Best Assisted Living in Catonsville, MD

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 14 assisted living communities in Catonsville, MD using Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in MD

Reviewed by

Dr. Jordan Weiss

Last updated

Jun 2026

We analyzed

14 homes

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Avg Walk Score: 44/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Catonsville, MD. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 50/ 100

Avg No. of Beds: 26The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Catonsville, MD. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 90

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


Brightview Rolling Hills	AL MC	Catonsville (College Hills)	81 Facility 81 MD AVG 43 Rank #174 / 697	Yes	19 Facility 19 MD AVG 43 Rank #746 / 985	Studio / 1 Bed /2 Bed	8 Facility 8 MD AVG 21 Rank #162 / 208	-	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.	95% White Residents — State Benchmarked 95% 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.	3% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 3% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A lower African American share than is typical in Maryland; local markets still vary widely.	-	8% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 8% 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.	83% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 83% 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.	10% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 10% 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.
Peace Gardens Assisted Living	AL NH MC NC	Catonsville	47 Facility 47 MD AVG 43 Rank #230 / 697	Yes	60 Facility 60 MD AVG 43 Rank #316 / 985	-	33 Facility 33 MD AVG 21 Rank #24 / 208	-	17% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 17% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (83% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	83% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 83% 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.	58% White Residents — State Benchmarked 58% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. A lower White share than the Maryland average — the community may draw a more diverse resident mix relative to other facilities in Maryland.	42% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 42% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A higher African American share than the typical Maryland average — useful context when comparing cultural fit and community composition.	21% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 21% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A higher share of younger seniors often signals a more independent, active resident community with lower acuity care needs.	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.	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.	8% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 8% 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.
Beechwood Assisted Living	AL	Catonsville (North Beechwood Avenue)	15 Facility 15 MD AVG 43 Rank #277 / 697	Yes	55 Facility 55 MD AVG 43 Rank #369 / 985	Private Rooms	29 Facility 29 MD AVG 21 Rank #48 / 208	A+	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.	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.	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.	50% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 50% 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.	21% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 21% 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.	14% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 14% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket.
Charlestown by Erickson Senior Living	AL IL MC	Catonsville	-	Yes	41 Facility 41 MD AVG 43 Rank #508 / 985	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Mayfield House	AL	Catonsville	-	No	45 Facility 45 MD AVG 43 Rank #475 / 985	Private / Semi-Private Rooms	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Rolling Meadows	AL RC	Catonsville (Colonial Gardens)	15 Facility 15 MD AVG 43 Rank #277 / 697	No	80 Facility 80 MD AVG 43 Rank #93 / 985	Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms	30 Facility 30 MD AVG 21 Rank #44 / 208	A+	27% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 27% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (73% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	73% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 73% 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.	87% White Residents — State Benchmarked 87% 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.	13% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 13% 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.	47% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 47% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A higher share of younger seniors often signals a more independent, active resident community with lower acuity care needs.	27% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 27% 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.	20% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 20% 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.	7% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 7% 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.
Paradise Assisted Living and Memory Care	AL IL MC RC	Catonsville (Beechfield)	-	No	70 Facility 70 MD AVG 43 Rank #184 / 985	Private Rooms	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Golden Oasis Senior Living I	AL HC NC	Elkridge (Scarlet Oaks)	-	No	39 Facility 39 MD AVG 43 Rank #534 / 985	Private / Semi-Private Rooms	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
LifeSpring Assisted Living	AL	Catonsville	15 Facility 15 MD AVG 43 Rank #277 / 697	No	21 Facility 21 MD AVG 43 Rank #731 / 985	Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms	27 Facility 27 MD AVG 21 Rank #61 / 208	-	60% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 60% 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.	40% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 40% 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.	80% White Residents — State Benchmarked 80% 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.	20% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 20% 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.	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.	20% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 20% 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.	53% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 53% 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.	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.
Golden Oasis Senior Living II	AL NH HC	Elkridge (West Elkridge)	70 Facility 70 MD AVG 43 Rank #191 / 697	No	12 Facility 12 MD AVG 43 Rank #802 / 985	Private / Semi-Private Rooms	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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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

Full methodology

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 is the average cost of assisted living in Catonsville, MD?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Catonsville, MD is approximately $5,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Catonsville, MD?

Assisted living in Catonsville, MD typically ranges from $4,800–$7,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Catonsville, MD?

Assisted living facilities in Catonsville, MD typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Catonsville, MD?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~15–20 licensed assisted living facilities in Catonsville, MD.

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.

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