Just south of Baltimore, Anne Arundel County is home to Maryland's capital city, Annapolis, a thriving shipping port and more than 573,000 residents. More than 14 percent of the population is aged 65 and over, and the area offers 13 memory care facilities to care for people with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other cognitive impairment issues. The Office of Health Care Quality, a division of the Maryland Department of Health, licenses all healthcare facilities in the state, including memory care centers.
Seniors and their families in Anne Arundel County can take advantage of the tax benefits provided in Maryland. Residents 65 years old and over enjoy a $1,000 tax credit on income and some qualify for a pension exclusion that can increase yearly. Social Security and Railroad Retirement benefits are not taxed for additional savings.