Carroll County is the most rural of the Baltimore suburban counties. Westminster, the county seat, holds Carroll Hospital and roughly half of the county's licensed assisted living; Eldersburg and Sykesville anchor the fast-growing southern end along MD 32.
How many licensed assisted living programs are in Carroll County, MD?
OHCQ lists 30 assisted living programs in Carroll County with 899 licensed beds; 8 report memory-care capacity and 5 told MHCC they take the Medicaid Community Options Waiver.
Size mix: 0 programs with 1-4 beds, 3 with 5-9, 20 with 10-49 and 7 with 50 or more. The county also has 10 licensed nursing homes, 1 adult medical day care centers and 24 licensed residential service agencies (in-home care).
| Area | Assisted living | Beds | With memory care | Nursing homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | 15 | 423 | 5 | 3 |
| Sykesville and Eldersburg | 7 | 213 | 2 | 3 |
Programs elsewhere in Carroll County
These 8 programs are in towns without their own page.
| Program | Address | City | Beds | Level of care | Memory care | Medicaid waiver | MHCC rate | License # (status) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Crest Assisted Living, LLC | 1811 Albert Rill Road | Hampstead | 16 | Level 3 | — | — | $180–$186/day | AL-00923 (active) |
| Golden Crest Assisted Living, LLC | 4019 Evergreen Drive | Hampstead | 16 | Level 3 | 16 special care beds | — | $140–$183/day | AL-00924 (active) |
| Golden Crest Assisted Living, LLC | 4110 Saint Paul Road | Hampstead | 16 | Level 3 | — | — | $180–$186/day | AL-00925 (active) |
| Lorien at Mount Airy | 713 Midway Avenue | Mount Airy | 100 | Level 3 | — | — | $173–$300/day | 06AL064-K (active) |
| Lorien Taneytown Assisted Living | 100 Antrim Boulevard | Taneytown | 69 | Level 3 | — | — | $184–$245/day | 06AL0115-C (active) |
| North Pines Assisted Living, LLC | 3316 Wilhelm Lane | Manchester | 15 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00571 (active) |
| Nova Springs Assisted Living | 2261 Old Westminster Pike | Finksburg | 16 | Level 3 | — | — | $145–$178/day | 06AL0120-B (active) |
| Warm Heart Family Assistance Living III | 16350 Camalo Drive | Mount Airy | 15 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 13AL0262-B (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 Carroll County?
Carroll County's 10 nursing homes average 3.1 stars on the CMS overall rating; 1 hold five stars and 0 hold one star.
| Nursing home | City | Licensed beds (OHCQ) | CMS overall rating | CMS health inspection | Last standard survey | Deficiencies cited | OHCQ license # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlee Hill Health And Rehab Center | Westminster | 60 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | August 29, 2025 | 19 | 06003 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor | Sykesville | 118 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | June 11, 2025 | 25 | 06007 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Long View | Manchester | 109 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | December 1, 2025 | 4 | 06006 |
| Carroll Lutheran Village | Westminster | 72 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | June 6, 2025 | 6 | 06012 |
| Copper Ridge Nursing And Assisted Living Center | Sykesville | 72 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | June 22, 2026 | 21 | 06018 |
| Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy | Mount Airy | 62 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | July 31, 2026 | 10 | 06021 |
| Lorien Taneytown, Inc | Taneytown | 63 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | September 25, 2025 | 11 | 06022 |
| Mount Airy Nursing And Rehab Center | Mount Airy | 104 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | August 29, 2025 | 15 | 06010 |
| Westminster Rehabilitation And Wellness Center | Westminster | 170 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | May 4, 2026 | 20 | 06011 |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven | Sykesville | 79 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | July 23, 2026 | 6 | 06001 |
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 Carroll County?
Carroll County Division of Aging and Disabilities is the Area Agency on Aging and Maryland Access Point for Carroll County: 410-386-3800, 125 Stoner Avenue, Westminster.
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 Carroll County different from a nursing home?
Yes: a different license, a different payer mix and a different care ceiling.
| Assisted living in Carroll County | Nursing homes in Carroll County |
|---|---|
| 30 OHCQ-licensed programs (COMAR 10.07.14) | 10 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 |
