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Best Assisted Living in Towson, MD

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 6 assisted living communities in Towson, MD using MD Dept. of Health (OHCQ) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in MD
Reviewed by
Jordan Weiss, PhD
Last updated
Jun 2026
We analyzed
6 homes
Other senior care options in Towson:
Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living
Avg Walk Score: 39/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Towson, 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: 56The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Towson, MD. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Towson (Metro Area)

Info below is compiled from the MD Dept. of Health (OHCQ), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Edenwald Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Towson (Southerly Road)
94
Facility 94
MD AVG 42
Rank #138 / 684
No
83
Facility 83
MD AVG 45
Rank #70 / 953
1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+
18%

Male Residents — State Benchmarked 18% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (82% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.

82%

Female Residents — State Benchmarked 82% 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.

100%

White Residents — State Benchmarked 100% 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.

13%

Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 13% 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.

Blakehurst (Chestnut Green)
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Towson
35
Facility 35
MD AVG 42
Rank #231 / 684
No
10
Facility 10
MD AVG 45
Rank #837 / 953
-
33
Facility 33
MD AVG 21
Rank #25 / 210
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Hampton Meadows Assisted Living
AL
Towson
15
Facility 15
MD AVG 42
Rank #262 / 684
No
5
Facility 5
MD AVG 45
Rank #910 / 953
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
33
Facility 33
MD AVG 21
Rank #36 / 210
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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.

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.

33%

Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 33% 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.

40%

Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 40% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. This is typically the most common age bracket in assisted living — this facility is in line with the statewide norm.

Seaton Towson
AL
Towson (York Road)
80
Facility 80
MD AVG 42
Rank #165 / 684
Yes
80
Facility 80
MD AVG 45
Rank #93 / 953
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
MD AVG 21
Rank #62 / 210
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Blakehurst
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Towson (West Joppa Road)
-No
45
Facility 45
MD AVG 45
Rank #474 / 953
1 Bed / 2 Bed
33
Facility 33
MD AVG 21
Rank #25 / 210
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Shining Moon’s Elder Care Housing
AL
Towson
-No
9
Facility 9
MD AVG 45
Rank #853 / 953
Private / Shared Rooms-------
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Overview of Edenwald Senior Living
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Live your best years at Edenwald Senior Living, an esteemed community in Towson, MD, offering independent living. The community also provides assisted living, memory care, and nursing care, ensuring residents can easily access healthcare when needs arise. Residents also enjoy hassle-free living with maintenance services and plenty of convenient apartment features.

A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Residents have the finest dining experience with multiple dining venues that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its vibrant and welcoming environment.

Phone: (410) 339-6290

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Overview of Blakehurst (chestnut Green)
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Operated by The Chestnut Real Estate and located at 1055 W. Joppa Road, Blakehurst (Chestnut Green) is a 35-bed nursing home in Towson, Maryland. Serving the community for 32 years, it accepts Medicare and private pay, offering families direct-pay and insurance-covered routes for care.

At 88 percent occupancy, the home maintains a stable resident census, averaging a stay length of 134 days, indicating a mix of short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. It’s oriented toward rehabilitative care, with dedicated rehabilitation services available as part of its clinical programming. Total nursing care averages 5 hours 15 minutes per resident day, supported by a team comprising registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses on staff. This level of care supports occupants with attentive support for activities of daily living and medical oversight. The community sits in a car-dependent area of Towson where most errands and activities need a vehicle, though it offers easy access to local roads. Care prices start at $5,271 monthly.

Families touring Blakehurst (Chestnut Green) are welcome to speak directly with staff regarding specific programs, amenities, and activities for occupants, plus room options and dining arrangements that best match their dearest one’s needs.

Phone: (410) 296-2900

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Overview of Hampton Meadows Assisted Living

Hampton Meadows is a large home in a residential neighborhood, designed to meet the needs of our residents and comply with state and local regulations. Focusing on residents’ quality of life, we provide an alternative to institutional living with a safe and nurturing environment. Here, residents enjoy a cozy home-like atmosphere while we handle the work in their daily living. Our friendly and well-trained staff will also provide all the care your loved one needs around the clock, ensuring their comfort and safety. Our care plans are customized to the needs of each individual while maintaining a fulfilled life.

Phone: (443) 827-2890

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Overview of Seaton Towson

Situated in Towson, Maryland, Seaton Towson is a distinguished senior living community offering unparalleled assisted living services. Their commitment to unsurpassed care, superior value, and outstanding lifestyle quality sets them apart.

Seaton Towson is dedicated to creating a vibrant and caring environment where residents can thrive. Suites and apartment homes provide warm and welcoming settings for seniors to enjoy their daily lives. With best-in-class amenities and the support of friendly care professionals, the community is the preferred choice for high-quality Assisted Living in the area. Residents delight in three chef-prepared meals daily, engage in daily activities and social events, explore Towson’s modern-day entertainment options, or simply relax and connect with friends and family in and around the community.

Phone: (410) 296-8900

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Overview of Blakehurst
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Find the care you need at Blakehurst, an exceptional life plan community in Towson, MD, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Residents can ease their worries with a variety of purposely built one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to their comfort and safety. The community also helps with chores and maintenance, ensuring residents enjoy a hassle-free living.

Residents have fun and make new friends with plenty of recreational activities and enriching programs. With restaurant-style dining, residents have the finest dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a coffee bar, a heated indoor pool, an art studio, a library, a woodworking shop, a salon, a movie theater, a putting green, scenic gardens, and serene walking paths, creating the ideal setting for residents to live beyond their potential in retirement.

Phone: (410) 690-3044

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Overview of Shining Moon’s Elder Care Housing

Live the best of your golden years at Shining Moon’s Elder Care Housing, an inviting community in Towson, MD, offering assisted living. With a responsible and well-trained team available around the clock, residents receive top-notch care for their daily living activities. Cleaning, laundy, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

A full calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Residents also enjoy delicious and healthy meals that aims to meet their dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides medication assistance and emergency call systems for convenience and safety. Residents experience the best of their golden years with the community’s exceptional services and well-kept amenities.

Phone: (410) 337-0525

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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
02

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
03

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
04

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
05

Community Stability 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

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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Data source Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Towson, MD

What is the average cost of assisted living in Towson, MD?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Towson, MD is approximately $5,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

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

Assisted living in Towson, MD typically ranges from $5,000–$7,600 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

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

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

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.

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