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3800 Old Court Road, Pikesville, MD 21208
4.3
(39 reviews)
"I visited a friend at Sunrise of Pikesville. It's a very picturesque community. It's a very nice building. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. My friend's room felt like an actual bedroom in her home. It's very spacious. It kind of has two..."
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6500 Freetown Road, Columbia, MD 21044
4.3
(26 reviews)
"We toured Sunrise of Columbia. The layout was perfectly fine. But after visiting them, we didn't fit the assisted living part. The grounds were clean. The room was very nice, and the staff was accommodating. In terms of activities, I think they had a..."
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1840 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208
4.3
(41 reviews)
"We found Charter Senior Living of Woodholme Crossing for my aunt. I'm very pleased with them. As far as what I've experienced, I could not ask for people to be more cooperative, kinder, and great with seniors. I'm not very good with seniors, so I don..."
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7420 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912
4.3
(6 reviews)
"I took a tour of Prince of Peace III in September. I looked at their memory care for my aunt. It's a very well-run family care home. It's very small, with no more than 7 or 8 clients. The staff is very caring and they have entertainment for their res..."
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1260 Defense Highway, Gambrills, MD 21054
4.3
(3 reviews)
"The staff is professional and very caring toward the residents. It's all very wonderful. The facility has 16 private rooms for its residents and one bathroom for every two rooms. The rooms are simple but clean and nice and all of them have windows th..."
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5001 Carroll Manor Road, Baldwin, MD 21093
4.3
(3 reviews)
"We toured Dulaney Valley Assisted Living at Baldwin. They were very good. They had the stairs, and they had the lift chairs. My father likes to wander on his own, so that's why we were looking for a place that had a room on the one level where he did..."
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19310 Club House Road, Montgomery Village, MD 20886
4.2
(41 reviews)
"I toured Sunrise at Montgomery Village. It was excellent. That is where I had planned to move until things changed in my personal life. It's congenial. It was clean. There was lots of space, including quiet spaces where you could disappear with a boo..."
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16940 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832
4.2
(7 reviews)
"OAL has been taking great care of my mom for over a year - It is a great relief to know she is being well taken care of. The staff is caring and helpful; they communicate when there are issues. They make sure the residents are clean, wearing clean ..."
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10807 Maiden Dr, Bowie, MD 20720
4.2
(8 reviews)
"Resilient Care Assisted Living was very clean and very organized. They had the menu up of what they would feed the residents. The staff was very nice, very pleasant, and very welcoming. The manager owner herself is a registered nurse. She and her hus..."
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8919 Hickory Hill Ave, Lanham, MD 20706
4.2
(9 reviews)
"Angel Assisted Living, LLC seemed like a nice house. Their room was nice. There was a bathroom off of the room. The residents looked happy. It seemed like there were a lot of nurses and people working there. I didn't have anything negative to say abo..."
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55 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
4.2
(5 reviews)
"For my mom, we went with The Seneca Rockville. My mom's overall experience is very positive. The facilities are very new and very upscale. They have no residence on the first floor. It's only community activities on the first floor. Each floor, inclu..."
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8101 Bellona Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
4.1
(11 reviews)
"My aunt is at Arden Courts in Towson.It is the only community that truly specializes in dementia care. We're grateful she is there and recommend it for anyone with memory care needs...."
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5555 Friendship Boulevard, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
4.1
(16 reviews)
"I went to Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights to tour, I also had friends from church who live there. The staff was very attentive, and the room that my friend was in was lovely. They also seemed to provide a lot of support and care for the gentle..."
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5111 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, DC 20008
4.1
(16 reviews)
"Sunrise on Connecticut Avenue was beautiful. The grounds are not extensive, but they're very beautifully landscaped. There were lots of nice places outside. The rooms were small though. The staff who assisted me was very friendly and knowledgeable. T..."
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4301 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210
4.0
(11 reviews)
"My brother-in-law was at Symphony Manor for almost 2 years. EVERYDAY he got extraordinary care at every level. This is a place where staff took the time to get to know him (He had had a stroke), found out his needs, and loved him. He made special rel..."
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730 State Route 3 S, Gambrills, MD 21054
4.0
(12 reviews)
"My mom lived in the memory care section at Regency Park. She came from a different assisted living in Laurel, MD. My mother THRIVED while living at Regency Park. She loved all of the care staff that took care of her. The kitchen made special meals ..."
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4720 Atrium Ct, Owings Mills, MD 21117
4.0
(73 reviews)
"The Atrium Village was nice and clean. It was a beautiful place. Everybody there was very very friendly. The dining area was beautiful. The cooks were nice and clean. They had nice white tablecloths on the dining room tables. They give you breakfast,..."
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4925 Battery Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Sunrise of Bethesda is very open and fairly new. There is lots of light. A very friendly atmosphere. However, there are not that many grounds. There's a small patio area and kind of a border, but there's no extensive grounds or landscaping. The staff..."
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1330 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20005
4.0
(19 reviews)
"The Residences at Thomas Circle was great. I have nothing against it. I was really surprised. It was nice. It's a beautiful place. The person who greeted me on the tour was wonderful. I thought the place was just what I wanted and just what I needed...."
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12416 Stirrup Lane, Bowie, MD 20715
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My dad is currently in New Horizon Assisted Living LLC. It has an open space, and there's more room for the residents to walk around. It's a small community, and it is clean. The staff there doesn't tell me too much. The place is clean and everything..."
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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