Optimum Care Homes LLC
1906 Cecil Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My mother has stayed there now for almost a year. Clean environment. Friendly staff. Happy we were able to get her in this place. ..."
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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1906 Cecil Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My mother has stayed there now for almost a year. Clean environment. Friendly staff. Happy we were able to get her in this place. ..."
READ MORE10815 Powers Avenue, Cockeysville, MD 21030
4.6
(3 reviews)
"I toured Dulaney Valley Assisted Living at Hunt Valley for my mother-in-law. The facility is a little bit more on the smaller side, and I was expecting more. But once I've learned about the primary goal of the facility, I think it's very adequate. Pe..."
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 MORE3100 N. Ridge Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21043
4.6
(8 reviews)
"Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City was a very nice place and had good amenities. The staff was very knowledgeable, and friendly, and gave us a good and thorough tour. The rooms were a little small but adequate. The facility was very neat and c..."
READ MORE4304 Parkmont Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
4.6
(8 reviews)
"I went to Angel Core Home of Care. The common area was nice-sized and nicely furnished. The dining area was of pretty good size. The kitchen doesn't make much difference because she wouldn't be cooking. It had nice new flooring and the bedrooms were ..."
READ MORE3903 Claxton Pl, Bowie, MD 20715
4.6
(8 reviews)
"My mother in law has been in care with this Access Home Care. They have taken excellent care of her. The home is always clean and the staff is very friendly.. They have taken excellent care of her. I would recommend them for elderly care...."
READ MORE303 9th Avenue Southeast, Glen Burnie, MD 21224
4.5
(5 reviews)
"Came to do a tour of this facility and it was super clean and had a home-like feeling. The clients seemed very happy and really seem to be content with their care. Although we decided to keep my mom home, if ever we decide to put my mom in a facility..."
READ MORE800 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
4.5
(20 reviews)
"Sunrise of Annapolis was absolutely beautiful. People were lovely and you couldn't ask for anything more in an assisted living. It was just very expensive. That's the only drawback. They have a barber/hair salon, activities, games, and a nice dining ..."
READ MORE453 Queenstown Rd, Severn, MD 21144
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I went to look at The Hamlet at Queenstown. The facility was well-run. The staff was very courteous, friendly, and accommodating. The amenities and the facilities were very nice. If my mom only needed assisted living, it's a nice place. The kitchen w..."
READ MORE1 Colgate Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050
4.5
(20 reviews)
"My mom (Nancy) lived there for 5 years until her passing last month. The staff treated her like family. They knew who she was within her first week of being there. They knew my mom loved her Hallmark shows on TV and drinking her Sprite. The nursin..."
READ MORE1409 St Francis Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014
4.5
(4 reviews)
"It was beautiful. They showed us some rooms. The staff said everything was included. Even when it became hospice, that was already included. It was very clean. When you walk in, they got fireplaces. It's very cozy and it smelled nice. The staff who t..."
READ MORE9900 Walther Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21234
4.5
(14 reviews)
"The Cottages of Perry Hall is always clean. It's individual cottages and there's 16 residents in each cottage. Every month the main room and the hallways are decorated for whatever holiday is that month. They're always changing, and it's always brigh..."
READ MORE7110 Minstrel Way, Columbia, MD 21045
4.4
(18 reviews)
"We went to Brighton Gardens of Columbia. We found the facility very welcoming. We looked at an available unit and it was spacious. All of the staff were very nice. It looked like they had very good food. They gave us some desserts to take with us. Th..."
READ MORE1813 Old Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21221
4.4
(9 reviews)
"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 nice. I like everything. Just the way they had everythi..."
READ MORE804 S. Camp Meade Rd, Linthicum, MD 21090
4.4
(5 reviews)
"Our tour at Inspirations Assisted Living & Memory Care of Linthicum went wonderful. The staff was very friendly. The place was very nice and clean, and the people sitting there looked wonderful. They didn't know I was coming because I was across the ..."
READ MORE1840 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208
4.3
(41 reviews)
"We found Charter Senior Living of Woodholme Crossing for my aunt. I'm very pleased with them. As far as what I've experienced, I could not ask for people to be more cooperative, kinder, and great with seniors. I'm not very good with seniors, so I don..."
READ MORE3800 Old Court Road, Pikesville, MD 21208
4.3
(38 reviews)
"My mother will be moving into Sunrise of Pikesville. My overall experience was a 10, with 10 being the highest. The staff took us around and we were able to see various models and choices for living, which allowed us to better picture my mom moving i..."
READ MORE5001 Carroll Manor Road, Baldwin, MD 21093
4.3
(3 reviews)
"We toured Dulaney Valley Assisted Living at Baldwin. They were very good. They had the stairs, and they had the lift chairs. My father likes to wander on his own, so that's why we were looking for a place that had a room on the one level where he did..."
READ MORE1260 Defense Highway, Gambrills, MD 21054
4.3
(3 reviews)
"The staff is professional and very caring toward the residents. It's all very wonderful. The facility has 16 private rooms for its residents and one bathroom for every two rooms. The rooms are simple but clean and nice and all of them have windows th..."
READ MORE402 Castle Marina Road, Chester, MD 21619
4.2
(4 reviews)
"Having to choose a place for a family member to live their final stage of life is one of the hardest decisions to make. I researched/visited many assisted living centers in Maryland. My criteria was: high staff/resident ratio, kind and compassion..."
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.
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...
Assisted Living
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...
Assisted Living
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...