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Assisted living costs in Baltimore City County average about $6,878 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 455 communities in Baltimore City County. Our detailed directory has 8304 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Baltimore, Towson and Columbia.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Photo of Sunset Home for the Elderly
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sunset Home for the Elderly is a small, senior care facility located in Alameda, California. We offer a cozy environment for senior citizens to enjoy their Golden Years, all while being less than a mile away from Shoreline Drive and the beach. The area is a peaceful and accommodating community...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Staff endeavors to develop relationships with residents. This makes for a friendly, and caring environment which goes a long way toward effective caregiving.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
From the very beginning, Constant Care Assisted Living has always been run according to the motto of ''Our family looking after your family''. As the motto suggests, the first facility was open and run by an entire family. The facility started with the idea of family, and as it has grown the idea...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of Spectrum Care and Svc Inc
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Amandas Place Inc.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Johnson Towers
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Maplewood Park Place
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of EBY Health Services III
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
EBY Health Services III is located in Forestville, MD in Prince George's County. This residential care home provides assistance to you in a location that is great to call home. Those who spend time in Prince George's County appreciate all of the attractions available there including Rosecroft...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
In 1995, we started Cedar Creek because we saw a big gap in assisted living choicesfor people with dementia. We strongly believe people with memory loss feel safer and more secure in small homes like the ones they've lived in all their lives. At our homes in Montgomery County, our residents live...
Photo of Cedar Glen
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
In 1995, we started Cedar Creek because we saw a big gap in assisted living choicesfor people with dementia. We strongly believe people with memory loss feel safer and more secure in small homes like the ones they've lived in all their lives. At our homes in Montgomery County, our residents live...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I am so very happy with the care my mother gets here, there are only 4 residents so the individual one-on-one care is fabulous. They take my mother out shopping with them, I know she is secure in a home...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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We chose this facility because of the proximity to my house and it was a smaller community so we felt she would get good care here, we felt very comfortable after meeting the staff members as well. I would...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Hillwood
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
In 1995, we started Cedar Creek because we saw a big gap in assisted living choicesfor people with dementia. We strongly believe people with memory loss feel safer and more secure in small homes like the ones they've lived in all their lives. At our homes in Montgomery County, our residents live...

Cost of assisted living in Baltimore City County, MD

The average cost of senior living in Baltimore City County is $6,878 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Baltimore, MD with an average of $5,858 per month.

Assisted living costs in Baltimore City County, MD, vs. nearby counties

Baltimore City County, MD
$6,878/mo
$5,858/mo

Assisted living costs in Baltimore City County, MD, vs. state and national averages

Baltimore City County, MD
$6,878/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in Baltimore City County, MD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,878/mo
$7,501/mo

Assisted living costs in Baltimore City County, MD, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,633/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,859/mo

Senior living costs in Baltimore City County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Baltimore City County, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBaltimore City County, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$6,878/mo$7,009/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,501/mo$8,053/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$3,909/mo$4,041/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Baltimore City County, MD:$6,878/mo
Maryland:$7,009/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Baltimore City County, MD:$7,501/mo
Maryland:$8,053/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Baltimore City County, MD:$3,909/mo
Maryland:$4,041/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Baltimore City County, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Baltimore City County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Baltimore City County, MDMD stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Baltimore City County, MD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Baltimore City County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Baltimore City County, MD$6,837/mo$6,400/mo+6.8%
Maryland$6,529/mo$6,133/mo+6.5%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Baltimore City County, MD
2024 average cost:$6,837/mo
2023 average cost:$6,400/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,529/mo
2023 average cost:$6,133/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Baltimore City County, MD

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Baltimore City County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Baltimore City County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Baltimore City County

Forest Hills of DC in Washington, DC

4.6
My sister has lived at Forest Hills in the Health Care Center for a while. Before the pandemic, they had wonderful activities as well as great nursing care. In the pandemic they have done an incredible job to keep everyone safe, to figure out ways to have safe activities and/or virtual or safe ...
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Divine Care Assisted Living Inc in Baltimore, MD

4.3
The facility ca be described as a detached home that has been very tastefully refurbished and decorated. My family and I were impressed with the cleanliness, the furniture (brand new) and it has all of the up to date amenities. Mr. Benjamin has been very kind, respectful and patient with my ...
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The Comforts of Home in Ellicott City, MD

4.6
I was referred to The Comforts of Home Randallstown location. However, that facility was full but they did have an opening in their Reisterstown location. All in all, I did like the Reisterstown location, both staff and overall facility appearance, except for the distance. Because of the ...
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Baltimore City County review score based on 1,565 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1565 reviews of 455 Baltimore City County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Baltimore City County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Baltimore City County review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Baltimore City County, MD455 facilities
7.6
Baltimore, MD171 facilities
8.3
Howard County, MD482 facilities

Review subcategories for Baltimore City County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,565 reviews of 455 Baltimore City County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Baltimore City County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Baltimore City County, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.4
Care services
3.0
3.1
Staff
3.1
3.3
Meals & dining
3.0
3.0
Activities
2.9
3.0
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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Baltimore City County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baltimore City County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baltimore City County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Baltimore City County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Baltimore City County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
68.7%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.7%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.9%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Baltimore City County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Baltimore City County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Baltimore City County, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.6%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Baltimore City County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Baltimore City County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Baltimore City County, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.4%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
50.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.1%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Baltimore City County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Baltimore City County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Baltimore City County, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.2%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baltimore City County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Baltimore City County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Baltimore City County, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.2%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.5%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.6%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.4%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.1%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.8%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.6%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Baltimore City County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Baltimore City County protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Arden Courts Pikesville, A Memory Care Community, Heritage and Resorts of Augsburg and Morningside House At Satyr Hill are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Baltimore City County, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 455 assisted living facilities near Baltimore City County, Maryland. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Baltimore City County, Maryland are Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts Silver Spring, A Memory Care Community and Morningside House of Friendship. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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