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Ellicott City is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 51 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ellicott City, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ellicott City is about $6,306, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1163 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Photo of HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City
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9.5
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65 reviews
9.5
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65 reviews
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What I like the most about the community is the friendliness and the food. Yes, I would recommend HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Welcome to HeartLands, a Five Star Senior Living community and Howard County's premier rental retirement community. We are the only community in the county that offers cottages and apartments. Located on 48 picturesque acres near historic Ellicott City, we are close to antique and specialty...
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Photo of Lighthouse Senior Living at Rose Manor LLC for Ellicott City
88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.1
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39 reviews
9.1
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39 reviews
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Care staff are great....[names removed] were amazing.....but not overly impressed with management staff....[names removed] were very caring....the med techs were both caring and loving....so everything was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Welcome to Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City! Our approach to Assisted Living includes a variety of services - from independent living to adaptive personal assistance; from dementia care to short-term stays. This flexibility allows us to continually meet the changing needs of our...
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Photo of Morningside House of Ellicott City
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44 Floor plans available
8.7
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65 reviews
8.7
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65 reviews
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Very supportive staff. They are kind and caring. The activities are varied and fun. The food and menu choices could be improved.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Morningside House is a leading Assisted Living & Alzheimer's care provider proudly serving seniors and their families in our Baltimore/Washington area residences. Our communities offer the perfect mix of personal care and hospitality tailored to meet the individual needs of our residents. Our...
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8.6
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31 reviews
8.6
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Moved my brother here following a stroke. His private room is a decent size with room for a recliner , desk, small dresser and side table. The aides make his bed daily and empty the trash. They help him get...
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.
Set in a beautiful 2 acre green estate in Ellicott City, Shangri-La was designed for the ultimate living experience. Our 60 apartment community provides residents with the finest services and amenities in a family-oriented, supportive environment. Our care staff is compassionate, friendly, and...
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44 Floor plans available
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9.5
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What we like the most about the community is the money value, activities that encourage social interaction. Absolutely, we would recommend Sunrise of Pikesville to other families based on the experience!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.4
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33 reviews
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On [date removed] I visited my grandmother for Thanksgiving and it was excellent. The food, the music, the decorations, and the love given to our family members was something I had never experienced before....
Provides: Memory Care
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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9.4
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. They have the same staff working with my mom for continuity. They are very communicative with me and listened to my suggestions for how best to transition with my mom to make her feel at home. I get weekly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Brighton Gardens of Columbia is located in the planned city of Columbia, Maryland, a city nationally ranked as one of the 10 Best Places to Live by MONEY, CNN, and FORBES. Against the perfect blend of parks, walking paths, and abundant shopping, Brighton Gardens of Columbia offers a beautifully...
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9.4
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The community is great. Very welcoming, kind, and helpful. Dining is also great, with a cute little eating area. Staff are helpful and have daily meetings to go over the needs of staff. There's a ton of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
With more help, if you need it, it’s good to be home.Here you get to redefine your independence, build new friendships and explore new hobbies. With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need when you need it. So go ahead and play bingo or join your new friends for...
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My mom has lived here for one year, and I can't say enough about our experience! The caregivers are very stable , i.e. they have been with this facility for many years in most cases and they really seem to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Oakland Manor is a fully licensed assisted living residence, for seniors who are in need of some assistance in their day-to-day activities, from our caring professional staff. Our residence, designed and built for that purpose is the answer. Located on a three acre wooded site near the Liberty...
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9.1
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The food choices could be improved one but I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
For over 25 years, Harmony Hall has been a trusted cornerstone of the Howard County community, offering residents a vibrant, fulfilling lifestyle in an environment where they can truly thrive. We are dedicated to empowering residents with independence, fostering meaningful social connections, and...
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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Columbia
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9.0
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15 reviews
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Before visiting Charter, I thought it was terrible to send a loved one to any assisted living place. Visit a few. People are drugged up, sitting stationary for hours, waiting to die. Then I visited Charter....
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Somerford Place is the result of extensive research into the needs of people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Our specially designed building nestled in Columbia is secure, supportive and feels like home. Our staff strives to offer quality services to our residents, promoting...
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9.0
