174 Assisted Living Facilities Near Baltimore, MD
With a population of 593,490, including 80,700 seniors, Baltimore is one of the nation’s 30 largest cities and an ideal location for assisted living residents who want to enjoy an active lifestyle. Located one hour from Washington, D.C., and two hours from Philadelphia, this historic seaport is famous for its crab shacks, Civil War battleships and a world-class aquarium. Many of these attractions are housed in the rejuvenated Inner Harbor, which is a popular destination for sightseeing, outdoor concerts and community events.
More than 300 assisted living facilities are located in the Baltimore area, which gives seniors a wide range of options depending on their budget, preferred amenities and personal care needs. Assisted living facilities provide a maintenance-free lifestyle geared toward older adults who want to stay active but need occasional assistance with bathing, grooming or chores. These services cost $5,000 per month in the Baltimore area, which is on par with the statewide average but slightly higher than the national median.
This guide features information about local assisted living fees and compares those rates with costs in nearby cities. It also includes a directory of community resources that can help with long-term care access and financial planning.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Baltimore, MD
Charter Senior Living of Towson
6451 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD, 21212
We chose it for my sister. We liked the people there, the atmosphere, the pricing, and we worked with them to make it affordable. It was just the actual place and the people more than anything else th
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We chose it for my sister. We liked the people there, the atmosphere, the pricing, and we worked with them to make it affordable. It was just the actual place and the people more than anything else that made us choose it. We’re getting a studio, and it’s large enough to have a bed, a sofa, a kitchenette, and a bathroom. We tasted the food, everything was good, and delicious. It was not super high-end, but it was fine.
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We chose it for my sister. We liked the people there, the atmosphere, the pricing, and we worked with them to make it affordable. It was just the actual place and the people more than anything else th
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We chose it for my sister. We liked the people there, the atmosphere, the pricing, and we worked with them to make it affordable. It was just the actual place and the people more than anything else that made us choose it. We’re getting a studio, and it’s large enough to have a bed, a sofa, a kitchenette, and a bathroom. We tasted the food, everything was good, and delicious. It was not super high-end, but it was fine.
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Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek
1813 Old Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21221
I liked Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek, I thought it was very nice and pleasant. The marketing director gave me a wonderful tour. It seemed a lot bigger to me than it looked from the outsid
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I liked Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek, I thought it was very nice and pleasant. The marketing director gave me a wonderful tour. It seemed a lot bigger to me than it looked from the outside. I liked that they had a couple of different rooms, different types, and styles of rooms. I like this facility better than the other one I toured, but it’s just relative. I thought it has more open spaces in the building itself, and the furnishings were more set up for and conducive for people to gather as a community there, and talk and chat. It’s very clean, very excellent and set up better to me than the other place. It’s funny because I read their reviews online, and I wasn’t as impressed with one of the bad reviews, but I decided to keep an open mind and I like the Lighthouse better. The staff was introduced to me as we went, and a couple of nurses and a couple of other people like the activities director. The activities were listed, there were numerous activities that I could be involved in. It just seemed like it was a more active community.
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I liked Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek, I thought it was very nice and pleasant. The marketing director gave me a wonderful tour. It seemed a lot bigger to me than it looked from the outsid
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I liked Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek, I thought it was very nice and pleasant. The marketing director gave me a wonderful tour. It seemed a lot bigger to me than it looked from the outside. I liked that they had a couple of different rooms, different types, and styles of rooms. I like this facility better than the other one I toured, but it’s just relative. I thought it has more open spaces in the building itself, and the furnishings were more set up for and conducive for people to gather as a community there, and talk and chat. It’s very clean, very excellent and set up better to me than the other place. It’s funny because I read their reviews online, and I wasn’t as impressed with one of the bad reviews, but I decided to keep an open mind and I like the Lighthouse better. The staff was introduced to me as we went, and a couple of nurses and a couple of other people like the activities director. The activities were listed, there were numerous activities that I could be involved in. It just seemed like it was a more active community.
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The Mohawk Estate
2814 Mohawk Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21207
This facility is exceptionall! The staff works VERY close with us to ensure mom’s care needs are handled. She wasn’t very active, and veryy reluctant to transition into a facility. Now she’s become a
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This facility is exceptionall! The staff works VERY close with us to ensure mom’s care needs are handled. She wasn’t very active, and veryy reluctant to transition into a facility. Now she’s become a social butterfly! The place is beautiful, bright and ALWAYS CLEAN! Activities are always coordinated for Mom. The Nurses and therapist are very sweet. After 2 years, I’m happy to say we’ve made the right choice!
