
1651 E Belvedere Ave, Baltimore, MD 21239
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Essex covers just under 10 square miles in Baltimore County and sits on a...
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1651 E Belvedere Ave, Baltimore, MD 21239
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8337 Liberty Road, Baltimore, MD 21244
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1118 Cherry Hill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225
Cherrydale Apartments is based in Baltimore, MD, near the Cherry Hill Urban Garden. Seniors can enjoy living in a bustling community, with a variety of shops and restaurants close by, as well as good public transportation options. The First Baptist Church and St Veronica Catholic Church are both located on Cherry Hill Road. Cherrydale Apartments is an affordable housing community featuring 186 units. The facility offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units and operates under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program. Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers are accepted. All units are cable-ready and feature air conditioning and heating, wall-to-wall carpeting and walk-in closets. Staff is on hand to assist with maintenance and an on-site manager is available to help residents with other queries. Amenities include a business lab and computer center for residents to use, and off-street parking is offered. The community is gated, offering seniors added security and peace of mind, and the outdoor play area is ideal for entertaining grandchildren when they come to visit.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories
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4012 Springdale Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21207
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3030 Brookwood Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Morning Glory Assisted Living is located in Ellicott City, Maryland. This community offers two types of care: Assisted Living and Residential Care Home. It is designed to support residents who need some help with daily activities but still want to maintain a level of independence. The environment at Morning Glory Assisted Living focuses on providing a supportive and comfortable living space for all its residents.The amenities at Morning Glory Assisted Living include meals provided for all residents, a variety of organized activities and programs, group exercise classes, and shared common areas. These amenities are aimed at enhancing the daily life of residents, offering them opportunities to engage with others, stay active, and enjoy a well-rounded lifestyle. The shared common areas serve as great spaces for residents to socialize and relax.In terms of services, Morning Glory Assisted Living provides medication management and personal care services. These services ensure that residents receive the necessary assistance with managing their health and personal needs. The staff is trained to support the well-being of each resident, making sure that everyone gets the care they require in a respectful and attentive manner.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories
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509 Walker Ave, Towson, MD 21212
At Taylor & Jackie Assisted Living, we have many years of experience in caregiving. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the expectations of our residents and families by providing quality care and excellent service in a home-like nurturing environment. Our pricing is All-Inclusive. Our professional staff includes a Delegated Nurse, CNA/GNA, medication technicians, Personal Care Providers, Dieticians, activity coordinators and much more! At Taylor & Jackie Assisted Living, we provide exceptional caregiving services to the elderly population from age ranges of 50 and older. Taylor and Jackie Assisted Living is conveniently located at 509 Walker Ave Baltimore, MD 21212 in the Towson Community. At Taylor and Jackie Assisted Living, we are dedicated to our clients, and will provide them with unlimited care, by enhancing their quality of life.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories
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105 Dihedral Drive, Middle River, MD 21220
Angel�s comfort assisted living is a home away from home. We offer tender loving care in a quiet residential community. The home is all on one level and has access for disabled clients. The home is run by a husband and wife and daughter team who will coordinate health care needs for your love ones one of the owners is a registered nurse and the other two are certified medication technicians, so your family will be taken care of by professionals. We are great cooks and a delicious meal is provided daily by the owners. We assist with doctors' visits and offer activities to meet our clients needs. All families are invited to take tours of our Home.To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories
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8707 Trumps Mill Road, Baltimore, MD 21237
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3502 Dennlyn Road, Baltimore, MD 21215
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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, and there are plenty of local restaurants featuring the shellfish. Tourists and residents alike may choose to spend time visiting the National Aquarium or the Inner Harbor district, full of shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. Breeze from the nearby Atlantic Ocean provides some relief on hot summer days. Winters are milder than in many other parts of the country, although snow does fall every year. Pleasant Garden is located in a suburban area not far from the city center in a multistory home with a wide front porch and wheelchair ramp. The small community has a low staff to resident ratio with supervision and assistance available around the clock. While care is non-medical in nature, there is plenty of help with bathing, personal care or mobility. Caretakers are trained, however, for insulin injections. Nutritious meals are prepared in the home, and residents dine together. A feeling of family and camaraderie is encouraged here, with a cozy living room for seniors to gather and socialize. Transportation is provided for medical appointments or outings. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories
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206 Marley Station Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
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1128 N Calhoun St, Baltimore, MD 21217
Concord Meadows occupies a tree-lined street in the historic Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. The facility is close to major highways such as Interstate 95 and fewer than 4 miles away from Johns Hopkins Hospital, with its Memory and Alzheimer's Treatment Center. At Concord Meadows, residents can receive assisted living, respite, hospice and memory care services. This continuum of care allows residents to age in place as their needs change. With just nine beds, the facility is also small enough to enable staff to give residents all the time and attention they deserve. The owner and operator is a registered nurse who has been working with seniors for over 19 years. Amenities for residents include home-style meals, snacks, housekeeping, laundry services and a call bell system. Residents can also receive hair and beauty treatments and see a podiatrist on-site. For those who need it, feeding assistance, diabetic management and medication administration are also available courtesy of the facility's nurse. For added convenience, residents can have their medications delivered from the pharmacy.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories
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6040 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214
Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, our Clinical Care Teams are focused on implementing personalized care programs to facilitate recovery and improve well-being.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories
