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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.


Brightview Westminster Ridge	MC AL IL	Westminster (Brightview Westminster Ridge)	75 Facility 75 MD AVG 66 Rank #102 / 243	Yes	30 Facility 30 MD AVG 42 Rank #202 / 329	1 Bed / 2 Bed	20 Facility 20 MD AVG 20 Rank #75 / 142	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.	98% White Residents — State Benchmarked 98% 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.	0% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 0% 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.	2% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 2% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Other (2%).	3% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 3% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support.	17% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 17% 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.	67% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 67% 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.
Somerford House & Place Hagerstown	MC AL	Hagerstown	55 Facility 55 MD AVG 66 Rank #126 / 243	Yes	29 Facility 29 MD AVG 42 Rank #207 / 329	Studio / 1 Bed	6 Facility 6 MD AVG 20 Rank #116 / 142	25% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 25% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (75% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	75% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 75% 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.	0% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 0% 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.	7% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 7% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Mixed Race (7%).	18% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 18% 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.	36% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 36% 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.	27% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 27% 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.	16% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 16% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket.
Brightview Annapolis	MC AL IL	Annapolis	85 Facility 85 MD AVG 66 Rank #89 / 243	Yes	34 Facility 34 MD AVG 42 Rank #194 / 329	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	8 Facility 8 MD AVG 20 Rank #105 / 142	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.	97% White Residents — State Benchmarked 97% 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.	0% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 0% 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.	3% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 3% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Hispanic (3%).	3% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 3% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support.	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.	59% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 59% 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.	9% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 9% 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.
Brightview Severna Park	MC AL IL	Severna Park (Edinboro Estates)	93 Facility 93 MD AVG 66 Rank #77 / 243	Yes	44 Facility 44 MD AVG 42 Rank #151 / 329	Private Rooms	12 Facility 12 MD AVG 20 Rank #93 / 142	22% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 22% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (78% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	78% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 78% 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.	0% White Residents — State Benchmarked 0% 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.	0% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 0% 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.	100% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 100% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Other (100%).	8% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 8% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support.	32% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 32% 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.	54% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 54% 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.	6% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 6% 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.
Charter Senior Living of Annapolis	MC	Annapolis	64 Facility 64 MD AVG 66 Rank #113 / 243	Yes	16 Facility 16 MD AVG 42 Rank #262 / 329	Studio	25 Facility 25 MD AVG 20 Rank #56 / 142	50% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 50% 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.	50% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 50% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Closer to an even gender split than most assisted living facilities, which typically have 65–75% female residents.	75% White Residents — State Benchmarked 75% 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.	5% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 5% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Asian (5%).	10% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 10% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support.	45% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 45% 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.	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.	-
Brightview Perry Hall	MC AL IL	Nottingham	70 Facility 70 MD AVG 66 Rank #107 / 243	Yes	22 Facility 22 MD AVG 42 Rank #240 / 329	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	12 Facility 12 MD AVG 20 Rank #93 / 142	21% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 21% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (79% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	79% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 79% 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.	97% White Residents — State Benchmarked 97% 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.	0% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 0% 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.	3% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 3% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Asian (2%), Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (2%).	3% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 3% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support.	54% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 54% 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.	37% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 37% 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.	6% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 6% 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.
Candle Light Cove	MC AL RC	Easton	64 Facility 64 MD AVG 66 Rank #113 / 243	Yes	50 Facility 50 MD AVG 42 Rank #119 / 329	Private Rooms	22 Facility 22 MD AVG 20 Rank #73 / 142	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.	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.	0% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 0% 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.	0% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American.	2% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 2% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support.	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.	48% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 48% 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.	12% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 12% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket.
Heart Homes at Piney Orchard	MC RC	Odenton (The Vineyards At Piney Orchard)	16 Facility 16 MD AVG 66 Rank #151 / 243	Yes	66 Facility 66 MD AVG 42 Rank #61 / 329	-	29 Facility 29 MD AVG 20 Rank #33 / 142	23% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 23% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (77% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	77% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 77% 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.	0% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 0% 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.	0% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American.	15% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 15% 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.	15% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 15% 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.	62% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 62% 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.	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.
Maplewood Park Place	MC AL IL NH SNF	Bethesda (Pooks Hill)	29 Facility 29 MD AVG 66 Rank #148 / 243	Yes	38 Facility 38 MD AVG 42 Rank #176 / 329	1 Bed / 2 Bed	30 Facility 30 MD AVG 20 Rank #31 / 142	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.	0% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 0% 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.	0% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American.	-	6% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 6% 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.	24% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 24% 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.	71% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 71% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. A high proportion of the oldest-old suggests strong end-of-life care experience and very-high-acuity capabilities.
Liv-n-well Assisted Living	MC AL NH SNF	Aberdeen	16 Facility 16 MD AVG 66 Rank #151 / 243	No	54 Facility 54 MD AVG 42 Rank #104 / 329	Private Rooms	25 Facility 25 MD AVG 20 Rank #56 / 142	50% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 50% 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.	50% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 50% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Closer to an even gender split than most assisted living facilities, which typically have 65–75% female residents.	79% White Residents — State Benchmarked 79% 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.	21% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 21% 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.	0% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American.	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.	43% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 43% 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 95+ — State Benchmarked 21% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket.

