Ellicott City sits in the Baltimore Metropolitan Area and serves as the seat of Howard County. In this region, seniors have 736 assisted living facilities to choose from, including 15 in the...
We find that assisted living facilities in Ellicott City earn an average consumer satisfaction score of 4.3 out of 5 stars. To learn more about these ratings, read through the 2659 reviews reviews in our directory.
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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1717 Largo Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
3.4
(5 reviews)
Woodmore House Assisted Living is a very good place. It has activities going on, and it gets you up every day and not let you lay in bed. It's very expensive though. The facility itself and the care they give to my husband and the people stand out th...
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8016 Ritchie Highway,, Pasadena, MD 21122
3.3
(6 reviews)
My mother is 95 years old and has had a lot of falls over the past few years. Lately she fell and broke her left shoulder. Once she went into the hospital for the shoulder break we noticed a sharp cognitive decline. Long story short, she can't...
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9701 Medical Center Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
3.2
(7 reviews)
My mother-in-law went to Shady Grove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was only there for three weeks. It was very clean. They looked like they were pretty well-staffed. Because my mother-in-law was a bit of a danger to herself with a lack of safe...
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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...
$3,000
9701 Veirs Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
3.2
(24 reviews)
My sister is at The Village at Rockville - A National Lutheran Community for subacute rehab. We chose it because it's attractive and clean, and they took the insurance. They've been great. The staff has been terrific. The food varies, though some of ...
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613 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225
3.2
(8 reviews)
My grandmother is in Genesis (Hammonds Lane Center), which was a suggestion from the hospital. The staff are very good and are taking really good care of her. The rooms are fine. She is in a two-person room, but she has been by herself. The dining ro...
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6410 Old Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD 20707
3.2
(5 reviews)
My dad has moved into Shanti Homes, it's been a beautiful experience so far. Everything is good, he's happy and we're happy. The staff is very attentive to him and his needs. They feed him if they have to, they help him walk, and they make him feel c...
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700 WEST 40TH STREET, Baltimore, MD 21211
3.0
(14 reviews)
Experienced Nurses! Every one of them. Top notch. Nurse assistants are very helpful. Because there are 3 different shifts, you will be subjected to different sets of Nurse Assistant personalities. You will have your favorites. Any job huh? Physical...
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2101 Fairland Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904
3.0
(3 reviews)
My stepmother is in this facility now for about eight months. She has exceptional needs including breathing assistance and feeding tube. when she first arrived she was enrolled in various types of therapy. Physical therapy, occupational therapy and s...
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3703 Kings Point Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133
3.0
(2 reviews)
My dad is at Reliable Assisted Living and Training and we chose it for him because it is just a home. They have 24-hour nursing care, food, and snacks, and they plan plenty of activities. It's nice and clean. The owner is excellent. Even whatever fav...
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6000 Bellona Ave, Baltimore, MD 21212
3.0
(3 reviews)
I would first like to start out by saying how wonderful autumn lake at homewood is. The g.n.a's are absolutely awesome for the most part. The nurses are great. They do everything they can to make sure you get your medicine on time. The activities dep...
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3201 Windsor Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216
3.0
(1 reviews)
I went to preview this location on 8/3/2016 unannounced. What a GREAT staff. The ladies were very nice. The residents seemed so sweet . The rooms sizes were great. The house does offer daily activities and it moderately updated. The side walk at the ...
$2,500
7525 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
3.0
(3 reviews)
My grandmother has been at Peak Healthcare - Sligo Creek for 25 days now. The rehabilitation center is pretty clean. It seems like the nursing staff cares for the patients. They were able to get some of her bed sores healed pretty quickly, which mean...
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8735 Piney Orchard Parkway, Odenton, MD 21113
3.0
(2 reviews)
My mother lives in this community and although it was the hardest decision that I had to make it was also the best. My mother receives the care and time that was almost impossible for me to give being as though I work fulltime. The staff are so helpf...
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13828 Bethpage Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20906
3.0
(1 reviews)
My stepdad has moved into Silver Spring Assisted Living. We chose this one because it was convenient. He could have a private room, and it was all on one floor. I like that they try to keep him active. His room is a small bedroom, but it's enough for...
$5,000
1641 Hickory Knoll Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
3.0
(1 reviews)
I was very disappointed with Meadows #1641. They first showed us a cluster of three houses and a cluster of four houses. The cluster of four houses are for people that have more physical limitations. They are newer, have wider floor plans, a lot of n...
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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...
$2,500
155 Grundy St, Baltimore, MD 21224
3.0
(1 reviews)
What I like best about Highlandtown Plaza Co-op is its location. There's a shopping center across the street, and it's close to bus lines. The staff does what they can to try to get things to operate according to the house rules. Some people do their...
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54 Magothy Beach Road, Pasadena, MD 21122
3.0
(1 reviews)
I toured Magothy Gardens Assisted Living. The rooms were very small. They were big enough for a twin bed, a dresser, and a nightstand, and that was it. I didn't see where the bathrooms were. It was like a house that was gutted and then a whole bunch ...
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Assisted Living
Kate1
4.0
Review of Shangrila Senior Living
My relative moved to Shangrila Senior Living, and the facility was nice and clean, with bright rooms. One advantage was that it had semi-private room options, and the bedrooms were decent size...
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...
Based 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.
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.
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. |
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.
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