Aberdeen is a city in Harford County, Maryland, 40 miles north of Washington. It is a small city with approximately 16,254 residents, out of which 15.6% are seniors. The area sees 208 days of sunny weather per year, which is above average for the USA, and health care costs are low here, making it an attractive place to retire.
Assisted living facilities offer seniors a safe and secure living environment where they can receive personal care assistance and help with housekeeping and transportation. These communities are aimed at older adults who are generally active but require some help with day-to-day tasks. They are a good option for seniors who don’t need the 24-hour support and medical assistance of nursing homes. The average cost of assisted living in Aberdeen is $5,000 per month. This is in line with the statewide average.
This guide looks at assisted living in Aberdeen. It covers the cost of assisted living compared to other care types, the benefits and drawbacks of living in Aberdeen and some useful resources for local seniors.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Aberdeen, MD
452 W. Bel Air Avenue, Aberdeen, MD, 21015
My aunt was a resident at Hummingbird for 3 years. She was happy and well taken care of. The staff provided phenominal care to her and the other residents. My aunt was able to maintain her dignity
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My aunt was a resident at Hummingbird for 3 years. She was happy and well taken care of. The staff provided phenominal care to her and the other residents. My aunt was able to maintain her dignity and health much longer than if she were to stay in her own home. My family did not worry about my aunt while she was living there. I would highly suggest Hummingbird Manor to all families in need of assisted living. The 24 hour care and nurse on staff were always approachable and willing to help. They treat their residents as they would their own family. It is a great place to live.
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My aunt was a resident at Hummingbird for 3 years. She was happy and well taken care of. The staff provided phenominal care to her and the other residents. My aunt was able to maintain her dignity
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My aunt was a resident at Hummingbird for 3 years. She was happy and well taken care of. The staff provided phenominal care to her and the other residents. My aunt was able to maintain her dignity and health much longer than if she were to stay in her own home. My family did not worry about my aunt while she was living there. I would highly suggest Hummingbird Manor to all families in need of assisted living. The 24 hour care and nurse on staff were always approachable and willing to help. They treat their residents as they would their own family. It is a great place to live.
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41 East Bel Air Avenue, Aberdeen, MD, 21001
468 West Bel Air Avenue, Aberdeen, MD, 21001
603 West Bel Air Avenue, Aberdeen, MD, 21001
1 Colgate Road, Forest Hill, MD, 21050
My mother moved to Forest Hills Heights Located in Bel Air North. We chose this place because they had a lot of activity and they were very nice. You could say that the people were active there, the s
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My mother moved to Forest Hills Heights Located in Bel Air North. We chose this place because they had a lot of activity and they were very nice. You could say that the people were active there, the staff was efficient, and things were clean. We thought it was a good choice. The staff is great, and from what I’ve seen, the food looks wonderful. They have a ton of activities and the place itself is beautiful. So far, we’re very happy.
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My mother moved to Forest Hills Heights Located in Bel Air North. We chose this place because they had a lot of activity and they were very nice. You could say that the people were active there, the s
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My mother moved to Forest Hills Heights Located in Bel Air North. We chose this place because they had a lot of activity and they were very nice. You could say that the people were active there, the staff was efficient, and things were clean. We thought it was a good choice. The staff is great, and from what I’ve seen, the food looks wonderful. They have a ton of activities and the place itself is beautiful. So far, we’re very happy.
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1415 St. Francis Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014
Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air was nice. It’s very clean, well-kept, and nicely decorated. The staff was very friendly and it seemed like the residents were taken care of very well. It’s a beau
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air was nice. It’s very clean, well-kept, and nicely decorated. The staff was very friendly and it seemed like the residents were taken care of very well. It’s a beautiful place. I liked it. It would have been nice to have my uncle there, but they just couldn’t accept the level of care he has.
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air was nice. It’s very clean, well-kept, and nicely decorated. The staff was very friendly and it seemed like the residents were taken care of very well. It’s a beau
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air was nice. It’s very clean, well-kept, and nicely decorated. The staff was very friendly and it seemed like the residents were taken care of very well. It’s a beautiful place. I liked it. It would have been nice to have my uncle there, but they just couldn’t accept the level of care he has.
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1909 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, MD, 21015
My parents are planning to move into Lorien Bel Air. It has a lot of community space, so that they can spread out. We saw empty rooms, and they seemed spacious and like they would be nice. They had ni
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My parents are planning to move into Lorien Bel Air. It has a lot of community space, so that they can spread out. We saw empty rooms, and they seemed spacious and like they would be nice. They had nice views from the big windows. Their dining area was nice, but maybe could use updating; it seemed OK. The place seemed a little quiet. They had activities. They had a nice ice cream parlor. Potentially it would be nice, but we never were there when anything was going on. The staff that we met seemed friendly. The recruiting person was very nice, answered any questions, and was very easy to talk to. The coordinator that does the intake for the residents seemed nice and easy to work with. They had a courtyard and the front porch was nice, but other than that there weren’t really too many grounds.