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I thought the staff was very caring and the admin for the most part were very responsive. Sometimes a shortage of staff or if alert button was pressed-could take up to 30 minutes for someone to check the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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1616 Floor plans available
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8.9
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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.
Located on almost 8 wooded acres just off Lakeside Boulevard on Atrium Court in Owings Mills, Maryland, you will find Atrium Village; a retirement community where you can choose from a wide array of lifestyle options. Designed for those who want companionship and amenities with a hospitality...
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This place has good energy and the team seems really dedicated. The community smells good and programming is great! Overall, Springhouse is the perfect place to stay social with a supportive environment
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.
Springhouse of Pikesville is a gracious home and assisted senior living community. With more than 20 years of experience, Springhouse enables residents to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle in an environment that includes personal care, medical support, and engaging activities.Conveniently located in...
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While I cannot comment on the continuum of care from independent living, I can comment that in the skilled nursing section, my friend has received excellent care from nursing and appropriate therapist and...
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.
Residences at Vantage Point in Columbia, Maryland, a not-for-profit, non-denominational Life Plan Community with all the extras you could imagine.You've done quite a lot in your life. When it comes to some things, you've done enough. Mowing the lawn, fixing the meals, shoveling snow, repairing...
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2121 Floor plans available
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5 to all. What we like the most about the community is the friendly people, and the cleanliness. Also the helpful and pleasant staff. Yes, we would recommend Heritage and Resorts of Augsburg community to...
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.
Heritage and Resorts of Augsburg is an affordable senior living and care community in Baltimore County. With a long heritage extending to 1892, Augsburg offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. The 52-acre campus is located in a residential...
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They are very helpful and trustworthy and yes we would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Paradise Assisted Living we combine comfortable living with quality healthcare to ensure our residents receive all the comforts of home. The warmth and hospitality of this gracious community is felt the moment you step onto our wrap-around, covered front porch, walk through the door, and enter...
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8.0
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We moved my mom in 2 weeks ago. The staff has been wonderful! Everyone treats my mom so nicely...as if she were their mom or aunt. I am so glad we found Woodholme and would recommend this facility to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Situated in a private, wooded setting, Woodholme Gardens is a cozy senior living community located near Northwest Hospital, Sinai Hospital, Greater Baltimore Medical Center and John Hopkins Hospital as well as Woodholme Shopping Center, the Baltimore Zoo and National Aquarium. Wake up every day...
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My wife's mother lived at North Oaks Retirement Community for nearly six years - first independently then with assistance/hospice care - she rarely missed a meal in the dining room and looked forward to the...
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.
North Oaks is a Life Care Retirement Community (also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC) located in Northwest Baltimore County on a beautiful suburban campus. We have been a proud member of the Pikesville community for over 30 years.New residents enter the community through...
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As a resident here for the last 4 months ,I have experienced nothing but kindness from the staff and residence here. I receive a written schedule every morning during breakfast with the daily activities that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Aventura At The Heights is a unique senior living community that fulfills the needs of those who prefer a Kosher environment, and who choose to continue lifelong traditions.The community is designed for those who wish to maintain their independence yet may need some additional assistance....
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Lorien Elkridge is Dad’s new home for the last few months. The transition was made as easy as possible, the nurses and staff helping Dad adjust to his new routine. There has recently been a change in head...
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.
Lorien Elkridge is our newest Lorien Assisted Living community with a great location in Howard County. The community boasts gorgeous, modern decor with a warm and inviting atmosphere, and has 24 hour nursing onsite, as well as a skilled nursing facility on property. Our community invites...
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From the very beginning of touring the facility to moving my mom into Rolling Hills the staff couldn't have been more helpful. Everyone is friendly and eager to make my mom feel at home and they have...
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.
Your luxurious home is waiting for you at Brightview Rolling Hills, conveniently located in Catonsville, Maryland. Laugh with friends and family at our daily happy hour in the pub. Enjoy a beautiful day in our outdoor courtyard or from your own balcony. Get a massage in our spa-like setting or...
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My loved one's stay is going just great! The facility is very nice and the staff are sure to take care of my loved one. She really likes the menu, as well as the many activities that they have to offer. This...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Located in a lovely and historic residential neighborhood with easy access to Baltimore, Howard and Anne Arundel Counties, Brightview Catonsville is unique in the area, offering Assisted Living residences with personalized care and service as well as award-winning Alzheimer's Care in a secure...
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I rate all categories as a 5 with the exception of item 5, meals/dining. My mom does not care for the taste of the food at dinner. She loves the oatmeal at breakfast, lunch is OK, but I think dinners don't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Arbor Terrace Fulton looks at senior living differently. That’s because we believe no matter where you are in life, you deserve to pursue your passions, maintain meaningful relationships, and live every day to its fullest. With our state-of-the-art senior living and memory care community designed...
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This was our second experience at Encore and it was just as pleasant as the first. Everyone of the staff was professional, but friendly. The facility was always clean. Food was exceptional. Physical...
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.
Welcome to Encore at Turf ValleyEncore at Turf Valley offers caring support for those who require day to day assistance. Encore can provide the right amount of support while allowing your loved one to maintain as much independence as possible.Encore offers several assisted living floor plans,...