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This facility is exceptionall! The staff works VERY close with us to ensure mom’s care needs are handled. She wasn’t very active, and veryy reluctant to transition into a facility. Now she’s become a
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This facility is exceptionall! The staff works VERY close with us to ensure mom’s care needs are handled. She wasn’t very active, and veryy reluctant to transition into a facility. Now she’s become a social butterfly! The place is beautiful, bright and ALWAYS CLEAN! Activities are always coordinated for Mom. The Nurses and therapist are very sweet. After 2 years, I’m happy to say we’ve made the right choice!
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God’s Way Only Assisted Living
511 Walker Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21212
Chemell and her staff have provided quality, professional care to my Uncle who suffers from multiple major health challenges. Chemell runs her facility with professionalism, empathy, compassion and at
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Chemell and her staff have provided quality, professional care to my Uncle who suffers from multiple major health challenges. Chemell runs her facility with professionalism, empathy, compassion and attentiveness to the needs of the patients/residents that reside there. I’ve witnessed this first hand, as I’ve conducted weekly visits (often unannounced) to her facility to check on my Uncle. When I initially began my extensive search to find the right long-term care assisted living for my Uncle, I was referred to Chemell’s facility. I took a tour, met Chemell and her staff and I was convinced that this was the right place for my Uncle. The facility was clean, beautifully decorated and just felt like “home.” I knew this was the place for him. Fast forward several months, and Chemell hasn’t proved me wrong; as a matter of fact, she has exceeded my expectations. My Uncle is happy, healthy, and being cared for with love. I highly recommend God’s Way Assisted Living to anyone searching for a place that their loved ones in need of care can call home and genuinely be taken care of and treated like FAMILY!
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Chemell and her staff have provided quality, professional care to my Uncle who suffers from multiple major health challenges. Chemell runs her facility with professionalism, empathy, compassion and at
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Chemell and her staff have provided quality, professional care to my Uncle who suffers from multiple major health challenges. Chemell runs her facility with professionalism, empathy, compassion and attentiveness to the needs of the patients/residents that reside there. I’ve witnessed this first hand, as I’ve conducted weekly visits (often unannounced) to her facility to check on my Uncle. When I initially began my extensive search to find the right long-term care assisted living for my Uncle, I was referred to Chemell’s facility. I took a tour, met Chemell and her staff and I was convinced that this was the right place for my Uncle. The facility was clean, beautifully decorated and just felt like “home.” I knew this was the place for him. Fast forward several months, and Chemell hasn’t proved me wrong; as a matter of fact, she has exceeded my expectations. My Uncle is happy, healthy, and being cared for with love. I highly recommend God’s Way Assisted Living to anyone searching for a place that their loved ones in need of care can call home and genuinely be taken care of and treated like FAMILY!
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Angel Core Home Of Care
4719 Elison Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21206
We went to tour Angel Core Home of Care. We really liked that one. The staff was excellent. The place was nice, but they had stairs. After visiting, we chose the one that didn’t have stairs just for s
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We went to tour Angel Core Home of Care. We really liked that one. The staff was excellent. The place was nice, but they had stairs. After visiting, we chose the one that didn’t have stairs just for safety purposes. I liked the caretaker. She was unbelievable. She was friendly and personable. I just instantly liked her. The room was very nice because my dad is a male, and I think she had two females there at the time, so he would be in his own room. The room was nice. It had a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a TV. It’s close to the bathroom. They have a bathroom on the first floor.
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We went to tour Angel Core Home of Care. We really liked that one. The staff was excellent. The place was nice, but they had stairs. After visiting, we chose the one that didn’t have stairs just for s
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We went to tour Angel Core Home of Care. We really liked that one. The staff was excellent. The place was nice, but they had stairs. After visiting, we chose the one that didn’t have stairs just for safety purposes. I liked the caretaker. She was unbelievable. She was friendly and personable. I just instantly liked her. The room was very nice because my dad is a male, and I think she had two females there at the time, so he would be in his own room. The room was nice. It had a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a TV. It’s close to the bathroom. They have a bathroom on the first floor.
