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Serenity Manor
1802 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
"Serenity Manor Assisted Living at Bolton Hill, located in Baltimore, MD, specializes in providing assisted living care. The community offers..."
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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 727 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 2561 reviews reviews in our directory.
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Second Home Senior Living
3255 Roscommon Drive, Glenelg, MD 21737
"Second Home Senior Living is located in the western part of Howard County, in a quiet and peaceful residential neighborhood. Our community i..."
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Eden Kosher Homes, Llc
11500 Gainsborough Road, Potomac, MD 20854
"Eden Kosher Home, situated in Potomac, MD, offers assisted living care with a focus on comfort and privacy. The community features private r..."
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6501 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21204
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
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4610 Springdale Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21207
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Good Samaritan Assisted Living
707 Kerwin Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901
"Good Samaritan Assisted Living is in Silver Spring, a census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. This lively area is home to ov..."
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12508 Eastbourne Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20904
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
READ MORESpringhouse of Westwood
5101 Ridgefield Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
"I LOVE this place!! My grandmother is living at this facility! Friendly staff-feels like "home"!! ..."
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12401 Lime Kiln Rd, Fulton, MD 20759
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
READ MORERiva Terrace 6
1098 Galway Rd, Davidsonville, MD 21035
"Riva Terrace 6 is surrounded by scenic country-style views in Davidsonville, MD. Its quiet setting near multiple farms lets seniors quickly ..."
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6 Clarendon Avenue, Pikesville, MD 21208
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
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Fernbrook Manor
1190 Monie Road, Odenton, MD 21113
"Fernbrook Manor, located in Odenton, MD, is a senior living community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care. It provides private rooms..."
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4813 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21207
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
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1105 Eastbourne Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20904
"Bliss Villa Elder Care I is located in Silver Spring, Maryland, a bustling commerce center on the northernmost edge of Washington, D.C. Silv..."
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1705 E Eager St, Baltimore, MD 21205
"Park View at Ashland Terrace is a 74-unit senior residential care facility and independent living community constructed in 2007. It is locat..."
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4803 Tamarind Rd, Baltimore, MD 21209
"Park View at Coldspring is located in a picturesque wooded neighborhood. At just six miles from Baltimore, the Coldspring location has all t..."
READ MOREClem And Doll Assisted Living I
8337 Liberty Road, Baltimore, MD 21244
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
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8123 Foxwell Rd, Millersville, MD 21108
"Quality Life Care is a small assisted living community in the South Gate neighborhood of Millersville, MD. This area is less than 30 minutes..."
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103 Center Pl, DUNDALK, MD 21222
"Proximity to nearby parks and Colgate Creek makes Park View at Dundalk, MD, an ideal location for seniors who appreciate the outdoors. With ..."
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2541 Cedar Ridge Drive, Westminster, MD 21158
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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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