Gloria Friends Home
929 Back River Neck Road, Essex, MD 21221
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Everything is fine. ..."
READ MOREEssex covers just under 10 square miles in Baltimore County and sits on a peninsula between the Middle and Back Rivers. In this region, 451 assisted living communities serve seniors, including 1 within city limits. Based on 2024 data, assisted living facilities in Essex charge around $6,650 per month, which runs above the national baseline of $5,350 but below Maryland’s median of $6,900.
In the following guide, we feature 1417 reviews testimonials from local assisted living residents and visitors, giving you an unbiased look at the quality of care they provide. Overall, facilities in Essex garner a score of 5.0 out of 5 stars stars.
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929 Back River Neck Road, Essex, MD 21221
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Everything is fine. ..."
READ MORE1302 Tarrant Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
" We are dedicated to providing you with compassionate assisted living in a secure and inviting residential setting. Your independence and s..."
READ MORE979 Bay Village Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403
5.0
(1 reviews)
"It was great. The staff was very informative and answered my questions. The community is beautiful, bright, clean, and brand new. A lot of residents were out and active. One time, we were there for happy hour, and then we were there for bingo. It was..."
READ MORE6616 O'Donnell St, Baltimore, MD 21224
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured About That Life Assisted Living. I didn't go with anything else. I went because of the location and I liked the facility and it was very clean. The program, she ran it down to me, the things that my cousin would be doing, doctor's appointmen..."
READ MORE4002 Mortimer Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I like Humble Hearts Assisted Living. It's on a nice quiet street. The gentleman who showed me around was very pleasant. He showed me all of the rooms and their security system. The necessary paperwork that they had to have was displayed. I like the ..."
READ MORE831 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff is very friendly and helpful. My father likes his spacious room, the level of care he is getting and the activities they provide with him. Lovely pleasant water view is a bonus as well. ..."
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4322 Glenmore Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Loving Care Assisted Living was great. This is the one that I would like to send my mother to. Jasmine was wonderful. She had a wonderful set-up. My mother enjoyed the people and staff that were there, including the residents. She had a great time. I..."
READ MORE3781 Ravenwood Ave, Baltimore, MD 21213
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I was nervous about finding a place for my mother, but when I found this one, I was so glad I did ! . Not only was my mother well cared for here, but the staff and owner of the facility made me feel very welcome . They were also very helpful in keepi..."
READ MORE2027 Woodbourne Ave, Baltimore, MD 21239
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I toured Stewart Manor. They were lovely. Their facility was well-maintained. They only have like 5 or 6 residents. The husband and wife that ran that, were lovely individuals. Stewart Manor has both private and shared rooms. They have a backyard and..."
READ MORE10461 Waterfowl Terrace, Columbia, MD 21044
5.0
(2 reviews)
"just want to say that I could not be more happy with the care and hospitality that my Mom is receiving at Bryant Woods Manor. It is a tremendous relief for me to know that she is receiving this incredible level of professional and personal care, whic..."
READ MORE1495 Riedel Rd, Crofton, MD 21114
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Spring Arbor Of Crofton was lovely. The facility was very clean and well kept. I especially like the colors on the walls and the carpeting. The staff answered all our questions. The dining area was very inviting. They had a salon. The outside area wa..."
READ MORE305 N. Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228
4.8
(5 reviews)
"I'm on a waiting list for the Waterfalls of Catonsville. They're redoing a wing of the building. They were very welcoming and I like that it's more of a home feel of an environment. That's what a place where my mom used to live was like. It's a small..."
READ MORE345 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146
4.7
(9 reviews)
"My father is going to be moving into Spring Arbor of Severna Park. It had all of the amenities and everything that I needed for him. I felt more comfort putting him in a memory care unit that has locked doors and elevators. He can't get out. The cost..."
READ MORE2902 Lyndhurst Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216
4.7
(4 reviews)
"Up & About care is a wonderful assisted living facility. The environment is very clean, and well kept. The staff are very welcoming, the residents look like they were enjoying themselves playing bingo...."
READ MORE4205 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207
4.7
(4 reviews)
"I went to Mabel's House Assisted Living. I like the way it was set up. They had a private room where you share. It was more home-like. It's very clean. They had enough people there to assist the seniors. I liked it a lot. It was very nice. The staff ..."
READ MORE4303 Liberty Heights Ave, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
4.7
(12 reviews)
"I toured several AL homes for my grandmother and I must say this home is by far the best. The house is very spacious and clean. The residents are in shared rooms, however they have their own space to walk around they even have their own chair in the..."
