Harford County runs northeast along I-95 and US 1 toward the Susquehanna. Bel Air is the county seat and medical hub, while Aberdeen, Havre de Grace and Edgewood serve the Route 40 corridor near Aberdeen Proving Ground.
How many licensed assisted living programs are in Harford County, MD?
OHCQ lists 45 assisted living programs in Harford County with 916 licensed beds; 11 report memory-care capacity and 10 told MHCC they take the Medicaid Community Options Waiver.
Size mix: 11 programs with 1-4 beds, 5 with 5-9, 24 with 10-49 and 5 with 50 or more. The county also has 6 licensed nursing homes, 1 adult medical day care centers and 94 licensed residential service agencies (in-home care).
| Area | Assisted living | Beds | With memory care | Nursing homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Air and Forest Hill | 16 | 627 | 7 | 3 |
| Aberdeen and Havre de Grace | 11 | 91 | 0 | 3 |
| Edgewood, Joppa and Abingdon | 13 | 100 | 2 | 0 |
Programs elsewhere in Harford County
These 5 programs are in towns without their own page.
| Program | Address | City | Beds | Level of care | Memory care | Medicaid waiver | MHCC rate | License # (status) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Creek Manor | 4411 Flintville Road | Whiteford | 16 | Level 3 | — | — | $200–$210/day | 12AL0198 (active) |
| Hart Heritage, Incorporated | 3708 Grier Nursery Road | Street | 39 | Level 3 | Secure Alzheimer's unit (MHCC) | — | $210–$296/day | AL-00622 (active) |
| Madonna Heritage, Inc. | 3982 Norrisville Road | Jarrettsville | 16 | Level 3 | — | — | $180–$232/day | 12AL044-I (active) |
| Sunshine Acres | 4970 Jolly Acres Road | White Hall | 12 | Level 3 | Secure Alzheimer's unit (MHCC) | — | $116–$150/day | 12AL050-I (active) |
| Top of the Hill Manor | 1302 Quaker Church Road | Street | 15 | Level 3 | — | — | $100–$150/day | 12AL0126-G (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 Harford County?
Harford County's 6 nursing homes average 4.3 stars on the CMS overall rating; 3 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Care Center | Havre de Grace | 184 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | January 29, 2026 | 14 | 12003 |
| Lorien Bulle Rock | Havre de Grace | 78 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | July 1, 2025 | 3 | 12014 |
| Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair | Bel Air | 120 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | January 9, 2026 | 9 | 12013 |
| Sterling Care Bel Air | Bel Air | 155 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | March 12, 2026 | 11 | 12001 |
| Sterling Care Forest Hill | Forest Hill | 156 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | December 22, 2025 | 12 | 12007 |
| Sterling Care Riverside | Belcamp | 129 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | August 25, 2025 | 20 | 12010 |
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 Harford County?
Harford County Office on Aging is the Area Agency on Aging and Maryland Access Point for Harford County: 410-638-3025.
The county's long-term care ombudsman is reached at 410-638-3025. 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 Harford County different from a nursing home?
Yes: a different license, a different payer mix and a different care ceiling.
| Assisted living in Harford County | Nursing homes in Harford County |
|---|---|
| 45 OHCQ-licensed programs (COMAR 10.07.14) | 6 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 |
