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Forest Hill Heights
1 Colgate Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050
"My dad moved into Forest Hill Heights about a week ago. They are wonderful to him and he made friends the first day he...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,620
Assisted Living Communities in Bel Air, MD
Located within the Baltimore Metropolitan Area, Bel Air offers urban and suburban amenities...
in Harford County, about 25 miles north of Baltimore. In this region, 207 assisted living facilities provide housing and personal care services for a median monthly rate of around $6,650, according to 2024 figures. This charge compares favorably to the Maryland norm of $6,900.
In the following directory, we help you compare features and quality across local assisted living facilities by publishing 1175 reviews reviews. Based on these reviews, facilities in Bel Air earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
207 Providers
The Cottages of Perry Hall
9900 Walther Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21234
"My dad moved into The Cottages of Perry Hall. It's only been a month, but the staff is very, very nice, helping, and...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,995
Loving Care Assisted Living IV
550 Revolution Street, Havre De Grace, MD 21078
"What I liked about Loving Care Assisted Living IV very much is that they had more than one nurse or attendant. With the...
Assisted Living
$4,500
Inspirations Bayside Assisted living & Memory Care
1320 Windlass Drive, Baltimore, MD 21220
"We are just starting to research assisted living for my 94 year old mother. I have to let you know I called on very...
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$6,500
D & G Homecare I
425 Cokesbury Road, Port Deposit, MD 21904
"D & G Homecare I had one building where they had a couple of beds and it seemed really dark. The people that were there...
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$3,500
Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek
1813 Old Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21221
"Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek was very clean. The people were very friendly, and everybody looked happy. It...
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$4,095
Dulaney Valley Assisted Living at Hunt Valley
10815 Powers Avenue, Cockeysville, MD 21030
"I like the lady who did the tour for me at Dulaney Valley Assisted Living at Hunt Valley. She was very thorough and very...
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$4,000
Loving Care Assisted Living
4322 Glenmore Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
"Loving Care Assisted Living was great. This is the one that I would like to send my mother to. Jasmine was wonderful...
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$3,500
Viva Senior Living at Cockeysville
10881 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030
"My brother is in a unique situation. He had a debilitating stroke when he was younger, now at only 55, his health was in...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,290
Unconditional Care
3200 Echodale Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21214
We show residents the love and respect they deserve as they go through the later stages of their life. Our services are...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,500
Open Hand's Assisted Living Facility
5500 Hilltop Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
Our mission is to provide our residents with the highest level of care, unique to each individual's needs. To ensure...
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$5,000
Inspirations Memory Care of Lutherville
1414 Front Ave, Lutherville, MD 21093
"My husband stayed at Inspirations Memory Care of Lutherville for about a month. I was very pleased with it. They were...
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$8,200
Trinity Home Care & Assisted Living
1004 Beaumont Ave, Baltimore, MD 21212
Trinity Home Care & Assisted Living is a small yet very spacious, quaint and personable 6-bed licensed facility. Warm...
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$3,000
Ideal Comfort Assisted Living
620 Glenwood Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21212
"I visited Ideal Comfort Assisted Living and toured for assisted living. It's not a good facility. I would never take my...
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$2,000
About That Life Assisted Living
6616 O'Donnell St, Baltimore, MD 21224
"I toured About That Life Assisted Living. I didn't go with anything else. I went because of the location and I liked the...
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$2,600
Howell's Care 3
6111 Western Run Dr, Baltimore, MD 21209
Our goal is to support quality of life in the community. Provide exceptional compassionate care and to enhance...
Assisted Living
$2,500
Sterling Care Assisted Living
3617 Seven Mile Lane, Pikesville, MD 21208
Welcome To Sterling Hospitality Kosher Assisted Living! Our Residents receive respectful and compassionate care 24...
Assisted Living
$4,500
Aventura at the Heights
7218 Park Heights Ave, Pikesville, MD 21208
"Great Place! My Mother In Law loves it! "
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,295
Taylor and Jackie Assisted Living
6910 Fieldcrest Rd, Baltimore, MD 21215
"Taylor and Jackie Assisted Living was a little small, but everything looked nice. It was the first time I've been in...
Assisted Living
$2,000
Mabel's House Assisted Living
4205 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207
"I went to visit Mabel's House Assisted Living. I liked the place. It was nice. I met the owner, and he was nice when...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,000
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Collins J
5.0
Review of Bel Air Assisted Living
Compassionate and caring staff. Manager is on top of even small details and does a great job ‘quarterbacking’ between our family and the doctor and physical therapist and makes sure staff is all...
Assisted Living
Cliff McCann
5.0
Review of Bel Air Assisted Living
Very happy with service here, I never knew it was right there even though I had driven by a lot. Really different from the big facilities we looked at. Lots of personal attention and everyone on...
Assisted Living
Deceptive
2.0
Review of Bel Air Assisted Living
When we first met with the management of Bel Air Assisted Living they were very friendly and helpful. They made us feel that this would be a new home for our mom with the care she needed. At 94...
Provider response
We do our best to explain our pricing and assessment structure throughout the admission process. Full disclosure of the care needs assessment process for a resident and the details of cost...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Bel Air, MD and Nearby Cities
Bel Air seniors pay around $6,650 per month for assisted living, based on the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Although this falls below Maryland’s baseline of $6,900, nearby cities have more economical prices. For example, Hagerstown seniors pay around $5,800, while care costs in Cumberland trend about $1,600 below Bel Air’s median. In Salisbury, facilities charge even lower rates of around $4,899.
Bel Air
$6,650
Maryland
$6,900
United States
$5,350
Cumberland
$5,027
Hagerstown
$5,800
Salisbury
$4,899
Paying for Assisted Living in Bel Air, MD
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Bel Air
Seniors in the Maryland area may be eligible for assistance with funding from the Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy program.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Bel Air, MD
With assisted living costs of around $6,650 in Bel Air, seniors often pay less for nonresidential services. For example, home health care costs about $6,292, while those who attend adult day health care pay approximately $2,275. However, assisted living costs compare favorably to in-home care rates of around $6,864 and nursing home fees, which fall near $11,756.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$6,650
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$11,756
Note: Since data for Bel Air is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Baltimore, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Bel Air
Seniors living in Bel Air can use the following community services and assistance programs to help them plan their long-term care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Harford County Office on Aging | (410) 638-3025 | As the local Area Agency on Aging, this organization supports seniors with case management and health insurance counseling programs. In addition, this agency offers education on a range of topics, from fraud and scams to health and physical fitness. Finally, this body’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman helps residents of assisted living communities resolve concerns about their care. |
| Dundalk Vet Center | (410) 282-6144 | This veteran center serves as a central access point for federal veterans’ benefits such as financial aid for housing and medical care. Here, veterans can also get referrals to physicians and specialists through the VA health system. In addition, individual and group mental health services are available. |
| Harford County Senior Activity Centers | (410) 638-3032 | These free senior centers provide enrichment and social activities to aging adults across the county. They offer low-impact fitness classes, sports and special interest groups. Seniors can take part in arts and crafts as well as educational opportunities, including computer courses and healthy living classes. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Bel Air
Bel Air-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.
