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Abbey Manor Assisted Living
2 Colonial Manor Court, Elkton, MD 21921
"We had a very nice experience at Abbey Manor. It's a small facility, and they had housing complexes that were very neat...
Assisted Living
$5,475
Assisted Living Communities in Elkton, MD
Located on Maryland's northeast side near the Pennsylvania border, the Elkon area hosts...
68 assisted living communities for seniors to choose from. In 2024, these long-term care communities charge about $6,986 per month. Maryland's typical price is similar at $6,900, but the national norm ranks much lower at $5,350.
We've gathered 1123 reviews reviews of Elkton's assisted living communities to help you understand the area's senior care options. Seniors and their loved ones give these local facilities an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars. Discover the reviews below to learn more.
68 Providers
Harmony at Glasgow
2530 Old County Rd, Newark, DE 19702
"Harmony at Glasgow had no laundry and no full kitchen inside the apartments. The staff was friendly, courteous, and...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,210
Juniper Village at Newark
924 Barksdale Road, Newark, DE 19711
"The Vero at Newark is a brand-new facility, so everything is up to date. We met several of the staff, and they were all...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,390
Caring Stars Winner
Paramount Senior Living at Newark
200 East Village Rd., Newark, DE 19713
"We chose Brookdale at White Chapel for my parents-in-law because it's close to home. They have only been there a couple...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,000
D & G Homecare I
425 Cokesbury Road, Port Deposit, MD 21904
"D & G Homecare I had one building where they had a couple of beds and it seemed really dark. The people that were there...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,500
Meadowcrest at Middletown
820 Middletown Odessa Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
"I liked Meadowcrest at Middletown, but because of not having a full kitchen and not being able to do your own laundry...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,360
Brookdale Hockessin
6677 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707
"The tour at Brookdale Hockessin was very nice, it's a great experience. They did a very thorough tour. The staff who...
Assisted Living
$5,965
Loving Care Assisted Living IV
550 Revolution Street, Havre De Grace, MD 21078
"What I liked about Loving Care Assisted Living IV very much is that they had more than one nurse or attendant. With the...
Assisted Living
$4,500
Caring Stars Winner
The Lorelton
2200 West 4th St., Wilmington, DE 19805
"Mom is very well cared for and seems to be thriving in her new environment. She was moved due to her condition from...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,228
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Friends Home in Kennett
147 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348
"My mother is going to Friends Home in Kennett. The director was very nice. They had a nice front porch. The staff during...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,700
Rockland Place
1519 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
"Rockland Place was one of my favorite places. The reason we didn't select it was just location. Some of the things I...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,515
Merion Gardens Assisted Living
315 Merion Avenue, Carneys Point, NJ 08069
"My mom has moved into Merion Gardens. It is a very nice and clean place. The staff seems to be fairly efficient and...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,170
Caring Stars Winner
Forwood Estates
1912 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE 19810
"Forwood Manor had several levels of care. The place was clean and beautifully furnished. The staff was excellent and...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$6,200
Ivy Gables
2210 Swiss Lane, Wilmington, DE 19810
"Our mom has been at Ivy Gables since May 2015. She is 94 yr old and has been having ups and downs. The staff has been...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,330
St. Martha Villa
490 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
"St. Martha Villa was very lovely. The person who showed me around was excellent. They didn't have shared bedrooms. You...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,686
Merrill Gardens at West Chester
1201 Ward Avenue, West Chester, PA 19380
"My father moved to Arbour Square in West Chester. I think they're doing a very good job on trying to make him...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$4,895
Caring Stars Winner
Forest Hill Heights
1 Colgate Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050
"Forest Hills Heights Located in Bel Air North was larger. It can accommodate more residents and they have more options...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,620
Endearment Assisted Living
107 Walnut Lane, Elkton, MD 21921
Our Community: Endearment is a large house located in a quiet community. We have six private rooms and one shared. There...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
Caraway Manor II
2391 Old Field Point Road, Elkton, MD 21921
"My boyfriend is staying in Caraway Manor. The care is excellent. He gets physical therapy and his room is very...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
Well Homed
1800 Singerly Road, Elkton, MD 21921
"It was recommended by a friend of mine who I've known for a long time. We chose it because of the caring people who...
