Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Ellicott City, MD below include 274 memory care communities with 1501 reviews. On average in Ellicott City, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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3100 N. Ridge Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21043
4.6
(8 reviews)
"Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City was a very nice place and had good amenities. The staff was very knowledgeable, and friendly, and gave us a good and thorough tour. The rooms were a little small but adequate. The facility was very neat and c..."
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4475 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
4.0
(21 reviews)
"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 recreational room that allows you to socialize and be w..."
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5330 Dorsey Hall Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042
4.6
(16 reviews)
"I went to Morningside House of Ellicott City. It was very nice. The communities I'm looking at are small, but they're adequate and they're clean and neat. And this one was very compact. It didn't have many people. I think it had like 10 spaces in the..."
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2942 Rosemar Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father currently resides at White Oak and I have been very happy with his care. The staff are extremely loyal, caring and kind. The residence is kept very clean and organized. They offer a number of activities for all adults to participate in at v..."
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2928 Normandy Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
"At Ivy Manor Normandy II we have been providing personalized care for your loved one for 25 years. Our residential ranch home is in a beauti..."
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15911 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20905
5.0
(8 reviews)
"Clean and very friendly staff. When I need these services, I hope they will be around. I will sign up now. Wonderful place! ..."
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1822 Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20851
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother has been one of the first residents at Rose Garden. The residence has a true home feeling. The rooms are decorated nicely, and Hemali decorates for all the seasons. Having mom here has given me security and peace of mind that she is safe an..."
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14245 Briarwood Terrace, Rockville, MD 20853
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad moved to An An Assisted Living II. Where he is now is a wonderful place. They take care of the residents there. I go and visit whenever, whenever I want to is fine. They keep you updated on what's going on. So I have nothing bad to say about i..."
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13317 Sherwood Forest Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20904
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The facility is very clean and orderly. Mrs. Ada is on top of everything from communicating with resident doctor and medications administered. The staff is very nice and attentive to residents. Everyone is really concerned for residents and very resp..."
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21714 Rolling Ridge Lane, Laytonsville, MD 20882
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My husband was a resident and was well taken care of. The nurses and caregivers treated him with respect and preserved his dignity. They showed great compassion and love. The environment is neat and well kept. I would indeed recommend this place for..."
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6616 O'Donnell St, Baltimore, MD 21224
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured About That Life Assisted Living. I didn't go with anything else. I went because of the location and I liked the facility and it was very clean. The program, she ran it down to me, the things that my cousin would be doing, doctor's appointmen..."
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4002 Mortimer Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I like Humble Hearts Assisted Living. It's on a nice quiet street. The gentleman who showed me around was very pleasant. He showed me all of the rooms and their security system. The necessary paperwork that they had to have was displayed. I like the ..."
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4322 Glenmore Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Loving Care Assisted Living was great. This is the one that I would like to send my mother to. Jasmine was wonderful. She had a wonderful set-up. My mother enjoyed the people and staff that were there, including the residents. She had a great time. I..."
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6000 Granby Rd, Derwood, MD 20855
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This is a wonderful facility. I toured many other places and nothing came close to this wonderful home. The rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The owner, Ramesh, is an amazing person. He truly cares abou..."
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1006 Loxford Terrace, Silver Spring, MD 20901
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My father has moved into Care Personnel Healthcare Inc. His room is extremely clean and cozy. I don't know the specific activities that they have right now. It is kind of cold outside, so he can't really go outside right now. They have games that are..."
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9801 Cedarhollow Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I like that Golden Shield Ark Assisted Living Facility is small and family-owned and it's close to my grandfather. I don't know if there's anything that I like the least. The staff was very knowledgeable. I believe two of them are RNs, and I forgot w..."
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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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16204 Audubon Lane, Bowie, MD 20716
5.0
(5 reviews)
"This facility checks all the boxes - they have managed to create a loving and caring environment that feels like "home" for the residents. They took exceptional care of my mom for 5 years from beginning to end. She thrived there and enjoyed being a p..."
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1495 Riedel Rd, Crofton, MD 21114
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Spring Arbor Of Crofton was lovely. The facility was very clean and well kept. I especially like the colors on the walls and the carpeting. The staff answered all our questions. The dining area was very inviting. They had a salon. The outside area wa..."
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2857 Cairncross Terrace, Silver Spring, MD 20906
5.0
(5 reviews)
"Homecrest Assisted Living was a nice house, but it didn't have the outdoor setting like the one where my mom lives now. They put their residents to bed after lunch, and I didn't like that. The staff member was great. She was very knowledgeable and ve..."
