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Open Hand's Assisted Living Facility
5500 Hilltop Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
" Our mission is to provide our residents with the highest level of care, unique to each individual's needs. To ensure the needs of our resid..."
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Assisted Living Communities in Essex, Maryland
Essex 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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OTIUM Senior Care Assisted Living
402 Marley Station Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
"OTIUM Senior Care Assisted Living 'Where Your Loved One Is Our Loved One!' Conveniently located minutes from historic Annapolis, and withi..."
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Golden Oasis Senior Living
6905 Scarlet Oak Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075
"Golden Oasis Senior Living is a full-service residential home-based facility. A comfortable homey atmosphere with professional nursing home ..."
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Unconditional Care
3200 Echodale Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21214
"We show residents the love and respect they deserve as they go through the later stages of their life. Our services are tailored to the spec..."
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For Those Who Serve
1100 Sherwood Ave, Baltimore, MD 21239
"This Assisted living offers a feeling of home away from home. Owned and operated by a veteran nurse who will be hands-on with all our reside..."
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Alma's Grace Assisted Living
215 Audrey Ave, Baltimore, MD 21225
" Alma's Grace ALF, LLC is a new assisted living home located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was created with love and dedication to pr..."
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Rolling Meadows Assisted Living
303 N. Rolling Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228
"Rolling Meadows Assisted Living cares deeply for the seniors who rely on us. We are proud to offer top-notch services with all the comforts ..."
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Sterling Care Assisted Living
3617 Seven Mile Lane, Pikesville, MD 21208
"Welcome To Sterling Hospitality Kosher Assisted Living! Our Residents receive respectful and compassionate care 24 hours a day. Our Owners..."
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Whispering Pines Assisted Living Facility LLC
5811 S Hawthorne Ave, Rock Hall, MD 21661
"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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J.L. Care Enterprises
601 Aldershot Road, Baltimore, MD 21229
"J.L. Enterprises is an assisted living facility located in Baltimore, MD 21229. Assisted living facilities provide care to people who requir..."
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A.C.E. Assisted Living, LLC
12704 Milan Way, Bowie, MD 20715
"This luxurious facility is the place you can call home; Where Caring is Essential and Patience is Key! A.C.E Assisted Living was the vision ..."
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Shining Moon Elder Care Alf
1310 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD 21286
"Shining Moon's Elder Care is an assisted living facility located in Towson, MD 21286. Assisted living facilities provide care to people who ..."
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Trinity Home Care & Assisted Living
1004 Beaumont Ave, Baltimore, MD 21212
"Trinity Home Care & Assisted Living is a small yet very spacious, quaint and personable 6-bed licensed facility. Warm, compassionate, loving..."
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Elle Home Haven
1022 Wicklow Road, Baltimore, MD 21229
"Elle Home Haven LLC is a residential assisted living, four-bed facility. We�re a small facility, with a home-like feel, but packed with grea..."
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Care Transitions
2133 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21223
" Looking for a cost-effective beautiful Home for your loved ones? Look no further we are one of the best in Baltimore. We have nice-sized Pr..."
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Ideal Comfort Assisted Living
620 Glenwood Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21212
"Ideal Comfort Assisted Living offers assisted living and memory care services, in addition to offering up to Level 3 Care. We provide person..."
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The Red Door Assisted Living
504 Gwynnwest Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136
" The owner is a Certified Occupational therapist, who has almost a decade of providing therapy to the geriatric population. With this knowle..."
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Lorien Elkridge
7615 Washington Blvd., Elkridge, MD 21075
"Lorien Elkridge assisted living opened in 2019 and is connected through a walkway to our well known and respected Lorien skilled nursing and..."
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Howell's Care 3
6111 Western Run Dr, Baltimore, MD 21209
"Our goal is to support quality of life in the community. Provide exceptional compassionate care and to enhance residents' dignity and self-r..."
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Loving Care Assisted Living IV
550 Revolution Street, Havre De Grace, MD 21078
"Welcome to Loving Care Assisted Living IV located in Havre de Grace, MD. We invite you to schedule an in-person or virtual tour of our com..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Essex, MD and Nearby Cities
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
Paying for Assisted Living in Essex, MD
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Essex
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.
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 Essex, MD
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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Free Assisted Living Resources in Essex
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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Essex
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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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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...
