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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Edgewood, MD for 2024

Edgewood is a small, census-designated place in Harford County located less than 25 miles northeast of Baltimore. Of the city’s 25,713 residents, close to 3,000 are seniors aged 65 and older. Given Edgewood’s proximity to urban services and the community’s small-town charm, it’s easy to see why so many seniors choose to call the city home.

Assisted living is a type of long-term residential care geared toward seniors who enjoy living in a safe, supportive community with other seniors and need some help with personal care and household maintenance. Seniors in assisted living may have some ongoing medical issues and mobility limitations, but they don’t need the intensive around-the-clock nursing care that’s provided in a nursing home. In Edgewood, assisted living costs an average of $5,000 per month, which matches the statewide average.

This guide provides an overview of average assisted living costs in Edgewood and compares those fees with rates in nearby cities and other types of senior care. It also looks at the benefits and drawbacks of living in Edgewood and includes a list of free and low-cost programs that serve local seniors, including case management and accessible transportation. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Edgewood

Assisted living facilities in Edgewood are licensed and regulated by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality. OHCQ inspectors conduct regular and unannounced inspections on licensed assisted living facilities statewide to ensure compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Edgewood

  • A number of top-ranked hospitals are close to Edgewood, including the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, which has a 24/7 emergency department and a number of specialty clinics, including heart care, orthopedics and cancer care. 
  • While the average monthly rate for assisted living in Edgewood is higher than the national average, the overall cost of living is lower than the statewide average. This makes Edgewood a good option for seniors who want a relatively affordable place to retire within Maryland. 
  • Summers in Edgewood tend to be warm, with daytime highs reaching about 88 degrees in July, while winter temps often dip below freezing. The area has about 213 sunny days each year, which is eight more than the national average. 
  • Edgewood seniors can use Harford Transit LINK services to travel to destinations within Harford County. Greyhound bus service is available between Edgewood and Baltimore, and the Maryland Area Regional Commuter Train (MARC) stops at the Edgewood train station. 
  • The overall Air Quality Index in Edgewood is 64 out of 100, which is better than the nationwide average of 58. This means that the risk of developing health issues related to air quality is lower in Edgewood than it is in many other locations. 
  • There’s no county-level sales tax in Harford County. The Maryland sales tax rate is 6%, which is lower than the nationwide average of 7.12%.

Paying for Assisted Living in Edgewood

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

At $5,000 per month, average assisted living rates in Edgewood are $500 higher than rates in Hagerstown, where seniors pay $4,500 for this level of care. In Salisbury, assisted living residents pay an average of $5,500 per month, while in California, located in the southeast corner of Maryland, rates run around $6,200 per month. 

Edgewood

$5,000

Maryland

$5,000

The United States

$4,300

Hagerstown

$4,500

Salisbury

$5,500

California

$6,200

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is just one of the many long-term care options available in Edgewood. Adult day health care is the least costly option and has an average monthly cost of $1,897. Seniors who prefer to receive personal care in their own homes can opt for homemaker services, which cost an average of $4,671 per month. Those who require light medical care in addition to personal care services can enlist the services of a home health aide for $4,957 per month. The rates for homemaker and home health aide services assume 44 hours of care weekly, so rates may be higher or lower depending on the number of hours required. Nursing home care is by far the costliest option. A semiprivate room in an Edgewood nursing home costs an average of $11,984 per month, while a private room costs about $12,805 per month. 

Homemaker Services

$4,671

Home Health Aide

$4,957

Adult Day Health Care

$1,896

Assisted Living Facility

$5,000

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11,984

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$12,805

Note: Data for Edgewood was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Baltimore, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Edgewood

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.

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in Maryland

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Edgewood

There are a number of free and low-cost services for seniors in Edgewood offered through government agencies and nonprofit organizations. These services include social and recreational programs, case management, benefits counseling and curb-to-curb transportation. 

ResourceContactService
Harford County Senior Activity Centers(410) 638-3025Hartford County is home to four county-run Senior Activity Centers, including one located in Edgewood. Open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., these centers offer a wide variety of free recreational programs designed to promote health, wellness and independence among local seniors. Activities vary between each center and may include organized card games and billiards tournaments, knitting and crocheting clubs and social groups.
Harford Transit LINK(410) 612-1620Harford Transit LINK is the regional public transit service for Harford County, and there are three bus routes with stops in Edgewood. Seniors aged 60 and older qualify for discounted fares on all fixed routes. Those who cannot use the regular bus service due to a temporary or permanent disability can apply to use either Demand Response or ADA Paratransit, two low-cost public transit services that are fully wheelchair-accessible.
Harford County Office on Aging(410) 638-3025The Harford County Office on Aging provides seniors and family caregivers with help in accessing government benefits and services. The office offers Medicare and Medicaid counseling, case management and fraud prevention for seniors. It also serves as the regional Aging & Disability Resource Center.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Edgewood

Edgewood-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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Maryland

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Gregory

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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Young At Heart II was nice, clean, and up-to-date inside, but the staff was terrible. I couldn't understand a word they said. They acted like they didn't care and they spoke in a different accent....

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Shirley

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Review of Nichols Senior Care

My husband is in Nichols Senior Care. Somebody takes care of him, and he gets his meals. They give him his medications. The grounds are beautiful. The flowers and all those decorations are nice...

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Diane

I visited this facility

Review of Young At Heart I

We saw Young at Heart. It was very nice. It's all one level, like all their rooms are on one level, but where my father would be is under construction, so that's why we didn't choose that one. The...

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