San Jose Care Home, Llp
9316 Pilar Court, Columbia, MD 21045
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Towson sits in Baltimore County, less than 15 miles outside Baltimore. While this city is generally recognized as a college town, it accommodates its senior community through 9 assisted living...
To help guide your search for assisted living in Towson, we provide insight into the amenities and features of local facilities through 1577 reviews reviews in our directory. Altogether, these reviews indicate an average consumer satisfaction score of 3.5 out of 5 stars stars.
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9316 Pilar Court, Columbia, MD 21045
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READ MORE2800 Mosher Street, Baltimore, MD 21216
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READ MORE4122 Duvall Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216
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READ MORE5200 Bowleys Ln, Baltimore, MD 21206
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READ MORE5756 Augustine Ave, Elkridge, MD 21075
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READ MORE9412 Belair Road, Nottingham, MD 21236
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READ MORE9402 Belair Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236
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READ MORE1651 E Belvedere Ave, Baltimore, MD 21239
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READ MORE6501 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21204
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READ MORE1802 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
"Serenity Manor Assisted Living at Bolton Hill, located in Baltimore, MD, specializes in providing assisted living care. The community offers..."
READ MORE180 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146
"Park View at Severna Park, located in Severna Park, MD, is a four-story independent-living apartment community for seniors aged 62 and over...."
READ MORE3030 Brookwood Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
"Morning Glory Assisted Living is located in Ellicott City, Maryland. This community offers two types of care: Assisted Living and Residentia..."
READ MORE5502 Harris Farm Lane, Clarksville, MD 21029
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READ MORE5606 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21244
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READ MORE4010 Buckingham Road, Baltimore, MD 21207
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READ MORE7795 Peninsula Expy, DUNDALK, MD 21222
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READ MORE10705 Vista Road, Columbia, MD 21044
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READ MORE7101 Fitzpatrick Drive, Laurel, MD 20707
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READ MORE900 S Rolling Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228
"Magnolia Manor is located in the residential community of Catonsville, MD. Sharing a border with the Baltimore city limits, Catonsville offe..."
READ MORE4610 Springdale Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21207
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1.0
Review of Brightview Towson
This facility is dirty and mice infested. Staff is unprofessional and uncaring. I would never recommend for the cost you pay for care. Corporate needs to investigate and do a clean sweep on the...
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AlfredS
1.0
Review of Seaton Towson
Went to tour this community for a loved one. Mice traps in the hallways, and went I went into a one-bedroom apartment, there was mouse droppings all over the floor. The women who toured me stated...
Assisted Living
JD
5.0
Review of Complete Care at Multi Medical Center
There’s one staff member there, I actually don’t know her exact job title, but she is incredible. Tami. So knowledgeable, so helpful. Took time to briefly explain the facility and everything...
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living costs in Towson fall near $6,650 per month, tracking hundreds of dollars over the nationwide median of $5,350 but trending $250 below the state norm. Local rates surpass costs in nearby cities such as Cumberland, where fees come in at around $5,027, and Salisbury, where facilities charge about $4,899.
Towson
$6,650
Maryland
$6,900
The United States
$5,350
Cumberland
$5,027
Hagerstown
$5,800
Salisbury
$4,899
The state of Maryland pays for assisted living services in Level II and Level III ALPs through the Medicaid 1915(c)Home and Community-Based Options Waiver Program. There is also a Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy Program funded by the state.
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.
At around $6,650 per month, assisted living costs in Towson trend below institutional and private custodial services. For example, seniors who opt for shared units in nursing homes pay about $11,756, while in-home care agencies charge approximately $6,864 for nonmedical support. However, home health care clients spend roughly $360 less than assisted living residents, and adult day health care facilities charge approximately $2,275 for nonresidential care.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$6,650
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,756
Note: Since data for Towson is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Baltimore, instead.
In Towson, older adults can obtain a range of services from nonprofit programs and organizations for support as they make decisions regarding their care needs. The following table features information for resources that provide legal assistance, financial counseling and help with finding services in the community.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Bykota Center | (410) 887-3094 | Bykota Center hosts social and recreational programs for older adults in the Towson area. At this center, which is operated by Baltimore County, seniors participate in age-friendly fitness programs, luncheons, games and arts and crafts. The center also has virtual programs, including classes, arts, cooking and creative writing. The center is open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Baltimore County Department of Aging | (410) 982-6311 | The Baltimore County Department on Aging operates as the Area Agency on Aging for the Towson region. Through this nonprofit organization, seniors obtain a range of services to complement or supplement what they receive through their assisted living communities, including help with accessing local programs such as durable medical equipment loans, legal assistance, financial counseling and nonemergency medical transportation. The department also administers the state’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program, operates senior centers throughout the region and helps older adults connect with local volunteer opportunities. |
VA Baltimore Regional Office | (800) 698-2411 | The Baltimore Regional Office is staffed with trained professionals who help veterans access services in the community, including transportation, counseling and nutrition programs. The office assists with preparing and filing applications for Aid and Attendance and pension benefits for qualifying individuals, and it screens veterans for eligibility for VA health care and veterans’ home placement. |
Maryland Legal Aid | (410) 951-7777 | Maryland Legal Aid’s Baltimore County Office is located in Towson. At this office, older adults can obtain assistance with accessing public benefits such as Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Medicare and Medicaid. The office can help dispute denied Medicare claims and resolve Social Security overpayment. It can also help older adults understand their health insurance benefits, assisted living contracts and payment obligations. |
Towson-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.