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Overview of Cadence at Olney by Cogir

Tucked in the peaceful lands of Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD, Cadence at Olney is a blissful senior living community providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Seek haven in the beautiful and cozy residences of the community including a variety of studio and one-bedroom floor plans. Cadence at Olney strives to deliver top-notch care and assistance with a team of respectful and highly skilled professionals for seniors to live their best lives.

Experience new things and relive old passions with exciting activities and enjoyable programs to encourage seniors to live an active lifestyle. Eat healthy and feel good with restaurant-style meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Surrounded by a tranquil environment and stunning amenities, Cadence at Olney aims to give seniors a place to find peace while being active in their golden years.

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Overview of Queen’s Court Assisted Living II

Queen’s Court Assisted Living at Danner is an outstanding community in Clinton, MD, offering assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ welfare, the community provides top-notch care and assistance around the clock. The community also handles the housekeeping and residents’ personal needs to ensure a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Aside from their healthcare needs, the community strives to meet residents’ lifestyle preferences by providing them with a jam-packed calendar of activities tailored to their leisure and wellness. Here, residents are served healthy and delicious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and personalized care are guaranteed for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is ideal for those who need assistance to live their golden years without worries.

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Dulce Hogar

11814 Pittson Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Overview of Dulce Hogar

Make every moment of your best years count at Dulce Hogar, a welcoming haven in Silver Spring, MD, offering assisted living. Residents can ease their worries with a compassionate and well-trained team helping with their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. The community also offers specially designed and secure accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

Enriching recreational activities and fun programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Mealtimes promote social interactions with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also available for comfort and convenience. The community is a great option for those seeking a worry-free retirement with exceptional services and well-maintained amenities.

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Norfield Acres II

5410 Norfield Road, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Overview of Norfield Acres II

Norfield Acres II provides assisted living in Capitol Heights, Maryland. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while living in the community.

The home has eight beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Norfield Acres II may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller assisted living setting.

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Overview of Winter Growth

Nestled in the heart of Olney, just across from MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, Winter Growth’s Olney Community offers a warm, welcoming environment where older adults can thrive with dignity, purpose, and connection. Our nonprofit has been serving families since 1979, providing Memory Care, Adult Day, and Respite Care Programs designed to meet the evolving needs of those living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other age-related challenges.

What sets Winter Growth apart is our deeply personalized approach. In our Memory Care residence, individuals receive 24/7 support in private rooms, surrounded by compassionate staff who truly get to know them. Each day is filled with engaging activities that promote cognitive, physical, and emotional wellness – from music and art to therapeutic movement and meaningful social interaction.

Our Adult Day Program offers a vibrant option for those who live at home but benefit from daytime structure, enrichment, and peer connection. Families gain peace of mind knowing their loved ones are in a safe, caring space, and respite care options provide short-term support when needed.

With no buy-in fees, affordable, all-inclusive pricing, and a reputation built on over 45 years of trusted care, Winter Growth’s Olney Community is here to help families navigate aging with confidence and compassion. Originally located in Montgomery County, Winter Growth has also built a community in Howard County to ensure its residents get to experience our state-of-the-art, non-profit Memory Care, Assisted Living, and Adult Day programs.

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Overview of Gray Manor Assisted Living

Ideally set in Baltimore, MD, Gray Manor Assisted Living provides a relaxing environment for those needing assisted living. The community helps residents achieve maximum independence by providing them with comprehensive daily living assistance. They feature an excellent team of caregivers available 24/7 to assist residents with personal care, medication management, and other things they may need support with.

With bright and spacious accommodations, residents maintain their comfort and privacy in a setting tailored to their needs. The community also fosters an intimate environment that allows for closer connections, making the delivery of care easier. At Gray Manor Assisted Living, residents enjoy the retirement life they want while being surrounded by kind and compassionate people.

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Overview of First Family Living II

An idyllic community set in the serene residential area of Oswego Avenue, Baltimore, MD, First Family Living II offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ quality of life, the community strives to meet their special needs through top-tier care and assistance. Residents ease their worries and live their lives to the fullest with the community’s beautiful accommodations.

Have fun and gain meaningful experiences through a variety of activities tailored to their leisure and wellness. Here, residents enjoy delightful and nutritious meals satisfying cravings and dietary needs. Enjoy the best of your golden years with the community’s specially designed amenities and dedicated care.

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Overview of Jill’s Harbor – Bethesda

Jill’s Harbor – Bethesda is a nurse-owned and operated assisted living community in Bethesda, MD, that offers personal care. With eight private bedrooms in a boutique-style setting, the community ensures older adults’ comfort and safety. On-site physical therapy, transportation services, and seasonal, locally sourced menu are provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences. Along with a favorable care team-to-resident ratio, the community also provides person-centered, evidence-based care.

Arts and crafts, wellness activities, and religious programs are among the activities that residents can join to maintain holistic well-being. Accessible garden beds and purposefully renovated homes are also available for residents’ leisure. With its ideal location in the quiet residential neighborhood of Bethesda, the community guarantees a laid-back retirement. This assisted living community is a great choice for senior living in Maryland, especially with its dedication to improving older adults’ welfare.

Overview of Family First Haven

Family First Haven LLC is a residential assisted living community in Columbia, MD, providing personalized support with daily living activities, dementia care, and respite stays. Designed for up to eight residents, the community offers an intimate, home-like environment where consistency, dignity, and connection are prioritized. Care is guided by the HAVEN™ approach to healthy aging, with services including 24/7 support, medication management, fall prevention, nursing oversight, and routine provider visits—all coordinated to enhance each resident’s quality of life. The community also partners with a physician to support ongoing healthcare needs.

Residents benefit from shared activities, light exercise, and meaningful engagement that promote socialization and a sense of purpose. Three nutritionist-approved meals are served daily to support overall health and enjoyment. Conveniently located near Howard County General Hospital and major highways, the community offers both accessibility and peace of mind. With a focus on structured, high-quality care delivered in a warm and supportive setting, Family First Haven is a trusted option for senior living in Maryland.

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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.

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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

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  • % Inspections w/ Citations
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  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

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

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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

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Community Stability 10%

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

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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.

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  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Maryland at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $7,519The average monthly cost across facilities in Maryland. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 43/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Maryland. 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: 29The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Maryland. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Maryland

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 814 assisted living facilities in Maryland. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Maryland?

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 Maryland, 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 Maryland?

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.