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Assisted living costs in Boyds average about $6,643 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 15 communities in Boyds. Our detailed directory has 241 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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5 across the board. What we like the most about the community is the activities and the entertainment provided for the residents as well as the transportation to local doctors and stores.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
The moment you walk through our door, you'll feel at home. From our warm, inviting fireplace to our cozy, family-like atmosphere, Sunrise at Montgomery Village is a step above the typical senior residence. For the past fifteen years, our caring and experienced staff has been helping seniors live...
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8.9
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56 reviews
5 star
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My mother has been a resident for about a month. She has been well cared for with a friendly and welcoming staff. To date there have been fewer activities to engage her than I'd hoped. New staff has...
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.
Situated on the edge of an expansive park, Tribute at Black Hill offers a serene setting with access to major city conveniences. Equal distance from Baltimore and Washington, D.C., the community offers assisted living and memory care. Residents can rest easy knowing that their independence is...
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We are very happy with the care provided and lucky to find this home. The staffs here are very attentive, friendly, coordinative and helpful. I would recommend this home anyone. Thank you for the care...
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.
Bethany Living is a residential care home located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, in Montgomery County. Our lovely community is situated in close proximity to Diamond Farms Park and Quince Orchard Valley Park. Gaithersburg is one of the largest cities in Maryland and boasts not only a rich history,...
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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.
Private, Secure Apartment LivingCaring staff and comfortable apartments with kitchenettes provide support, privacy, and the ability to live life just the way you prefer. With your favorite furnishings and mementos, you’ll feel right at home and secure knowing assistance is there if you need it....
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We've been very happy with my mother's experience living at Ingleside's memory support assisted living. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the administrators have been very responsive when we've had...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Ingleside at King Farm is a not-for-profit, continuing care retirement community central to the award-winning intergenerational King Farm development. We offer small town living just a short ride from the nation's capitol. Inside our walls, you will find a stress free lifestyle with a variety of...
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Choosing Brightview as a place for my mother has shown to be a good choice. While she has only been there a few weeks, it is clear that the quality of her life is much better and engaging than before....
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.
The design-build community will feature residential apartments and personalized assistance and care services for seniors who need help with the activities of daily living. Brightview communities are known for offering a holistic approach to care and life enrichment. Each resident is esteemed for...
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5 for all. What we like the most about the community is that the residents are all super friendly and welcoming, the staff is amazing and they have amazing facilities. Yes, we would recommend The Carnegie at...
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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7.5
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14 reviews
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My loved one was a resident at Emerald Assisted Living and overall it was a positive experience. The staff was friendly, but there was a lot of primary caregiver turnover. The meals were good, but not...
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: 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: 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.
Caring Living Thriving 20 years ago my husband and I opened our home to the elderly. We named it after my grandmother Catherine. We live in the home with our residents. Catherine's House offers an alternative life care program patterned after the Green House concept. Our home was the first in...
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I sincerely appreciate all of the wonderful loving care Gillian Williams-Luke provides for my father. She treats Dad as though he was her own father. She's an excellent nurse and has been an Angel to him AND...
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.
Tranquil Loving Care is a senior care home that's located in Montgomery county, Gaithersburg, MD. The caring staff at the home provides assistance to seniors in a group home setting. The city of Gaithersburg is separated into east and west divisions with Interstate 270 separating them. The...
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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: 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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Upon retirement, we looked at various long-term care facilities within our community. The location and the updated facilities at Falcons Landing are impressive. The food and service are excellent. We were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Boyds, MD

The average cost of senior living in Boyds is $6,643 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Airy, MD with an average of $5,626 per month.

Assisted living costs in Boyds, MD, vs. nearby cities

Boyds, MD
$6,655/mo

Assisted living costs in Boyds, MD, vs. state and national averages

Boyds, MD
$6,655/mo
U.S. national average
$4,723/mo

Assisted living costs in Boyds, MD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,655/mo
$7,465/mo

Assisted living costs in Boyds, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,843/mo
Private
$4,667/mo
Studio
$6,384/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,222/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,048/mo

Senior living costs in Boyds 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: Boyds, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBoyds, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$6,655/mo$5,390/mo$4,723/mo
Memory Care$7,465/mo$6,318/mo$4,976/mo
Independent Living$5,481/mo$3,995/mo$4,179/mo
Assisted Living
Boyds, MD:$6,655/mo
Maryland:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$4,723/mo
Memory Care
Boyds, MD:$7,465/mo
Maryland:$6,318/mo
U.S.:$4,976/mo
Independent Living
Boyds, MD:$5,481/mo
Maryland:$3,995/mo
U.S.:$4,179/mo
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Assisted living costs in Boyds, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Boyds 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Boyds, MD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Boyds 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 median 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
Boyds, MD$7,083/mo$7,198/mo-1.6%
Maryland$6,322/mo$6,192/mo+2.1%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Boyds, MD
2024 average cost:$7,083/mo
2023 average cost:$7,198/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,322/mo
2023 average cost:$6,192/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Boyds, MD

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What families are saying about assisted living in Boyds

Recent reviews for assisted living in Boyds

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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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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Ingleside at Rock Creek, a CCRC in Washington, DC

4.4
One of the things a appreciate most at Ingleside is the cosmopolitan atmosphere: The majority of residents has lived overseas for an extended period of time, and usually in various countries all over the globe. Residents are well informed and take a keen interest in both domestic and ...
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Boyds review score based on 41 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 14 Boyds assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Boyds 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

Boyds review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Boyds, MD14 facilities
8.2
Barnesville, MD7 facilities
8.6
Poolesville, MD19 facilities

Review subcategories for Boyds 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 41 reviews of 14 Boyds assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Boyds 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.
Boyds, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.0
Friendliness
3.8
4.1
Care services
3.5
3.7
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.6
Activities
3.3
3.6
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Boyds assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boyds assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boyds, 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 Boyds 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 Boyds that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Boyds, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.3%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Boyds 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 Boyds Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Boyds, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.6%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
78.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Boyds 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 Boyds partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Boyds, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
78.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Boyds 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 Boyds communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boyds, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boyds 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 Boyds offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Boyds, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.6%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Boyds

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 Boyds protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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