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Overview of Brightview Westminster Ridge

Discover a new way of living in comfort at Brightview Westminster Ridge, a blissful senior living community in Westminster, MD, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. Residents enjoy a restful retirement at the comfort of their well-designed accommodations with access to full-kitchen, individually controlled heating and cooling, and security-controlled entrances. With services like regular housekeeping, transportation services, and on-site maintenance, residents live conveniently and and comfortably

Residents find plenty of ways to fill their days with a vibrant calendar of activities and interesting amenities. Residents can gather to play cards, watch movies together, enjoy a game of bingo in the game area or just connect with each other. Services like housekeeping, transportation services, and maintenance, helps residents live conveniently, with more time for participating in engaging events or connecting with friends and family.

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Price range $195 - $242/Day

Overview of Somerford House & Place Hagerstown

Settled in the peaceful neighborhood of Hagerstown, MD, Somerford House & Place Hagerstown is a welcoming senior living community that provides various levels of care, including Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care & Short-Term Stays. The community features studio and one-bedroom apartments with spacious walk-in closets, kitchenettes, and private patios. Residents can enjoy a range of delightful activities, such as sharing stories over happy hour cocktails to gardening for fresh ingredients used by the community chef.

Recognized as Best Assisted Living by U.S. News and World Report, the community guarantees an exceptional senior living experience. Residents here revel in an array of amenities and programs, including weekly housekeeping, linen service, and a dedicated team focused on residents’ well-being. Nutritious meals prepared by skilled chefs, 24/7 front desk concierge and nursing assistance, and an on-site Ageility gym offering speech, physical, and occupational therapy, ensures a supportive and enriching living experience.

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Price range $153 - $184/Day

Overview of Brightview Annapolis

Conveniently located in Annapolis, Maryland, Brightview Annapolis offers a variety of senior living choices. This state-of-the-art senior apartment community boasts upscale amenities, featuring senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care rental apartment homes. Individuals can immerse themselves in the essence of this community situated on Generals Highway.

Senior residents can get access to a café, a pub, a well-appointed beauty salon and barber shop, as well as a fully equipped fitness center, all meticulously designed to prioritize comfort. Positioned conveniently on Generals Highway, residents also enjoy access to retail shopping options. Each day unfolds with an assortment of captivating activities, elevating the vibrant senior living encounter awaiting residents at Brightview Annapolis.

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Price range $259 - $386/Day

Overview of Brightview Severna Park

Brightview Severna Park is a vibrant senior living community in the heart of Bowie, Maryland. This community focuses on independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, providing seniors with a nurturing and engaging environment. The modern and well-appointed apartments offer a comfortable and private living space, while the numerous communal areas provide opportunities for socializing and participating in various activities. The dedicated staff at Brightview Severna Park is available 24/7 to provide personalized care and support, ensuring that each resident’s unique needs are met with compassion and professionalism.

Brightview Severna Park is known for its extensive amenities and enriching programs. Residents can enjoy delicious meals prepared by skilled chefs in the elegant dining room and engage in various activities, including fitness classes, arts and crafts, educational seminars, and social outings. The community is surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds, including outdoor patios and walking paths, where residents can relax and enjoy nature. Brightview Severna Park is committed to providing a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle and offers seniors a welcoming community where they can thrive and enjoy their golden years.

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Price range $227 - $302/Day

Overview of Charter Senior Living of Annapolis

Charter Senior Living of Annapolis provides memory care in Annapolis, MD, for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering, and the community may be a good fit for a resident who needs that structure.