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2913 Greenway Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Greenway Manor is located in the historic community of Ellicott City, MD. Less than 20 miles from downtown Baltimore, the city offers residents colonial charm with big-city conveniences a short drive away. Historic sites, senior-friendly outdoor resources and access to world-class medical facilities, such as Johns Hopkins Medical Center and University of Maryland Medical Center, make this residential city an ideal choice for retirees. Greenway Manor offers assisted living, dementia care and respite services, and residents can choose between furnished or unfurnished rooms. Staff are on-call 24/7 and offer a full range of daily living services for residents. In this small facility, which houses only eight residents, staff work closely with residents to provide personalized care. Greenway Manor has four levels of care, level one to level three-plus, with each level offering more intensive care, allowing seniors to age in place. With its natural stone, ranch-style house, Greenway Manor is an ideal choice for residents who prefer a charming, intimate feel. Simple landscaping in the yards and the ramped front porch allow easy access to residents in wheelchairs, and the tree-lined neighborhood offers a quiet and serene backdrop for morning strolls. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories
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3827 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
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1232 Ritchie Hwy, Arnold, MD 21012
Riva Terrace 5 is located in Arnold, MD, opposite the Severna Park Golf Center and the Greater Annapolis Y in Arnold, which is home to a fitness center, a cafe and other amenities. Seniors can enjoy living close to the Severn River while still having the option of taking the highway to the city for dining and leisure. Riva Terrace 5 is a care home for seniors who require moderate assistance with day-to-day tasks. Seniors live in private rooms and benefit from care in a small group setting. This property is licensed for up to five residents and caregivers offer each resident personalized care such as assistance with dressing or bathing, medication reminders and blood sugar monitoring for the purposes of insulin administration. Staff can use the Hoyer lift to perform total transfers and are trained in techniques to de-escalate behavioral issues and calm those with exit-seeking behaviors. Seniors can take advantage of the amenities offered by the community, which include full meal service and private baths in each suite. The facility is secured with WanderGuard to keep seniors safe while they are relaxing in the garden. The indoor common room gives residents a chance to mingle and enjoy some downtime. Spanish speaking staff members are available.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories
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326 Gloucester Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Family Home Care is a small assisted living facility in Glen Burnie, MD. The Baltimore suburb along the Chesapeake Bay is home to almost 69,000 people. It is experiencing a rebirth with a heavy focus on historic preservation, so older adults can find plenty of rich cultural attractions such as Fort Smallwood Park, Benson Hammond and Fort Carol, a hexagon-shaped sea fort from the 1800s. Gaming, dining and many other entertainment options abound here as well. Family Home Care offers private and shared wheelchair-accessible units for seniors who need a little help. The staff includes nurses, and a physician is on call to handle medication needs and urgent issues that may arise. Additionally, incontinence care, catheter care and single-person assisted transfer services are available. The home has a separate Memory Care wing for individuals with dementia. The community plans a variety of activities to help residents maintain physical and mental agility. The community serves homestyle meals each day as well. Its indoor common areas provide a quiet background for enjoying fellow residents and guests or simply relaxing. On-site beauty and barber services help keep seniors looking their best. At Family Home Care, cats and dogs are welcome.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories
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2901 E Strathmore Ave, Baltimore, MD 21214
Esther's Place at Strathmore is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Baltimore, MD. It's just a short drive from the sprawling James Welling Park, and several restaurants and stores are located nearby. There are also many churches and religious organizations in the area. This assisted living facility has caregivers available around-the-clock to see to residents needs, and registered nurses are also on call 24 hours a day. The staff provides assistance with personal care, including total care for disabled residents. Staff also provides services, such as medication management, oxygen and nebulizer treatments and Coumadin care. Esther's Place provides a range of levels of care, including memory and hospice care. Esther's Place at Strathmore offers residents a peaceful, homelike environment. Regular on-site activities and events are offered to keep residents engaged, or they can relax in the quiet common areas located throughout the house. The outdoor space is beautifully landscaped and features a spacious front porch with plenty of seating.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories
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2301 Oswego Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
Stump's Home, Inc is located in Baltimore, Maryland. Cold Spring Park's trails and woodlands are close by, and there's a selection of shops, restaurants and churches right on Park Heights Avenue, allowing seniors to enjoy the best of Baltimore without having to travel too far. Stump's Home, Inc is a residential care facility, with staff available 24 hours a day to assist with daily care needs. Seniors have the option of three levels of care, based on the type and frequency of assistance they are likely to require. Staff members are trained to perform one-person assisted transfers, and a visiting nurse can assist with medication administration. Beauticians, speech pathologists and occupational therapists regularly visit to work with residents. Staff is trained in the de-escalation of exit-seeking behaviors, and to reduce stress and anxiety in those prone to wandering. Amenities at the facility include full meal service and transportation services to off-site events and devotional services. Indoor common areas are ideal for socializing, and the busy event calendar includes group day trips. Ground floor and wheelchair accessible units are available.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories
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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 access goods such as fresh produce and flowers, while still enjoying short commutes to shops and recreational amenities due to the close proximity of Interstate 50. This assisted living community offers seniors daily support and care with personal tasks. The warm, friendly staff members are specially trained to handle residents with behavioral issues caused by dementia and Alzheimer's, and on-site hospice care is available. Nutritional counseling and medication management help improve and maintain seniors' well-being, and the facility is equipped to offer two-person assisted transfers and monitor insulin levels through the sliding scale program. Engaging activities are planned regularly by the staff members at Riva Terrace 6, such as dances, socials and educational classes. The facility is pet-friendly, and common areas are located both indoors and outdoors to ensure seniors can stroll around and interact with other residents. Nutritious, tasty meals are fixed fresh each day, and management provides manicures.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories
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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 |
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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.