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, but packed with grea..."
READ MOREThere are several assisted living facilities in the Elkridge region, helping older adults get the daily assistance they need while maintaining their connections to their community. These residential facilities provide daily meals, scheduled transportation and a variety of apartment floor plans for residents, and they have trained caregivers who administer personalized care services. The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that seniors in the Elkridge area pay about $4,750 per month for this type of care, which is in between the national and state median.
This guide for assisted living in Elkridge provides more information on local long-term care costs and highlights agencies that help seniors access the care they need.
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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, but packed with grea..."
READ MORE215 Audrey Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21229
" Alma's Grace ALF, LLC is a new assisted living home located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was created with love and dedication to p..."
READ MORE620 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 vision has always b..."
READ MORE2133 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD, 21223
" Looking for a cost-effective beautiful Home for your loved ones? Look no further we are one of the best in Baltimore. We have nice-sized P..."
READ MORE715 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD, 21228
4.3
(40 reviews)
"I toured Charlestown by Erickson Senior Living. I had lunch there. It was a gorgeous place. The landscape stood out. The rooms were like apartments inside. You never had to go off of the property. They had beauty parlors on the property. You get your..."
READ MORE3004 North Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21043
4.7
(22 reviews)
"Heartlands at Ellicott City is a continuing care community with cottages and different sized apartments. We went to a 1-bedroom with a den, it was nice, and had a little kitchen, dining area, and a living room. There was no dishwasher, but there was ..."
READ MORE7548 Old Telegraph Rd, Hanover, MD, 21076
4.5
(17 reviews)
"Morningside House of Friendship is very similar to where my mom is currently, except that it's a bigger facility. But I noticed that it would be very comfortable for her because it's very similar to what she's at now. The staff was very nice from the..."
READ MORE5330 Dorsey Hall Drive, Ellicott City, MD, 21042
4.5
(13 reviews)
"We've moved into Morningside House of Ellicott City. I like the cleanliness, efficiency, and the medical staff is all up to what I would have expected. There are the physical exercises and physical or occupational therapy that we've been involved in...."
READ MORE912 South Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD, 21228
4.4
(10 reviews)
"We've chosen Brightview of Catonsville for my mother-in-law because it's a smaller scale. It's less distance for my mother-in-law to walk to the dining room and the mailbox. But it's not too small, there are just enough residents there that she can i..."
READ MORE212 Saint James Dr, Glen Burnie, MD, 21061
"My mom moved into Kind Hearts, and so far I think the service is good. There's only three women and one man, although the capacity is three women and three men. There's always two nurses permanently on staff constantly watching the patients. I've see..."
READ MORE821 Nottingham Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21229
5.0
(2 reviews)
"It's run by an amazing CEO who really cares for his residents and families. He has all kinds of ways to save you money. Enjoy being in a home setting. Feel like you are home with home cooking. I send people here all the time. ..."
READ MORE6670 Martin Rd, Columbia, MD, 21044
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother was so incredibly happy at Brightview Columbia. Her days were full of fun activities for mind, body, and soul. The staff (front desk, maintenance, management, kitchen, activities, everyone!) are so kind and attentive and truly seem to love..."
READ MORE5460 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, MD, 21044
4.8
(4 reviews)
"My mother was a daycare member before COVID, and suffers from dementia. During the COVID isolation, she went downhill fast, due to isolation, and it was necessary to place her in an assisted living facility. She was very happy with the day program,..."
READ MORE3308 Benson Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21227
4.4
(7 reviews)
"We chose to have my mother in Caritas House Assisted Living because she is a devout Catholic and they have all the services and support that she wants and needs. The staff is friendly, accommodating, informed, helpful, and thorough. She has a 320-squ..."
READ MORE2521 Mosher Street, Baltimore, MD, 21216
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The friendly and professional atmosphere at Charm City ALF is unsurpassed. In 19 years of caring for assisted living residents, I have not seen another facility more dedicated to providing excellence in resident care, comfort and great food. The phys..."
READ MORE601 Maiden Choice Lane, Baltimore, MD, 21228
5.0
(1 reviews)
"St. Martin's home is wonderful. They're very attentive and very caring. The staff was wonderful and that's just terrific with residents. There are nuns there who are big part of it. I just love everything about it. It's in a very nice area, very peac..."
READ MORE8205 Tyson Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21043
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Chestnut Hill Manor is a small home. I’m impressed with the owner and her qualifications. My relative has only been there for two weeks, and from what I’ve seen, it seems like the staff members are good at their jobs. The facility is a one-story hous..."
READ MORE9534 Angelina Circle, Columbia, MD, 21044
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad has moved into Always Caring. It's a nice place. What drew me to it was that in the group home, they have an area where patients that need physical therapy have a little area for them with equipment down there. The rooms are pretty spacious, a..."
READ MORE2928 Normandy Drive, Ellicott City, MD, 21043
"At Ivy Manor Normandy II we have been providing personalized care for your loved one for 25 years. Our residential ranch home is in a beauti..."
READ MORE2942 Rosemar Drive, Ellicott City, MD, 21043
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father currently resides at White Oak and I have been very happy with his care. The staff are extremely loyal, caring and kind. The residence is kept very clean and organized. They offer a number of activities for all adults to participate in at v..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities in Elkridge follow rules and guidelines set by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality, which licenses all long-term care facilities in the state. The agency conducts background checks on prospective caregivers and sets minimum standards for care planning, staff training, building requirements and meal services. Â
In Elkridge, seniors pay $4,750 per month for assisted living.Â
Assisted living facilities in Elkridge charge $4,750 for services. This is a couple of hundred dollars higher than the national average of $4,500, but it’s about $150 less than the state median, indicating that this city is a comparatively affordable place to obtain care. Rates in Elkridge are about $100 higher than in Hagerstown, where care costs are the most competitive surveyed in the state at $4,630. In Salisbury, fees are closer to the state average at $4,980, and in Cumberland, seniors pay $5,248.Â
Elkridge
$4,750
Maryland
$2,900
United States
$4,500
Salisbury
$4,980
Hagerstown
$4,630
Cumberland
$5,248
At $4,750 per month, assisted living is one of the cheapest long-term care options in Elkridge, coming in thousands below the cost of nursing home care, which averages $10,798 for semiprivate accommodations and $13,490 for private rooms. Home-based care is closer in cost to assisted living at $4,957 for homemaker services and $5,053 for a home health aide, but monthly rates don’t include living costs, making it a costlier option for many. Adult day health care is cheaper at $1,927 monthly.
Homemaker Services
$4,957
Home Health Aide
$5,053
Adult Day Health Care
$1,927
Assisted Living Facility
$4,750
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$10,798
Nursing Home (private room)
$13,490
Note: Care cost data for Elkridge was not available, so data for the closest city, Baltimore, was used instead.Â
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.
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.
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. Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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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. |
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.