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12026 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD 20759
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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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12026 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD 20759
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READ MORE3725 Belle Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
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READ MORE3936 Tiverton Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133
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READ MORE5707 Gwynn Oak Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207
"Pleasant Woods is located in Baltimore, MD, in a quiet residential neighborhood flanked by a park and a golf course. Being steps away from a..."
READ MORE7101 Fitzpatrick Drive, Laurel, MD 20707
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13300 Overbrook Lane, Bowie, MD 20715
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READ MORE4610 Springdale Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21207
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READ MORE103 Center Pl, DUNDALK, MD 21222
"Proximity to nearby parks and Colgate Creek makes Park View at Dundalk, MD, an ideal location for seniors who appreciate the outdoors. With ..."
READ MORE8123 Foxwell Rd, Millersville, MD 21108
"Quality Life Care is a small assisted living community in the South Gate neighborhood of Millersville, MD. This area is less than 30 minutes..."
READ MORE3402 Callaway Avenue, #1, Baltimore, MD 21215
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READ MORE7204 Barlow Court, Windsor Mill, MD 21244
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READ MORE555 S Atwood Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014
"This independent living facility is in a suburban setting close to the main Bel Air, MD, thoroughfare of Marketplace Drive. Seniors aged 62 ..."
READ MORE9359 Guilford Road, Columbia, MD 21046
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READ MORE6401 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21239
"Kirkwood House is an affordable independent living community for seniors aged 62+ in north Baltimore City. The extensive 2009 renovation inc..."
READ MORE7500 Kelseys Ln, Rosedale, MD 21237
"Tranquility Assisted Living Home is conveniently located at the intersection of the I-95 Express Toll and Baltimore Beltway in Rosedale, MD...."
READ MORE1705 E Eager St, Baltimore, MD 21205
"Park View at Ashland Terrace is a 74-unit senior residential care facility and independent living community constructed in 2007. It is locat..."
READ MORE11805 Basswood Drive, Laurel, MD 20708
"Yorketown Assisted Living of PG County is a duly licensed Assisted Living Home nestled in a quiet, residential setting. We thrive to provide..."
READ MORE411 South Chapelgate Lane, Baltimore, MD 21229
"Pleasant Garden II is a senior living provider located in Baltimore, MD, offering both assisted living and residential care home services. T..."
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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...
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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.