Almost Home Ii Assisted Living, Inc
4813 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21207
Many 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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The 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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