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Gloria Friends Home
929 Back River Neck Road, Essex, MD 21221
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Everything is fine. ..."
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Assisted Living Communities in Essex, MD
Essex covers just under ...
10 square miles in Baltimore County and sits on a peninsula between the Middle and Back Rivers. In this region, 457 assisted living communities serve seniors, including 1 within city limits. Based on 2024 data, assisted living facilities in Essex charge around $6,650 per month, which runs above the national baseline of $5,350 but below Maryland’s median of $6,900.
In the following guide, we feature 1464 reviews testimonials from local assisted living residents and visitors, giving you an unbiased look at the quality of care they provide. Overall, facilities in Essex garner a score of 5.0 out of 5 stars stars.
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Viva Senior Living at Cockeysville
10881 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030
3.7
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Nestled in the scenic town of Cockeysville, Maryland, Viva Senior Living at Cockeysville is a welcoming retirement community catering to seniors needing supportive services to continue enjoying life and those facing the challenges of Alzheimer's and dementia. The community offers both Assisted Living and Memory Care services, providing a continuum of care to meet residents' evolving needs. Residents at Viva Senior Living at Cockeysville enjoy a variety of amenities designed to enhance their daily living experience. An on-site beauty and barber shop caters to personal grooming needs, while the garden and patio areas provide serene outdoor spaces for relaxation and socialization. The community offers resident transportation services, ensuring convenient access to appointments and local attractions. Both resident and guest parking are available for those with personal vehicles. Housekeeping and maid services, along with private cleaning services, ensure a maintenance-free lifestyle. Comprehensive laundry services are provided for both linens and personal clothing. For leisure and engagement, residents can participate in music sessions, games, book clubs, gardening, arts and crafts, and offsite activities or excursions. Dining options are flexible, with shared meals in the communal dining room, room service available for meals, accommodations for guests during mealtime, and special diets such as diabetic, kosher, and vegetarian catered to upon request. The community is committed to providing exceptional care tailored to individual needs. Assistance with daily activities, medication management, and 24-hour support from trained staff are integral to the services offered. Safety measures, including a security gate, are in place to ensure a secure living environment for all residents. Situated in a region rich in history and culture, Viva Senior Living at Cockeysville is near various shopping centers, medical services, and recreational areas, enriching the living experience for residents. With its blend of personalized care, comprehensive amenities, and a vibrant activity schedule, Viva Senior Living at Cockeysville creates a nurturing and engaging home for its residents. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories
$4,290
Almas Grace Two Assisted Living Facility, LLC
3845 Brooklyn Ave, Baltimore, MD 21225
A warm, intimate setting where care feels personal, and every resident is treated like family. Our small-scale facility allows us to truly get to know each individual, creating a supportive environment that blends independence with the comfort of 24/7 assistance. Our dedicated and professional trained staff are here around the clock, offering compassionate support with daily living activities while encouraging residents to thrive. Residents enjoy home-cooked meals in a cozy dining setting, Families are encouraged to stay involved and participate in activities, visits and care planning. Here, you're not just receiving care; you're gaining a home, a community, and a team that's always by your side. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories
$3,000
Montane Manor LLC
4111 Springdale Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207
Welcome to Montane Manor Assisted Living facility. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and convenience of a hassle-free lifestyle free from the burdens of home ownership. Located in the city of Baltimore, we provide a variety of on-site services to help our residents enjoy their stay to the fullest. In addition, we provide a choice amount of amenities to promote a relaxing experience for individuals residing at our community. Accommodations come in a selection of options. Depending on the individual, Montane Manor Assisted living Facility could be the perfect fit for seniors seeking senior living options in or around Baltimore, MD. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Licensee Directories
$2,000
Loving Care Assisted Living
4322 Glenmore Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My aunt moved to Loving Care Assisted Living, and I love everything about it. I love the staff and the cleanliness of the house. It's very welcoming and bright. How they treat my aunt is good. I love the meals that they prepare. Jasmine, the owner, w..."
