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Best Assisted Living in Maryland

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Dec 2025
Over 770 homes analyzed

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

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Maryland showcases diverse landscapes, from sandy dunes and wildlife-rich marshlands to rolling oak forests and pine groves in the mountains. The state boasts charming suburban communities, world-class restaurants, and beautiful parks. With vibrant seasons, Maryland serves as a year-round destination for seasonal enjoyment. It is an ideal place for active seniors, offering a moderately tax-friendly environment for retirees. With four picturesque seasons, miles of stunning coastline, and relatively low retirement taxes, combined with access to numerous assisted living communities throughout the state, Maryland is a wonderful place for seniors to call home.

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Sunrise of Silver Spring
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Silver Spring
84
Yes
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40
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Brightview Annapolis
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Annapolis
85
Yes
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34
Brightview Senior Living
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Modena Reserve at Kensington
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Kensington
80
No
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85
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Bay Village of Annapolis
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MD 21403
88
Yes
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75
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Studio / 1 Bed
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Brightview Rolling Hills
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Catonsville
81
Yes
A+
19
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Studio / 1 Bed /2 Bed
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Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Timonium
89
No
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52
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Brightview Crofton Riverwalk
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Crofton
92
Yes
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45
Brightview Senior Living
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Sunrise of Frederick
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

HC

Home Care

HC

Hospice Care

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MD 21702 (Waterford)
88
Yes
A-
62
Sunrise Senior Living
Studio / Suite / 2 Bed
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Sunrise of Rockville
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Rockville
89
Yes
A-
89
Sunrise
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Arbor Terrace at Waugh Chapel
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Gambrills
96
No
A+
47
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Celebration Villa of Manresa
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

RC

Respite Care

Annapolis
86
Yes
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2
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Studio / 1 Bed
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Queenstown Landing
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MD 21658
78
No
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10
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Arbor Terrace Waugh Chapel
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Gambrills
96
Yes
A+
47
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Brookdale Olney
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Olney
94
Yes
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16
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Charter Senior Living of Towson
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Baltimore
92
No
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36
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Studio / 1 Bed
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Overview of Oak Crest Village
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Heron Point of Chestertown is a senior living community located in Chestertown, Maryland. It offers a range of services including assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation therapy. The community is designed to provide a supportive and engaging environment for its residents.
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The Hermitage at Solomons offers independence, choices, privacy and personal care in a service-rich, safe, and homelike environment. The facility provides a mix of services and independence, allowing residents to live as they choose. The staff is committed to giving quality care and enhancing the quality of life for residents.
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The Hermitage at Solomons offers independence, choices, privacy and personal care in a service-rich, safe, and homelike environment. The facility provides a mix of services and independence, allowing residents to live as they choose. The staff is committed to giving quality care and enhancing the quality of life for residents.
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home is a program within the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs and is the only veterans home in the State of Maryland. The Home is a 454-bed facility providing a continuum of care from the 168-bed Assisted Living unit to a higher level of care in the 286-Skilled Nursing Home. Charlotte Hall Veterans Home also provides services for eligible spouses who are unable to take care of themselves due to age or disability.
Overview of Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home is a program within the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs and is the only veterans home in the State of Maryland. The Home is a 454-bed facility providing a continuum of care from the 168-bed Assisted Living unit to a higher level of care in the 286-Skilled Nursing Home. Charlotte Hall Veterans Home also provides services for eligible spouses who are unable to take care of themselves due to age or disability.
Assisted Living at Goodwill Retirement Community in Grantsville, Maryland offers 24-hour personal care assistance, medication management, housekeeping, laundry, meals, and planned activities. The facility provides comfortable apartments with modern amenities and access to various services including therapy and transportation. Residents have priority access to move on to the Nursing Home when needed.
Overview of Assisted Living at Goodwill
Assisted Living at Goodwill Retirement Community in Grantsville, Maryland offers 24-hour personal care assistance, medication management, housekeeping, laundry, meals, and planned activities. The facility provides comfortable apartments with modern amenities and access to various services including therapy and transportation. Residents have priority access to move on to the Nursing Home when needed.
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Broadmead is a Life Plan Community located in Cockeysville, Maryland. It offers a variety of residential accommodations and a wealth of opportunities to nourish the mind, body, and soul. The community is set on 94 acres of beautiful countryside, providing a tranquil atmosphere for its residents.
Overview of Broadmead
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Overview of Village at Rockville
Village at Rockville is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Rockville, Maryland. It offers a variety of living options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community provides a range of amenities and services to support a vibrant lifestyle for its residents.
Lorien Encore at Turf Valley is a premier Assisted Living community located next to Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, Maryland. It offers a range of services including Assisted Living, Sub-Acute Rehab, and specialized Parkinson's Wellness programs. The community features a stunning resort-like setting with 24-hour nursing coverage and easy access to skilled nursing care.
Overview of Lorien Encore at Turf Valley
Lorien Encore at Turf Valley is a premier Assisted Living community located next to Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, Maryland. It offers a range of services including Assisted Living, Sub-Acute Rehab, and specialized Parkinson's Wellness programs. The community features a stunning resort-like setting with 24-hour nursing coverage and easy access to skilled nursing care.

Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities

At Assisted Living Magazine, our rankings are designed to help families compare senior living communities with clarity and confidence.
Each community is evaluated and ranked based on reputation, transparency, digital trust, and on-site quality signals.
Below is the full explanation of every factor and the exact weight it contributes to the final score.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.
An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:

  • Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
  • Website quality and digital trust indicators
  • Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)

These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.

Balancing Additional Factors

The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including:

  • Walkability and local accessibility
  • Estimated property value
  • Pricing information

These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.
The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos

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Check out our virtual tours

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Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

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Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

Check out our cost guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions from families.
What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

Check out our cost guide.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos

Check out our photo album

Check out our virtual tours

Check out our home videos

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Check out our resident interviews