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 vision has always b..."
READ MOREMany Ellicott City seniors may be considering moving into an assisted living facility, group care homes that provide personal assistance and inclusive apartment-style living. Often, assisted living homes prepare meals for residents and host many different activities throughout the week. In Ellicott City, the average monthly fees for assisted living are $5,000.
This guide covers the cost of assisted living and other types of senior care in Ellicott City and some benefits and drawbacks of living here. There’s also a list of free resources for seniors and their families to help locate government benefits and enhance their quality of life.Â
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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 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 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 MORE3425 Chapman Road, Randallstown, MD, 21133
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I recently visited the facility and was very impressed with the owners and staff. They took very special care of the property and residents in their care. Exemplary customer service, their staff was always quick to respond to all the questions I had...."
READ MORE3916 Pinkney Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21215
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I have visited the facility several times to see my aunt it is always clean quiet pleasant and filled with love always warm welcome the staff is always pleasant and respectful I would differently refer this facility to family and friends ..."
READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
9851 Branchleigh Rd, Randallstown, MD, 21133
5.0
(2 reviews)
"If you are looking for a home away from home, this is the place you want to bring your loved one too. The staff is very friendly and so is the other clients there. My friend father was there and he loved it😊..."
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 MORE3107 Glen Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21215
5.0
(2 reviews)
"NCC Assisted Living is Excellent. My father is a current resident and he loves it. The care from the nurses is over and beyond. He even loves the meals and he is very picky and particular. Whenever I talk to my father he is in good spirits and speaks..."
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 MORE12799 Buttercup Court, West Friendship, MD, 21794
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I looked at several Assisted Living Homes for my mom before choosing Angel's Touch. Mark W., the owner and manager of Angel's Touch, truly cares about his residents. They are really part of his family. Angel's Touch is a residential assisted livin..."
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 MORE3809 Belle Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21215
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This facility demonstrated excellent cleanliness. The owner and staff exhibited the utmost professionalism and hospitality to my mother and I. The rooms are incredibly spacious, and my mother has more than enjoyed her time here. ..."
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 MORE3414 DEVONSHIRE DRIVE, Baltimore, MD, 21215
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father moved into Taylor & Jackie Assisted Living. He gets care and he gets therapy, so he's gonna learn how to walk again. He's a sliding scale diabetic, so they help with maintenance of his medication. It's a nice place for him to be in. There's..."
READ MORE3900 Norfolk Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21216
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Community Caregivers Assisted Living. Marché was very knowledgeable in what she was telling me. They were very clean, the rooms were very clean, and just upon entering the home, it was clean. It was a nice atmosphere, though I can't gauge an..."
READ MORE3404 Sharp Rd, Glenwood, MD, 21738
5.0
(1 reviews)
"this beautiful small assisted living facility in a peaceful nature area perfect for retirement. the owner who gave me a tour was very nice and didn't try to pressure me to move in, which i really appreciated. It's unfortunate that the location was to..."
READ MOREThe Maryland Department of Health licenses and regulates assisted living homes in the state. Each Ellicott City assisted living community must pass regular inspections from this agency to retain its licensure, including demonstrating appropriate levels of sanitation and an assessment of the care that residents receive. Staff members and on-site medical professionals also have their credentials verified.
Monthly assisted living fees in Ellicott City match those for the state of Maryland, both of which are $5,000, according to Genworth Financial’s Cost of Care Survey 2020. These are $700 more than the U.S. average monthly fees for assisted living.
Ellicott City falls in the middle when comparing assisted living fees to other Maryland cities. Hagerstown and Cumberland are a few hundred dollars less, $4,500 and $4,665, respectively, while Bethesda ($6,000) and Salisbury ($5,500) are more expensive.
Ellicott City
$5,000
Maryland
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Bethesda
$6,000
Hagerstown
$4,500
Salisbury
$5,500
Cumberland
$4,665
Ellicott city seniors have other options for long-term care. Those who wish to age in place at home may hire a home health aide ($4,957 per month) for in-home medical care or homemaker services ($4,671 per month) to help around the house. Seniors who need intensive medical care will be best served in a nursing home. A semiprivate room costs $11,984 and a private one costs $12,805. People who only need assistance during the weekday, when their family or caretaker isn’t available, may opt for adult day health care at $1,896 per month.
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
Note:Â Care cost data for Ellicott City was not available, so data for the closest city, Baltimore, was used instead.
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.
Seniors and their families have several community resources from Ellicott City and the greater Baltimore area to help them maintain their independence or seek assistance applying for government benefits. Some of these agencies can also help seniors find the right assisted living accommodations and help individuals and families with the transition into long-term care living.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (410) 313-6423 | Maryland's long-term care ombudsmen address the needs of residents of assisted living and other long-term care communities. This includes receiving complaints filed by residents or on behalf of residents by their families and addressing the concerns. Other functions of this organization include helping Maryland seniors find the right assisted living home, with unbiased assessments of each facility's benefits and drawbacks. |
Maryland Department of Aging | (410)-767-1100 | Maryland’s Department of Aging’s mission is to make the state an attractive retirement destination for older adults. It helps communities across the state develop programs to enhance the lives of older adults and make resources more accessible for the elderly. |
Maryland Legal Aid | (866) 635-2948 | Legal Aid assistance is open to all who meet certain income guidelines and is provided by Maryland lawyers. Cases are civil matters only and include fraud and elder abuse or neglect or landlord-tenant disputes. Other matters handled by the lawyers are filing for divorce or bankruptcy and drafting wills, trusts, living wills and powers-of-attorney. |
Baltimore County Department of Aging's Loan Closet | (410) 887-2594 | Seniors in the greater Baltimore area who cannot afford their own durable medical equipment may indefinitely borrow from the Department of Aging’s Loan Closet. The community donates items, so what’s in stock can vary. Typically, the loan closet will have manual wheelchairs and walkers, rollators and canes, toileting and shower chairs and sometimes TTY kits and blood pressure cuffs. Items are given on a first-come, first-served basis. |
Baltimore County Ride Service | (410) 887-2080 | The Ride Service program is a shuttle service for the elderly and those who need special travel accommodations, such as walker and wheelchair accessibility. The vehicles have ramps and low step thresholds. The service also has escorts for individuals who need assistance running errands, shopping or visiting the doctor. Seniors may book online or by calling ahead, and the service is free. |
Ellicott City-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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