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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Maryland is $6,951, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Galena area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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, 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.
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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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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.
Homestyle Assisted Living, LLC is a residential care home located in scenic Pikesville, Maryland in Baltimore County. Located just 14 miles northwest of Baltimore, the city of Pikesville offers a number of scenic locations like the Patapsco Valley State Park, the Soldiers Delight Natural...
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They are very clean, and very friendly, very caring. The activities are charted out for the month. I would reccommend this facility to anyone looking for options for their loved one. They were very caring...
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 Family Touch Assisted Living The Family Touch Assisted Living is a senior residential care home that is located in the small, unincorporated city of Windsor Mill, MD and in Baltimore county. Windsor Mill is only about 7 square miles in total, giving the city a small-town feel. The group home...
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I can't thank Diana and Hazel and all the staff for the beautiful care they took of my mother. She needed quite a lot of help in her daily activities, and she constantly told her family about the kindness...
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.
Rutherford Manor is a residential care home situated in Davidsonville, which is in the semi-rural countryside of Maryland, part of Anne Arundel County. Davidsonville consists primarily of farmland and rolling hills dotted with sheep and cattle. One can expect to live a quiet life in...
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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 would definately recommend New Life. My loved one is well cared for and the staff is responsive, but also proactive as appropriate.
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 the quiet unincorporated town of Elkridge, Maryland in Howard County is the New Life Assisted Living I residential care home. Just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Baltimore, this rural community is surrounded by parks. To the northwest is Rockburn Branch Park and Belmont Manor and...
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I ended up picking this facility for my Sister because she would be really close to me. This is a really good environment for her and there are no complaints about her care. The facility is extremely clean...
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
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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, 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 Galena, MD

The average cost of senior living in Maryland is $6,951 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Maryland vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMarylandU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$6,951/mo$5,830/mo19.2% above national median
Memory Care$8,003/mo$6,999/mo14.3% above national median
Independent Living$4,117/mo$3,520/mo17.0% above national median
Assisted Living
Maryland:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:19.2% above national median
Memory Care
Maryland:$8,003/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:14.3% above national median
Independent Living
Maryland:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:17.0% above national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Galena, 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 Galena.

What families are saying about assisted living in Galena

Recent reviews for assisted living in Galena

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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Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, PA

3.9
I can't recommend the community due to the way we exited the community. We had multiple attempts to reconcile a balance due and it was never resolved and we never heard back on a resolution to this.

Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

Galena review score based on 982 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 982 reviews of 211 Galena assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Galena 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

Galena review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Galena, MD211 facilities
8.4
Elkton, MD44 facilities
7.8
Bel Air South, MD61 facilities

Review subcategories for Galena 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 982 reviews of 211 Galena assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Galena 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.
Galena, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.2
3.4
Meals & dining
2.9
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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Galena assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Galena assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Galena, 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 Galena 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 Galena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Galena, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.6%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.2%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.9%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Galena 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 Galena Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Galena, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.2%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.8%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.8%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Galena 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 Galena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Galena, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
53.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.2%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Galena 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 Galena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Galena, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.7%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Galena 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 Galena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Galena, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.8%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.1%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.7%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.2%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.7%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
58.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
42.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.1%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.2%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Galena

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

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Candle Light Cove, Morningside House of Friendship and Viva Senior Living at Cross Keys are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Galena, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 211 assisted living facilities near Galena, Maryland. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Galena, Maryland are Morningside House of Friendship, Arden Courts Towson, A Memory Care Community and Arden Courts Pikesville, A Memory Care Community. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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