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My parents are planning to move into Lorien Bel Air. It has a lot of community space, so that they can spread out. We saw empty rooms, and they seemed spacious and like they would be nice. They had ni
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My parents are planning to move into Lorien Bel Air. It has a lot of community space, so that they can spread out. We saw empty rooms, and they seemed spacious and like they would be nice. They had nice views from the big windows. Their dining area was nice, but maybe could use updating; it seemed OK. The place seemed a little quiet. They had activities. They had a nice ice cream parlor. Potentially it would be nice, but we never were there when anything was going on. The staff that we met seemed friendly. The recruiting person was very nice, answered any questions, and was very easy to talk to. The coordinator that does the intake for the residents seemed nice and easy to work with. They had a courtyard and the front porch was nice, but other than that there weren’t really too many grounds.
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550 Revolution Street, Havre De Grace, MD, 21078
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1915 Rock Spring Road, Forest Hill, MD, 21050
This is not a family oriented facility. Family members are not permitted in the resident rooms. Covid restrictions have been lifted but they still will not allow visitors to enter the rooms of thei
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This is not a family oriented facility. Family members are not permitted in the resident rooms. Covid restrictions have been lifted but they still will not allow visitors to enter the rooms of their family members. It’s like they don’t want you to see what’s going on. You have to make an appointment to see your loved one. Many of the meals are served cold, medications and not handed out in a timely manner, call button for health services go unanswered. The visiting hours are not good for working people as you can’t visit once dinner starts at 4:30. Some of the staff make it seem like you are bothering them if you ask or need something. They do have large rooms but it comes at a high price. The music entertainment is appreciated.
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This is not a family oriented facility. Family members are not permitted in the resident rooms. Covid restrictions have been lifted but they still will not allow visitors to enter the rooms of thei
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This is not a family oriented facility. Family members are not permitted in the resident rooms. Covid restrictions have been lifted but they still will not allow visitors to enter the rooms of their family members. It’s like they don’t want you to see what’s going on. You have to make an appointment to see your loved one. Many of the meals are served cold, medications and not handed out in a timely manner, call button for health services go unanswered. The visiting hours are not good for working people as you can’t visit once dinner starts at 4:30. Some of the staff make it seem like you are bothering them if you ask or need something. They do have large rooms but it comes at a high price. The music entertainment is appreciated.
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128 West Ring Factory Rd., Bel Air, MD, 21014
522 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD, 21015
I think Jacob’s Well Assisted Living is wonderful. It’s beautifully landscaped. It’s got a lovely porch that the residents can sit out on and look at the pond with the ducks. All the rooms are very we
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I think Jacob’s Well Assisted Living is wonderful. It’s beautifully landscaped. It’s got a lovely porch that the residents can sit out on and look at the pond with the ducks. All the rooms are very well decorated. The staff is very polite and nice to the residents. They have good food. My mother-in-law’s room is more like a studio apartment. It’s a little bit larger than your average bedroom. She has her own bath. They have a beauty salon, and they have a very nice activities room. They have several very nice rooms, where they can watch television. It’s a very nice place.
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I think Jacob’s Well Assisted Living is wonderful. It’s beautifully landscaped. It’s got a lovely porch that the residents can sit out on and look at the pond with the ducks. All the rooms are very we
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I think Jacob’s Well Assisted Living is wonderful. It’s beautifully landscaped. It’s got a lovely porch that the residents can sit out on and look at the pond with the ducks. All the rooms are very well decorated. The staff is very polite and nice to the residents. They have good food. My mother-in-law’s room is more like a studio apartment. It’s a little bit larger than your average bedroom. She has her own bath. They have a beauty salon, and they have a very nice activities room. They have several very nice rooms, where they can watch television. It’s a very nice place.
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300 West Ring Factory Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014
We went to Brightview of Bel Air, and we had a nice tour. It was a small and nice community with a nice feel to it. There’s not as much community space as the other place we looked at. The only staff
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We went to Brightview of Bel Air, and we had a nice tour. It was a small and nice community with a nice feel to it. There’s not as much community space as the other place we looked at. The only staff I met was the one who gave the tour. We looked at a room, but it was small for two people. The room had a small refrigerator and a sink. There were lots of trees, and it has a courtyard. That was all it had there. They just finished up an activity when we were there in their activity room. The dining area was very nice. It seemed like a restaurant. It was modern-looking and had a nice feel to it.
