Best Assisted Living in Anne Arundel County, MD

Updated May 2026

We analyzed 12 homes in Anne Arundel County, MD

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Maryland Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality.

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Locust Lodge	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Pasadena	15 Facility 15 MD AVG 137 Rank #277 / 705	No	51 Facility 51 MD AVG 45 Rank #413 / 986	Private / Semi-Private Rooms	12 Facility 12 MD AVG — Rank #145 / 209	23% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 23% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (77% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	77% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 77% 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.	92% White Residents — State Benchmarked 92% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 82%. A higher White share than is typical for assisted living in Maryland in this dataset — compare with peer facilities for local context.	8% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 8% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 12%. In line with the Maryland average for African American residents among facilities reporting this breakdown.	23% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 23% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. Below the state norm — the resident mix may skew either younger or older than this typical middle bracket.	62% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 62% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. A high concentration of very elderly residents signals a higher-acuity facility with experience caring for advanced age-related needs.
Household of Angels Assisted	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Gambrills (Courts Of Crofton)	15 Facility 15 MD AVG 137 Rank #277 / 705	No	26 Facility 26 MD AVG 45 Rank #678 / 986	Private Suites	21 Facility 21 MD AVG — Rank #107 / 209	50% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 50% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. An unusually high male share for assisted living, where most facilities skew heavily female.	50% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 50% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Closer to an even gender split than most assisted living facilities, which typically have 65–75% female residents.	67% White Residents — State Benchmarked 67% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 82%. A lower White share than the Maryland average — the community may draw a more diverse resident mix relative to other facilities in Maryland.	25% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 25% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 12%. A higher African American share than the typical Maryland average — useful context when comparing cultural fit and community composition.	17% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 17% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. Below the state norm — the resident mix may skew either younger or older than this typical middle bracket.	50% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 50% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. A high concentration of very elderly residents signals a higher-acuity facility with experience caring for advanced age-related needs.
Marivic House I	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Pasadena	5 Facility 5 MD AVG 137 Rank #472 / 705	No	43 Facility 43 MD AVG 45 Rank #495 / 986	-	- Facility - MD AVG —	-	-	-	-	-	-
Pasadena Home Care II	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Pasadena (Mountain Road)	15 Facility 15 MD AVG 137 Rank #277 / 705	No	39 Facility 39 MD AVG 45 Rank #534 / 986	Studio	27 Facility 27 MD AVG — Rank #55 / 209	29% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 29% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (71% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	71% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 71% 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.	79% White Residents — State Benchmarked 79% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 82%. Close to the average for this category among assisted living facilities in Maryland with reported race/ethnicity data.	14% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 14% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 12%. In line with the Maryland average for African American residents among facilities reporting this breakdown.	43% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 43% 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.	29% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 29% 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.
Spirit of Life I	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Arnold (Belvedere Heights)	4 Facility 4 MD AVG 137 Rank #601 / 705	No	19 Facility 19 MD AVG 45 Rank #747 / 986	Private / Shared Rooms	- Facility - MD AVG —	-	-	-	-	-	-
Salaam Estates	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Severn (Severn Ridge)	5 Facility 5 MD AVG 137 Rank #472 / 705	No	3 Facility 3 MD AVG 45 Rank #931 / 986	-	- Facility - MD AVG —	-	-	-	-	-	-
A Heart Felt Home II	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Pasadena	6 Facility 6 MD AVG 137 Rank #441 / 705	No	32 Facility 32 MD AVG 45 Rank #609 / 986	-	- Facility - MD AVG —	-	-	-	-	-	-
Ivory Inc.	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Linthicum Heights	5 Facility 5 MD AVG 137 Rank #472 / 705	No	61 Facility 61 MD AVG 45 Rank #301 / 986	-	- Facility - MD AVG —	0% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (100% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	0% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. An unusually low female share — most assisted living facilities have 65–75% female residents.	-	-	-	-
Ridge Homes Assisted Living	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Severn	- Facility - MD AVG 137	No	22 Facility 22 MD AVG 45 Rank #720 / 986	-	- Facility - MD AVG —	-	-	-	-	-	-
Alma’s Grace Assisted Living I	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Brooklyn (Hillcrest)	5 Facility 5 MD AVG 137 Rank #472 / 705	No	75 Facility 75 MD AVG 45 Rank #131 / 986	Private / Shared Rooms	- Facility - MD AVG —	-	-	-	-	-	-
Quality Life Care	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Millersville	- Facility - MD AVG 137	No	10 Facility 10 MD AVG 45 Rank #838 / 986	Private / Semi-Private Rooms	- Facility - MD AVG —	-	-	-	-	-	-
Martin’s Love and Care ALH, LLC	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Pasadena	3 Facility 3 MD AVG 137 Rank #661 / 705	No	32 Facility 32 MD AVG 45 Rank #609 / 986	Private / Semi-Private Rooms	- Facility - MD AVG —	0% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (100% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	0% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. An unusually low female share — most assisted living facilities have 65–75% female residents.	-	-	-	-

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these assisted living communities

Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

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Weighting overview

35%
Resident Experience
25%
Regulatory
15%
Visual Media
10%
Website
10%
Stability
5%
Environment

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

Includes
Review Sentiment
Review Volume

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

Includes
State Inspections
Citations/Inspection
% Inspections w/ Citations
Complaint Visits
Accreditations
BBB Rating

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

Includes
Video Tours
Virtual Walkthroughs
Photo Quantity
Photo Quality

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

Includes
Website Content
Mobile Usability
Staff Info Available
Owner Info Available

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

Includes
Walk Score
Pricing Transparency

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What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Maryland?

Assisted living in Maryland supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Maryland?

Assisted living in Maryland is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Maryland Medicaid cover assisted living?

Maryland Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Maryland) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 12 assisted living facilities in Anne Arundel County, MD. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Anne Arundel County, MD?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Anne Arundel County, MD, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Anne Arundel County, MD?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

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