Gloria Friends Home
929 Back River Neck Road, Essex, MD, 21221
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Everything is fine. ..."
READ MORESeniors who need some help with daily living activities and want freedom from the hassles and expenses of homeownership may opt for assisted living. These residential communities provide personal care services, daily meals, recreational activities and wellness services, providing comfort and convenience. The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey discloses that assisted living facilities in Towson charge approximately $5,000 per month for services, which is equal to the state average but high compared to the national median. Â
This guide outlines the benefits and drawbacks of living in Towson and breaks down the cost of local senior care options. It also lists some resources that serve older adults in the region. Â
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929 Back River Neck Road, Essex, MD, 21221
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Everything is fine. ..."
READ MORE601 Maiden Choice Lane, Baltimore, MD, 21228
5.0
(1 reviews)
"St. Martin's home is wonderful. They're very attentive and very caring. The staff was wonderful and that's just terrific with residents. There are nuns there who are big part of it. I just love everything about it. It's in a very nice area, very peac..."
READ MORE8205 Tyson Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21043
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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 good at their jobs. The facility is a one-story hous..."
READ MORE3809 Belle Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21215
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This facility demonstrated excellent cleanliness. The owner and staff exhibited the utmost professionalism and hospitality to my mother and I. The rooms are incredibly spacious, and my mother has more than enjoyed her time here. ..."
READ MORE2424 W Rogers Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21209
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Newton Manor Assisted Living is a private home with a very homey environment. The owners are very caring. The place is very clean, and the food is very good. They have a nurse that stays there three days a week and a doctor that comes four days a wee..."
READ MORE11130 Philadelphia Road, White Marsh, MD, 21162
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Joyous Living was an excellent place. The owner built it so she would have a place for her parents to go to. They were very friendly, and they know all their residents by name. Everything was clean, their food was cooked from scratch, and it smelled ..."
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2519 Keyworth Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21215
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Kind Heart Assisted Living was very pleasant. It's a nice location, it's clean, and very satisfactory as an assisted living place. The owner works full time as a nurse, and he's started this up on his own. He's very professional and very outgoing, an..."
READ MORE3414 DEVONSHIRE DRIVE, Baltimore, MD, 21215
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father moved into Taylor & Jackie Assisted Living. He gets care and he gets therapy, so he's gonna learn how to walk again. He's a sliding scale diabetic, so they help with maintenance of his medication. It's a nice place for him to be in. There's..."
READ MORE3811 White Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21206
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited KP assisted living for my 89 year old mom. I really loved the neighborhood and enjoyed the activity sheet for the residents knowing that my mom would have lots of activities to occupy her… I will certainly keep this place in mind, when I pl..."
READ MORE3900 Norfolk Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21216
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Community Caregivers Assisted Living. Marché was very knowledgeable in what she was telling me. They were very clean, the rooms were very clean, and just upon entering the home, it was clean. It was a nice atmosphere, though I can't gauge an..."
READ MORE2412 W Lanvale St, Baltimore, MD, 21216
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother is in The Eden Place, LLC. It's excellent. The room is very comfortable and very clean. They have plentiful food and beverage. Nice atmosphere. It's a very nice place, and my brother is flourishing there. I've tried their food. It's good, ..."
READ MORE3123 Woodhome Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21234
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My uncle will be moving into Kenneths Manor. As soon as I walked in the door I was greeted by a very nice, very caring, and very informed lady who is the owner and the operator of the place. The house was clean and it smelled good. The house was spac..."
READ MORE4417 Wentworth Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21207
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother moved into Harmony Care Assisted Living. It's a new facility and it's only a year old. The place is clean and nicely appointed. It's a small facility with around 8 residents. We liked the fact that it's owned by two Baltimore City firefight..."
READ MORE2702 Garrison Blvd, Baltimore, MD, 21207
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband moved into Garrison Estates II. So far, everything is going just fine. Everything is nice and convenient. The people are friendly, and I have no complaints. My husband seems to be enjoying every meal he gets...."
READ MORE606 Cargil Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Senior's Place was the best that I have found that we could afford. They were so caring and there were so many activities that people went to every day if they wanted to. There's someone there available 24/7. They're interested in the residents. They..."
READ MORE6910 Fieldcrest Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21215
4.7
(3 reviews)
"My biggest fear of moving my mother into an assisted living home was that people would not take care of her the way I would. I was scared that the same level of attention and compassion me or my wife would give to my mom, I would not find any place e..."
READ MORE9404 Belair Rd, Nottingham, MD, 21236
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My grandmother is a resident of this facility. She had been at a large impersonal facility, but due to a variety of reasons, it did not work out. . Ma Maison is an unassuming place. The staff is friendly and personable and quick to answer questi..."
