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Assisted living costs in Gaither average about $5,174 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Gaither. Our detailed directory has 99 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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Photo of Lorien Mt. Airy
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66 Floor plans available
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They have lots of activities for a smaller facility sometimes two a day. Right now they seem to be short staffed but hopefully that will improve. I've suggested they offer more fresh fruit instead of canned...
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.
Lorien Mt. Airy is conveniently located near the junction of Carroll, Frederick, Montgomery and Howard Counties. We are uniquely positioned to serve area residents who want to live in a compassionate community that encourages self-direction and independence while providing assistance when...
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This was our second experience at Encore and it was just as pleasant as the first. Everyone of the staff was professional, but friendly. The facility was always clean. Food was exceptional. Physical...
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.
Welcome to Encore at Turf ValleyEncore at Turf Valley offers caring support for those who require day to day assistance. Encore can provide the right amount of support while allowing your loved one to maintain as much independence as possible.Encore offers several assisted living floor plans,...
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I saw first hand how very hard it is to be a professional caregiver. Especially with my Moms version of Altzheimers. They are respectful of her even when she's difficult. She hasn't been there very long, but...
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.
Oakland Manor is a fully licensed assisted living residence, for seniors who are in need of some assistance in their day-to-day activities, from our caring professional staff. Our residence, designed and built for that purpose is the answer. Located on a three acre wooded site near the Liberty...
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We placed our sister at Copper Ridge, at the end of March; the physical appearance of the dining room, sitting rooms and the small but adequate individual rooms were what impressed us. There is also a craft...
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.
Since 1994, Copper Ridge, located in Sykesville, MD, has been a pioneer in the field of memory and dementia support through its cutting edge programs and services. With advancements in research and education, we have evolved to now offer complete neurocognitive support for individuals...
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I wish I could give them more stars! Angels Touch gave my mother a safe, engaging and loving home. Every person there is committed to creating an environment filled with fun activities and tender care. I...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Angel’s Touch is a unique assisted living community for senior adults. Aging can be a difficult process – humbling for even the strongest person. Watching relatives struggle with this experience, we were motivated to open our home to seniors in 1997 to help them better deal with the aging...
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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,...
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.
The Comforts of Home is a residential care home located in Randallstown, MD in Baltimore County. Its proximity to shopping centers, churches, parks, and public transportation makes life fun and fulfilling for our residents. Our community sets in a quiet and well-kept environment for the seniors...
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It is pricey but they provide a tremendous amount of services, we would absolutely 100% recommend this community to others
Provides: Memory Care
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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
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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.
Friendship Assisted LivingFriendship Assisted Living is located in West Friendship, MD in Howard County. This residential care home is set in an area that is semi-rural and quiet. Those who spend time in West Friendship enjoy checking out Living Farm Heritage Museum and all of the other...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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
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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.
Elternhaus, IncElternhaus, provides a caring assisted living community to those adults who are looking to be a part of Dayton, MD. This community is located in a quiet area that is a great place to call home. Dayton is a part of Howard County and it offers much natural beauty in a peaceful area...
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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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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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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.
We are passionate about serving our residents with the highest quality, continuous and reliable care, in a cozy residential style setting with all the conveniences and services of a commercial style assisted living. We engage our residents in daily wellness activities and offer ongoing support to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...

Cost of assisted living in Gaither, MD

The average cost of senior living in Gaither is $5,174 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampstead, MD with an average of $4,471 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gaither, MD vs. nearby cities

Gaither, MD
$5,207/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gaither, MD vs. the state and national average

Gaither, MD
$5,207/mo
U.S. national average
$4,727/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gaither vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,207/mo
$6,006/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Gaither, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$4,000/mo
Private
$4,300/mo
Studio
$4,823/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,283/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Gaither over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gaither, 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 Gaither.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gaither

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gaither

Integrity Esther's Place at Harford in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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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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Residences at Vantage Point CCRC in Columbia, MD

5.0
I have lived at Vantage Place for 9 years. Ithas been my privilege to serve on various resident committees I am very appreciative of the made from scratch meals that are served daily in our dining facilities. Daily specials included a choice of clear broth or a cream soup, several salads, a ...
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Gaither assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gaither assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gaither, 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 Gaither 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 Gaither 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
71.4%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.4%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.6%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gaither 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 Gaither Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.3%
50.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.7%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.3%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gaither 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 Gaither partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gaither, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.7%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
39.7%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
13.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Gaither 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 Gaither communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gaither 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 Gaither offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gaither

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Gaither protect seniors.

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