Catonsville and Arbutus sit on the west side of the Beltway, between the city line, UMBC and the Patapsco Valley. Frederick Road's older commercial strip and the neighborhoods around it hold a mix of small licensed homes and larger communities. Saint Agnes in southwest Baltimore is the closest full-service hospital, and the University of Maryland Medical Center downtown is a straight run in on I-95 or Wilkens Avenue.
How many licensed assisted living programs are in Catonsville and Arbutus, MD?
Maryland's Office of Health Care Quality lists 14 licensed assisted living programs in Catonsville and Arbutus with 592 licensed beds in total, as of the OHCQ licensee directory dated October 2, 2026. 4 of them are homes licensed for fewer than 10 residents.
By size: 2 with 1-4 beds, 2 with 5-9, 7 with 10-49 and 3 with 50 or more. The largest is Charlestown Community, Inc at 238 beds. 13 of the 14 are licensed for Level 3 (high) care, the top of Maryland's three levels; the typical Baltimore County program is licensed for 7 beds.
Licensed assisted living programs in Catonsville and Arbutus
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Assisted Living LLC | 101 North Beechwood Avenue | Baltimore | 15 | Level 3 | — | Yes | $118–$132/day | 03AL304-J (active) |
| Brightview Catonsville | 912 South Rolling Road | Catonsville | 98 | Level 3 | 28 special care beds | — | Not reported | AL-00709 (active) |
| Brightview Rolling Hills | 848 South Rolling Road | Baltimore | 69 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | A0240ALP (active) |
| Charlestown Community, Inc | 709 & 721 Maiden Choice Lane | Baltimore | 238 | Level 3 | 52 special care beds | — | $190–$436/day | 03AL1242 (active) |
| Lifespring, LLC | 2200 Pleasant Villa Avenue | Catonsville | 15 | Level 3 | — | Yes | $129/day | 03AL1091-D (active) |
| Mayfield House | 123 Fairfield Drive | Catonsville | 10 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 03AL593-I (active) |
| Paulette's Assisted Living | 210 Altamont Avenue | Catonsville | 3 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 03AL185-J (active) |
| Peace Gardens Assisted Living | 5741 Edmondson Avenue | Catonsville | 47 | Level 3 | 14 special care beds | — | $130–$177/day | AL-00165 (active) |
| Rolling Meadows | 303 North Rolling Road | Catonsville | 15 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 03AL1090-D (active) |
| Saint Martin's Home | 601 Maiden Choice Lane | Catonsville | 18 | Level 3 | — | — | $7–$110/day | 03AL0200-J (active) |
| Shangri-La Health Care LLC dba Paradise Assisted Living, LLC | 6348 Frederick Road | Catonsville | 45 | Level 3 | — | Yes | $127/day | 03AL1113-D (active) |
| The Comforts at Catonsville, LLC | 1306 Lincoln Woods Drive | Catonsville | 4 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 03AL1033 (active) |
| The Waterfalls of Catonsville, LLC | 305 North Rolling Road | Catonsville | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 03AL1193-A (active) |
| YLK Living Inc. | 606 Winters Lane | Catonsville | 7 | Level 2 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00131 (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.
Which assisted living programs in Catonsville and Arbutus offer memory care?
3 programs in Catonsville and Arbutus either report special care beds to OHCQ or tell MHCC they run a secure Alzheimer's unit: Charlestown Community, Inc, Brightview Catonsville, Peace Gardens Assisted Living.
A Maryland program may advertise an Alzheimer's Special Care Unit only after OHCQ approves its written description, which it must hand to any family that asks. See what that description has to contain.
What does assisted living cost in Catonsville and Arbutus?
6 programs in Catonsville and Arbutus reported private-room starting rates to MHCC ranging from $7 to $190 a day, with a midpoint of $128 -- roughly $3,891 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.
5 programs here told MHCC they participate in the Medicaid Community Options Waiver: Beechwood Assisted Living LLC, Lifespring, LLC, Paulette's Assisted Living, Shangri-La Health Care LLC dba Paradise Assisted Living, LLC, The Comforts at Catonsville, LLC.
Which nursing homes are in Catonsville and Arbutus?
9 nursing homes in Catonsville and Arbutus 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 Catonsville | Catonsville | 136 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | August 18, 2025 | 22 | 03018 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Summit Park | Catonsville | 143 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | August 27, 2025 | 15 | 03042 |
| Charlestown Community Inc | Catonsville | 207 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | September 19, 2025 | 10 | 03063 |
| Forest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr | Catonsville | 120 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | September 15, 2025 | 29 | 03012 |
| Frederick Villa Healthcare | Catonsville | 125 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | August 28, 2025 | 40 | 03050 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor | Baltimore | 20 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | July 2, 2026 | 0 | 03020 |
| Meadow Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Catonsville | 120 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | July 23, 2026 | 19 | 03-079 |
| Ridgeway Rehab Center | Catonsville | 61 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | February 11, 2026 | 20 | 03032 |
| St. Joseph's Nursing Home | Catonsville | 44 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | January 28, 2026 | 9 | 03036 |
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).
Adult day, home health and hospice offices in Catonsville and Arbutus
| Provider | Type | Address | City | County | Phone | Capacity | OHCQ license # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Home Health Agency | Home health agency | 719 Maiden Choice Lane | Catonsville | Baltimore County | (410) 737-8825 | — | HH7137 |
| Emmanuel Adult Medical Day Care | Adult medical day care | 6612 Baltimore National Pike | Catonsville | Baltimore County | (443) 828-7777 | 200 | 03-044 |
| L.i.f.e. Adult Medical Day Care | Adult medical day care | 4805 Benson Avenue | Arbutus | Baltimore County | (410) 735-5433 | 70 | 03-038 |
| Rob 'n' Ness Adult Medical Day Services | Adult medical day care | 2 West Rolling Crossroads, Suite 11 | Catonsville | Baltimore County | (410) 744-8225 | 51 | 03-007 |
Source: OHCQ licensee directories for adult medical day care (as of October 2, 2026), home health agencies and hospices (as of September 30, 2026).
Is a small home in Catonsville and Arbutus 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 |
|---|---|
| 4 homes with under 10 beds | 10 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 Catonsville and Arbutus compare options for free?
Baltimore County Department of Aging (410-887-2594), 611 Central Avenue, Towson is the Area Agency on Aging and Maryland Access Point for Baltimore County; statewide, MAP answers at 844-627-5465 and can place someone on the Community Options Waiver registry.
Hospitals families here use most: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital, University of Maryland Medical Center. 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.
