Morningside House of Ellicott City
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Ellicott City, MD
Morningside House of Ellicott City
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Ellicott City, MD
Overview of Morningside House of Ellicott City
Morningside House of Ellicott City, situated in the heart of Ellicott City, MD, is a perfect retirement haven in quiet residential areas. The community offers a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, providing options suited to different preferences and budgets. With assisted living, hospice care, and memory care services, this community offers residents a warm and enriching place to call home. Conveniently located near restaurants and shopping centers, it combines peaceful surroundings with easy access to local attractions.
A highlight of this exceptional community is its diverse wellness programs, designed to support the physical, emotional, and mental health of residents. These programs provide each individual with personalized care within a nurturing environment. With high-quality services, residents can enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle at Morningside House of Ellicott City.
140-bed community Rank #49 / 685Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 685 homes in Maryland for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Maryland facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maryland that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
33 years in operation Rank #25 / 210Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 210 homes in Maryland for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Maryland facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maryland that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 12 / 100 Rank #802 / 985Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 802nd out of 985 homes in Maryland for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Maryland facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maryland that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Best of Loudoun
Best of the Burg 2024 Finalist
Facility TypeAssisted Living
CountyHoward
Private Room
$177 - $196 per day
Semi-Private Room
$129 - $151 per day
Apartment
$206 - $248 per day
Wheelchair Accessible
Hospice Affiliations
Does not accept Medicaid
Does not accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Dedicated Alzheimer's Unit
Mild Alzheimer's Level
Moderate Alzheimer's Level
Severe Alzheimer's Level
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Salon
Bistro
Library
Walking Paths
Patio
ActivitiesFull calendar of activities including tai chi, bingo, history lectures, and live music
Specific ProgramsShort-term Stays, Hospice Coordination, Social Events
Operating Hours24/7
Demographics
Resident demographic information for this facility.
Gender
- Female 72.1%
- Male 27.9%
Age Distribution
- 75-84 44.2%
- 85-94 37.5%
- 95+ 12.5%
- 65-74 5.8%
Ethnicity
- White 81.7%
- African American 9.6%
- Other 4.8%
- Hispanic 3.9%
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Parking Available
Over 30 years of experience
Susan Ackman is a Licensed Assisted Living Administrator and Certified Dementia Practitioner who leads with over 30 years of leadership experience. She is deeply committed to the well-being of residents and families at Morningside House communities, emphasizing compassionate care that treats residents like family. Susan’s leadership is grounded in empathy and dedication to providing the best for each loved one.
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Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Morningside House of Ellicott City | AL HOS MC RC | Ellicott City (Dorsey's Search) | 140
Facility
140
MD AVG
42
Rank
#49 / 685 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
MD AVG
43
Rank
#802 / 985 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 33
Facility
33
MD AVG
21
Rank
#25 / 210 | - |
28% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 28% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (72% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men. |
72% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 72% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Women comprise the large majority, consistent with national assisted living demographics where women live longer and enter care facilities at higher rates. |
82% White Residents — State Benchmarked 82% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. Close to the average for this category among assisted living facilities in Maryland with reported race/ethnicity data. |
10% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 10% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. In line with the Maryland average for African American residents among facilities reporting this breakdown. |
9% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 9% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Other (5%), Hispanic (4%). |
6% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 6% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support. |
44% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 44% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. A high concentration in this mid-range bracket, where residents typically need moderate support with daily activities. |
38% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 38% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. The population here skews younger than the statewide norm, which may indicate a more active, lower-acuity community. |
13% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 13% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket. |
| Brighton Gardens of Columbia | AL MC | Columbia (Owen Brown) | 102
Facility
102
MD AVG
42
Rank
#104 / 685 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
MD AVG
43
Rank
#316 / 985 | Private Rooms | 27
Facility
27
MD AVG
21
Rank
#62 / 210 | - |
16% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 16% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (84% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men. |
84% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 84% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Women comprise the large majority, consistent with national assisted living demographics where women live longer and enter care facilities at higher rates. |
83% White Residents — State Benchmarked 83% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. Close to the average for this category among assisted living facilities in Maryland with reported race/ethnicity data. |
12% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 12% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. In line with the Maryland average for African American residents among facilities reporting this breakdown. |
5% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 5% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Hispanic (4%), Asian (1%). |
13% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 13% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. In line with the statewide profile for this youngest senior bracket in assisted living. |
33% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 33% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This is the second most common age bracket in assisted living, representing residents with moderate care needs. |
40% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 40% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. This is typically the most common age bracket in assisted living — this facility is in line with the statewide norm. |
9% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 9% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. Most residents here have not yet reached the oldest-old bracket, suggesting a younger overall community. |
| Sunrise of Columbia | AL HOS MC RC | Columbia (Hickory Ridge) | 96
Facility
96
MD AVG
42
Rank
#131 / 685 | Yes |
53
Facility
53
MD AVG
43
Rank
#393 / 985 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 45
Facility
45
MD AVG
21
Rank
#4 / 210 | A- |
31% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 31% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (69% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men. |
69% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 69% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Women comprise the large majority, consistent with national assisted living demographics where women live longer and enter care facilities at higher rates. |
88% White Residents — State Benchmarked 88% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. Close to the average for this category among assisted living facilities in Maryland with reported race/ethnicity data. |
5% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 5% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. In line with the Maryland average for African American residents among facilities reporting this breakdown. |
6% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 6% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Asian (4%), American Indian (1%), Hispanic (1%). |
6% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 6% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support. |
38% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 38% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. A high concentration in this mid-range bracket, where residents typically need moderate support with daily activities. |
36% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 36% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. The population here skews younger than the statewide norm, which may indicate a more active, lower-acuity community. |
19% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 19% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket. |
| Brightview Columbia | AL IL MC | Columbia (Martin Road) | 80
Facility
80
MD AVG
42
Rank
#166 / 685 | Yes |
26
Facility
26
MD AVG
43
Rank
#677 / 985 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
MD AVG
21
Rank
#195 / 210 | - |
32% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 32% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (68% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men. |
68% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 68% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Women comprise the large majority, consistent with national assisted living demographics where women live longer and enter care facilities at higher rates. |
93% White Residents — State Benchmarked 93% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. A higher White share than is typical for assisted living in Maryland in this dataset — compare with peer facilities for local context. |
7% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 7% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. In line with the Maryland average for African American residents among facilities reporting this breakdown. |
0% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. |
14% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 14% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. In line with the statewide profile for this youngest senior bracket in assisted living. |
34% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 34% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This is the second most common age bracket in assisted living, representing residents with moderate care needs. |
39% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 39% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. This is typically the most common age bracket in assisted living — this facility is in line with the statewide norm. |
13% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 13% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket. |
| Residences at Vantage Point | AL HC IL MC NH SNF | Columbia (Town Center) | 44
Facility
44
MD AVG
42
Rank
#222 / 685 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
MD AVG
43
Rank
#402 / 985 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 36
Facility
36
MD AVG
21
Rank
#16 / 210 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maryland
Morningside House of Ellicott City is located in Ellicott City, Maryland.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Morningside House of Ellicott City
What neighborhood is Morningside House of Ellicott City in?
Morningside House of Ellicott City is in the Dorsey's Search neighborhood of Ellicott City.
Is Morningside House of Ellicott City in a walkable area?
Morningside House of Ellicott City has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Morningside House of Ellicott City been in business?
Morningside House of Ellicott City has been operating for approximately 33 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Morningside House of Ellicott City?
Yes, Morningside House of Ellicott City allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Morningside House of Ellicott City have?
Morningside House of Ellicott City has 140 beds.
Are there photos of Morningside House of Ellicott City?
Yes — there are 12 photos of Morningside House of Ellicott City in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Morningside House of Ellicott City?
Morningside House of Ellicott City is located at 5330 Dorsey Hall Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042.
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