Cost of nursing homes in Ellicott City, MD

The average cost of senior living in Ellicott City is $6,306 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Baltimore, MD with an average of $5,955 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ellicott City, MD, vs. nearby cities

Ellicott City, MD
$6,306/mo
$5,955/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ellicott City, MD, vs. state and national averages

Ellicott City, MD
$6,306/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ellicott City, MD, vs. other senior living options

$6,265/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,306/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ellicott City, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,431/mo
Studio
$5,480/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,634/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,849/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,700/mo

Senior living costs in Ellicott City vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ellicott City, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllicott City, MDMarylandU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,306/mo$6,220/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,282/mo$5,319/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,265/mo$6,220/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,843/mo$3,921/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Ellicott City, MD:$6,306/mo
Maryland:$6,220/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Ellicott City, MD:$5,282/mo
Maryland:$5,319/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ellicott City, MD:$6,265/mo
Maryland:$6,220/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ellicott City, MD:$3,843/mo
Maryland:$3,921/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ellicott City, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Ellicott City 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.

Ellicott City, MDMD stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Ellicott City, MD

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ellicott City 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 median 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
Ellicott City, MD$6,202/mo$5,703/mo+8.7%
Maryland$6,604/mo$6,486/mo+1.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Ellicott City, MD
2024 average cost:$6,202/mo
2023 average cost:$5,703/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,604/mo
2023 average cost:$6,486/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ellicott City

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ellicott City

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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Westgate Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Baltimore, MD

5.0
My loved one said he like's how clean it is and he said the food is pretty good. But, once they forgot to give him his medicine.

New Life Healthy Living in Windsor Mill, MD

4.0
I've heard mostly good things from my loved ones. The staff have been very personable and attentive, and my grandmother says she likes it here.

Ellicott City nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellicott City nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Ellicott City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellicott City, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
76.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.2%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.2%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
61.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
76.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellicott City nursing homes

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 Ellicott City Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellicott City, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellicott City nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ellicott City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellicott City, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
69.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellicott City nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ellicott City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellicott City, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
56.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellicott City nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Ellicott City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellicott City, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
79.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
64.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
51.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City, Lighthouse Senior Living at Rose Manor LLC for Ellicott City and Morningside House of Ellicott City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ellicott City, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 51 nursing homes facilities near Ellicott City, Maryland. See the full list.
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