The 21207 ZIP code is split between the city and Baltimore County. Its city side covers Howard Park, Forest Park, Ashburton's edge and the Liberty Heights corridor, older detached-house neighborhoods that have become a hub for small licensed assisted living. The county side -- Woodlawn and Gwynn Oak -- has its own page. Liberty Heights Avenue ties the area to Northwest Hospital to the west and to downtown in the other direction.
How many licensed assisted living programs are in the city side of 21207?
Maryland's Office of Health Care Quality lists 26 licensed assisted living programs in the city side of 21207 with 196 licensed beds in total, as of the OHCQ licensee directory dated October 2, 2026. Homes with fewer than 10 beds account for 22 of the 26.
By size: 3 with 1-4 beds, 19 with 5-9, 4 with 10-49 and 0 with 50 or more. The largest is Affluent Living Adult Care IV at 16 beds. 24 of the 26 are licensed for Level 3 (high) care, the top of Maryland's three levels; the typical Baltimore City program is licensed for 5 beds.
Licensed assisted living programs in the city side of 21207
Sort any column or filter by size and level. License numbers, capacity, level of care and special-care beds come from the OHCQ directory; Medicaid waiver participation and daily rates are what each program reported to the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC).
| Program | Address | City | Beds | Level of care | Memory care | Medicaid waiver | MHCC rate | License # (status) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Adoring Adult Care Assisted Living | 4303 Liberty Heights Avenue | Baltimore | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 16AL1243 (active) |
| A Home Away From Home | 4309 Liberty Heights Avenue | Baltimore | 8 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 30AL3573-A (active) |
| Affluent Living Adult Care | 4106 Maine Avenue | Baltimore | 10 | Level 2 | — | Yes | $77/day | 30AL3539-B (active) |
| Affluent Living Adult Care IV | 4107 Maine Avenue | Baltimore | 16 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | AL-00782 (active) |
| Almost Home II Assisted Living, Inc | 4813 Gwynn Oak Avenue | Baltimore | 8 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 30AL801-I (active) |
| Forest Overlook Assisted Living | 4404 Carleview Road | Baltimore | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-01174 (active) |
| Glory House Assisted Living, LLC | 4404 Maine Avenue | Baltimore | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 30AL3805 (active) |
| Gray Manor Assisted Living, LLC | 3707 Woodbine Avenue | Baltimore | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00201 (active) |
| Gray Manor Assisted Living, LLC | 5313 Fernpark Avenue | Baltimore | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00864 (active) |
| Heartfelt Care Providers at Wentworth 2 | 4413 Wentworth Road | Baltimore | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 30AL3701-A (active) |
| Home of Tender Care, LLC | 5315 Norwood Avenue | Baltimore | 8 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 30AL2687-H (active) |
| Honor & Cherish | 3615 Gwynn Oak Avenue | Baltimore | 8 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 30AL2960-H (active) |
| Landa's Flowers ALF LLC | 3402 Milford Avenue | Baltimore | 4 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00702 (active) |
| Lilly's Quality Care | 5323 Wesley Avenue | Baltimore | 7 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 30AL3808 (active) |
| Live Well Assisted Living Springdale | 4212 Springdale Avenue | Baltimore | 6 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 30AL3234-D (active) |
| Maine Manor | 4511 Maine Avenue | Gwynn Oak | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00422 (active) |
| Marie's Comfort & Care II, LLC | 3925 Maine Avenue | Baltimore | 6 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 30AL2827-H (active) |
| Maryland Living, Inc | 4610 Springdale Avenue | Baltimore | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 30AL3384-C (active) |
| Mission Possible 2 | 4012 Springdale Avenue | Baltimore | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 30AL3470-B (active) |
| My House Assisted Living Facilities | 2817 Hillsdale Road | Baltimore | 4 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 30AL3705-A (active) |
| National Cultural Living II | 5107 Gwynn Oak Avenue | Baltimore | 13 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00388 (active) |
| Opening Hands with Care | 3612 Howard Park Avenue | Baltimore | 6 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 30AL3718-A (active) |
| Royal Care House ALF | 5204 Norwood Avenue | Baltimore | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00357 (active) |
| Serenity Manor at Gwynn Oak | 5216 Gwynn Oak Avenue | Baltimore | 8 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 30AL3565-A (active) |
| The Mohawk Estate | 2814 Mohawk Avenue | Baltimore | 12 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00850 (active) |
| We Care Personal Care Agency | 3900 Hills Dale Road | Baltimore | 4 | Level 2 | — | — | Not reported | 30AL3836 (active) |
Source: Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality, assisted living licensee directory, data as of October 2, 2026; Maryland Health Care Commission consumer guide (rates, waiver, secure unit). "Active" means listed on OHCQ's current directory; OHCQ does not publish license expiration dates or assisted living survey results in bulk.
Is there licensed memory care in the city side of 21207?
None of the 26 programs in the city side of 21207 reports special care beds to OHCQ or a secure Alzheimer's unit to MHCC, so families needing a secured dementia setting usually look in the neighboring areas linked below.
Small homes here can still serve residents with mild memory loss at their licensed level; ask how wandering, exit-seeking and overnight supervision are handled before you assume a home is a fit.
What does assisted living cost in the city side of 21207?
1 program in the city side of 21207 reported private-room starting rates to MHCC ranging from $77 to $77 a day, with a midpoint of $77 -- roughly $2,341 for a 30-day month before care-level fees.
For comparison, CareScout's 2025 statewide median for assisted living in Maryland is $7,173 a month ($236 a day). MHCC rates are self-reported and unaudited, so ask each program for a written fee schedule. Last verified: October 2026.
12 programs here told MHCC they participate in the Medicaid Community Options Waiver: A Home Away From Home, Affluent Living Adult Care, Affluent Living Adult Care IV, Almost Home II Assisted Living, Inc, Home of Tender Care, LLC, Honor & Cherish, among others.
Which nursing homes are in the city side of 21207?
1 nursing home in the city side of 21207 appear on Maryland's licensed long-term care list; CMS star ratings below are the official Care Compare ratings from the October 1, 2026 data release.
| Nursing home | City | Licensed beds (OHCQ) | CMS overall rating | CMS health inspection | Last standard survey | Deficiencies cited | OHCQ license # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bridgepark | Baltimore | 106 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | June 13, 2025 | 13 | 30022 |
Source: OHCQ long-term care licensee directory, data as of September 30, 2026; star ratings, surveys and fines are the official CMS Care Compare figures (CMS data release October 1, 2026).
Is a small home in the city side of 21207 the same as a large assisted living community?
Not in day-to-day experience, though Maryland licenses both under the same rules and levels.
| A small licensed home here | A larger community here |
|---|---|
| 22 homes with under 10 beds | 4 programs with 10 or more beds |
| One or two caregivers on shift; household routine | Shift teams, activity staff, dining room |
| Usually no MHCC profile; ask for the Uniform Disclosure Statement | Usually an MHCC profile with reported rates |
| Same license, delegating-nurse and level-of-care rules | Same license, delegating-nurse and level-of-care rules |
Who can help families in the city side of 21207 compare options for free?
Baltimore City Health Department, Division of Aging (Maryland Access Point of Baltimore City) (410-396-CARE (2273)) is the Area Agency on Aging and Maryland Access Point for Baltimore City; statewide, MAP answers at 844-627-5465 and can place someone on the Community Options Waiver registry.
Hospitals families here use most: Grace Medical Center, Sinai Hospital, Northwest Hospital. Discharge planners at these hospitals will ask which programs you have contacted, so it helps to shortlist two or three before a discharge date is set.
