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Maximum Assisted Living Ii
7204 Barlow Court, Windsor Mill, MD 21244
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Assisted Living Communities in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City sits in the Baltimore Metropolitan Area and serves as the seat of Howard County. In this region, seniors have 728 assisted living facilities to choose from, including 16 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 2562 reviews reviews in our directory.
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Brooke Grove Foundation
18100 Slade School Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
"Brooke Grove Retirement Village is situated in the community of Sandy Spring, Maryland. Situated 15 miles east of Gaithersburg, Sandy Spring..."
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Care From Caring Hearts Assisted Living
6409 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD 21206
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Holy Care Assisted Living
19118 N. Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
"Holy Care Assisted Living provides housing and support for physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the elderly. It is a place whe..."
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3936 Tiverton Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133
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3715 Mary Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206
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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Long Green
115 E Melrose Ave, Baltimore, MD 21212
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
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8529 Lucerne Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133
"Pat's Golden Girls is located in Randallstown, MD, a suburb of Baltimore. The community is close to the town's amenities, including shopping..."
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825 Milford Mill Road, Pikesville, MD 21208
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12418 Sandal Ln, Bowie, MD 20715
"Unique Care Assisted Living is located within the heart of a residential district in Bowie, MD. The numerous acres of nearby parkland make t..."
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7070 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045
"Park View at Columbia is located in Columbia, Maryland, in the Baltimore metropolitan area. In 2016, Money Magazine ranked Columbia, which h..."
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612 Marti Ln, Annapolis, MD 21401
"Sunshine House II is located in Annapolis, MD, to the east of the North Basin and Waterworks Park and north of Jennifer Square and the Anne ..."
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643 Tunbridge Road, Baltimore, MD 21212
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5426 Clover Rd, Baltimore, MD 21215
"The harbor city of Baltimore, MD, is the location of Pleasant Garden Clover senior home. Baltimore is known for its delicious crab dishes, a..."
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4306 Belvieu Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
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10717 Hunting Lane, Columbia, MD 21044
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12010 Benjamin St, Beltsville, MD 20705
"JMB Assisted Living, LLC is located in Beltsville, Maryland, a census-designated place that's home to over 16,000 people. The town's history..."
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4110 Heathfield Road, Rockville, MD 20853
"Assisted Living Of Rockville, located in Rockville, MD, specializes in providing Memory Care and Assisted Living options. The community offe..."
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13700 Parkland Drive, Rockville, MD 20853
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7101 Fitzpatrick Drive, Laurel, MD 20707
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Ellicott City, MD and Nearby Cities
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
Paying for Assisted Living in Ellicott City, MD
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Ellicott City
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.
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 Ellicott City, MD
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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Free Assisted Living Resources in Ellicott City
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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Ellicott City
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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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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...
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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...
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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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