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Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek
1813 Old Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21221
"I toured and it was spacious. They only offered me a studio apartment, which isn't big enough. The facility looked...
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$4,095
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, 297 assisted living communities serve seniors, including 297 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 1954 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.
297 Providers
Inspirations Bayside Assisted living & Memory Care
1320 Windlass Drive, Baltimore, MD 21220
"Woodlands Assisted Living was very clean, very ornate, and very fancy on the inside, as far as the foyer went. It was...
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$6,500
About That Life Assisted Living
6616 O'Donnell St, Baltimore, MD 21224
"Hello this facility is phenomenal it’s clean well decorated it has so much space and allows you to ask for cook to order...
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$2,600
Loving Care Assisted Living
4322 Glenmore Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
"My aunt moved to Loving Care Assisted Living, and I love everything about it. I love the staff and the cleanliness of...
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$3,500
Angel Core Home of Care at Parkmont
4304 Parkmont Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
"We went to tour Angel Core Home of Care. We really liked that one. The staff was excellent. The place was nice, but they...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$2,400
Open Hand's Assisted Living Facility
5500 Hilltop Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
Our mission is to provide our residents with the highest level of care, unique to each individual's needs. To ensure...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,000
Unconditional Care
3200 Echodale Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21214
We show residents the love and respect they deserve as they go through the later stages of their life. Our services are...
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$2,500
The Cottages of Perry Hall
9900 Walther Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21234
"The Cottages of Perry Hall is always clean. It's individual cottages and there's 16 residents in each cottage. Every...
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$4,995
Trinity Home Care & Assisted Living
1004 Beaumont Ave, Baltimore, MD 21212
Trinity Home Care & Assisted Living is a small yet very spacious, quaint and personable 6-bed licensed facility. Warm...
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$3,000
Ideal Comfort Assisted Living
620 Glenwood Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21212
"I visited Ideal Comfort Assisted Living and toured for assisted living. It's not a good facility. I would never take my...
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$2,000
Seaton Towson
7925 York Road, Towson, MD 21204
"My mother is in Seaton Towson. The director came to the previous rehabilitation center my mom had been in. The LPN used...
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$4,770
Symphony Manor at Roland Park
4301 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210
"My family had visited several Assisted Living facilities but we all agreed Symphony Manor was by far the best choice for...
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$6,975
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...
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$2,700
Charter Senior Living of Towson
6451 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21212
"We toured Charter Senior Living of Towson. I liked the person that did the interview, she was wonderful and a very...
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$6,495
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
Serenity Garden Manor
2311 Roslyn Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216
"My husband stayed at Serenity Garden Manor. The overall experience was good. He was happy with the services...
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$2,500
Inspirations Memory Care of Lutherville
1414 Front Ave, Lutherville, MD 21093
"Heart Homes was small, and it felt comfortable. It was warm and homey. The staff was very helpful and friendly. They had...
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$8,200
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...
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$1,800
Mabel's House Assisted Living
4205 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207
"I went to look at Mabel's House Assisted Living. My father needs a lot of one-on-one care, but they're not set up for...
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$2,000
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#1 Adoring Adult Care
4303 Liberty Heights Ave, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
"I found Adoring Care through an agency recommendation. The agent said this is where she would have her own family member...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$2,500
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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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.
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