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Abundant Life I
9966 Oaklea Court, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Sequoia Senior Care
10110 Wesleigh Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
"At Sequoia Senior Care (SSC), we understand that choosing an assisted living community is a big and difficult decision for families. We want..."
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April Bloom Assisted Living
5037 Durham Rd. East, Columbia, MD 21044
"We have a nice website aprilbloomal.com that describes our capabilities. We have unique medical capability that is not available in other gr..."
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Sand Cherry Manor Assisted Living
8367 Sand Cherry, Laurel, MD 20723
"Sand Cherry Manor Assisted Living is licensed by the state of Maryland to provide assisted living services. We are located in Howard County,..."
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Maple Hill
10711 Harding Road, Laurel, MD 20723
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READ MORECooper'S Senior Assisted Group Home, Inc
5615 Tricross Drive, Columbia, MD 21045
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Beaverbrook Assisted Living
4994 Beaverbrook Road, Columbia, MD 21044
"There comes a time in our lives when our aging loved ones can no longer live on their own. When you face this critical decision making point..."
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Emmanuel Care Center I
2992 Mount Etna Circle, Ellicott City, MD 21042
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READ MOREFriendship Place
6348 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD 21044
"Friendship Place is conveniently located just 30 miles outside of Washington, D.C., in Columbia, Maryland. Although the town has a populatio..."
READ MOREMckete'S Senior Home
5621 Tricross Drive, Columbia, MD 21045
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READ MOREAngels Alert Iii
6526 Greenmount Drive, Elkridge, MD 21075
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Greenway Manor
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 reside..."
READ MORESan Jose Care Home, Llp
9316 Pilar Court, Columbia, MD 21045
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READ MORENew Life Assisted Living Iii
8313 church ln, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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READ MOREPearls Of Wisdom Assisted Living Centers, Inc
9359 Guilford Road, Columbia, MD 21046
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Zion Assisted Living
4304 Elmwood Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705
"Zion Assisted Living is a home away from home, with a clean and beautiful environment, gorgeous community with walk-in bathroom. There are p..."
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SunnySide Manor
13118 Layhill Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20906
"SunnySide Manor will evaluate the level of care that is necessary to improve your loved one's quality of life. We offer the following servi..."
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Agape Manor-House
1302 Tarrant Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
" We are dedicated to providing you with compassionate assisted living in a secure and inviting residential setting. Your independence and s..."
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Bowie Assisted Living, Inc.
12001 Lanham Severn Rd, Bowie, MD 20720
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I can't say enough good things about Bowie Assisted Living. The staff truly provides exceptional care for residents. From day one I was impressed by how they provided care for my mother that suffers from Dementia. They have a warm, welcoming environm..."
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Abundantly Blessed Assisted Living
11504 Polaris Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My aunt has moved to Abundantly Blessed Assisted Living. We like it because it's an assisted living facility in a home so it's small and very nice. It's new, I think they just started. I haven't tried it but my aunt likes the food there. I went there..."
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Paying for Assisted Living in Howard County
As part of the greater Baltimore metropolis, Howard County shares the area’s average assisted living price, which comes to $5,000 per month. This is the same as the Maryland average according to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. Assisted living in Howard County is more expensive than the national average of $4,300 per month.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Howard County, MD and Nearby Cities
Assisted living prices within Maryland vary, and costs in Howard County are right on the median. On the border with Delaware, Salisbury has higher costs of $5,500. On the banks of the Chesapeake Bay, California has the highest assisted living prices in the state. At $6,200, it’s a full $1,200 per month more expensive than Howard County. Further inland, Hagerstown has the lowest costs at $4,500. At $4,665 per month, the nearby Cumberland area has similar assisted living prices. Seniors can find more affordable long-term care costs in neighboring Virginia where the Winchester area averages $4,304 and Blacksburg averages $4,000. Virginia’s capital Richmond has even lower assisted living prices with a monthly median of $3,645.
Howard County
$5,000
Maryland
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Richmond, VA
$3,645
Blacksburg, VA
$4,000
Winchester, VA
$4,304
Hagerstown
$4,500
Cumberland
$4,665
Salisbury
$5,500
California
$6,200
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Howard County
Seniors in the Maryland area may be eligible for assistance with funding from the Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy program.Â
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Howard County
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Howard County Office on Aging and Independence | (410) 313-1234 | Seniors throughout the county can rely on this organization for supportive services, such as advocacy and education. A loan closet offers free access to medical equipment and assistive technology, and an elder abuse prevention initiative has information on fraud and other common forms of exploitation. Experts are on hand to provide health insurance counseling and long-term care placement, and a resource center connects elders with services to meet a variety of needs. |
| Annapolis Vet Center | (410) 605-7826 | Part of the federal Veterans Affairs network, this center connects service members with vital resources and records. Referrals to mental health care, medical care, pharmaceutical services and laboratory tests are available through this government body. The center also offers a variety of benefits and entitlement programs for education, housing and health care. |
| Ellicott City 50+ Center | (410) 313-1400 | This and other senior centers throughout the county act as hubs for socialization and entertainment. Adults over 60 are invited to participate in low-impact exercise classes, hobby workshops and art classes. This senior center also offers cooking and nutrition education as well as chronic disease management classes. Music classes promote cognitive and mental wellness while technology courses help seniors stay connected with family and friends. |
| Maryland Legal Aid | (410) 972-2700 | Qualified attorneys volunteer their time to this organization to help seniors and low-income individuals with legal issues. Seniors can get help dealing with debt collection, tax issues and other consumer matters as well as planning long-term care and obtaining access to health insurance. Representation is available for cases of elder abuse, and assistance is available for the creation of wills and care directives. |
| Neighbor Ride | (410) 884-7433 | Neighbor Ride is a volunteer-based transportation service dedicated to helping Howard County seniors remain mobile and active. By appointment, older adults can get free rides to and from medical appointments and errands. Transportation is also available to social and worship gatherings. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Howard County
Howard County-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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Claudia
5.0
Review of Shangrila Senior Living
I went to Shangrila Senior Living. They provide three meals a day. They have activities and a nice eating area. You have a choice of eating in your room or eating in the eating area. They have a...
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Angela
4.0
Review of Shangrila Senior Living
I went to Shangrila Senior Living. It was very nice. It was just a little bit too far from where I'm living. So, we were trying to find something closer to our house, but the facility was very...
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Kathy
4.0
Review of Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City
I like the way Lighthouse Senior Living Ellicott City was laid out, and I liked the number of activities and things like that. The man that gave me the tour was the sales director. He was very...
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