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Woodlands Assisted Living
1320 Windlass Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21220
Woodlands Assisted Living is located near State Route 700 in a charming residential area just northwest of Baltimore, MD. Visitors and family members give the facility positive reviews for its clean e
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Woodlands Assisted Living is located near State Route 700 in a charming residential area just northwest of Baltimore, MD. Visitors and family members give the facility positive reviews for its clean environment, patient and caring staff and wide range of activities such as sewing, group games and fun field trips. The community provides a varied menu that caters to special diets, scheduled transportation for medical appointments and grocery shopping and services like laundry/housekeeping so residents can focus on leisure and relaxation. For maximum comfort and convenience, resident rooms at Woodlands Assisted Living are furnished with kitchenettes, walk-in showers and individual climate controls.
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Woodlands Assisted Living is located near State Route 700 in a charming residential area just northwest of Baltimore, MD. Visitors and family members give the facility positive reviews for its clean e
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Woodlands Assisted Living is located near State Route 700 in a charming residential area just northwest of Baltimore, MD. Visitors and family members give the facility positive reviews for its clean environment, patient and caring staff and wide range of activities such as sewing, group games and fun field trips. The community provides a varied menu that caters to special diets, scheduled transportation for medical appointments and grocery shopping and services like laundry/housekeeping so residents can focus on leisure and relaxation. For maximum comfort and convenience, resident rooms at Woodlands Assisted Living are furnished with kitchenettes, walk-in showers and individual climate controls.
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Symphony Manor at Roland Park
4301 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21210
My brother-in-law was at Symphony Manor for almost 2 years. EVERYDAY he got extraordinary care at every level. This is a place where staff took the time to get to know him (He had had a stroke), found
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My brother-in-law was at Symphony Manor for almost 2 years. EVERYDAY he got extraordinary care at every level. This is a place where staff took the time to get to know him (He had had a stroke), found out his needs, and loved him. He made special relationships there and I will forever be grateful for the way that Symphony treated someone I loved.
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My brother-in-law was at Symphony Manor for almost 2 years. EVERYDAY he got extraordinary care at every level. This is a place where staff took the time to get to know him (He had had a stroke), found
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My brother-in-law was at Symphony Manor for almost 2 years. EVERYDAY he got extraordinary care at every level. This is a place where staff took the time to get to know him (He had had a stroke), found out his needs, and loved him. He made special relationships there and I will forever be grateful for the way that Symphony treated someone I loved.
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The Cottages of Perry Hall
9900 Walther Boulevard, Baltimore, MD, 21234
I like The Cottages of Perry Hall. I like the fact that it was more of a family setting. I didn’t meet everyone, but from what I saw, the staff members seemed nice. They said they had an activity coor
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I like The Cottages of Perry Hall. I like the fact that it was more of a family setting. I didn’t meet everyone, but from what I saw, the staff members seemed nice. They said they had an activity coordinator to set up activities for them. The facility needs updating, but they are in the process of updating and renovating. Everything seemed nice and clean. They just hired a chef, so that should be nice.
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I like The Cottages of Perry Hall. I like the fact that it was more of a family setting. I didn’t meet everyone, but from what I saw, the staff members seemed nice. They said they had an activity coor
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I like The Cottages of Perry Hall. I like the fact that it was more of a family setting. I didn’t meet everyone, but from what I saw, the staff members seemed nice. They said they had an activity coordinator to set up activities for them. The facility needs updating, but they are in the process of updating and renovating. Everything seemed nice and clean. They just hired a chef, so that should be nice.
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Kind Heart Assisted Living
2519 Keyworth Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21215
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
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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, and very concerned for his residents. He and his wife alternate on weekends, while the other lady is there full time during the week, so there’s always somebody there for them. The rooms were on the smaller side, but they’re clean, pleasant, and everything’s newly painted and updated.
The first floor is like one big large space. One corner had the dining table near the window, which was bright and sunny, and there was a big TV and a comfortable couch, then the kitchen was part of that room in the other corner. It was a big and very modern looking kitchen with a huge freezer and new refrigerator.
The whole place looked new inside. The building itself was older, but nowhere near as old as the ones near it. They have a calendar of activities where they can have games on different nights, or they can just watch TV. I could highly recommend it for someone who needs some assisted living.
