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Lorien Elkridge
7615 Washington Blvd., Elkridge, MD 21075
Lorien Elkridge assisted living opened in 2019 and is connected through a walkway to our well known and respected Lorien...
Assisted Living
$4,080
Assisted Living Communities in Elkridge, MD
Elkridge sits in Howard County, a community with 448 assisted living facilities. Based on a...
2024 cost analysis, local seniors pay around $6,650 per month for residential care services. Although this fee exceeds the national baseline by $1,300, it falls below the statewide median of $6,900.
Our comprehensive guide includes 3268 reviews testimonials of assisted living facilities in and around Elkridge region. Based on these reviews, we find that local facilities have an average consumer satisfaction rating of stars.
448 Providers
Columbia Meadows Assisted Living
10210 Guilford Rd, Jessup, MD 20794
Nestled in the heart of Howard County, Columbia Meadows Assisted Living offers a fresh and inviting senior living...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,500
Shangrila Senior Living
4475 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
"I had an in-person tour of Shangrila Senior Living. The place was good. The manager in charge seemed very caring and...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
$2,900
Caring Stars Winner
Brighton Gardens of Columbia
7110 Minstrel Way, Columbia, MD 21045
"Brighton Gardens was a bit older, but it was very nice. When you walked in, the people were very receptive and helpful. "
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,114
Inspirations Assisted Living & Memory Care of Linthicum
804 S. Camp Meade Rd, Linthicum, MD 21090
"Our tour at Inspirations Assisted Living & Memory Care of Linthicum went wonderful. The staff was very friendly. The...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,000
The Waterfalls of Catonsville
305 N. Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228
"I must say Waterfalls is a wonderful memory care facility. The management and staff go above and beyond to make your...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,000
Bryant Woods Manor
10461 Waterfowl Terrace, Columbia, MD 21044
"just want to say that I could not be more happy with the care and hospitality that my Mom is receiving at Bryant Woods...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,900
Caring Stars Winner
Sunrise of Columbia
6500 Freetown Road, Columbia, MD 21044
"It's been two weeks now since my dad moved into Sunrise of Columbia. I like the appearance of it and the activities they...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,144
The Hamlet at Queenstown
453 Queenstown Rd, Severn, MD 21144
"I went to look at The Hamlet at Queenstown. The facility was well-run. The staff was very courteous, friendly, and...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,650
J.L. Care Enterprises
601 Aldershot Road, Baltimore, MD 21229
J.L. Enterprises is an assisted living facility located in Baltimore, MD 21229. Assisted living facilities provide care...
Assisted Living
$4,350
Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City
3100 N. Ridge Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21043
"We went to look at Lighthouse Senior Living in Ellicott City. The facility had all of the services we were looking for...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,875
Heartlands at Ellicott City
3004 N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
"We visited HeartLands Village at Elliot City. The rooms were fine. The marketing person who showed us around was very...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$5,016
The White Door Assisted Living
428 Old Line Ave, Laurel, MD 20724
The White Door Assisted Living, located at 428 Old Line Avenue in Laurel, Maryland, is a small boutique-style assisted...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,500
Caring Stars Winner
Utopia’s Touch Assisted Living
303 9th Avenue Southeast, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
"Came to do a tour of this facility and it was super clean and had a home-like feeling. The clients seemed very happy and...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$2,500
Elle Home Haven
1022 Wicklow Road, Baltimore, MD 21229
Elle Home Haven LLC is a residential assisted living, four-bed facility. We're a small facility, with a home-like feel...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,500
Caring Hearts Senior Living
620 Wildwood Pkwy, Baltimore, MD 21229
Family-owned and operated, Caring Hearts Senior Living started with a dream and a lot of love in the spring of 2017. Our...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$1,800
Alma's Grace Assisted Living
215 Audrey Ave, Baltimore, MD 21225
"I didn't feel Alma's Grace Assisted Living was a good fit for my mom. The majority of the residents were male. The rooms...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,700
Care Transitions
2133 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21223
"We toured Care Transitions. The nurse, I think his name was Ryan. He was nice. Everything was clear like all her needs...
Assisted Living
$1,500
Cosze Health Assisted Living
15709 Bradford Drive, Laurel, MD 20707
"I visited Cosze Health Assisted Living. I was able to go in and see the rooms, the bath, and the living areas. I'm very...
Assisted Living
$2,500
The Mohawk Estate
2814 Mohawk Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207
"This facility is exceptionall! The staff works VERY close with us to ensure mom's care needs are handled. She wasn't...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$2,000
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey indicates that prospective assisted living residents in Elkridge should budget around $6,650 per month. While this fee falls $250 below the Maryland norm, it surpasses costs in other surveyed cities. In Hagerstown and Cumberland, respective monthly rates run about $850 and $1,600 lower, and seniors in Salisbury pay economical rates of approximately $4,899.
Elkridge
$6,650
Maryland
$6,900
United States
$5,350
Salisbury
$4,899
Hagerstown
$5,800
Cumberland
$5,027
Paying for Assisted Living in Elkridge
In Elkridge, seniors pay $4,750 per month for assisted living.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Elkridge
Elkridge seniors have several programs that may provide aid for assisted living. Maryland’s Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy (SALGHS) program helps those who reside in smaller ALPs, while the Optional State Supplement may help those in larger facilities. Medicaid offers three waivers, including the Community First Choice (CFC) program, Community Options (CO) Waiver and Increased Community Services (ICS) Waiver.
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 Care
Seniors in Elkridge spend about $6,650 per month on assisted living. While those who choose in-home care pay higher fees of roughly $6,864, home health care agencies charge lower rates of around $6,292. Nursing home care costs thousands of dollars more at approximately $11,756, but adult day health care fees run considerably lower at about $2,275.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$6,650
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,756
Note: Since data for Elkridge is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Baltimore, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Elkridge
The Elkridge region has several resources to help older adults find the long-term care they need. Through the following programs and agencies, seniors in Elkridge can identify ways to pay for assisted living, connect with social and recreational activities and find services to supplement what they receive through long-term care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Elkridge 50+ Center | (410) 313-5192 | The Elkridge 50+ Center is located within the local library and hosts a range of activities and programs for older adults in the city. It has a fitness center and provides a range of activities to meet varying interests, including creative arts classes, age-friendly fitness classes and special events throughout the year. The center publishes a monthly newsletter to help older adults track activities and programs. |
| Howard County Office on Aging & Independence | (410) 313-1234 | The Howard County Office on Aging & Independence is the designated Maryland Access Point for the Elkridge region, serving as a single entry point for all state and federal programs and benefits for seniors. The office has information and referral specialists who help older adults find ways to pay for medical and long-term care expenses, and it has a long-term care ombudsman who advocates for those in assisted living. It also provides services, such as transportation, congregate meals and social and recreational activities. |
| Maryland Legal Aid - Howard County Office | (410) 480-1057 | Maryland Legal Aid's Howard County office is in Annapolis, about 30 miles south of Elkridge. This office provides in-person and over-the-phone assistance with civil legal issues, such as estate planning, drafting wills and assigning powers of attorney. It can also help older adults apply for public benefits that may help them cover assisted living costs. |
| Volunteer Opportunities | (410) 313-2022 | Elkridge seniors have access to a range of volunteer opportunities through the county, including serving as greeters at community events, maintaining public gardens, evaluating donated books at the public library and teaching classes at senior centers. |
| The Loan Closet of Howard County | (410) 313-0363 | The Loan Closet of Howard County provides gently used durable medical equipment rentals to those who need them. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Elkridge
Elkridge Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Maryland are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page for more information about these laws.
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