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Communities in Timonium, MD
Situated just west of the Loch Raven Reservoir, Timonium serves as a northern suburb of...
Baltimore. This Baltimore County community is home to assisted living residences, and an additional facilities operate in nearby cities. According to 2024 data, local facilities charge monthly rates of around $6,650. While local rates exceed the national norm by $1,300, they compare favorably to Maryland’s median of $6,900.
In our guide, we find a typical assisted living quality score of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars among facilities in Timonium, based on feedback from 1817 reviews reviews.
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sdmme
3.0
Review of Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge
Rooms are very nice, bathrooms are a bit outdated but nice. Food is bland and has a cafeteria feel, even for special occasions. Staff is very nice and helpful. Doctor is absolutely wonderful....
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Ammatwo
2.0
Review of Stella Maris Inc Home Hlth Age
My husband went into this facility to use the bathroom on his own and was discharged with incontinence. Covid put a real hurting on staff, so I don't blame them for not being able to provide a...
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Mark
4.0
Review of Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge
My mom has been in Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge. It was not the cheapest, but every time I went there the residents seemed pretty engaged. They had a lot of activities going on, and the people...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Timonium, MD and Nearby Cities
Based on rates in the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living residents in Timonium pay around $6,650 per month. This price trends well above costs in nearby Cumberland and Salisbury, where facilities charge about $5,027 and $4,899, respectively, and it surpasses the national baseline by $1,300. However, local rates fall around $250 below Maryland’s median.
Timonium
$6,650
Maryland
$6,900
The United States
$5,350
Cumberland
$5,027
Hagerstown
$5,800
Salisbury
$4,899
Paying for Assisted Living in Timonium, MD
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Timonium
For seniors with moderate or low income, Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and state-funded Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy programs can help with assisted living costs. Elderly residents eligible for Medicaid or Medical Assistance may receive an assessment to determine whether their ALP needs are high enough. If so, the Community Options Waiver can help with assisted living costs.
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 Timonium, MD
Timonium’s assisted living residences charge a monthly fee of around $6,650. By comparison, seniors pay lower rates of about $6,292 for home health care, but in-home care costs more at approximately $6,864. Adult day health care facilities have lower monthly baselines of around $2,275, but seniors in nursing homes pay considerably higher costs of roughly $11,756.
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 Timonium is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Baltimore, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Timonium
In Timonium, many different services cater to the needs of seniors in the area. Many of these programs are free or offered at low cost and focus on improving the general quality of life of those in long-term care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Senior Resource Network (MSRN) | (877) 711-6776 | The MSRN connects senior citizens and their loved ones with experienced professionals in the area. This service directory includes information on insurance, treatments, patient advocates, volunteers, hearing devices, legal services and discounted medication. |
| Baltimore City Health Department Aging Services | (410) 396-4932 | The Baltimore City Health Department Aging Services offers more than 20 programs for senior adults and those with disabilities. These include case management, safety and protection information and connections to volunteer opportunities. |
| Maryland Department of Aging | (410) 767-1100 | The Maryland Department of Aging protects the rights of older adults in the community and prevents abuse, neglect and exploitation. The agency also supports and encourages older adults by helping them make informed decisions about health care and insurance. It also finances services that support seniors who reside in long-term care facilities. |
| Senior Legal Services | (410) 396-1322 | Maryland’s Senior Legal Services office provides free legal advice to the elderly on topics including abuse and exploitation. It can also assist with most civil matters. |
| Cockeysville Senior Center | (410) 887-7694 | The Cockeysville Senior Center provides a safe place for seniors to gather during the day to take part in programs and services. A fitness center on-site promotes exercise, and other events include ice cream socials, shrimp fest and concerts. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Timonium
Timonium-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.
