Baltimore County wraps around the city on three sides, from Catonsville and Woodlawn in the west to Dundalk and Middle River on the water and Cockeysville and Hunt Valley in the north. It has the most licensed assisted living beds in the region, concentrated in large campuses along the York Road and Reisterstown Road corridors.
How many licensed assisted living programs are in Baltimore County, MD?
OHCQ lists 160 assisted living programs in Baltimore County with 3,938 licensed beds; 30 report memory-care capacity and 43 told MHCC they take the Medicaid Community Options Waiver.
Size mix: 49 programs with 1-4 beds, 45 with 5-9, 40 with 10-49 and 26 with 50 or more. The county also has 43 licensed nursing homes, 43 adult medical day care centers and 740 licensed residential service agencies (in-home care).
| Area | Assisted living | Beds | With memory care | Nursing homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towson | 9 | 556 | 4 | 8 |
| Catonsville and Arbutus | 14 | 592 | 3 | 9 |
| Pikesville | 12 | 531 | 4 | 4 |
| Randallstown | 23 | 115 | 0 | 3 |
| Woodlawn, Gwynn Oak and Windsor Mill | 28 | 214 | 1 | 1 |
| Parkville | 10 | 466 | 2 | 4 |
| Perry Hall, Nottingham and White Marsh | 9 | 237 | 2 | 0 |
| Essex, Rosedale, Middle River and Dundalk | 19 | 279 | 2 | 5 |
| Reisterstown and Owings Mills | 8 | 148 | 1 | 1 |
| Cockeysville, Timonium, Lutherville and Hunt Valley | 11 | 561 | 7 | 5 |
Programs elsewhere in Baltimore County
These 17 programs are in towns without their own page.
| Program | Address | City | Beds | Level of care | Memory care | Medicaid waiver | MHCC rate | License # (status) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Blessing Away from Home | 3514 Menlo Drive | Baltimore | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 30AL3726-A (active) |
| A Blessing Away from Home | 5701 Leiden Road | Baltimore | 4 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 03AL1147-B (active) |
| At Majestic Care II, LLC | 2001 Braddish Avenue | Baltimore | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 30AL3825 (active) |
| Blair House Senior Living at Stoneleigh, LLC | 812 Regester Avenue | Baltimore | 15 | Level 3 | 15 special care beds | — | $210–$260/day | 03AL3945 (active) |
| Charter Senior Living of Towson | 6451 N Charles Street | Baltimore | 92 | Level 3 | 23 special care beds | — | $216–$280/day | 30AL1249 (active) |
| Divine Loving Assisted Living, LLC | 7417 Beech Avenue | Baltimore | 4 | Level 3 | — | Yes | $83/day | 30AL705 (active) |
| Dulaney Valley Assisted Living Inc | 5001 Carroll Manor Road | Baldwin | 10 | Level 3 | — | Yes | $100/day | 03AL1062-E (active) |
| Ella's Sunshine 3 Assisted Living, LLC | 2926 Virginia Avenue | Baltimore | 6 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00034 (active) |
| Ella's Sunshine Assisted Living | 4605 Hazelwood Avenue | Baltimore | 4 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 03AL1222 (active) |
| Glen Meadows Retirement Community | 11630 Glen Arm Road | Glen Arm | 48 | Level 3 | — | — | $261–$386/day | 03AL655-K (active) |
| Golden Retreat Assisted Living, LLC | 4619 Charles Avenue | Baltimore | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00830 (active) |
| H and T Parsons | 6601 Parsons Avenue | Baltimore | 4 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 30AL3553-A (active) |
| Home Away from Home Assisted Living | 6923 Blanche Road | Baltimore | 4 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 03AL1138-B (active) |
| J.L. Care Enterprises Home Again II, Inc | 601 Aldershot Road | Baltimore | 15 | Level 3 | Secure Alzheimer's unit (MHCC) | Yes | $130–$140/day | 03AL0746-K (active) |
| Next of Kin Assisted Living | 5606 Woodcrest Avenue | Baltimore | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 03AL1236 (active) |
| Treasure Care, LLC | 644 Dumbarton Avenue | Baltimore | 4 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 30AL3837 (active) |
| Windsor Crest Care Home | 6951 Copperbend Lane | Baltimore | 3 | Level 3 | Secure Alzheimer's unit (MHCC) | — | $100–$200/day | 03AL670-K (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.
What are the CMS ratings of nursing homes in Baltimore County?
