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Bryant Woods Manor
10461 Waterfowl Terrace, Columbia, MD 21044
"just want to say that I could not be more happy with the care and hospitality that my Mom is receiving at Bryant Woods...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,900
The Best Assisted Living Communities in Howard County, MD
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authentic reviews in Howard County, MD below include 452 Assisted Living facilities with 3276 reviews. On average in Howard County, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Howard County, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
452 Providers
Caring Stars Winner
Sunrise of Columbia
6500 Freetown Road, Columbia, MD 21044
"We liked Sunrise of Columbia for my mother-in-law. We're happy with everything. They have regular activities. They go...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,144
Caring Stars Winner
Lorien Harmony Hall
6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044
"Harmony Hall was a nice facility, and it had a good location. The people were very friendly. The rooms were a bit small...
Assisted Living
$4,300
Shangrila Senior Living
4475 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
"I had an in-person tour of Shangrila Senior Living. The place was good. The manager in charge seemed very caring and...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
$2,900
Caring Stars Winner
Brighton Gardens of Columbia
7110 Minstrel Way, Columbia, MD 21045
"When I visited Brighton Gardens of Columbia, they had a fire going, and they were doing like a Halloween celebration. It...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,114
Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City
3100 N. Ridge Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21043
"Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City was a very nice place and had good amenities. The staff was very...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,875
Lorien Elkridge
7615 Washington Blvd., Elkridge, MD 21075
Lorien Elkridge assisted living opened in 2019 and is connected through a walkway to our well known and respected Lorien...
Assisted Living
$4,080
Heartlands at Ellicott City
3004 N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
"We visited HeartLands Village at Elliot City. The rooms were fine. The marketing person who showed us around was very...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$5,016
Columbia Meadows Assisted Living
10210 Guilford Rd, Jessup, MD 20794
Nestled in the heart of Howard County, Columbia Meadows Assisted Living offers a fresh and inviting senior living...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,500
Lorien Encore
11150 Resort Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
"A good friend of mine has her mother here and on her behalf I want to rave about this facility! My friend of 30 years...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
$5,197
The Waterfalls of Catonsville
305 N. Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228
"I toured The Waterfalls of Catonsville. It was a very good experience. The facility is beautiful. The staff who walked...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,000
Cosze Health Assisted Living
15709 Bradford Drive, Laurel, MD 20707
"I visited Cosze Health Assisted Living. I was able to go in and see the rooms, the bath, and the living areas. I'm very...
Assisted Living
$2,500
Elternhaus Assisted Living
4201 Linthicum Road, Dayton, MD 21036
"When looking for a place for my dad about 8 years ago, we didn't look further once we'd found Elternhaus. And we were...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,500
Angel's Touch Assisted Living
12900 Frederick Rd, West Friendship, MD 21794
Angel's Touch is a unique assisted living community for senior adults. As we eventually come to see, aging can be a...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,000
J.L. Care Enterprises
601 Aldershot Road, Baltimore, MD 21229
J.L. Enterprises is an assisted living facility located in Baltimore, MD 21229. Assisted living facilities provide care...
Assisted Living
$4,350
The White Door Assisted Living
428 Old Line Ave, Laurel, MD 20724
The White Door Assisted Living, located at 428 Old Line Avenue in Laurel, Maryland, is a small boutique-style assisted...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,500
Elle Home Haven
1022 Wicklow Road, Baltimore, MD 21229
Elle Home Haven LLC is a residential assisted living, four-bed facility. We're a small facility, with a home-like feel...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,500
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...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$1,800
Inspirations Assisted Living & Memory Care of Linthicum
804 S. Camp Meade Rd, Linthicum, MD 21090
"Our tour at Inspirations Assisted Living & Memory Care of Linthicum went wonderful. The staff was very friendly. The...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,000
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Aspire Wellness Touch Care
15911 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20905
"I cannot adequately express how pleased and relieved I am that my brother is a resident at Wellness Touch Care. There is...
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Paying for Assisted Living in Howard County
As part of the greater Baltimore metropolis, Howard County shares the area’s average assisted living price, which comes to $5,000 per month. This is the same as the Maryland average according to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. Assisted living in Howard County is more expensive than the national average of $4,300 per month.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Howard County, MD and Nearby Cities
Assisted living prices within Maryland vary, and costs in Howard County are right on the median. On the border with Delaware, Salisbury has higher costs of $5,500. On the banks of the Chesapeake Bay, California has the highest assisted living prices in the state. At $6,200, it’s a full $1,200 per month more expensive than Howard County. Further inland, Hagerstown has the lowest costs at $4,500. At $4,665 per month, the nearby Cumberland area has similar assisted living prices. Seniors can find more affordable long-term care costs in neighboring Virginia where the Winchester area averages $4,304 and Blacksburg averages $4,000. Virginia’s capital Richmond has even lower assisted living prices with a monthly median of $3,645.
Howard County
$5,000
Maryland
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Richmond, VA
$3,645
Blacksburg, VA
$4,000
Winchester, VA
$4,304
Hagerstown
$4,500
Cumberland
$4,665
Salisbury
$5,500
California
$6,200
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Howard County
Seniors in the Maryland area may be eligible for assistance with funding from the Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy program.
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.
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Free Assisted Living Resources in Howard County
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Howard County Office on Aging and Independence | (410) 313-1234 | Seniors throughout the county can rely on this organization for supportive services, such as advocacy and education. A loan closet offers free access to medical equipment and assistive technology, and an elder abuse prevention initiative has information on fraud and other common forms of exploitation. Experts are on hand to provide health insurance counseling and long-term care placement, and a resource center connects elders with services to meet a variety of needs. |
| Annapolis Vet Center | (410) 605-7826 | Part of the federal Veterans Affairs network, this center connects service members with vital resources and records. Referrals to mental health care, medical care, pharmaceutical services and laboratory tests are available through this government body. The center also offers a variety of benefits and entitlement programs for education, housing and health care. |
| Ellicott City 50+ Center | (410) 313-1400 | This and other senior centers throughout the county act as hubs for socialization and entertainment. Adults over 60 are invited to participate in low-impact exercise classes, hobby workshops and art classes. This senior center also offers cooking and nutrition education as well as chronic disease management classes. Music classes promote cognitive and mental wellness while technology courses help seniors stay connected with family and friends. |
| Maryland Legal Aid | (410) 972-2700 | Qualified attorneys volunteer their time to this organization to help seniors and low-income individuals with legal issues. Seniors can get help dealing with debt collection, tax issues and other consumer matters as well as planning long-term care and obtaining access to health insurance. Representation is available for cases of elder abuse, and assistance is available for the creation of wills and care directives. |
| Neighbor Ride | (410) 884-7433 | Neighbor Ride is a volunteer-based transportation service dedicated to helping Howard County seniors remain mobile and active. By appointment, older adults can get free rides to and from medical appointments and errands. Transportation is also available to social and worship gatherings. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Howard County
Howard County-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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Deborah
5.0
Review of Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City
I like Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City. It was very well lit and very modern. The rooms were very nice. The intake staff was very informative. They took me on a tour of the facility. I...
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Deborah
1.0
Review of Shangrila Senior Living
I really didn't like too many things about Shangrila Senior Living. I didn't see activities taking place, and to me, it was just very dark and gloomy. It didn't spark an interest in me to put my...
Assisted Living
Dawn3
5.0
Review of Lorien Encore
My husband and I stayed in Lorien Encore for respite. What I liked best was that the staff was wonderful there. I was able to do my medications, but my husband wasn't familiar with his medication...
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