The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fulton, MD for 2023

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Fulton

• Maryland seniors pay state income tax on private pension income, and there is a tax deduction for government pensions and withdrawals from retirement accounts. Social Security benefits are not taxed at the state level in Maryland, which may leave more money for assisted living expenses in Fulton.  
  
• The air quality of Fulton is excellent, which may be beneficial to some seniors. The American Lung Association gives Howard County, where this city is located, an A for 24-hour particle pollution and a passing score for annual particle pollution.
  
• The Fulton area has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Columbia.
  
• Summers in Fulton last from late May until the middle of September and tend to be warm and humid with highs in the mid-80s. Winters last from the beginning of December until the beginning of March and have highs around 41 degrees. This may appeal to seniors who enjoy experiencing four distinct seasons. 
  
• Fulton is an expensive place to live, even by Maryland's standards. The overall cost of living here is about 82% higher than the national average and over 50% higher than the statewide average. This may be a consideration for seniors who have limited retirement budgets. 
  
• Fulton's overall crime rate is notably below the national average, which may provide peace of mind for seniors and their families. On a 100-point index, with a lower score indicating less crime, the city's violent crime rate is 14.3 and the property crime rate is 26.6, compared to the respective national averages of 22.7 and 35.4.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.