumer satisfaction score of 4.4 out of 5 stars. To learn more about these ratings, read through the 1714 reviews reviews in our directory.
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11150 Resort Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21042
4.2
(34 reviews)
"Modern rooms that are kept clean. The staff is friendly, caring and compassionate. I believe they struggle with staffing issues but that is an issue with many similar facilities including hospitals. The doctor, nurses and supporting staff including t..."
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4475 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21043
4.0
(21 reviews)
"I went to Shangrila Senior Living. They provide three meals a day. They have activities and a nice eating area. You have a choice of eating in your room or eating in the eating area. They have a recreational room that allows you to socialize and be w..."
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3100 N. Ridge Rd., Ellicott City, MD, 21043
4.6
(8 reviews)
"My mother was a resident of Lighthouse Senior Living for a year before her passing. I was very pleased with the quality of care she received during that time. The staff was very attentive, professional and caring. I visited often and never felt li..."
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3004 North Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21043
4.6
(22 reviews)
"Heartlands at Ellicott City is a continuing care community with cottages and different sized apartments. We went to a 1-bedroom with a den, it was nice, and had a little kitchen, dining area, and a living room. There was no dishwasher, but there was ..."
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5330 Dorsey Hall Drive, Ellicott City, MD, 21042
4.6
(16 reviews)
"My girlfriend is at the Morningside House of Ellicott City. The facility was well cared for, clean, and very spacious. They have activities. My girlfriend seems very happy. It has a great atmosphere. She tells me that she's been very satisfied with t..."
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8205 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..."
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2928 Normandy Drive, Ellicott City, MD, 21043
"At Ivy Manor Normandy II we have been providing personalized care for your loved one for 25 years. Our residential ranch home is in a beauti..."
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2942 Rosemar Drive, Ellicott City, MD, 21043
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father currently resides at White Oak and I have been very happy with his care. The staff are extremely loyal, caring and kind. The residence is kept very clean and organized. They offer a number of activities for all adults to participate in at v..."
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2992 Mount Etna Circle, Ellicott City, MD, 21042
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
READ MORE2817 Montclair Drive, Ellicott City, MD, 21043
"Ivy Manor, located in Ellicott City, MD, is a senior living community that focuses on providing assisted living care. It aims to create a su..."
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3030 Brookwood Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21042
"Morning Glory Assisted Living is located in Ellicott City, Maryland. This community offers two types of care: Assisted Living and Residentia..."
READ MORE8313 church ln, Ellicott City, MD, 21043
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
READ MORE9966 Oaklea Court, Ellicott City, MD, 21043
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4720 Atrium Ct, Owings Mills, MD, 21117
4.0
(73 reviews)
"The Atrium Village was nice and clean. It was a beautiful place. Everybody there was very very friendly. The dining area was beautiful. The cooks were nice and clean. They had nice white tablecloths on the dining room tables. They give you breakfast,..."
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1840 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD, 21208
4.3
(40 reviews)
"I went to look at Charter Senior Living of Woodholme Crossing. Everybody there was very kind and receptive. They showed us exactly what we asked for and what we were looking for. Everything looked clean and nice. They have the medical, the food, and ..."
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3800 Old Court Road, Pikesville, MD, 21208
4.3
(37 reviews)
"I toured Sunrise of Pikesville. That was nice. The person who came out, she's like the sales coordinator, and she talked about every aspect of the facility. Then she took us on a nice tour. We talked about my relative that we're interested in putting..."
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6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD, 21044
4.3
(33 reviews)
"My husband will be moving into Lorien Harmony Hall. Everything was great. The salesperson was great. I was very surprised that they have three levels. One level is for people who need just a small amount of assistance. The second level needs a little..."
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6500 Freetown Road, Columbia, MD, 21044
4.3
(26 reviews)
"We toured Sunrise of Columbia. The layout was perfectly fine. But after visiting them, we didn't fit the assisted living part. The grounds were clean. The room was very nice, and the staff was accommodating. In terms of activities, I think they had a..."
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4201 Linthicum Road, Dayton, MD, 21036
4.7
(21 reviews)
"This facility is a very caring facility. Soma, who is the nurse, cook, etc who takes care of my Dad, does an excellent job and Tim, the owner/director and Charilyn makes sure all residents stay healthy which I have been so thankful for...."