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We went to Brightview of Bel Air, and we had a nice tour. It was a small and nice community with a nice feel to it. There’s not as much community space as the other place we looked at. The only staff
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We went to Brightview of Bel Air, and we had a nice tour. It was a small and nice community with a nice feel to it. There’s not as much community space as the other place we looked at. The only staff I met was the one who gave the tour. We looked at a room, but it was small for two people. The room had a small refrigerator and a sink. There were lots of trees, and it has a courtyard. That was all it had there. They just finished up an activity when we were there in their activity room. The dining area was very nice. It seemed like a restaurant. It was modern-looking and had a nice feel to it.
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1205 Hanson Road, Edgewood, MD, 21040
My grandfather was a resident of Smiths Care For The Elderly. He passed away a couple months ago. During his time their, our family went through tough times. It was tough for us to remove him from hi
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My grandfather was a resident of Smiths Care For The Elderly. He passed away a couple months ago. During his time their, our family went through tough times. It was tough for us to remove him from his home and place him in a living facility. My grandmother passed away a couple years ago and she was his caretaker. When my grandfather first got to Smiths Care For The Elderly he would not stop complaining. Nothing was good enough and why did he have to be their. The one bright spot was the staff at Smiths Care For The Elderly. The nurses and nurses aids were fantastic. Working in a senior facility has to be a difficult job but you would never know by the way the staff performed. They were so helpful and dedicated alot of time to making my grandfather feel at home.
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My grandfather was a resident of Smiths Care For The Elderly. He passed away a couple months ago. During his time their, our family went through tough times. It was tough for us to remove him from hi
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My grandfather was a resident of Smiths Care For The Elderly. He passed away a couple months ago. During his time their, our family went through tough times. It was tough for us to remove him from his home and place him in a living facility. My grandmother passed away a couple years ago and she was his caretaker. When my grandfather first got to Smiths Care For The Elderly he would not stop complaining. Nothing was good enough and why did he have to be their. The one bright spot was the staff at Smiths Care For The Elderly. The nurses and nurses aids were fantastic. Working in a senior facility has to be a difficult job but you would never know by the way the staff performed. They were so helpful and dedicated alot of time to making my grandfather feel at home.
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1520 Philadelphia Road, Joppa, MD, 21085
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 sta
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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 staff was personable and nice. They were doing meal time. It was excellent upkeep. There’s plenty of room outside. There’s a lot of acreage there. They have a deck off the second unit. There are two houses on one property. The first one just has steps down into the yard, and the other one has a balcony, which is huge, and they can all sit out there in both facilities. My father would have a roommate, too, but that would not matter at all, because the room that he would be sharing was huge. The facility has two kitchens, one in each community home that she has there on the premises. Her husband works there also. They’re both trained nurses and they have a doctor that comes in.
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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 sta
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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 staff was personable and nice. They were doing meal time. It was excellent upkeep. There’s plenty of room outside. There’s a lot of acreage there. They have a deck off the second unit. There are two houses on one property. The first one just has steps down into the yard, and the other one has a balcony, which is huge, and they can all sit out there in both facilities. My father would have a roommate, too, but that would not matter at all, because the room that he would be sharing was huge. The facility has two kitchens, one in each community home that she has there on the premises. Her husband works there also. They’re both trained nurses and they have a doctor that comes in.
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144 N Hickory Ave, Bel Air, MD, 21014
We placed my grandmother in this facility, believing she would be safe and well cared for by a skilled, honest and compassionate staff. We were mistaken. Realizing our error, we began the process of m
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We placed my grandmother in this facility, believing she would be safe and well cared for by a skilled, honest and compassionate staff. We were mistaken. Realizing our error, we began the process of moving her out and into a credible continuous care facility, while following Bel Air Assisted Living’s Termination of Contract protocol. During this time, our loved one failed to receive the level of care she required when the extra assistance was needed the most. Her health declined as a direct result of poor communication between management and an improperly trained/certified staff. Had it not been for our family’s relentless intervention, our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother would not be with us today, months after her shameful ordeal, as I write this review. DON’T be fooled by an idyllic setting. Luxury living DOES NOT necessarily equate to employing a Quality staff that gives Quality senior care. DON"T be misled into a false sense of security by inflated advertising or from management’s boastful claims. RESEARCH. To find the quality measures and complaint history for a specific Maryland assisted living residence in the Maryland Guide to Long Term Care Services, I urge you to go to the Maryland Health Care Commission website before finalizing your decision. You DO NOT want to subject your senior loved one to the ill-treatment ours endured.