The community has 64 beds and offers studio living. Starting prices are $7,750 for a shared suite and $9,795 for a private room, distinguishing whether a resident shares the suite or has a room of their own. Short-Term Stays, also called respite care, provide a temporary residence for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

Secure outdoor courtyards give residents with dementia access to an outdoor area within a controlled setting. Flourish™ Programming and daily lifestyle programming and activities provide scheduled opportunities for engagement, while rehabilitation services are also available.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving into the community. Susan Maupin serves as director.

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$7,750/Month

Overview of Brightview Perry Hall

Overlooking the beautiful area of Nottingham, MD, Brightview Perry Hall is an elegant senior living community that offers Independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Live life on your terms at the beautifully designed apartments, with a wide selection of studios, companion, or one or two-bedroom homes to choose from. A dedicated team is on duty 24/7 to ensure residents are safe and secure at all times. Housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation services are offered to free residents from the common stressors of daily living.

Daily programs, outings, and cultural events are conducted to provide residents plenty of opportunities for learning new skills, making new friends, or getting entertained. Three chef-prepared meals are prepared daily to make sure residents are always full and happy. Resort-style amenities include comfortable conversation areas, a courtyard with fire pit, an arts, crafts and hobbies room, well-curated library, salon, a movie theater, and an upscale pub with billiards and TV.

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Price range $246 - $341/Day

Overview of Candle Light Cove

Candle Light Cove in Easton, Maryland, undoubtedly provides the highest care for assisted living and memory care residents. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The retirement community strives to satisfy the holistic wellness of its residents in a cozy, nurturing, and fun-filled environment.

Candle Light Cove’s residential lifestyle encourages its seniors to live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, specialized memory care programs, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.

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$203/Day

Overview of Heart Homes at Piney Orchard

Heart Homes at Piney Orchard provides memory care and respite care in Odenton, Maryland. Located in the Vineyards at Piney Orchard, the 16 resident community offers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering. Memory care costs $6,200 to $7,900 per month, while respite care costs $300 per day.

The community may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised memory care in a smaller setting or for a family arranging temporary support. Medication management, wheelchair accessibility, and rehabilitation services address practical care needs within the community.

Residents can join fitness classes and creative arts activities, and an on site salon or spa is available for personal grooming. Meals include three home cooked meals, snacks, and beverages, with special diets accommodated. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet.

A Walk Score of 66 places the area in the somewhat walkable range. Some errands can be completed on foot, while other daily trips may require transportation.

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Price range $6,200 - $7,900/Month

Overview of Maplewood Park Place

Maplewood Park Place offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Bethesda, MD. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care provides short stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and the combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

With 29 beds, Maplewood Park Place is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. One bedroom and two bedroom residences are available, including a two bedroom option for a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The listed starting price is $318 to $407 per day for a private room, giving families a daily amount to budget rather than a monthly starting figure.

Payment options are Medicare and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly. The home may be a good fit for someone who needs anything from independent living to nursing care, including a resident whose needs may increase over time or a family needing a short respite stay.

In the Pooks Hill neighborhood, the Walk Score is 38, an officially car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Complimentary transportation takes residents to shopping centers and doctors’ offices, so those trips do not require arranging a separate ride.

Residents can use the fitness center, heated indoor pool, whirlpool, and library. Entertainment, arts, nature excursions, and wellness opportunities offer additional ways to spend time on site or take part in organized activities. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet in the community.

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Price range $318 - $407/Day

Overview of Liv-N-Well Assisted Living

Liv-N-Well Assisted Living’s care list in Aberdeen, MD, runs from independent living to skilled nursing, with assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care in between. Independent living comes with the community’s services and none of the daily care. Assisted living adds help with the daily tasks. Memory care is the secured, supervised level for a resident at risk of wandering.

A resident needing a nurse at four in the morning has one in the building. At 16 beds, staff and residents here work from a short list of names.

Rooms are private or semi-private. The private ones run $180 to $200 a day and the semi-private ones $120 to $150. Medicaid is the one payer named, which matters where savings will not carry a long stay.

The area scores 54 for Walk Score, somewhat walkable, so someone who has given up driving keeps a few errands on foot.

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Price range $120 - $150/Day

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these memory care 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. Rank badges compare each community against other memory care communities in the same state — never against a different care type.

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

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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.

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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

Memory Care in Maryland at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 42/ 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: 66The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Maryland. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 90

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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.

Does Maryland Medicaid cover memory care?

Maryland Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 341 memory care communities in Maryland. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community 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 memory care communities 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.

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Weighting overview

Resident & Family Experience 35%

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Community Stability 10%

Environment & Pricing 5%

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