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.
134 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122
4.5
(2 reviews)
The Sheridan at Severna Park was a beautiful facility. It's the newest so everything still has a shine to it. It's only at 40% capacity, but I would expect that to change quickly. It's only been in existence for about eight months, so you can't judge...
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9404 Belair Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236
4.5
(4 reviews)
My grandmother is a resident of this facility. She had been at a large impersonal facility, but due to a variety of reasons, it did not work out. . Ma Maison is an unassuming place. The staff is friendly and personable and quick to answer questi...
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7548 Old Telegraph Rd, Hanover, MD 21076
4.4
(17 reviews)
My mother will be moving into Morningside House of Friendship. The price is very reasonable. It's close to my house, so I can visit her as much as I want. I like the facility. They're going to give my mother the care level she needs. She will be in a...
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13801 York Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030
4.4
(11 reviews)
My mother has been a resident of Broadmead Retirement Community since June 2012. We have been thoroughly impressed and very pleased at the care level with the nurses, and caregivers. Also, the activities available are awesome. Additionally, the Physi...
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CARING STARS WINNER
715 Benfield Road, Severna Park, MD 21146
4.4
(19 reviews)
The staff at HeartLands Assisted Living at Severna Park was very knowledgeable, professional, and courteous. It's a smaller facility overall. We went to the memory care and it gives a very homey feeling. The staff have been there the longest of all f...
$4,500
3308 Benson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21227
4.4
(7 reviews)
We chose to have my mother in Caritas House Assisted Living because she is a devout Catholic and they have all the services and support that she wants and needs. The staff is friendly, accommodating, informed, helpful, and thorough. She has a 320-squ...
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300 West Ring Factory Road, Bel Air, MD 21014
4.4
(7 reviews)
I visited Brightview of Bel Air. They were very nice. I knew several people who have family members there or have had family members there and have passed already. I was very happy to hear everything from them that they were good. I didn't check the ...
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469 Jumpers Hole Road, Severna Park, MD 21146
4.4
(19 reviews)
Brightview Severna Park was a nice facility, but they're very expensive. I like it, but it would be good for somebody who has a big income or has access to a lot of money. The staff was good. I had no problem with the director of sales. She answered ...
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1935 Generals Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401
4.4
(5 reviews)
Our in-laws have been residing at Brightview Annapolis for 8 months now. It is the benchmark we were using to compare the other facilities. The service there has been excellent. They're getting everything they need. The reason why we're looking at ot...
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8100 Rossville Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21236
4.3
(13 reviews)
My mother-in-law moved into Brightview White Marsh a month ago, and she's adjusting very well. It's been a great experience for her, and she's starting to settle in. It has a lovely dining room experience for the residents. The rooms are different si...
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12261 Roundwood Road, Timonium, MD 21093
4.3
(8 reviews)
We went to Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge. We liked the opportunity that if we needed it, there would be a nurse available. If one of us needed to have assisted living, we could easily stay in the apartment we're in and still get it. The whole place an...
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CARING STARS WINNER
715 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228
4.3
(41 reviews)
My mom is going to go to Charlestown by Erickson Senior Living. We chose this community because once she is in there, she stays in there. They will take care of her until she dies. They have a step-down care. The atmosphere is very convivial, and the...
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118 Arundel Beach Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146
4.3
(3 reviews)
My dad spent almost the last year of his life at the Severna Park house. Margaret, Roger, and the entire staff are wonderful, friendly, and caring - they treat each resident as if he/she were their own parent. Each resident has their own room with ...
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5001 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...
$4,000
4970 Jolly Acres Road,, White Hall, MD 21161
4.3
(3 reviews)
My mother was a resident at Sunshine Acres for 8 years. When I had to place her, due to beginning Alzheimer's, I was heart broken. I was sure she would stay angry at me forever; she wanted to remain in her home. The staff, who remained pretty much th...
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5008 Walther Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21214
4.3
(3 reviews)
We toured Ebenezer House. It was clean and bright. It was kind of tight but roomy enough for the residents. The level of care seemed to be okay. They only had one caretaker there for like eight people. The staff was very friendly and pleasant. She to...
$1,200
725 Mount Wilson Lane, Baltimore, MD 21208
4.3
(3 reviews)
I was immediately impressed with North Oaks Retirement Community. They offer many options for residents from almost independent to constant supervision. The community provides a number of "apartments" where couples can live that offer the convenience...
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615 Chestnut Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
4.3
(10 reviews)
Our experience with Pickersgill Retirement Community has been very good. The admissions person that helped us was very good and very friendly. My mother-in-law has a one-bedroom and a one bath, with a living room, and a small kitchenette. The staff h...
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184 Meadow Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
4.2
(7 reviews)
The atmosphere at Locust Lodge made my dad feel like it was home and not an institution setting. We searched for many assisted living homes before choosing Locust Lodge. With my dad being a bit difficult, many of the staff was understanding, warm and...
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522 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015
4.2
(7 reviews)
My mom was here for almost a year before she passed at Jacobs Well on July 31st. I visited mom almost every day, we were so pleased with Jacobs Well, including the kind and caring owners, Bill & Debbie Hanks, manager,, Ron Hanks, who's always plea...
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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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