About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Home Care Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home. Complete guide to home careBest of 2024 Home Care Winners
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential 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.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
More About Veterans Benefits
Senior Living Awards
How Our Service Works
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Towson, MD
If you’re looking for assisted living in Towson, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Towson or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Towson.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Towson for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 59 assisted living facilities in the Towson area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West Hills, Winchester and Shipley Hill.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Baltimore, Columbia and Catonsville.
Towson assisted living facilities | 922 reviews
Showing 57 communities
Last Updated: 6/26/24
Sort by
Filter by
11 Photo available
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...
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
88 Photos available
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.
5 star
50%
4 star
0%
3 star
50%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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.
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.
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...
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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...
5 star
50%
4 star
0%
3 star
50%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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.
Our free advisors can help
- Compare local facilities
- Determine care type
- Schedule tours
- Evaluate pricing
Cost of assisted living in Towson, MD
The average cost of senior living in Towson is $5,018 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampstead, MD with an average of $4,358 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Towson, MD vs. nearby cities
Towson, MD
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Towson, MD vs. the state and national average
Towson, MD
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Towson vs. other types of senior living
Assisted Living
Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Towson, MD by room type
Semi-Private
Private
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Average cost of Assisted Living in Towson over time
Towson, MDMD stateNational
Discover the many ways to pay for senior living
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Your Guide to Paying for Care
Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.
Your Guide to VA Benefits
The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.
Medicare and Medicaid
Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.
What families are saying about assisted living in Towson
Recent reviews for assisted living in Towson
Heartlands Assisted Living at Severna Park
5.0
After touring several communities, we couldn't be happier with our choice of Heartland’s for our mom! The staff is friendly and attentive. Mom loves the meals, activities and entertainment. The management team is always available and keeps us informed. Mom’s adjustment was easy. She feels ...
Read more
Morningside House of Laurel
5.0
The community is good, when I toured I was very happy with what I saw. The staff is friendly and introduced themselves to you as well as what they did in the facility and that made me feel at home. The security is good as you have to be buzzed in to get access to the memory care unit.
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 ...
Read more
Towson review score based on 135 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 135 reviews of 57 Towson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Towson 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
Towson review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Towson 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 135 reviews of 57 Towson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Towson 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.Towson, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
Towson assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Towson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Towson, 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 Towson 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 Towson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Towson, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.7%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.2%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.9%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.6%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.4%
52.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Towson 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 Towson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Towson, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.9%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.6%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.4%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.1%
13.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Towson 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 Towson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Towson, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.1%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.1%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
52.6%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.9%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14%
12.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Towson 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 Towson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Towson, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.8%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.4%
41%
Room service
Room service
43.9%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.5%
17.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Towson 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 Towson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Towson, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.1%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.1%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.2%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.6%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.7%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.6%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.6%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.9%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.1%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
38.6%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.1%
44.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
State regulations for assisted living in Towson
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 Towson protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lighthouse Senior Living at Martin’s Wood LLC for Hopkins Creek, Morningside House of Friendship and Sunrise of Pikesville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Towson, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 59 assisted living facilities near Towson, Maryland. See the full list.
More questions?
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Towson
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Columbia, Maryland
- Catonsville, Maryland
- Pasadena, Maryland
- Dundalk, Maryland
- Laurel, Maryland
- Pikesville, Maryland
- Ellicott City, Maryland
- Owings Mills, Maryland
- Randallstown, Maryland
- Severn, Maryland
- White Marsh, Maryland
- Glen Burnie, Maryland
- Westminster, Maryland
- Rosedale, Maryland
- Essex, Maryland
- Linthicum Heights, Maryland
- Abingdon, Maryland
- Manchester, Maryland
- Arbutus, Maryland
More options near Towson, Maryland
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top