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7110 Minstrel Way, Columbia, MD, 21045
4.4
(18 reviews)
"We went to Brighton Gardens of Columbia. We found the facility very welcoming. We looked at an available unit and it was spacious. All of the staff were very nice. It looked like they had very good food. They gave us some desserts to take with us. Th..."
READ MOREBased on fees in the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors spend around $6,650 monthly on assisted living in Ellicott City. This falls $250 below the Maryland median but tracks hundreds of dollars over rates in nearby communities. For example, fees come in about $850 lower in Hagerstown, and in Cumberland and Salisbury, rates run near $5,027 and $4,899, respectively.
Ellicott City
$6,650
Maryland
$6,900
The United States
$5,350
Cumberland
$5,027
Hagerstown
$5,800
Salisbury
$4,899
The state of Maryland pays for assisted living services in Level II and Level III ALPs through the Medicaid 1915(c)Home and Community-Based Options Waiver Program. There is also a Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy Program funded by the state.
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 residents in Ellicott City incur a median monthly expense of around $6,650. This runs about $5,100 lower than nursing home care with semi-private units. It also offers an economical alternative to in-home care, which costs close to $6,864 per month. However, home health care agencies charge lower rates of roughly $6,292, and seniors in adult day health care facilities spend about $2,275.Â
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 Ellicott City is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Baltimore, instead.
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Seniors and their families have several community resources from Ellicott City and the greater Baltimore area to help them maintain their independence or seek assistance applying for government benefits. Some of these agencies can also help seniors find the right assisted living accommodations and help individuals and families with the transition into long-term care living.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (410) 313-6423 | Maryland's long-term care ombudsmen address the needs of residents of assisted living and other long-term care communities. This includes receiving complaints filed by residents or on behalf of residents by their families and addressing the concerns. Other functions of this organization include helping Maryland seniors find the right assisted living home, with unbiased assessments of each facility's benefits and drawbacks. |
| Maryland Department of Aging | (410)-767-1100 | Maryland’s Department of Aging’s mission is to make the state an attractive retirement destination for older adults. It helps communities across the state develop programs to enhance the lives of older adults and make resources more accessible for the elderly. |
| Maryland Legal Aid | (866) 635-2948 | Legal Aid assistance is open to all who meet certain income guidelines and is provided by Maryland lawyers. Cases are civil matters only and include fraud and elder abuse or neglect or landlord-tenant disputes. Other matters handled by the lawyers are filing for divorce or bankruptcy and drafting wills, trusts, living wills and powers-of-attorney. |
| Baltimore County Department of Aging's Loan Closet | (410) 887-2594 | Seniors in the greater Baltimore area who cannot afford their own durable medical equipment may indefinitely borrow from the Department of Aging’s Loan Closet. The community donates items, so what’s in stock can vary. Typically, the loan closet will have manual wheelchairs and walkers, rollators and canes, toileting and shower chairs and sometimes TTY kits and blood pressure cuffs. Items are given on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Baltimore County Ride Service | (410) 887-2080 | The Ride Service program is a shuttle service for the elderly and those who need special travel accommodations, such as walker and wheelchair accessibility. The vehicles have ramps and low step thresholds. The service also has escorts for individuals who need assistance running errands, shopping or visiting the doctor. Seniors may book online or by calling ahead, and the service is free. |
The Maryland Department of Health licenses and regulates assisted living homes in the state. Each Ellicott City assisted living community must pass regular inspections from this agency to retain its licensure, including demonstrating appropriate levels of sanitation and an assessment of the care that residents receive. Staff members and on-site medical professionals also have their credentials verified.
Ellicott City-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.
Assisted Living
Claudia
5.0
Review of Shangrila Senior Living
I went to Shangrila Senior Living. They provide three meals a day. They have activities and a nice eating area. You have a choice of eating in your room or eating in the eating area. They have a...
Assisted Living
Angela
4.0
Review of Shangrila Senior Living
I went to Shangrila Senior Living. It was very nice. It was just a little bit too far from where I'm living. So, we were trying to find something closer to our house, but the facility was very...
Assisted Living
Kathy
4.0
Review of Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City
I like the way Lighthouse Senior Living Ellicott City was laid out, and I liked the number of activities and things like that. The man that gave me the tour was the sales director. He was very...
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