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New Start Inc.

2809 Diamond Ridge Road, Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Overview of New Start

Peacefully situated near the Woodlands Golf Course in Windsor Mill, MD, New Start Inc. is a dependable community that offers assisted living. A kind and highly qualified team also provides top-tier care tailored to residents’ daily living activities 24/7 to ensure their comfort and safety. Here, housekeeping and laundry are taken care of, so residents enjoy a hassle-free living.

Exciting events and stimulating programs are conducted to keep residents active and well-connected. Meal preparation is also taken care of, providing residents with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With medication reminders, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community ensures residents can find the right care for their ever-changing needs, especially with its comprehensive care options and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Regency Park Assisted Living Facility

Offering assisted living and memory care services, Regency Park Assisted Living Facility is a one-story residential community in the Robert Crain Highway neighborhood of Gambrills, Maryland. This dual-care model allows occupants with different needs to stay in the same community, whether needing help with daily tasks or living with memory loss. The facility caters to residents in private or semi-private rooms, giving families and individuals flexibility in choosing spaces that fit their lifestyle and budget.

Located about 3 miles from Gambrills’ city center, Regency Park Assisted Living Facility sits in a car-dependent area (Walk Score of 23). Here, most errands require personal transportation. The nearest hospital, Fresenius Medical Care at Anne Arundel Medical Center, is around 8.2 miles away. To address mobility challenges, the home provides transportation services, ensuring occupants can access appointments and activities without depending on their vehicles. Regency Park Assisted Living Facility emphasizes staying active and engaged. Offered on-site are fitness and recreation options, giving residents built-in opportunities to maintain physical activity and connect socially without having to seek such services elsewhere. Whether it’s staying fit or enjoying recreational programs, these offerings bolster residents’ overall well-being and independence. Medicaid and private-pay occupants are welcome

Regency Park Assisted Living Facility welcomes queries from individuals and families checking out assisted living or memory care choices in Anne Arundel County.

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Overview of First Option

First Option Assisted Living is a home healthcare agency in Beltsville, MD, offering personal care. Committed to older adults’ comfort, the agency strives to maintain an accessible and clean environment. With 24/7 support, transportaion services, and personalized nutrition plans, older adults can maintain their independence. Through a collaborative effort with older adults, their families, and other healthcare providers, the agency develops care plans tailored to their unique needs and habits.

Encouragement, conversations, and companionship provide emotional support for older adults and ensure they can live actively. The agency also ensures older adults’ safety and security by providing safety protocols in their living environment. With several locations across Maryland, and Virginia, the agency ensures older adults receive the right care. This home care agency is a good choice for senior care in Maryland, especially with its commitment to helping older adults age in place.

Overview of Bethany Living

Bethany Living warmly welcomes seniors to a charming ranch-style residence, providing a serene abode that truly feels like home in Gaithersburg. With a focus on memory care living and assisted living for seniors, this community offers a haven of comfort and companionship, ensuring that residents’ unique needs are met with compassion and expertise.

From the convenience of housekeeping and linens taken care of to the delight of home-cooked meals and nourishing snacks, residents can savor life’s simple pleasures. The community’s proximity to various attractions and recreational avenues adds a dash of vibrancy to residents’ days. With a diverse array of spoken languages including English, Armenian, and Korean, Bethany Living strives to create an inclusive and engaging environment where seniors can thrive and forge meaningful connections. Ensuring memory care qualifications are met, Bethany Living stands as a reliable choice for seniors seeking not just a place to live, but a place to truly enjoy their golden years.

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Overview of Springtime Home VII

Springtime Home VII provides assisted living in Upper Marlboro, MD. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains their own apartment.

In the Queen Anne Estates neighborhood, Springtime Home VII has 8 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. The community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting.

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Overview of Columbia Care Home

Columbia Care Home is an assisted living community in Columbia, MD, offering residential care, memory care, personal care, rehabilitation, and medical oversight. With an intimate, home-like setting, the community can accommodate up to eight older adults. Medication management, RN clinical oversight, fall prevention, and 24/7 care are among the high-quality services provided for residents’ comfort and healing. Founded by Doctors of Physical Therapy, the community provides residents with founder-led therapy to ensure they can live to their potential in a home-like environment instead of the hospital.

Word games, culinary participation, and DPT-led movement are just some of the activities provided, focusing on improving residents’ holistic wellness, which includes their cognitive vitality, social intimacy, and sense of purpose. A dedicated therapy area, spacious backyard, and cozy dining area also provide residents with more spaces for socialization and relaxation. Nestled in the tree-lined residential area of Columbia, the community guarantees a laid-back lifestyle. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Maryland, the community continuously provides a wide range of care and well-maintained amenities for older adults’ welfare.

Overview of Cheltenham Oaks Assisted Living

An idyllic senior living community located in the serene residential area of Allerton Terrance, Clinton, MD, Cheltenham Oaks Assisted Living provides assisted living and memory care. Committed to delivering the highest quality of care and support, the community helps seniors in their daily activities. Moreover, Cheltenham Oaks Assisted Living features physical rehabilitation to ensure residents are well-cared for. Seniors can ease their minds with the community handling their needs and aspirations.

To keep seniors’ cognition active, the community conducts stimulating activities that promote socialization. Treat yourself to a delightful dining experience with well-thought-of meal plans that cater to nutritional needs and preferences. A compassionate and well-trained team works hard to ensure seniors live in comfort and style with Cheltenham Oaks Assisted Living.

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Overview of Abundantly Blessed Assisted Living

Stay well-engaged with the blissful senior living community of Abundantly Blessed Assisted Living set in the quiet neighborhood of Polaris Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD, offering assisted living. The community strives to help seniors with their daily living chores to ensure they live well within its premises. A dedicated and highly trained team works closely with the residents to better understand their needs and aspirations for a care plan that best suits them.

Explore the locality on planned outings and have fun days within the community through enjoyable activities. The community also provides transportation to ensure residents do not miss their appointments. Healthy and tasty meals await seniors every mealtime for the finest dining experience. With its vibrant and welcoming environment, Abundantly Blessed Assisted Living provides a haven for seniors to make their golden years more meaningful.

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Overview of Gentle Steps Assisted Living I

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Riverdale, MD, Gentle Steps Assisted Living I is a trusted community that offers assisted living. Here, residents are guaranteed comfort and convenience like no other, with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their special needs around the clock. The community also works closely with trusted healthcare professionals and family members to provide residents with the utmost care and support they deserve.

Fun activities and stimulating programs are conducted for residents to remain active and well-connected. Respite care, medication management, and pharmacy delivery are also provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Here, residents have the finest dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. With the community’s state-of-the-art security systems and welcoming environment, residents will surely have a comfortable and safe retirement.

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Overview of Edenton Retirement Community

Edenton Retirement Community is one the most sought-after independent living, memory care, and assisted living communities in Frederick.  They deliver world-class hospitality where seniors can age gracefully in a home-like environment. Management and staff do their best to offer residents a worry-free lifestyle. For over 30 years, Edenton’s goal is to ensure a living environment where everyone can thrive and succeed.

The retirement home offers modern amenities, friendly staff, and senior care service like no other. Amenities and services include housekeeping, physical therapy, social events, 24-hour staff available, restaurant-style dining, specialized programs, and enriching activities– all provided.

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Weighting overview

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    Regulatory
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    Stability
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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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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.