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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
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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, and very concerned for his residents. He and his wife alternate on weekends, while the other lady is there full time during the week, so there’s always somebody there for them. The rooms were on the smaller side, but they’re clean, pleasant, and everything’s newly painted and updated.
The first floor is like one big large space. One corner had the dining table near the window, which was bright and sunny, and there was a big TV and a comfortable couch, then the kitchen was part of that room in the other corner. It was a big and very modern looking kitchen with a huge freezer and new refrigerator.
The whole place looked new inside. The building itself was older, but nowhere near as old as the ones near it. They have a calendar of activities where they can have games on different nights, or they can just watch TV. I could highly recommend it for someone who needs some assisted living.
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KP Assisted Living
3811 White Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21206
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…
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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 plan on moving my mom! I saw single rooms and double rooms that are very good quality and clean the with lots of space. The owner was very professional and pleasant
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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…
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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 plan on moving my mom! I saw single rooms and double rooms that are very good quality and clean the with lots of space. The owner was very professional and pleasant
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Community Caregivers Assisted Living
3900 Norfolk Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21216
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
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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 anything because I didn’t see any residents there. I didn’t see any food cooking. She told me that they had a place where they had fresh fruit all the time, and she showed me everything, and she was very open with her tour. I like what she said about how they assist the residents, no matter what, even if they are a little independent. I just didn’t like the steps, they were kind of steep.
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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
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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 anything because I didn’t see any residents there. I didn’t see any food cooking. She told me that they had a place where they had fresh fruit all the time, and she showed me everything, and she was very open with her tour. I like what she said about how they assist the residents, no matter what, even if they are a little independent. I just didn’t like the steps, they were kind of steep.
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Taylor and Jackie Assisted Living
6910 Fieldcrest Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21215
Taylor and Jackie Assisted Living was a little small, but everything looked nice. It was the first time I’ve been in assisted living, so I didn’t have anything else to compare it against. The staff wa
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Taylor and Jackie Assisted Living was a little small, but everything looked nice. It was the first time I’ve been in assisted living, so I didn’t have anything else to compare it against. The staff was very friendly. She took the time to explain everything they did and gave us an opportunity to go upstairs and check the rooms. It was nice and clean. I didn’t see anything wrong with it. It’s a good location. It’s near Sinai, and if you had to go to Northwest, it still wouldn’t be too far away.
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Taylor and Jackie Assisted Living was a little small, but everything looked nice. It was the first time I’ve been in assisted living, so I didn’t have anything else to compare it against. The staff wa
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Taylor and Jackie Assisted Living was a little small, but everything looked nice. It was the first time I’ve been in assisted living, so I didn’t have anything else to compare it against. The staff was very friendly. She took the time to explain everything they did and gave us an opportunity to go upstairs and check the rooms. It was nice and clean. I didn’t see anything wrong with it. It’s a good location. It’s near Sinai, and if you had to go to Northwest, it still wouldn’t be too far away.
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Optimum Care Homes LLC
1906 Cecil Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21218
My mother has stayed there now for almost a year. Clean environment. Friendly staff. Happy we were able to get her in this place.
My mother has stayed there now for almost a year. Clean environment. Friendly staff. Happy we were able to get her in this place.
Up & About Care
2902 Lyndhurst Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21216
Up & About Care was really clean. The backyard was pretty big, so if they want to do activities there is plenty of space. The only downfall I didn’t like was how far off it was. If a person got on
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Up & About Care was really clean. The backyard was pretty big, so if they want to do activities there is plenty of space. The only downfall I didn’t like was how far off it was. If a person got on the bus and they go to meet their loved ones, they’ve got to walk kind of far from the bus to get to the place. The staff was good, they’re really respectful and helpful. They answered any questions I had as far as payments and different things of that nature, so that was really good. The whole house is clean: the room, the living room, the dining room, and kitchen. Everything was clean, including the shower.
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Up & About Care was really clean. The backyard was pretty big, so if they want to do activities there is plenty of space. The only downfall I didn’t like was how far off it was. If a person got on
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Up & About Care was really clean. The backyard was pretty big, so if they want to do activities there is plenty of space. The only downfall I didn’t like was how far off it was. If a person got on the bus and they go to meet their loved ones, they’ve got to walk kind of far from the bus to get to the place. The staff was good, they’re really respectful and helpful. They answered any questions I had as far as payments and different things of that nature, so that was really good. The whole house is clean: the room, the living room, the dining room, and kitchen. Everything was clean, including the shower.
