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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, 457 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 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.
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House Of Victory Apostolic
7824 Rolling Vista Court, Nottingham, MD 21236
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April Bloom Assisted Living
5037 Durham Rd. East, Columbia, MD 21044
5.0
(1 reviews)
My dad moved to April Bloom Assisted Living. I chose it because the staff was very attentive. Over the past two and a half years, he's been in two facilities, but this one is where he's happiest. He enjoys it there. The staff was phenomenal. The acti...
$5,000
Little Sisters of the Poor
601 Maiden Choice Lane, Baltimore, MD 21228
5.0
(1 reviews)
St. Martin's home is wonderful. They're very attentive and very caring. The staff was wonderful and that's just terrific with residents. There are nuns there who are big part of it. I just love everything about it. It's in a very nice area, very peac...
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Lin'S Loving Care Iii
4215 Bayonne Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206
5.0
(2 reviews)
I would recommend this place to anyone who needs care for their love ones. The staff is great and very attentive to the residents the food is home cooked meals which are always great and the place is always clean and pleasant. They offer some private...
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Rosemarie Manor - Ashburton
3809 Belle Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
5.0
(1 reviews)
This facility demonstrated excellent cleanliness. The owner and staff exhibited the utmost professionalism and hospitality to my mother and I. The rooms are incredibly spacious, and my mother has more than enjoyed her time here. ...
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Senior's Place
606 Cargil Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228
5.0
(1 reviews)
Senior's Place was the best that I have found that we could afford. They were so caring and there were so many activities that people went to every day if they wanted to. There's someone there available 24/7. They're interested in the residents. They...
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The Eden Place, LLC
2412 W Lanvale St, Baltimore, MD 21216
5.0
(1 reviews)
My brother is in The Eden Place, LLC. It's excellent. The room is very comfortable and very clean. They have plentiful food and beverage. Nice atmosphere. It's a very nice place, and my brother is flourishing there. I've tried their food. It's good, ...
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Perfect Home Care LLC
149 Westminster Pike, Reisterstown, MD 21136
5.0
(1 reviews)
The staff is caring considerate and kind. The facility was super clean my mom was in love with the home. The Covid precautions had made my family feel extremely safe and comfortable. I would give 10 stars if i could....
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New Beginning At Branchleigh, LLC
9851 Branchleigh Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133
5.0
(2 reviews)
If you are looking for a home away from home, this is the place you want to bring your loved one too. The staff is very friendly and so is the other clients there. My friend father was there and he loved it😊...
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Awakenings of Bel Air
821 Red Pump Road, Bel Air, MD 21014
5.0
(1 reviews)
Awakenings of Bel Air was very nice but very expensive. The people were very helpful. The place was beautiful. At the time, they had a facility there that takes abusive patients, which is what I thought I was looking for. I found out I didn't need th...
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Kind Heart Assisted Living
2519 Keyworth Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
5.0
(1 reviews)
Kind Heart Assisted Living was very pleasant. It's a nice location, it's clean, and very satisfactory as an assisted living place. The owner works full time as a nurse, and he's started this up on his own. He's very professional and very outgoing, an...
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Always Caring, Inc
9534 Angelina Circle, Columbia, MD 21044
5.0
(1 reviews)
My dad has moved into Always Caring. It's a nice place. What drew me to it was that in the group home, they have an area where patients that need physical therapy have a little area for them with equipment down there. The rooms are pretty spacious, a...
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Ardent Living Memory Care
821 Nottingham Rd, Baltimore, MD 21229
5.0
(2 reviews)
Ardent Living Memory Care has been a huge help to my family. Until her death a month ago, my mother was the primary caretaker for my father, and after she died I struggled to find a place for him. The outbreak of Covid-19 complicated the search bey...
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White Oak Village at Rosemar
2942 Rosemar Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
5.0
(1 reviews)
My father currently resides at White Oak and I have been very happy with his care. The staff are extremely loyal, caring and kind. The residence is kept very clean and organized. They offer a number of activities for all adults to participate in at v...
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Afternoon Tea
3523 Glenmore Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206
5.0
(1 reviews)
My husband is a resident of Afternoon Tea, and I think he likes the staff. They're better than anything else. The thing he likes the least is not being able to come home. He begged every time I went there to bring him home with me when I left. It's...
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KP Assisted Living
3811 White Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206
5.0
(1 reviews)
I visited KP assisted living for my 89 year old mom. I really loved the neighborhood and enjoyed the activity sheet for the residents knowing that my mom would have lots of activities to occupy her… I will certainly keep this place in mind, when I pl...
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Our Home in the Country2, LLC
25667 West Hill Rd, Worton, MD 21678
5.0
(1 reviews)
At OHITC2, The atomphee is very home like, the meals are served and eaten in a Famly settng. The residents are happy and content The staff i very pleasant and very in tune with their residents needs. ...
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Ovalstone Comfort Home
13221 Ovalstone Ln, Bowie, MD 20715
5.0
(1 reviews)
Ovalstone is a residential care home. It's similar to a nursing home, but it's in an actual home. Right now, there are three patients who are there. We chose it because of the cost. In addition to that, when you walk into the place, it looks really n...
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Hands Full of Love Assisted Living
3916 Pinkney Rd, Baltimore, MD 21215
5.0
(3 reviews)
My mother moved into Hands Full of Love Assisted Living. It is a great place. They've got good food. They take good care, and they're kind. I would rate them very good because they keep me informed, and I can talk to my mother whenever I want to. My ...
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
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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...
Assisted Living
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...
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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.
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.
