Severna Park is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, bordered on two sides by the Severn and Magothy rivers. According to the 2020 census, 15.9% of its almost 40,000 residents are aged 65 and older. The area’s appeal lies in its affordable health care costs, low crime rates, comfortable climate and low-cost transportation. There’s also an impressive number of parks, some offering opportunities to picnic and take gentle strolls, while others, such as Lake Waterford Park, are more natural – attracting lovers of fishing and hiking.

Assisted living in Severna Park typically costs around $5,000, which is average for Maryland, and $700 per month more than what the typical American pays. For the fee, seniors retain their autonomy while deferring some daily chores, such as housekeeping, cooking and medication management, to trained staff. Assisted living communities encourage participation in shared activities but seniors are free to come and go as they wish, providing them with a mostly independent lifestyle with the addition of help when they need it.

This guide considers the pros and cons of living in Severna Park and reveals typical assisted living costs in the region. It also lists some senior-friendly resources.

Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Severna Park, MD

2015, 2017, 2022, 2023

Sunrise of Severna Park

43 West McKinsey Road, Severna Park, MD, 21146

Sunrise of Severna Park is located between Cypress Creek Park and the Park Plaza Shopping Center in Severna Park, Maryland. Guests praise the facility for its cheerful atmosphere, modern interior and … (read more)
Sunrise of Severna Park is located between Cypress Creek Park and the Park Plaza Shopping Center in Severna Park, Maryland. Guests praise the facility for its cheerful atmosphere, modern interior and … (read more)
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2015, 2017, 2022, 2023

Spring Arbor of Severna Park

345 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD, 21146

Spring Arbor of Severna Park is brand new, and it’s well taken care of. They have everything you could want for their patients available to them. They had a large Valentine’s Day party, and they had e … (read more)
Spring Arbor of Severna Park is brand new, and it’s well taken care of. They have everything you could want for their patients available to them. They had a large Valentine’s Day party, and they had e … (read more)

2014

Heartlands at Severna Park

715 Benfield Road, Severna Park, MD, 21146

We toured Heartlands at Severna Park. Nice staff. Nice facilities. The closets were smaller than we would like for making a transition like this. The building was in very nice shape. They’re not as ne … (read more)
We toured Heartlands at Severna Park. Nice staff. Nice facilities. The closets were smaller than we would like for making a transition like this. The building was in very nice shape. They’re not as ne … (read more)

Brightview Severna Park

469 Jumpers Hole Road, Severna Park, MD, 21146

We liked Brightview Severna Park. It was an awesome facility. I think we were most impressed with how they train the staff and the staff was invested in the organization, to the point to where we thin … (read more)
We liked Brightview Severna Park. It was an awesome facility. I think we were most impressed with how they train the staff and the staff was invested in the organization, to the point to where we thin … (read more)

Kris-Leigh Assisted Living – CLOSED

831 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD, 21146

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.
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.

Household of Angels Assisted Living

118 Arundel Beach Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146

My dad spent almost the last year of his life at the Severna Park house. Margaret, Roger, and the entire staff are wonderful, friendly, and caring – they treat each resident as if he/she were their o … (read more)
My dad spent almost the last year of his life at the Severna Park house. Margaret, Roger, and the entire staff are wonderful, friendly, and caring – they treat each resident as if he/she were their o … (read more)

Complete Care at Severna Park

310 Genesis Way, Severna Park, MD, 21146

They service that my brother receives is below average. The staff do not attend to his needs in a timely manner. He has had several items stolen or misplaced.
They service that my brother receives is below average. The staff do not attend to his needs in a timely manner. He has had several items stolen or misplaced.

Severna Park Center

24 Truck House Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146


Brookdale Woodward Estates

14997 Health Center Drive, Bowie, MD, 20716

I toured Brookdale Woodward Estates. I thought it was excellent. It was friendly. It was comprehensive. I got to see many of the residents just going through their day, as well as the facilities and t … (read more)
I toured Brookdale Woodward Estates. I thought it was excellent. It was friendly. It was comprehensive. I got to see many of the residents just going through their day, as well as the facilities and t … (read more)

2016, 2018

Sunrise of Annapolis

800 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD, 21401

Sunrise of Annapolis is located in Annapolis, Maryland, near Interstate 97 and close to Quiet Waters Park, the U.S. Naval Academy and Annapolis Towne Centre. Guests give this facility excellent review … (read more)
Sunrise of Annapolis is located in Annapolis, Maryland, near Interstate 97 and close to Quiet Waters Park, the U.S. Naval Academy and Annapolis Towne Centre. Guests give this facility excellent review … (read more)