READ MORE6451 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21212
4.7
(18 reviews)
"We toured Charter Senior Living of Towson. I liked the person that did the interview, she was wonderful and a very compassionate person. The location was a little too far for me to travel to visit, but I liked the place and everything it had to offer..."
READ MORE43 West McKinsey Road, Severna Park, MD 21146
4.7
(38 reviews)
"The rooms are very spacious & well kept. The interaction between the patient & the caregiver is excellent!! When my friend passed away I was approached by the director & asked if there was anything she might be able to help me with!! I would recomme..."
READ MORE84 North Old Mill Bottom Road, Annapolis, MD 21409
4.7
(10 reviews)
"I went to Annapolitan Assisted Living. The place was outstanding as far as cleanliness. It's a little more expensive. It's a very nice place. The dining room has tablecloths on the tables. It's a little upscale from the other place. They had semi-pri..."
READ MORE1320 Windlass Drive, Baltimore, MD 21220
4.6
(6 reviews)
"Woodlands Assisted Living was very clean, very ornate, and very fancy on the inside, as far as the foyer went. It was very nice. The apartment was very clean and small. The good thing was it had its own bathroom and shower, which was very nice. The s..."
READ MOREIn Essex, assisted living costs around $6,650 per month, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Local rates run a couple of hundred dollars below Maryland’s baseline of $6,900 and exceed the national norm by $1,300. Rates in Essex also exceed costs in Cumberland and Salisbury, where fees hover near $5,027 and $4,899, respectively.
Essex
$6,650
Maryland
$6,900
The United States
$5,350
Cumberland
$5,027
Hagerstown
$5,800
Salisbury
$4,899
Seniors in Maryland who are eligible for Social Security payments, or would be except for their income, may be able to access financial assistance through the Optional State Supplement (OSS). Residents of small assisted living facilities may also be able to get help from the state’s Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy.
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 Essex pay monthly rates of around $6,650. By contrast, nursing home residents pay notably higher fees of about $11,756 for shared accommodations, and those who opt for in-home care pay approximately $6,864 for nonmedical support. However, other senior care solutions cost less. For example, home health care agencies charge around $6,292, and adult day health care facilities set monthly fees 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 Care (semi-private room)
$11,756
Note: Since data for Essex is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Baltimore, instead.
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Essex has many different resources to offer seniors in the area. These services range from low-cost help to free resources and benefits that focus on health and well-being.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Essex Senior Center | (410) 887-0267 | The Essex Senior Center serves seniors in Baltimore County. It provides a safe and secure environment for recreational activities like games and parties and fitness and health activities, including exercise classes. The center offers arts and crafts, social groups, dances and scheduled outings. |
Maryland Access Point (MAP) | (410) 887-2594 | MAP helps seniors get information, referrals and options counseling for services and benefits. The group also provides brochures and booklets on a variety of topics involving aging, guest speakers for community organizations, information and assistance for loved ones and helps seniors obtain loans for medical equipment. It can also help low-income individuals obtain financial benefits to pay for care. |
Baltimore County Department of Aging | (410) 887-2594 | The Baltimore County Department of Aging serves as the Area Agency on Aging. It provides program information and services for older adults and their caregivers. Through the Department of Aging, seniors have access to available services, including mobility assistance programs, meal plans, help with housing, individual counseling, respite care and supplemental services. |
Maryland Legal Aid | (866) 635-2948 | Maryland Legal Aid helps seniors by offering free limited legal services by phone and in person. Help involves topics like debt collection, elder abuse, landlord/tenant information and other civil matters. |
Baltimore Department of Veterans Affairs | (410) 260-3838 | The Baltimore Department of Veterans Affairs helps prior military obtain and identify available services and benefits. Once benefit, the aid and attendance benefit helps veterans pay for home and community-based services in long-term care. The agency can also assist with housing, medical care and counseling. |
Essex-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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Lise65
5.0
Review of Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek
The only tour I did was Lighthouse Senior Living Hopkins Creek, which I love. It's a beautiful place. It was a little expensive, but it was better priced than a lot of the others that weren't as...
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Lisa
3.0
Review of Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek
My dad moved to Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek. It's an adequate facility. There are star people that stand out. The staff is good. You have good people who are attentive and caring. I...
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Reviewer#BD0219A
4.0
Review of Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek
I am a resident of Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek. The staff is nice, friendly, and thorough. The room is pretty good. I have kind of a suite. So, I have a bedroom, a family room, and...