Assisted Living
$3,700
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Great Choice
5.0
Review of Caraway Manor II
We definitely made the right choice with Caraway. From the moment we walked in to visit we knew that this would be the place for mom. Tina and all of the staff are genuinely concerned and provide...
Assisted Living
No way
1.0
Review of Caraway Manor II
The rooms do not get cleaned. The floors get swept, that's it. The med techs make medication errors all the time, for example...drop pills on the floor, then pick them up and give them anyway....
Assisted Living
Eleanor
5.0
Review of Caraway Manor II
After hearing great things about Caraway, and visiting another resident there many times, when it was time, we placed my mother-in-law in their care. We were very pleased with the care she...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Elkton has the highest estimated assisted living prices in Maryland. Per the Genworth 2024 Cost of Care Survey, local facilities charge $86 more than the state median and $336 more than Baltimore's typical price. Meanwhile, assisted living in Salisbury costs about $2,087 less than in Elkton, emphasizing the value of price shopping.
Elkton
$6,986
Maryland
$6,900
United States
$5,350
Salisbury
$4,899
Cumberland
$5,027
Baltimore
$6,650
Paying for Assisted Living in Elkton
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Elkton
The state of Maryland has one Medicaid waiver, the Community Options Waiver, and one state-funded program, the Assisted Living Subsidy program, to help seniors find aid to help cover their 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 Care
In Elkton, assisted living costs more than many other senior care options. Seniors save about $4,386 per month by opting for adult day health care or roughly $2,219 by choosing in-home care. Home health care is also cheaper, costing around $885 less than assisted living. Nonetheless, nursing home facilities often feature higher rates, with semi-private rooms costing approximately $6,458 more than assisted living communities.
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$2,600
Assisted Living Facility
$6,986
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$13,444
Note: Since data for Elkton is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Philadelphia, PA, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Elkton
Seniors in assisted living facilities and those still able to live at home have access to a wealth of resources provided by state and federal agencies and nonprofit organizations. These examples of what’s available show how seniors can get support if they’re in dispute with their care provider and get medical help if they qualify for VA assistance. They also show how able-bodied seniors can connect with their communities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| The Elkton Center | (410) 996-5295 | Elkton residents aged 60 and over meet at The Elkton Center Mondays to Thursdays to participate in a range of social and recreational activities for the body and the mind. There are also educational programs covering senior-specific concerns, such as fall prevention methods. Mornings always begin with coffee and conversations, followed by exercise classes, such as chair Zumba, then some games, including bingo. |
| Volunteer Cecil | (410) 996-8439 | Volunteer Cecil is the local Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). It helps Elkton's retirees give back to their community through voluntary work with an array of nonprofit organizations and state agencies. These include the Ray of Hope Mission Center and Cecil County Public Library. As it's an RSVP partner, volunteers benefit from additional insurance during their working hours and may be eligible for discounts from some organizations associated with the program. |
| Elkton Vet Center | (410) 392-4485 | Open on weekdays during normal working hours, the Elkton Vet Center provides limited medical services for the city's U.S. military veterans and their dependents. Most of the center's work revolves around counseling, particularly for those who have suffered bereavement and issues related to their time in the military, including military sexual trauma. Vets in need of other types of medical care are referred to Perry Point VA Medical Center. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (410) 996-8429 | Seniors residing in assisted living facilities who have concerns about their care should contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Ombudsmen are volunteers operating on behalf of the Maryland Department of Aging to ensure seniors in residential care receive the quality of care they should expect. Examples of complaints investigated by the ombudsman include inadequate room temperatures, poor quality food and unexpected discharge or transfers to other communities. The ombudsman can also investigate complaints registered by the families of residents and third parties. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Elkton
Elkton-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.
