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1310 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD, 21286
"Shining Moon's Elder Care is an assisted living facility located in Towson, MD 21286. Assisted living facilities provide care to people who ..."
READ MORETowson is a suburb of Baltimore and has been named among the best places to live in Maryland. The city has about 55,000 residents, nearly 17% of whom are aged 65 and over. While the city’s overall cost of living is high, affordable health care and retiree-friendly tax laws may make it a budget-friendly option for those seeking assisted living. It has a generally comfortable climate and comparatively low crime, offering the environment that many retirees seek.  Â
Seniors who need some help with daily living activities and want freedom from the hassles and expenses of homeownership may opt for assisted living. These residential communities provide personal care services, daily meals, recreational activities and wellness services, providing comfort and convenience. The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey discloses that assisted living facilities in Towson charge approximately $5,000 per month for services, which is equal to the state average but high compared to the national median. Â
This guide outlines the benefits and drawbacks of living in Towson and breaks down the cost of local senior care options. It also lists some resources that serve older adults in the region. Â
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1310 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD, 21286
"Shining Moon's Elder Care is an assisted living facility located in Towson, MD 21286. Assisted living facilities provide care to people who ..."
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4.4
(5 reviews)
"Brightview had a lot of activities to keep us busy and entertainment. They had a bus. It was an upscale place. Most of the staff was friendly and caring...."
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3.7
(3 reviews)
"My mom was a resident of Presbyterian Home of Maryland for several years. They took exceptional care of her. I know many other folks that lived at there during her stay and they all said it was wonderful. Personally I was always treated well and was ..."
READ MORE1412 Providence Road, Towson, MD, 21286
3.3
(4 reviews)
"Hampton Meadows if fabulous. The facility is warm and friendly. When I arrived for the tour the residents were playing Bingo and having a great time. The only reason I didn't pick Hampton Meadows is because the location was too far for the rest of my..."
READ MORE7925 York Road, Towson, MD, 21204
3.3
(3 reviews)
"My mother is in Seaton Towson. The director came to the previous rehabilitation center my mom had been in. The LPN used her skilled nursing ability to assess my mother on two occasions, and the second occasion enables my mother to be able to be eligi..."
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7700 York Rd, Towson, MD, 21204
2.6
(10 reviews)
"There’s one staff member there, I actually don’t know her exact job title, but she is incredible. Tami. So knowledgeable, so helpful. Took time to briefly explain the facility and everything offered. We were just visiting to see the place before my m..."
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509 Walker Ave, Towson, MD, 21212
"At Taylor & Jackie Assisted Living, we have many years of experience in caregiving. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the expectatio..."
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4.0
(71 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,..."
READ MORE1840 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD, 21208
4.3
(39 reviews)
"I went to look at Charter Senior Living of Woodholme Crossing. Everybody there was very kind and receptive. They showed us exactly what we asked for and what we were looking for. Everything looked clean and nice. They have the medical, the food, and ..."
READ MORE3800 Old Court Road, Pikesville, MD, 21208
4.4
(37 reviews)
"I toured Sunrise of Pikesville. That was nice. The person who came out, she's like the sales coordinator, and she talked about every aspect of the facility. Then she took us on a nice tour. We talked about my relative that we're interested in putting..."
READ MORE6451 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD, 21212
4.8
(17 reviews)
"We toured Charter Senior Living of Towson. I liked the person that did the interview, she was wonderful and a very compassionate person. The location was a little too far for me to travel to visit, but I liked the place and everything it had to offer..."
READ MORE1700 Woodholme Avenue, Pikesville, MD, 21208
3.8
(19 reviews)
"My brother is at Woodholme Gardens. The staff were very friendly, very helpful, and delightful when I went in to take a walk-through. They're taking very good care of my brother and he is happy there. There are different levels of care. It's a very n..."
READ MORE9900 Walther Boulevard, Baltimore, MD, 21234
4.5
(13 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 MORE305 N. Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD, 21228
4.8
(5 reviews)
"Waterfalls of Catonsville is our Dad’s home and has been since July 2019. It is a small and cozy community in a beautiful wooded area of Catonsville, Md. The owner, his family and all of the folks who work there are kind and caring and do anything ..."