$3,500
Agape Manor-House
1302 Tarrant Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Agape Manor-House. I was very impressed with the community and with the home. I liked it very much. The staff was excellent. She was a great help to me and she answered all the questions. It's well-kept, tidy, and bright. It felt like a home..."
$3,000
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Angelic Care Assisted Living
3781 Ravenwood Ave, Baltimore, MD 21213
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I was nervous about finding a place for my mother, but when I found this one, I was so glad I did ! . Not only was my mother well cared for here, but the staff and owner of the facility made me feel very welcome . They were also very helpful in keepi..."
$1,800
Bryant Woods Manor
10461 Waterfowl Terrace, Columbia, MD 21044
5.0
(2 reviews)
"just want to say that I could not be more happy with the care and hospitality that my Mom is receiving at Bryant Woods Manor. It is a tremendous relief for me to know that she is receiving this incredible level of professional and personal care, whic..."
$4,900
Cypress Creek Waterfront Senior Living
831 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff is very friendly and helpful. My father likes his spacious room, the level of care he is getting and the activities they provide with him. Lovely pleasant water view is a bonus as well. ..."
$6,150
Humble Hearts Assisted Living
4002 Mortimer Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I like Humble Hearts Assisted Living. It's on a nice quiet street. The gentleman who showed me around was very pleasant. He showed me all of the rooms and their security system. The necessary paperwork that they had to have was displayed. I like the ..."
$2,000
Stewart Manor
2027 Woodbourne Ave, Baltimore, MD 21239
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I toured Stewart Manor. They were lovely. Their facility was well-maintained. They only have like 5 or 6 residents. The husband and wife that ran that, were lovely individuals. Stewart Manor has both private and shared rooms. They have a backyard and..."
$2,000
Sunrise at Bay Village
979 Bay Village Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403
5.0
(1 reviews)
"It was great. The staff was very informative and answered my questions. The community is beautiful, bright, clean, and brand new. A lot of residents were out and active. One time, we were there for happy hour, and then we were there for bingo. It was..."
$7,120
About That Life Assisted Living
6616 O'Donnell St, Baltimore, MD 21224
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured About That Life Assisted Living. I didn't go with anything else. I went because of the location and I liked the facility and it was very clean. The program, she ran it down to me, the things that my cousin would be doing, doctor's appointmen..."
$2,600
The Waterfalls of Catonsville
305 N. Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228
4.8
(5 reviews)
"I'm on a waiting list for the Waterfalls of Catonsville. They're redoing a wing of the building. They were very welcoming and I like that it's more of a home feel of an environment. That's what a place where my mom used to live was like. It's a small..."
$6,000
Spring Arbor of Severna Park
345 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146
4.7
(9 reviews)
"My father is going to be moving into Spring Arbor of Severna Park. It had all of the amenities and everything that I needed for him. I felt more comfort putting him in a memory care unit that has locked doors and elevators. He can't get out. The cost..."
$6,950
Up & About Care
2902 Lyndhurst Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216
4.7
(4 reviews)
"Up & About care is a wonderful assisted living facility. The environment is very clean, and well kept. The staff are very welcoming, the residents look like they were enjoying themselves playing bingo...."
$3,000
Optimum Care Homes LLC
1906 Cecil Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218
4.7
(4 reviews)
"I toured Optimum Care Homes LLC, and it was okay. The owner was very nice and honest. He gave me different options for my aunt as far as daycare outside during the day. He was helpful in helping me understand the type of insurance my aunt had. The ro..."
$2,500
Mabel's House Assisted Living
4205 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207
4.7
(4 reviews)
"I went to Mabel's House Assisted Living. I like the way it was set up. They had a private room where you share. It was more home-like. It's very clean. They had enough people there to assist the seniors. I liked it a lot. It was very nice. The staff ..."