Baltimore County's 43 nursing homes average 3.3 stars on the CMS overall rating; 15 hold five stars and 7 hold one star.
| Nursing home | City | Licensed beds (OHCQ) | CMS overall rating | CMS health inspection | Last standard survey | Deficiencies cited | OHCQ license # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Rehab At Autumn Lake Healthcare | Lutherville | 110 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | December 11, 2025 | 13 | 03017 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Catonsville | Catonsville | 136 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | August 18, 2025 | 22 | 03018 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Loch Raven | Baltimore | 113 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | September 11, 2025 | 30 | 03044 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Parkville | Baltimore | 135 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | July 25, 2025 | 10 | 03056 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Perring Parkway | Baltimore | 125 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | December 1, 2025 | 26 | 03027 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Pikesville | Pikesville | 140 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | July 31, 2026 | 17 | 03028 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview | Essex | 238 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | June 12, 2026 | 23 | 03051 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ruxton | Towson | 179 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | February 25, 2026 | 30 | 03021 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Summit Park | Catonsville | 143 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | August 27, 2025 | 15 | 03042 |
| Broadmead | Cockeysville | 70 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | November 20, 2025 | 6 | 03030 |
| Chapel Hill Nursing Center | Randallstown | 63 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | March 30, 2026 | 21 | 03009 |
| Charlestown Community Inc | Catonsville | 207 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | September 19, 2025 | 10 | 03063 |
| Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur | Towson | 49 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | December 18, 2025 | 11 | 03037 |
| Complete Care At Heritage LLC | Dundalk | 177 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | September 16, 2025 | 28 | 03058 |
| Complete Care At Multi Medical Center LLC | Towson | 118 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | March 2, 2026 | 12 | 03048 |
| Courtland, LLC | Baltimore | 151 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | July 24, 2025 | 17 | 03055 |
| Edenwald | Towson | 70 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | June 23, 2025 | 7 | 03062 |
| Forest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr | Catonsville | 120 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | September 15, 2025 | 29 | 03012 |
| Franklin Woods Center | Baltimore | 117 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | May 13, 2025 | 11 | 03065 |
| Frederick Villa Healthcare | Catonsville | 125 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | August 28, 2025 | 40 | 03050 |
| Future Care Cherrywood | Reisterstown | 151 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | October 1, 2025 | 12 | 03064 |
| Future Care Northpoint | Baltimore | 180 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | June 27, 2025 | 15 | 03060 |
| Future Care Old Court | Randallstown | 141 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | March 17, 2026 | 2 | 03054 |
| Glen Meadows Retirement Com. | Glen Arm | 31 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | March 31, 2025 | 14 | 03025 |
| Holly Hill Healthcare Center | Towson | 75 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | October 14, 2025 | 14 | 03016 |
| King David Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Baltimore | 100 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | April 21, 2025 | 23 | 03024 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor | Baltimore | 20 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | July 2, 2026 | 0 | 03020 |
| Lorien Mays Chapel | Timonium | 93 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | April 9, 2026 | 14 | 03080 |
| Maryland Masonic Homes Ltd | Cockeysville | 88 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | June 2, 2025 | 14 | 03023 |
| Meadow Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Catonsville | 120 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | July 23, 2026 | 19 | 03-079 |
| North Oaks Communities | Baltimore | 37 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | November 20, 2025 | 3 | 03026 |
| Oak Crest Village | Parkville | 80 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | February 12, 2026 | 7 | 03071 |
| Oakwood Snf LLC | Middle River | 130 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | March 3, 2026 | 50 | 03019 |
| Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Towson | 139 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | April 23, 2026 | 34 | 03011 |
| Patapsco Healthcare | Randallstown | 172 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | February 9, 2026 | 35 | 03031 |
| Pickersgill Retirement Community | Towson | 43 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | April 10, 2026 | 4 | 03001 |
| Resorts Of Augsburg | Baltimore | 131 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | December 10, 2025 | 39 | 03003 |
| Ridgeway Rehab Center | Catonsville | 61 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | February 11, 2026 | 20 | 03032 |
| Roland Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Baltimore | 120 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | April 20, 2026 | 29 | 30013 |
| Rossville Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Baltimore | 172 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | November 21, 2025 | 23 | 03007 |
| St. Joseph's Nursing Home | Catonsville | 44 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | January 28, 2026 | 9 | 03036 |
| Stella Maris, Inc. | Timonium | 390 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | July 28, 2026 | 7 | 03041 |
| Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Towson | 132 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | February 17, 2026 | 26 | 03022 |
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).
Which agency helps older adults in Baltimore County?
Baltimore County Department of Aging is the Area Agency on Aging and Maryland Access Point for Baltimore County: 410-887-2594, 611 Central Avenue, Towson.
Ask about the Senior Assisted Living Subsidy, which the local office administers, and about getting on the Community Options Waiver registry. Adult Protective Services reports go to 1-800-91-PREVENT (1-800-917-7383).
Is assisted living in Baltimore County different from a nursing home?
Yes: a different license, a different payer mix and a different care ceiling.
| Assisted living in Baltimore County | Nursing homes in Baltimore County |
|---|---|
| 160 OHCQ-licensed programs (COMAR 10.07.14) | 43 licensed long-term care facilities, CMS-certified |
| Levels 1-3; intermittent nursing only | 24-hour licensed nursing and rehab |
| No federal star rating | CMS Care Compare star ratings |
| Medicaid only through waivers/subsidy | Medicaid long-term care entitlement |
