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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ralston, MD
Assisted living costs in Ralston average about $4,955 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 66 communities in Ralston. Our detailed directory has 903 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Baltimore, Columbia and Catonsville.
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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.
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.
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.
Love & Faith Home Care is located in Baltimore, MD in Baltimore County. This residential care home is available to you with the kind of help that is right for your life in an area that you will love to call home. Those who visit Baltimore and those who choose it as their home appreciate all...
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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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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.
Caritas House Assisted Living is part of the Jenkins Senior Living Community, a long-standing senior community set on a scenic hill overlooking Baltimore. It is a 60-unit studio apartment community located just off the freeway, next to a hospital.The mental, physical and spiritual well being of...
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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.
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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My loved one is here currently and it’s really nice and she likes it. The staff is easy to communicate with and attentive. She’s in a wheelchair and whatever she needs, they help her a lot. She said the food...
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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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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.
A Caring Place, Inc. is an assisted living facility located in Parkville, Maryland. A Caring Place, Inc. offers several different services to cater to the very specific needs of your loved one. Group homes, assisted living, dementia care, and respite care are just a few of A Caring Place, Inc.'s...
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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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My brother and I toured a number of places when we were searching for a new home for our parents. Although Mom died before we could implement the move, we followed through with moving Dad into the Maryland...
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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In this community there are phenomenal staff that are the nicest people to meet. The staff go over and beyond to make my brother happy and comfortable. The community is always very clean from top to bottom....
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.
Divine Care Assisted Living is a senior residential care home that is located in the entertaining city of Baltimore, MD and in Baltimore county. Baltimore is known for its abundance of crab shops and restaurants and for the large seaport that supplies them. The city is on the Baltimore Inner...
Cost of assisted living in Ralston, MD
The average cost of senior living in Ralston is $4,955 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampstead, MD with an average of $4,411 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ralston, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ralston, MD vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Ralston, MD by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ralston, MD
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ralston
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ralston
Integrity Esther's Place at the Park 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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Wide range of activities. Reviews consistently praise the variety of activities offered at different communities, such as movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more. At Woodholme Gardens, for example, residents appreciate the daily calendar of events that keep them engaged and active.
Friendly and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at various communities, including Viva Senior Living at Cockeysville and Paradise Assisted Living. Several residents express appreciation for the personalized attention they receive from caregivers.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents and their families frequently comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of the living spaces and common areas at communities like Lighthouse Senior Living at Rose Manor LLC for Ellicott City and Atrium Village. These reviews mention the renovated bathrooms, updated furniture, and overa ...
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Individualized care plans. Individualized care plans are a common theme in positive reviews, with families praising the tailored approach at communities like Viva Senior Living at Cockeysville and Heartlands Senior Living Village at Ellicott City. Caregivers make adjustments to meet residents' unique needs, ensuring a ...
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Strong communication between staff and families. Clear communication is crucial for both residents and their families. Reviews for communities like Charter Senior Living Towson and Viva Senior Living at Cockeysville highlight the importance of regular, detailed conversations between staff and family members to keep everyone informed and en ...
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Reasonable pricing and value for the money. Affordability is a concern for many families, and some communities, like Lighthouse Senior Living at Rose Manor LLC for Ellicott City and Paradise Assisted Living, offer good value for the cost of care. Reviews mention that the facilities, activities, and care provided justify the price.
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Ralston review score based on 140 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 140 reviews of 63 Ralston assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ralston 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
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Review subcategories for Ralston 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 140 reviews of 63 Ralston assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ralston 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.Ralston, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Ralston assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ralston assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ralston, 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 Ralston 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 Ralston 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
69.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.9%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.6%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ralston 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 Ralston 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
69.8%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.1%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.1%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ralston 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 Ralston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
49.2%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54%
35.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.5%
14%
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Availability of select dining options in Ralston 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 Ralston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.2%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
41.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ralston 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 Ralston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ralston, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
46%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.9%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.9%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.3%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
46%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
38.1%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ralston
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 Ralston protect seniors.
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Montgomery Eldercare at Orchard, Montgomery ElderCare IV and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Silver Spring are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ralston, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 66 assisted living facilities near Ralston, Maryland. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Ralston, Maryland are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Silver Spring, Morningside House of Friendship and Brighton Gardens of Columbia. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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