Essex covers just under 10 square miles in Baltimore County and sits on a...
In the following guide, we feature 1463 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.
4511 Maine Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21207
3.6
(3 reviews)
Very pleased with the attention and care that was given to my father. He interacted very well with the other residents and the staff treated him kindly....
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400 Georgia Court, Towson, MD 21204
3.6
(3 reviews)
My mom was a resident of Presbyterian Home of Maryland for several years. They took exceptional care of her. I know many other folks that lived at there during her stay and they all said it was wonderful. Personally I was always treated well and was ...
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101 Woodholme Avenue, Pikesville, MD 21208
3.6
(3 reviews)
We got the chance to walk around Woodholme Springs Assisted Living. We saw numerous activities every time we came. Basically, they were doing the different activities they had posted downstairs. When you come in the door and you go to the board, you ...
$3,000
2300 Dulaney Valley Road A, Baltimore, MD 21093
3.5
(16 reviews)
It's always a pleasure to come thru the front doors of the Main Building.When you arrive you are greeted by the absolute best Phone Receptionist Moneyette who is never to busy to say," Good Morning how are you today". I have really enjoyed conversati...
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2926 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21218
3.5
(2 reviews)
My mom has been at Esther’s Place at the Park for a month now. For the monthly fee, it was the best I could find. They have three locations, and they are all really close to one another. They have two houses and one building. The Park is good for som...
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16 Fusting Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228
3.5
(6 reviews)
My brother was there about 2 months ago on A wing all the staff that worked with him were very polite. I felt like he was in a good place just because the unit manager Yolanda felt like she cared about my brother. I would recommend this place ...
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8710 Emge Rd, Baltimore, MD 21234
3.5
(2 reviews)
Great place. The DON rock!!! She assured My Mom was taken care of and covered every aspect of her care plan I appreciate that....
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13426 Overbrook Lane, Bowie, MD 20715
3.5
(2 reviews)
I am a granddaughter of a resident at Rose's Place and I have been to visit my grandmother a few times in the last month and i must say this place keeps them active. I love going in and they are dancing or singing along with the CNA's and they always...
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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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144 N Hickory Ave, Bel Air, MD 21014
3.4
(5 reviews)
Compassionate and caring staff. Manager is on top of even small details and does a great job ‘quarterbacking’ between our family and the doctor and physical therapist and makes sure staff is all up to speed with exactly what is needed. My dad is t...
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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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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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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
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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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
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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1111 Hanson Road, Edgewood, MD 21040
3.0
(1 reviews)
My husband is in Nichols Senior Care. Somebody takes care of him, and he gets his meals. They give him his medications. The grounds are beautiful. The flowers and all those decorations are nice, but it's homey. I like that. The staff is very nice, bu...
$2,800
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
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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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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Assisted Living
Troy9
5.0
Review of Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek
I toured Lighthouse Senior at Living Hopkins Creek. It looked clean. It looked like the people that lived there were a tight-knit community, with a lot of activities. It looked good, but it's out...
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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...
In 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.
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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