READ MORE2300 Dulaney Valley Road A, Baltimore, MD, 21093
3.6
(13 reviews)
"Stella Maris is very large. I think there are 300 beds. They're well-equipped for absolutely everything, and they have a special wing just for the memory care patients like my mother. The care seems first rate, and they seemed to have thought of ever..."
READ MORE9109 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD, 21133
4.0
(8 reviews)
"I was a short term rehab/dialysis patient at PVC, my stay was great. All the staff from nursing, rehab, recreation & evs took care of my needs, recreation provided me with romance novels and the evs department kept my room clean...."
READ MORE725 Mount Wilson Lane, Baltimore, MD, 21208
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My mother was at North Oaks. The facility looked below average for what's in the market, and many of the residents were obviously not happy and were not easy to deal with. The staff was fine. They're always helpful and always friendly, and they learn..."
READ MOREThe Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality, regulates assisted living facilities in Towson and the rest of the state. This department enforces regulations pertaining to staffing, scope of care, facility requirements and intake and discharge procedures.
Assisted living data for Towson is included in the average for the Baltimore area, which encompasses Baltimore, Columbia and Towson. Here, assisted living fees come in at $5,000 per month, which is equal to the state median but $700 higher than the national rate of $4,300. Â
With monthly assisted living fees coming in at $5,000, Towson is a moderately priced option for care. More affordable care is available in Cumberland, where locals pay $4,665 per month for this level of care. Salisbury and the California area are considerably costlier at $5,500 and $6,200, respectively. Â
Towson
$5,000
Maryland
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Cumberland
$4,665
Salisbury
$5,500
California Area
$6,200
Seniors in Towson have a range of care options available depending on their budgets and levels of need. Home-based care is a little cheaper than assisted living, with seniors paying $4,671 for homemaker services and $4,957 for home health aide services. Assisted living costs $5,000 per month but includes expenses such as housing and meals, which may make it more affordable than home-based care for some. Adult day health care is the cheapest option at $1,896 per month, and nursing homes charge the highest rates of $11,984 for semiprivate accommodations and $12,805 for private rooms. Â
Homemaker Services
$4,671
Home Health Aide
$4,957
Adult Day Health Care
$1,896
Assisted Living Facility
$5,000
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,984
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$12,805
The state of Maryland pays for assisted living services in Level II and Level III ALPs through the Medicaid 1915(c)Home and Community-Based Options Waiver Program. There is also a Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy Program funded by the state.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
In Towson, older adults can obtain a range of services from nonprofit programs and organizations for support as they make decisions regarding their care needs. The following table features information for resources that provide legal assistance, financial counseling and help with finding services in the community. Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Bykota Center | (410) 887-3094 | Bykota Center hosts social and recreational programs for older adults in the Towson area. At this center, which is operated by Baltimore County, seniors participate in age-friendly fitness programs, luncheons, games and arts and crafts. The center also has virtual programs, including classes, arts, cooking and creative writing. The center is open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Baltimore County Department of Aging | (410) 982-6311 | The Baltimore County Department on Aging operates as the Area Agency on Aging for the Towson region. Through this nonprofit organization, seniors obtain a range of services to complement or supplement what they receive through their assisted living communities, including help with accessing local programs such as durable medical equipment loans, legal assistance, financial counseling and nonemergency medical transportation. The department also administers the state’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program, operates senior centers throughout the region and helps older adults connect with local volunteer opportunities. |
VA Baltimore Regional Office | (800) 698-2411 | The Baltimore Regional Office is staffed with trained professionals who help veterans access services in the community, including transportation, counseling and nutrition programs. The office assists with preparing and filing applications for Aid and Attendance and pension benefits for qualifying individuals, and it screens veterans for eligibility for VA health care and veterans’ home placement. |
Maryland Legal Aid | (410) 951-7777 | Maryland Legal Aid’s Baltimore County Office is located in Towson. At this office, older adults can obtain assistance with accessing public benefits such as Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Medicare and Medicaid. The office can help dispute denied Medicare claims and resolve Social Security overpayment. It can also help older adults understand their health insurance benefits, assisted living contracts and payment obligations. |
Towson-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.
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AlfredS
1
Review of Seaton Towson
Went to tour this community for a loved one. Mice traps in the hallways, and went I went into a one-bedroom apartment, there was mouse droppings all over the floor. The women who toured me stated...
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JD
5
Review of Complete Care at Multi Medical Center
There’s one staff member there, I actually don’t know her exact job title, but she is incredible. Tami. So knowledgeable, so helpful. Took time to briefly explain the facility and everything...
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Karen
5
Review of Seaton Towson
My mother is in Seaton Towson. The director came to the previous rehabilitation center my mom had been in. The LPN used her skilled nursing ability to assess my mother on two occasions, and the...