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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 Ridgely 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: 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.
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: 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.
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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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.
All Together Assisted Living is a residential care home located in the major city of Baltimore, Maryland. Our community is known as an independent city with numerous attractions to keep everyone engaged and active including M&T Bank Stadium and the National Aquarium. Baltimore is a wonderful...
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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.
Alhambra Assisted Living is located in Baltimore, MD in Baltimore County. This residential care home provides the comfort that you are seeking in an area that is filled with things to do and events to attend. Those who spend time in Baltimore find that there is always something to do and always...
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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.
At Anointing Hands Home Care (AHHC), we strive to provide care that supersedes! At AHHC, we are passionately committed to enriching the lives of our residents. AHHC promotes good health and genuine care for all residents by striving to improve quality of life and pledging to offer exceptional...
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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.
A Ray of Light Assisted Living is a senior care home that's located in Baltimore county, Baltimore, MD. Professional caregivers at the comfortable home provide assistance to seniors in a group home setting. The city was founded with Irish roots owing to its first governor, Cecil Calvert, Second...
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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.
Noble Senior Living at Bridgeton Essentia Neighborhood distinctive Program is tailored to the individual needs of our residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory-related concerns.Our staff are trained specialists continuously educated and experienced in providing the highest level of...
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My husband has been at CREATUS for a year on [date removed]. I wanted him to be nearby so I could easily visit, and in a personal & homelike setting so that he wouldn't be confused by a lot of staff turnover...
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.
CREATUS Adult Assisted Living is a senior residential care home that is located in the small, unincorporated city of Forestville, MD and in Prince Georges county. Forestville is just a short drive to the famous Potomac River and the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, offering an ease of...
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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, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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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...

Cost of assisted living in Ridgely, 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

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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 Ridgely, MD

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What families are saying about assisted living in Ridgely

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ridgely

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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Arcadia of Crofton II in Gambrills, MD

4.4
The community has activities. The facility is a very home style setting, small number of patients, the staff is a 4-1 staff ratio. The director is very personable and helpful. The room my brother is in is his and can set it up anyway he wants. It is about as homey as you can get.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Comfortable and welcoming staff. Residents and families praise the friendly and approachable nature of staff members in various communities. For instance, at Morningside House of Friendship, they mention the warm atmosphere and the constant availability of helpful staff. At Tribute at Melford, staff are described as caring ...
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Variety of activities. Activities offer an essential part of seniors' lives in assisted living communities. Several reviews highlight the abundance and diversity of activities provided, such as entertainment, outings, and workshops. At Sunrise of Severna Park, one resident enjoys the availability of a gym and therap ...
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Professional and attentive care. The quality of care provided by staff is a significant concern for many families when choosing an assisted living community. Numerous reviews mention the professionalism and attention to detail demonstrated by caregivers. For instance, at Harmony at Kent, care is described as attentive and com ...
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Tasty and accommodating meals. Meals are a crucial element of daily life in assisted living communities. Several reviews express satisfaction with the quality and variety of food offerings. At Brookdale Dover, the food is described as delicious and accommodating for individual dietary needs, while at Heartfields Assisted L ...
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Thoughtful and tailored living spaces. Living spaces should feel like homes for seniors in assisted living communities. Numerous reviews commend the care taken to create comfortable and personalized environments. At Heartlands Assisted Living at Severna Park, residents appreciate the cleanliness and attention to detail in their roo ...
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Clear and consistent communication. Regular and open communication with families is crucial for peace of mind and trust in an assisted living community. Many reviews praise the transparency and attentiveness of staff in maintaining open lines of communication. For example, at Commonwealth Senior Living at Salisbury, families are ...
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Ridgely review score based on 524 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 524 reviews of 137 Ridgely assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ridgely 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

Ridgely review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Ridgely, MD137 facilities
8.9
Easton, MD0 facilities
8.1
Hillsboro, MD162 facilities

Review subcategories for Ridgely 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 524 reviews of 137 Ridgely assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ridgely 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.
Ridgely, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.6
Friendliness
3.3
3.6
Care services
3.0
3.3
Staff
3.2
3.5
Meals & dining
2.9
3.2
Activities
2.9
3.2
Value for cost*
3.0
3.3
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Ridgely assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ridgely assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ridgely, 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 Ridgely 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 Ridgely that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ridgely, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.8%
34.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73%
57.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.4%
30.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.6%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.5%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ridgely 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 Ridgely Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ridgely, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.2%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46%
33.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.8%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ridgely 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 Ridgely partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ridgely, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.5%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54%
41.8%
No sugar
No sugar
50.4%
38.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.6%
37.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.9%
18.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Ridgely 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 Ridgely communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ridgely, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.3%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.1%
43.2%
Room service
Room service
35.8%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.8%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ridgely 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 Ridgely offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ridgely, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
46%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38%
31.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.3%
31.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.1%
50.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.9%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.6%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
36.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.7%
38.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
52.6%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
34.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.1%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ridgely

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 Ridgely protect seniors.
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Candle Light Cove, Morningside House of Friendship and Peregrine Salisbury are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ridgely, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 142 assisted living facilities near Ridgely, Maryland. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Ridgely, Maryland are Morningside House of Friendship, Peregrine Salisbury and The Skybridge at Town Center. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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