The 36 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Howard County, MD for 2018

The average cost of assisted living in Howard County is $3,927 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,415. Cheaper nearby regions include Baltimore County with an average starting cost of $3,347.

To help you with your search, browse the 124 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Howard County. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Howard County 4.1 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Frederick County with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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Caring Star 2016

Harmony Hall

Provides: Assisted Living

6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044

"I visited Harmony Hall. Actually, my grandmother had been there. I liked them, but the other facility seemed a little homier to me. Nevertheless, Harmony Hall seemed very nice. They did have..." More

Caring Star 2016

Sunrise of Columbia

Provides: Assisted Living

6500 Freetown Road, Columbia, MD 21044

"Sunrise was very nice. I liked the fact that they were up to date and very comfortable for people to live in. " More

Caring Star 2015

Brighton Gardens of Columbia

Provides: Assisted Living

7110 Minstrel Way, Columbia, MD 21045

"The staff at Brighton Gardens is friendly and very helpful. They know the residents by name and by sight and they know their families as well when they show up. My mother is very happy there. They..." More

Shangrila Senior Living

Provides: Assisted Living

4475 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043

"We stopped and looked at Shangri-La Assisted Living because a friend went in there and she liked it very well. The environment was good. The cost was very attractive. The people were exceptionally..." More

Sand Cherry Manor Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living

8367 Sand Cherry, Laurel, MD 20723

"Sand Cherry Manor Assisted Living is licensed by the state of Maryland to provide assisted living services. We are located in Howard County, in the upscale Cherry Farm community. Sand Cherry Manor..." More

Caring Star 2015

Heartlands at Ellicott City

Provides: Assisted Living

3004 North Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043

"My dad stayed in Heartlands. He's been there a year. They're great. I have nothing negative to say whatsoever other than it's expensive. My father mostly enjoys that there's a lot of musical..." More

Encore at Turf Valley

Provides: Assisted Living

11150 Resort Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042

"Don't be fooled. The facility is in a nice area and the grounds look nice but the treatment is the concern. My grandmother went there for rehab because of weak legs and they did no fall risk..." More

Chestnut Hill Manor

Provides: Assisted Living

8205 Tyson Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043

"Chestnut Hill Manor is a small home. I’m impressed with the owner and her qualifications. My relative has only been there for two weeks, and from what I’ve seen, it seems like the staff members are..." More

Aastoria Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living

11584 Scaggsville Rd, Fulton, MD 20759

"Aastoria Assisted Living was like a rambler style home that was converted into a smaller assisted living place with maybe 8 residents there. It was very nice and very clean. I liked the space; it..." More

Angel's Touch Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living

12799 Buttercup Court, West Friendship, MD 21794

"I looked at several Assisted Living Homes for my mom before choosing Angel's Touch. Mark W., the owner and manager of Angel's Touch, truly cares about his residents. They are really part of his..." More

Morningside House of Ellicott City

Provides: Assisted Living

5330 Dorsey Hall Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042

"Morningside House in Ellicott City caters to those who need extra help in the activities of daily living, or those who are in the beginning or advanced stages of dementia. As the nephew of an aunt..." More

Vantage House

Provides: Assisted Living

5400 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, MD 21044

"Very nice premises. Ample facilities on-site, from banks to hair salons. Seemed very clean, staff also seemed very friendly. The facility is very large and has ample parking. They have a lot of..." More

Lighthouse Senior Living Ellicot City

Provides: Assisted Living

3100 North Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043

"my father-in-law has been a resident for almost 2 years. I guess with this being one of the more affordable facilities in the area the old adage of "you get what you pay for" is true. He is in the..." More

Montclaire Manor, Inc

Provides: Assisted Living

11805 Wayne Ridge Street, Fulton, MD 20759

"The Montclaire Manor was suggested by a social worker from a hospital my mom was in, so I went with it. Mom seems to like the community, so we’re going to leave her there. It’s working out well for..." More

Elternhaus, Inc. Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living

4201 Linthicum Road , Dayton, MD 21036

"Elternhaus seemed like a very nice homey place for my wife's father. We had a little food there, and it was good. His room was nice, adequate, and pretty clean. It is sort of out in the middle of..." More

Always Caring, Inc

Provides: Assisted Living

9534 Angelina Circle, Columbia, MD 21044

Angels Alert Iii

Provides: Assisted Living

6526 Greenmount Drive, Elkridge, MD 21075

Clarksville Assisted Living Llc

Provides: Assisted Living

7246 Guilford Road, Clarksville, MD 21029

Cooper'S Senior Assisted Group Home, Inc

Provides: Assisted Living

5615 Tricross Drive, Columbia, MD 21045

Emmanuel Care Center I

Provides: Assisted Living

2992 Mount Etna Circle, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Emmanuel Care Center Iii

Provides: Assisted Living

10705 Vista Road, Columbia, MD 21044

Ivy Manor Chestnut, Inc.

Provides: Assisted Living

2817 Montclair Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Ivy Manor Normandy Ii

Provides: Assisted Living

2928 Normandy Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Morning Glory Assisted Living Inc

Provides: Assisted Living

3030 Brookwood Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042

New Life Assisted Living Iii

Provides: Assisted Living

8313 church ln, Ellicott City, MD 21043

New Life Assisted Living Inc.

Provides: Assisted Living

6901 Scarlet Oak Drive, Elkridge, MD 21075

Sah - Rang - Bong Care I

Provides: Assisted Living

10717 Hunting Lane, Columbia, MD 21044

Sah - Rang - Bong Care Ii

Provides: Assisted Living

10804 Hunting Lane, Columbia, MD 21044

San Jose Care Home, Llp

Provides: Assisted Living

9316 Pilar Court, Columbia, MD 21045

Total Assisted Living Home

Provides: Assisted Living

12026 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD 20759

Maple Hill

Provides: Assisted Living

10711 Harding Road, Laurel, MD 20723

Hillside House

Provides: Assisted Living

5502 Harris Farm Lane, Clarksville, MD 21029

Mckete'S Senior Home

Provides: Assisted Living

5621 Tricross Drive, Columbia, MD 21045

Abundant Life I

Provides: Assisted Living

9966 Oaklea Court, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Pearls Of Wisdom Assisted Living Cent...

Provides: Assisted Living

9359 Guilford Road, Columbia, MD 21046

Winter Growth - Howard Center & Ruth ...

Provides: Assisted Living

5460 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, MD 21044

"Winter Growth is a very nice facility, that truly cares about it residents/participants. The residents/participants receive great care. The staff are friendly and willing to help. The..." More

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