$2,000
Annapolitan Assisted Living
84 North Old Mill Bottom Road, Annapolis, MD 21409
4.7
(11 reviews)
"The room was amazing, the staff is caring and loving and treated her like family. There was a general attitude of caring but still providing residents with their independence. The nursing staff and management were excellent, the food was excellent an..."
$4,000
Charter Senior Living of Towson
6451 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21212
4.7
(18 reviews)
"We toured Charter Senior Living of Towson. I liked the person that did the interview, she was wonderful and a very compassionate person. The location was a little too far for me to travel to visit, but I liked the place and everything it had to offer..."
$6,495
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Troy9
5.0
Review of Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek
I toured Lighthouse Senior at Living Hopkins Creek. It looked clean. It looked like the people that lived there were a tight-knit community, with a lot of activities. It looked good, but it's out...
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Lise65
5.0
Review of Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek
The only tour I did was Lighthouse Senior Living Hopkins Creek, which I love. It's a beautiful place. It was a little expensive, but it was better priced than a lot of the others that weren't as...
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Lisa
3.0
Review of Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek
My dad moved to Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek. It's an adequate facility. There are star people that stand out. The staff is good. You have good people who are attentive and caring. I...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Essex, MD and Nearby Cities
In Essex, assisted living costs around $6,650 per month, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Local rates run a couple of hundred dollars below Maryland’s baseline of $6,900 and exceed the national norm by $1,300. Rates in Essex also exceed costs in Cumberland and Salisbury, where fees hover near $5,027 and $4,899, respectively.
Essex
$6,650
Maryland
$6,900
The United States
$5,350
Cumberland
$5,027
Hagerstown
$5,800
Salisbury
$4,899
Paying for Assisted Living in Essex, MD
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Essex
Seniors in Maryland who are eligible for Social Security payments, or would be except for their income, may be able to access financial assistance through the Optional State Supplement (OSS). Residents of small assisted living facilities may also be able to get help from the state’s Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy.
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 Essex, MD
Assisted living residents in Essex pay monthly rates of around $6,650. By contrast, nursing home residents pay notably higher fees of about $11,756 for shared accommodations, and those who opt for in-home care pay approximately $6,864 for nonmedical support. However, other senior care solutions cost less. For example, home health care agencies charge around $6,292, and adult day health care facilities set monthly fees 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 Care (semi-private room)
$11,756
Note: Since data for Essex is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Baltimore, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Essex
Essex has many different resources to offer seniors in the area. These services range from low-cost help to free resources and benefits that focus on health and well-being.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Senior Center | (410) 887-0267 | The Essex Senior Center serves seniors in Baltimore County. It provides a safe and secure environment for recreational activities like games and parties and fitness and health activities, including exercise classes. The center offers arts and crafts, social groups, dances and scheduled outings. |
| Maryland Access Point (MAP) | (410) 887-2594 | MAP helps seniors get information, referrals and options counseling for services and benefits. The group also provides brochures and booklets on a variety of topics involving aging, guest speakers for community organizations, information and assistance for loved ones and helps seniors obtain loans for medical equipment. It can also help low-income individuals obtain financial benefits to pay for care. |
| Baltimore County Department of Aging | (410) 887-2594 | The Baltimore County Department of Aging serves as the Area Agency on Aging. It provides program information and services for older adults and their caregivers. Through the Department of Aging, seniors have access to available services, including mobility assistance programs, meal plans, help with housing, individual counseling, respite care and supplemental services. |
| Maryland Legal Aid | (866) 635-2948 | Maryland Legal Aid helps seniors by offering free limited legal services by phone and in person. Help involves topics like debt collection, elder abuse, landlord/tenant information and other civil matters. |
| Baltimore Department of Veterans Affairs | (410) 260-3838 | The Baltimore Department of Veterans Affairs helps prior military obtain and identify available services and benefits. Once benefit, the aid and attendance benefit helps veterans pay for home and community-based services in long-term care. The agency can also assist with housing, medical care and counseling. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Essex
Essex-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.