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Serenity Garden Manor
2311 Roslyn Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21216
My tour at Serenity Garden Manor was very nice. Gail was very knowledgeable, very helpful, and she knew a lot about what she was talking about. She kind of answered the questions that I had before I h
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My tour at Serenity Garden Manor was very nice. Gail was very knowledgeable, very helpful, and she knew a lot about what she was talking about. She kind of answered the questions that I had before I had them. The place was very neat and clean. She said that they do activities, but I didn’t see anything going on when I was there. She’s very kind to her residents. She showed me a room, I saw the resident looking at the TV.
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My tour at Serenity Garden Manor was very nice. Gail was very knowledgeable, very helpful, and she knew a lot about what she was talking about. She kind of answered the questions that I had before I h
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My tour at Serenity Garden Manor was very nice. Gail was very knowledgeable, very helpful, and she knew a lot about what she was talking about. She kind of answered the questions that I had before I had them. The place was very neat and clean. She said that they do activities, but I didn’t see anything going on when I was there. She’s very kind to her residents. She showed me a room, I saw the resident looking at the TV.
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Howell’s Care l
5809 Highgate Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21215
Howell’s Care l was nice and clean, and there was no odor. The people who work there seemed to be OK, and they were smiling. The staff during the tour was very friendly, and she let me go upstairs. Th
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Howell’s Care l was nice and clean, and there was no odor. The people who work there seemed to be OK, and they were smiling. The staff during the tour was very friendly, and she let me go upstairs. There were a couple of people upstairs in their rooms, and their rooms were neat. There wasn’t anything wrong with the rooms. The people were cordial. The building looked nice. It’s a real house, and the people looked like they were well kept.
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Howell’s Care l was nice and clean, and there was no odor. The people who work there seemed to be OK, and they were smiling. The staff during the tour was very friendly, and she let me go upstairs. Th
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Howell’s Care l was nice and clean, and there was no odor. The people who work there seemed to be OK, and they were smiling. The staff during the tour was very friendly, and she let me go upstairs. There were a couple of people upstairs in their rooms, and their rooms were neat. There wasn’t anything wrong with the rooms. The people were cordial. The building looked nice. It’s a real house, and the people looked like they were well kept.
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Maine Manor Assisted Living Facility
4511 Maine Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21207
The food at the Maine Manor Assisted Living was definitely good. However, they did not have activities for the residents. It’s not that they couldn’t, they just didn’t, and they made excuses. They had
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The food at the Maine Manor Assisted Living was definitely good. However, they did not have activities for the residents. It’s not that they couldn’t, they just didn’t, and they made excuses. They had plenty of ambulatory people and only had two people that needed assistance in that house. So, everyone else was independent.
I put my father in there because they had a nice and bright front room for my dad. The light coming in was very nice, with multiple windows and spacious areas, but at one point they moved my dad out of that room to a small, dark back room by the bathroom, and never asked my approval for that. Some valuable jewelry, and things that were to be handed down to my brother and his child, just disappeared too. I asked for a care plan from the owner and also told him that he should not have moved my father from that front room, but he got really angry about it, and he decided to put my father out during a pandemic and said they could no longer handle him.
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The food at the Maine Manor Assisted Living was definitely good. However, they did not have activities for the residents. It’s not that they couldn’t, they just didn’t, and they made excuses. They had
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The food at the Maine Manor Assisted Living was definitely good. However, they did not have activities for the residents. It’s not that they couldn’t, they just didn’t, and they made excuses. They had plenty of ambulatory people and only had two people that needed assistance in that house. So, everyone else was independent.
I put my father in there because they had a nice and bright front room for my dad. The light coming in was very nice, with multiple windows and spacious areas, but at one point they moved my dad out of that room to a small, dark back room by the bathroom, and never asked my approval for that. Some valuable jewelry, and things that were to be handed down to my brother and his child, just disappeared too. I asked for a care plan from the owner and also told him that he should not have moved my father from that front room, but he got really angry about it, and he decided to put my father out during a pandemic and said they could no longer handle him.
