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Assisted living costs in Melrose average about $6,671 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 393 communities in Melrose. Our detailed directory has 7091 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as York, Gettysburg and Owings Mills.

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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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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, Independent 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.
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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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.
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We LOVED it, and so did my Dad! The facility is a mansion, the staff are SO patient & wonderful! When no other residential nursing home would take Dad, they did. And they took excellent care of him, and saw...
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
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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: 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.
New Horizon Assisted Living II, located in Bowie, Maryland, is a residential care home dedicated to serving seniors in Prince George's County and surrounding areas. Bowie has quickly grown from a small railroad stop into the large municipality in the county. Seniors with a sense of adventure will...
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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...
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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.
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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Both my mother and sister lived at this beautiful ALF until their passing and I have referred several others to them. I visited almost everyday as I lived in the community. I chose this facility out of many...
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.
Springtime Home V is located in the beautiful and safe community of Bowie, Maryland. This assisted living facility provides help to the elderly who can no longer complete daily tasks on their own such as preparation of meals, bathing, or getting dressed. The staff will also take care of 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.
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At first, we were hesitant to place dad over there. Before making decision, we asked a lot of questions and samples of scenarios to check their procedures/processes. We had some reservations even though it...
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.
Cridge Home Care Assisted Living is located in Bowie, MD in Prince George's County. This residential care home gives you the support that you need each day in an area that is a great place to call home. When you spend time in Bowie you will enjoy checking out Allen Pond Park and all that it...
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 Hearts Assisted Living II is a residential care home in the lovely town of Bowie, Maryland in Prince George's County. In this charming community, visitors and residents enjoy many unique attractions, such as the Radio and Television Museum and the Bowie Train Station Museum. For those...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
At Ware Presbyterian Village, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living community services are available as you need them in Oxford, PA—Ware Presbyterian Village is unique in the fact we provide both Personal Care and Assisted Living levels of care. As a...
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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.
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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.
Springtime Home II, located in Bowie, MD, is an assisted living facility for senior citizens. Assisted living is for those that are unable to completely be on their own in independent living but are well enough to not have to be in a nursing home. Our staff is available to the residents at any...
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Cost of assisted living in Melrose, MD

The average cost of senior living in Melrose is $6,671 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dundalk, MD with an average of $5,882 per month.

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

Melrose, MD
$6,671/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,671/mo
$7,783/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,161/mo
Studio
$5,457/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,788/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,073/mo

Senior living costs in Melrose 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: Melrose, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMelrose, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$6,671/mo$6,951/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,783/mo$8,003/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,580/mo$4,117/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Melrose, MD:$6,671/mo
Maryland:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Melrose, MD:$7,783/mo
Maryland:$8,003/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Melrose, MD:$3,580/mo
Maryland:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Melrose, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Melrose 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 Melrose, MD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Melrose 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
Melrose, MD$6,690/mo$6,074/mo+10.1%
Maryland$6,529/mo$6,133/mo+6.5%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Melrose, MD
2024 average cost:$6,690/mo
2023 average cost:$6,074/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
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 Melrose, 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 Melrose.

What families are saying about assisted living in Melrose

Recent reviews for assisted living in Melrose

Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA

5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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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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Melrose review score based on 1,461 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1461 reviews of 393 Melrose assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Melrose 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

Melrose review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Melrose, MD393 facilities
8.0
Dundalk, MD154 facilities
8.7
Frederick, MD52 facilities

Review subcategories for Melrose 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 1,461 reviews of 393 Melrose assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Melrose 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.
Melrose, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.2
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
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Activities
3.0
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Value for cost*
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3.1
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Melrose assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melrose assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melrose, 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 Melrose 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 Melrose 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
61.8%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.4%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Melrose 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 Melrose Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melrose, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.2%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melrose 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 Melrose partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melrose, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.8%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
44%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.7%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Melrose 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 Melrose communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melrose 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 Melrose offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melrose, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.6%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.7%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
47.3%
48%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.1%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Melrose

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