READ MOREMemory care in Ellicott City costs $5,938 per month, which is $600 less than Maryland’s statewide average but about $300 more than the national median. Similarly, memory care costs in Baltimore match those in Ellicott City, but Hagerstown is about $600 pricier. Cumberland is only slightly lower, at $5,788. Across the Chesapeake Bay, Salisbury is almost $300 more expensive than Ellicott City.
Ellicott City
$5,938
Maryland
$6,560
The United States
$5,625
Baltimore
$5,938
Hagerstown
$6,560
Cumberland
$5,788
Salisbury
$6,225
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Seniors in Ellicott City pay an average of $5,937 per month for memory care, but those costs can change depending upon amenities and the location of the community.
In Ellicott City there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in Maryland page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Maryland page.
Several care options are available in Ellicott City. Adult day health care is the most affordable, at $1,927 per month, offering respite for caregivers on weekdays. In-home care and home health care, which offers light medical services, are cheaper alternatives to memory care and suitable for seniors remaining at home. Assisted living costs $4,750 monthly, including room, board and 24-hour staff access, and seniors needing round-the-clock skilled nursing care can access a semiprivate nursing home room for $10,798.
Memory Care
$5,937
In-Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$5,053
Adult Day Health Care
$1,927
Assisted Living Facility
$4,750
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,798
Note: Data for Ellicott City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Baltimore, was used instead.
Ellicott City offers several resources for seniors and their families to navigate the challenging path of memory loss. Some resources focus on well-being while others offer support services specific to senior needs. The following table highlights a few of the organizations and government agencies that offer free or low-cost services and supports for those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Howard County Maryland Access Point | (410) 313-1234 | The Maryland Access Point of Howard County (MAP) offers guidance with assistance and benefits, referrals to programs for seniors and counseling to help with long-term care options. Caring representatives can help seniors and their family members complete necessary applications and guide them to the resources they need. |
| Ellicott City 50+ Senior Center | (410) 313-1400 | This senior center focuses on encouraging an active and vital lifestyle for seniors. Fitness programs, wellness classes and recreational activities as well as volunteer opportunities can all increase quality of life and may positively impact cognitive decline caused by isolation. It also has a memory café on site. |
| Seniors Together in Howard County | (410) 550-8093 | Peer support groups in this program focus on emotional wellness and encourage thriving during aging. They also involve educational sessions and resource sharing with an emphasis on staying stimulated intellectually and socially, which may be integral for memory loss struggles. |
| Loan Closet of Howard County | (410) 313-0363 | The Loan Closet is a reuse resource center for assistive technology, including needed medical equipment for seniors. Through donations from the community, they refurbish, clean and disinfect in-demand ambulatory equipment and loan it to those who need it. They also offer referrals to other services in the county. |
| Howard County Department of Aging | (410) 313-1234 | The Howard County Department of Aging (HCDA) aims to keep aging residents connected and supported right where they live. Their dementia-friendly communities support seniors and their care partners to facilitate the continuation of meaningful lives. They offer memory loss support, transportation and first response medical assistance services. |
| Senior Legal Assistance Program of Central Maryland | (844) 627-5465 | The Senior Legal Assistance Program offers legal advice, counseling and representation for older adults in need of free legal services. This program also supports local ombudsmen, public guardianship managers and health insurance counselors. Any resident who is 60+ years or their caregivers are eligible for these free services. |
Maryland’s Department of Health is responsible for licensing and monitoring health care facilities in the state, including those providing memory care services. The Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) within the Maryland Department of Health is tasked with overseeing and regulating health care facilities. OHCQ ensures facilities meet state and federal regulations regarding quality of care, safety and resident rights.
Ellicott City Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Maryland are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Maryland page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Barbara
5.0
Review of Morningside House of Ellicott City
I went to Morningside House of Ellicott City. It was very nice. The communities I'm looking at are small, but they're adequate and they're clean and neat. And this one was very compact. It didn't...
Memory Care
Barbara
4.0
Review of Shangrila Senior Living
I went to look at Shangrila Senior Living. One downside of it is that it is combined. They provide the necessities and amenities. I thought the place was a little unkept. The people were very nice....
Memory Care
Barbara
5.0
Review of Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City
Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City was a very nice place and had good amenities. The staff was very knowledgeable, and friendly, and gave us a good and thorough tour. The rooms were a little...
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