Charter Senior Living at Bowie

7600 Laurel Bowie Road, Bowie, MD, 20715

I toured Charter Senior Living at Bowie for my aunt. I thought the building was very nice, what I saw there was very nice as well, this would be a great place for her to live. The staff members were a … (read more)
I toured Charter Senior Living at Bowie for my aunt. I thought the building was very nice, what I saw there was very nice as well, this would be a great place for her to live. The staff members were a … (read more)

Annapolitan Assisted Living

84 North Old Mill Bottom Road, Annapolis, MD, 21409

Look no further, this assisted living home is amazing! My mother lived in an assisted living facility prior to moving to Annapolitan Assisted Living, and while we are thankful that her prior facility … (read more)
Look no further, this assisted living home is amazing! My mother lived in an assisted living facility prior to moving to Annapolitan Assisted Living, and while we are thankful that her prior facility … (read more)

Bowie Assisted Living, Inc.

12001 Lanham Severn Rd, Bowie, MD, 20720

Bowie Assisted Living, Inc. caught my eye when I was looking for places for my father. It had everything that suited his needs. It was a single-floor building with dedicated staff. The meals were cook … (read more)
Bowie Assisted Living, Inc. caught my eye when I was looking for places for my father. It had everything that suited his needs. It was a single-floor building with dedicated staff. The meals were cook … (read more)

Tribute at Melford

17300 Melford Blvd, Bowie, MD, 20715

Tribute at Melford was very nice and clean. The residents looked happy and settled in. The staff during the tour was nice and very informative. She asked me questions just trying to get a feel for wha … (read more)
Tribute at Melford was very nice and clean. The residents looked happy and settled in. The staff during the tour was nice and very informative. She asked me questions just trying to get a feel for wha … (read more)

Access Care Assisted Living

3903 Claxton Pl, Bowie, MD, 20715

Access Care Assisted Living was okay. The staff I dealt with were only two, there was the owner and one nurse, and there wasn’t much interaction. I did like the private resident feel. It felt like a h … (read more)
Access Care Assisted Living was okay. The staff I dealt with were only two, there was the owner and one nurse, and there wasn’t much interaction. I did like the private resident feel. It felt like a h … (read more)

Regency Park

730 State Route 3 S, Gambrills, MD, 21054

I liked Regency Park. It was bright and they had a lot of things to do during the day. Everybody that we met was nice. The tour director was a little loud, but she was OK. She gave us the information … (read more)
I liked Regency Park. It was bright and they had a lot of things to do during the day. Everybody that we met was nice. The tour director was a little loud, but she was OK. She gave us the information … (read more)

Nhyira Haven Assisted Living

3513 Mase Lane, Bowie, MD, 20715

This facility is awesome!! The rooms are spacious and clean. This in-home assisted living is newly certified and has been completely remodeled inside. The staff is beyond wonderful with my mother. … (read more)
This facility is awesome!! The rooms are spacious and clean. This in-home assisted living is newly certified and has been completely remodeled inside. The staff is beyond wonderful with my mother. … (read more)

Bay Village of Annapolis

979 Bay Village Dr, Annapolis, MD, 21403

Bay Village of Annapolis 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 … (read more)
Bay Village of Annapolis 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 … (read more)

Inspirations Assisted Living & Memory Care of Linthicum

804 S. Camp Meade Rd, Linthicum, MD, 21090

My grandmother has been living here for 8 months and she is well taken care of. Because she moved in the midst of the pandemic, visitations have been limited to 30 minutes with the appropriate safety … (read more)
My grandmother has been living here for 8 months and she is well taken care of. Because she moved in the midst of the pandemic, visitations have been limited to 30 minutes with the appropriate safety … (read more)

Celebration Villa of Manresa

85 Manresa Drive, Annapolis, MD, 21409

The Celebration Villa of Manresa setting was nice during my visit. It was an older building but set up on a hillside, so it was nice and had a very peaceful layout. They had smaller rooms that were sl … (read more)
The Celebration Villa of Manresa setting was nice during my visit. It was an older building but set up on a hillside, so it was nice and had a very peaceful layout. They had smaller rooms that were sl … (read more)

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Severna Park

The Office of Health Care Quality, a division of the Maryland Department of Health, is responsible for regulating, monitoring and licensing assisted living facilities throughout the state. It also certifies facilities eligible to accept residents who benefit from Medicaid support and Medicare plans.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Severna Park