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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Baltimore
Residential facilities that provide housing, personal care, recreational activities and health-related services in Baltimore are licensed and overseen by the Maryland Department of Health, Assisted Living Unit. This agency regulates hundreds of assisted living facilities statewide.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Baltimore
- Baltimore ranks as one of the nation’s 100 most livable cities. Assisted living residents enjoy history, professional sports and easy access to the beach. The community also scores points for its elegant architecture, unique neighborhoods and diverse nightlife.
- Local seniors can take advantage of several public transportation systems. CountyRide provides transportation for medical appointments and essential errands, and the Maryland Transit Administration has reduced fares for disabled adults and seniors aged 65 and older.
- Cost of living is an important consideration for retirees, and Baltimore fares well in this department. Health care costs are about 10% lower than average, housing is very affordable and the overall cost of living is about 12 points lower than the U.S. median.
- According to BestPlaces, Baltimore is more comfortable than most parts of the state. May, September and October are the most pleasant months, and January is the least comfortable with periodic snowfall and lows that drop into the upper 20s.
- Property and violent crime rates in Baltimore are roughly double the national average. Fortunately, local assisted living facilities have a variety of integrated security features to protect residents and ensure that seniors can call for help in case of an emergency.
- Baltimore received an F grade for ozone and a B for 24-hour particulates, according to the American Lung Association. Poor air quality is more likely to affect seniors and adults who have COPD, lung cancer or heart disease. Staying indoors may be the best option on certain high-pollution days.
Paying for Assisted Living in Baltimore
Assisted living facilities in Baltimore charge $5,000 per month. These rates are on par with the state median and slightly higher than the national average.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Baltimore is a moderately affordable location for assisted living. Estimated costs of $5,000 per month are on par with the state median and $700 higher than the U.S. average of $4,300. Prices in Hagerstown are $500 lower, and seniors in Cumberland save $335 per month. However, assisted living facilities in Salisbury charge $500 more per month, and those in California charge $6,200 per month, an increase of $1,200.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Averaging around $5,000 per month, assisted living provides a competitive value when compared to other forms of long-term care. Although home health care costs about $43 less and homemaker services are approximately $330 cheaper, seniors are still responsible for housing and other essentials. Adult day health care costs just $1,896 per month, a savings of roughly $3,100, but it only includes daytime care. Seniors who need more advanced support may seek admission at a local nursing home. Nursing home prices start at $11,984 for a semiprivate room, which is more than double the cost of assisted living, and a private room in a skilled nursing facility costs approximately $12,805 per month.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Baltimore
Seniors in the Maryland area may be eligible for assistance with funding from the Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy program.
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Baltimore
Seniors in Baltimore can contact the following agencies to learn more about assisted living and community-based programs for older adults. These organizations also work with caregivers and family members.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| Baltimore City Health Department, Division of Aging | (410) 396-4932 | Baltimore’s Division of Aging manages more than 20 programs that benefit older adults and help to enhance residents’ health, safety and well-being. It provides healthy aging workshops that focus on topics, such as fall prevention and chronic disease management. Certified Information and Assistance Specialists can provide information, assistance and referrals to help seniors access medical equipment, long-term care and various community-based resources sponsored by the state and federal government. |
| Baltimore County Department of Aging | (410) 887-2594 | Serving residents at the county level, this Area Agency on Aging administers a wide range of programs for adults aged 60 and older, family caregivers and individuals who are living with a disability. Seniors can contact this organization to learn more about assisted living facilities, local senior centers, travel opportunities, Medicare benefits and transportation services offered by CountyRide. |
| Maryland Legal Aid, Baltimore City Office | (410) 951-7750 | Maryland Legal Aid has been providing pro bono legal services to low-income families and marginalized adults since 1991. Staff and volunteers at MLA’s Baltimore City Office help clients with legal issues related to housing, consumer rights, debt collection, family law, government benefits and long-term care. Relevant practice areas for seniors include elder abuse, estate planning, Medicare/Medicaid and Social Security. |
| Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs | (800) 446-4926, ext. 6450 | The state’s Service and Benefits Program provides free consultations to help veterans and their dependents or survivors access state, federal and local benefits. Service officers review eligibility for VA health care, long-term care, financial benefits and cemetery programs. They also help with pension claims and appeals that can give veterans access to benefits that are designed to help with the cost of assisted living or personal care. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Baltimore
Baltimore-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.