READ MORE1320 Windlass Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21220
4.7
(6 reviews)
"Woodlands Assisted Living was very clean, very ornate, and very fancy on the inside, as far as the foyer went. It was very nice. The apartment was very clean and small. The good thing was it had its own bathroom and shower, which was very nice. The s..."
READ MORE4205 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21207
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Our mission is to assist you in the process of making a very difficult decision. Mabel’s House understands the importance of quality and sa..."
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4.8
(4 reviews)
"Up & About care is a wonderful assisted living facility. The environment is very clean, and well kept. The staff are very welcoming, the residents look like they were enjoying themselves playing bingo...."
READ MORE4301 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21210
4.1
(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..."
READ MOREThe Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality, regulates assisted living facilities in Towson and the rest of the state. This department enforces regulations pertaining to staffing, scope of care, facility requirements and intake and discharge procedures.
Assisted living data for Towson is included in the average for the Baltimore area, which encompasses Baltimore, Columbia and Towson. Here, assisted living fees come in at $5,000 per month, which is equal to the state median but $700 higher than the national rate of $4,300. Â
With monthly assisted living fees coming in at $5,000, Towson is a moderately priced option for care. More affordable care is available in Cumberland, where locals pay $4,665 per month for this level of care. Salisbury and the California area are considerably costlier at $5,500 and $6,200, respectively. Â
Towson
$5,000
Maryland
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Cumberland
$4,665
Salisbury
$5,500
California Area
$6,200
Seniors in Towson have a range of care options available depending on their budgets and levels of need. Home-based care is a little cheaper than assisted living, with seniors paying $4,671 for homemaker services and $4,957 for home health aide services. Assisted living costs $5,000 per month but includes expenses such as housing and meals, which may make it more affordable than home-based care for some. Adult day health care is the cheapest option at $1,896 per month, and nursing homes charge the highest rates of $11,984 for semiprivate accommodations and $12,805 for private rooms. Â
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
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
In Towson, older adults can obtain a range of services from nonprofit programs and organizations for support as they make decisions regarding their care needs. The following table features information for resources that provide legal assistance, financial counseling and help with finding services in the community. Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Bykota Center | (410) 887-3094 | Bykota Center hosts social and recreational programs for older adults in the Towson area. At this center, which is operated by Baltimore County, seniors participate in age-friendly fitness programs, luncheons, games and arts and crafts. The center also has virtual programs, including classes, arts, cooking and creative writing. The center is open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Baltimore County Department of Aging | (410) 982-6311 | The Baltimore County Department on Aging operates as the Area Agency on Aging for the Towson region. Through this nonprofit organization, seniors obtain a range of services to complement or supplement what they receive through their assisted living communities, including help with accessing local programs such as durable medical equipment loans, legal assistance, financial counseling and nonemergency medical transportation. The department also administers the state’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program, operates senior centers throughout the region and helps older adults connect with local volunteer opportunities. |
VA Baltimore Regional Office | (800) 698-2411 | The Baltimore Regional Office is staffed with trained professionals who help veterans access services in the community, including transportation, counseling and nutrition programs. The office assists with preparing and filing applications for Aid and Attendance and pension benefits for qualifying individuals, and it screens veterans for eligibility for VA health care and veterans’ home placement. |
Maryland Legal Aid | (410) 951-7777 | Maryland Legal Aid’s Baltimore County Office is located in Towson. At this office, older adults can obtain assistance with accessing public benefits such as Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Medicare and Medicaid. The office can help dispute denied Medicare claims and resolve Social Security overpayment. It can also help older adults understand their health insurance benefits, assisted living contracts and payment obligations. |
Towson-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.
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There’s one staff member there, I actually don’t know her exact job title, but she is incredible. Tami. So knowledgeable, so helpful. Took time to briefly explain the facility and everything...
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Review of Seaton Towson
My mother is in Seaton Towson. The director came to the previous rehabilitation center my mom had been in. The LPN used her skilled nursing ability to assess my mother on two occasions, and the...