  • According to Area Vibes, the average cost of living index for Severna Park is 146, which is above the state average of 121 and the national average of 100. However, the city’s health cost index is 84, which is a little better than Maryland’s average and significantly below the U.S. average. This strongly suggests that seniors pay less, on average, for their health care treatments in Severna Park.
  • Severna Park has one of the better climates in this part of the country, providing its residents with four distinct seasons and temperatures that won’t expose them to nature’s extremities. January is the coldest month — typically 27 degrees, while July is usually a comfortable 88 degrees. Snowfall is half the national average at 14 inches annually and rainfall is around six inches more than normal. Although, it can be argued that the pleasingly green landscape is well worth a little extra rain. 
  • Although all crime is unwelcome, Severna Park’s crime statistics will be envied by many cities in the state and the country. Property crime is about half the average and violent crime is even less common, with the chances of becoming a victim in Severna Park at 1 in 702. The state average is 1 in 220.
  • Several medical facilities serve the residents of Severna Park, such as Millenium Health SVC. The nearest hospital, UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, is only 15 minutes away in Glen Burnie. U.S. News & World Report ranks it #10 in Maryland. There are also a significant number of therapists, psychiatrists, dentists and counselors who accept patients with Medicare.
  • Anne Arundell County provides two types of paratransit services for seniors. The Complementary Paratransit service operates like the fixed route service and covers the same areas. It can transport seniors to locations within three-quarters of a mile of a fixed route stop. The General Paratransit service is for disabled riders with disabilities that stop them from using other forms of transport. 

Paying for Assisted Living in Severna Park

According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the typical senior in Severna Park pays $5,000 per month for assisted living services. The Maryland average is also $5,000, while the U.S. average is $700 less. However, this isn’t surprising, as the counties surrounding the nation’s capital tend to have higher costs than average

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Severna Park’s assisted living costs are in the middle for Maryland. For example, seniors in California expect to pay around $6,200 for similar services to their peers further north, while in Hagerstown, fees are more likely to be $4,500. Seniors in Washington D.C. also have higher costs — typically $6,000. 

$5000

Severna Park

$5000

Maryland

$4300

The United States

$4500

Hagerstown

$6200

California

$6000

Washington D.C.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is an affordable option in Severna Park, particularly when compared to home health care, at $4,957, and home care, at $4,671. Although both options have lower fees, the senior also needs to budget for home living costs. Adult day care is the most affordable option, at $1,896, while nursing homes have the highest fees — typically $12,805 for a private room (although semiprivate ones are usually available for around $11,984).

$4671

Home Care

$4957

Home Health Care

$1896

Adult Day Health Care

$5000

Assisted Living Facility

$11984

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$12805

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

Note: Data for Severna Park was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Baltimore, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Severna Park

Seniors in small assisted living facilities in Severna Park may be able to access financial assistance through Maryland’s Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy. Seniors who are eligible for Social Security payments, or who would be eligible except for income, may also be able to receive the Optional State Supplement.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Maryland page.

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in Maryland

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Severna Park

Severna Park and Anne Arundel County provide numerous resources for seniors in the community. These examples of some of them can help veterans access the benefits to which they’re entitled and provide all seniors with ways of enhancing their quality of life through socializing with their peers and volunteering time to help their neighbors.

Resource

Contact

Service

(410) 222-4257

The Anne Arundel County Aging and Disabilities Department is a multi-resource agency focused on improving the lives of the county's seniors and their caregivers. Its staff can help seniors consider all aspects of planning for their later years, including financial considerations. In concert with AARP, it can also help seniors file their tax returns and, for those who qualify, access the assisted living subsidy program.

(410) 923-4255

The Anne Arundel County Food Bank is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the area's most needy residents avoid hunger. Its work relies on the support of volunteers to pack and deliver food parcels, but also to be involved in fundraising activities to purchase food. Many of its volunteers are seniors who want to use their spare time to help this worthy cause.

(410) 222-1821

The Anne Arundel County Veterans Affairs Commission is managed by veterans and is focused on helping them access all the benefits and support available in the community. Examples of help include assisting with applications for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit, a monthly payment that can cover some residential care costs. The commission can also refer veterans and their families to VA medical centers and clinics across Maryland.

(410) 222-1922

Less than 10 minutes from Severna Park, Arnold Senior Center is a place for older residents to socialize and participate in activities designed to develop the mind and body. Ceramics and painting classes allow seniors to release their artistic talents, exercise classes, such as gentle yoga, help them develop stamina and strength and line dancing blends exercise with entertainment. The center's book club is popular, as are the quilting classes. There's a congregate meal program too, where seniors can share freshly prepared lunches with their friends.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Severna Park

Severna Park-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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Maryland