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We placed my grandmother in this facility, believing she would be safe and well cared for by a skilled, honest and compassionate staff. We were mistaken. Realizing our error, we began the process of m
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We placed my grandmother in this facility, believing she would be safe and well cared for by a skilled, honest and compassionate staff. We were mistaken. Realizing our error, we began the process of moving her out and into a credible continuous care facility, while following Bel Air Assisted Living’s Termination of Contract protocol. During this time, our loved one failed to receive the level of care she required when the extra assistance was needed the most. Her health declined as a direct result of poor communication between management and an improperly trained/certified staff. Had it not been for our family’s relentless intervention, our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother would not be with us today, months after her shameful ordeal, as I write this review. DON’T be fooled by an idyllic setting. Luxury living DOES NOT necessarily equate to employing a Quality staff that gives Quality senior care. DON"T be misled into a false sense of security by inflated advertising or from management’s boastful claims. RESEARCH. To find the quality measures and complaint history for a specific Maryland assisted living residence in the Maryland Guide to Long Term Care Services, I urge you to go to the Maryland Health Care Commission website before finalizing your decision. You DO NOT want to subject your senior loved one to the ill-treatment ours endured.
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1111 Hanson Road, Edgewood, MD, 21040
1518 Philadelphia Road, Joppa, MD, 21085
350 Broad Street, Po Box 635, Perryville, MD, 21903
1505 Belvidere Road, Port Deposit, MD, 21904
425 Cokesbury Road, Port Deposit, MD, 21904
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Aberdeen
The Office of Health Care Quality oversees assisted living facilities in Maryland. Aberdeen assisted living communities are required to abide by the standards and regulations set by the office relating to care standards, staffing, health and safety and other issues. Assisted living facilities are inspected regularly to ensure they are operating in compliance with those regulations.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Aberdeen
- Health care costs in Aberdeen are lower than the average for Maryland. This means seniors should find it relatively easy to find affordable care for any long-term conditions they may have.
- Seniors living in Maryland may be eligible for tax deductions. In addition, social security benefits are not counted for tax purposes. These financially beneficial tax policies make the state popular with seniors.
- The violent crime rate in Aberdeen is above average. However, seniors looking to live in assisted living may be reassured to know that many long-term care facilities feature video surveillance or other security measures and are staffed 24 hours a day, so seniors can be safe while living in these communities.
- Summers in Aberdeen are usually warm and muggy, while winters are cold and wet. Active seniors may find the weather is suitable for outdoor activities during the summer. During the winter, temperatures can drop to around 27 degrees, which is cold enough for snow to lay on the ground, but not frigid.
- Harford County runs a variety of programs for seniors. There are several senior centers to choose from as well as walking groups and other outdoor activities, so it’s relatively easy for seniors to meet their peers and stay active.
- There are lots of things to do in the city, including playing a game of golf, taking a stroll around a park or going for a more adventurous hike on Garrett Island.
Paying for Assisted Living in Aberdeen
Assisted living in Aberdeen costs an average of $5,000 per month. This is the same as the Maryland state average. Across the country, seniors pay an average of $4,300 per month for assisted living.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Aberdeen’s typical assisted living fees of $5,000 are comparable with the rest of Maryland. California and Salisbury have much higher prices, at $6,200 and $5,500 per month, respectively. Fees are typically lower in Cumberland ($4,665) and Hagerstown ($4,500).
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
In addition to assisted living, Aberdeen’s older adults can choose from a variety of other types of senior care. Adult day health care services, typically delivered in community centers, are the most affordable, costing just $1,896 per month. Homemaker services cost $4,671 for in-home personal care services or $4,957 for home health care. Nursing homes are the most costly service providers, with a semiprivate room costing $11,984 and a private room costing $12,805 per month. The higher fees are due to the 24-hour skilled nursing care these facilities offer.
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
Note: Care cost data for Aberdeen was not available, so data for the closest city, Baltimore, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Aberdeen
Private funds are usually accessed for the cost of assisted living facilities. There is a program in Maryland, the Home and Community Based Options Waiver, that will help pay for services received while in assisted living. Senior Assisted Group Home Subsidy Program that utilizes government funds to assist eligible seniors who live is small facilities with four to 16 residents and cannot afford to pay for assisted living facilities.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
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 Aberdeen
Many organizations offer free resources for Aberdeen residents who are living in or thinking of moving to an assisted living facility. Local government organizations and nonprofits may offer wellness services, benefits counseling or other practical services to help seniors understand their options and access the support they need.
Harford County Office on Aging delivers a variety of services to help seniors live independently and remain active members of the community. It maintains senior centers and runs the SHIP program for older adults looking for advice about health insurance. It also oversees the Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
Harford County Health runs an Adult Evaluation and Review service. This service provides comprehensive assessments for local older adults to determine whether they could benefit from placement in local community programs. The goal of the service is to help local seniors delay or avoid the move to long-term care services.
The Veterans Outstation provides a number of services for veterans and their immediate families. It runs counseling, outreach and education sessions and can also refer veterans to other VA services. Seniors who are looking for advice about VA pensions and benefits can request a referral to a VSO who can assist with completing forms or filing appeals.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Aberdeen
Aberdeen-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.
