Optimum Care Homes LLC
1906 Cecil Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My mother has stayed there now for almost a year. Clean environment. Friendly staff. Happy we were able to get her in this place. ..."
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1906 Cecil Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My mother has stayed there now for almost a year. Clean environment. Friendly staff. Happy we were able to get her in this place. ..."
READ MORE3903 Claxton Pl, Bowie, MD 20715
4.6
(8 reviews)
"My mother in law has been in care with this Access Home Care. They have taken excellent care of her. The home is always clean and the staff is very friendly.. They have taken excellent care of her. I would recommend them for elderly care...."
READ MORE4304 Parkmont Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
4.6
(8 reviews)
"I went to Angel Core Home of Care. The common area was nice-sized and nicely furnished. The dining area was of pretty good size. The kitchen doesn't make much difference because she wouldn't be cooking. It had nice new flooring and the bedrooms were ..."
READ MORE3608 Baskerville Dr, Bowie, MD 20721
4.6
(13 reviews)
"I toured Russell Residence two weeks ago. It was a home-style atmosphere. The staff who gave the tour was very compassionate and friendly. The apartments were very clean, airy, and open. For activities, they had to come together and fellowshipping wi..."
READ MORE800 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
4.5
(20 reviews)
"Sunrise of Annapolis was absolutely beautiful. People were lovely and you couldn't ask for anything more in an assisted living. It was just very expensive. That's the only drawback. They have a barber/hair salon, activities, games, and a nice dining ..."
READ MORE2201 Colston Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910
4.5
(7 reviews)
"Sunrise of Chevy Chase was a Marriott hotel that was purchased and converted into an assisted living facility. It was very modern, very open, and had a lot of really nice windows, perhaps a little bit more like a luxury nine-floor assisted living fac..."
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8909 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208
4.5
(7 reviews)
"My Dad is a resident at Arden Courts, and I cannot say enough nice things about the staff, management and level of care he receives there. The caregiving staff is terrific--they are kind and compassionate, and have endless patience, from my observati..."
READ MORE7600 Laurel Bowie Road, Bowie, MD 20715
4.5
(14 reviews)
"I toured Charter Senior Living at Bowie. If I could afford it even for one month, I'd go there. Mainly it's one floor. No stairs and no elevator. Number two, the food was fantastic. There are three meals a day and two snacks. Number three, it just di..."
READ MORE11621 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20904
4.5
(23 reviews)
"My sister is in Sunrise of Silver Spring. For this time in her life, she needed to have some activities and different things to do, and they have different things that she can do there. That was one reason why I chose that place. She's there for memo..."
READ MORE45 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157
4.5
(8 reviews)
"We liked The Terraces at Westminster. It's a clean and professional facility. There are a lot of meal options. The physical therapist is there five days a week. They have activities every day. Even the double rooms are private. The person who gave me..."
READ MORE9900 Walther Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21234
4.5
(14 reviews)
"The Cottages of Perry Hall is always clean. It's individual cottages and there's 16 residents in each cottage. Every month the main room and the hallways are decorated for whatever holiday is that month. They're always changing, and it's always brigh..."
READ MORE6020A Needwood Road, Derwood, MD 20855
4.5
(2 reviews)
"We went to AlfredHouse Needwood. The staff was very nice, pleasant, and very informative. We got to walk through the memory care unit, got to meet some of the residentsm and got to see the activities they were doing. We saw the dining hall, the bedro..."
READ MORE17001 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832
4.5
(6 reviews)
"Cadence Living Olney is lovely. The facility is really good. We looked at a studio and a one-bedroom. The studio was lovely. They both had a small kitchen facility, but we liked the one bedroom, just to have that extra space. We viewed the physical t..."
READ MORE1813 Old Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21221
4.5
(10 reviews)
"I toured Lighthouse Senior at Living Hopkins Creek. It looked clean. It looked like the people that lived there were a tight-knit community, with a lot of activities. It looked good, but it's out of the price range. The staff was helpful. The facilit..."
READ MORE453 Queenstown Rd, Severn, MD 21144
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I went to look at The Hamlet at Queenstown. The facility was well-run. The staff was very courteous, friendly, and accommodating. The amenities and the facilities were very nice. If my mom only needed assisted living, it's a nice place. The kitchen w..."
READ MORE7110 Minstrel Way, Columbia, MD 21045
4.4
(18 reviews)
"We went to Brighton Gardens of Columbia. We found the facility very welcoming. We looked at an available unit and it was spacious. All of the staff were very nice. It looked like they had very good food. They gave us some desserts to take with us. Th..."
READ MORE2505 Musgrove Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904
4.4
(19 reviews)
"My Dad moved to Arden Courts of Silver Spring. I like the place. It's super clean and has good security. They have a mailbox and a library. He enjoys it, and I'm really happy with the place. I would highly recommend it to anyone whose loved one has s..."
READ MORE5821 Queens Chapel Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782
4.4
(10 reviews)
"My wife moved to the Independence Court of Hyattsville. They take good care of them. In the morning they help her get dressed and bathe and so forth. Then she goes about her day and she has lunch at a particular time and dinner at a particular time. ..."
READ MORE804 S. Camp Meade Rd, Linthicum, MD 21090
4.4
(5 reviews)
"Our tour at Inspirations Assisted Living & Memory Care of Linthicum went wonderful. The staff was very friendly. The place was very nice and clean, and the people sitting there looked wonderful. They didn't know I was coming because I was across the ..."
READ MORE2611 Olney Sandy Springs Road, Olney, MD 20832
4.3
(38 reviews)
"My mom will move into Brookdale Olney. There are lots of different, nice seating areas. The head nurse was great. There have been people there for years and years and years, especially the head nurse. The person who runs the place, the executive dire..."
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 |
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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...