Elkridge, on the eastern edge of Howard County along US 1 and I-95, is one of the oldest settlements in the county and one of the fastest-growing. Its licensed programs are a short list of small homes. Families here are close to both Howard County Medical Center and Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, and often compare across the county line into Linthicum and Hanover.
How many licensed assisted living programs are in Elkridge, MD?
Maryland's Office of Health Care Quality lists 6 licensed assisted living programs in Elkridge with 88 licensed beds in total, as of the OHCQ licensee directory dated October 2, 2026. Homes with fewer than 10 beds account for 5 of the 6.
By size: 0 with 1-4 beds, 5 with 5-9, 0 with 10-49 and 1 with 50 or more. The largest is Lorien Elkridge at 50 beds. 6 of the 6 are licensed for Level 3 (high) care, the top of Maryland's three levels; the typical Howard County program is licensed for 8 beds.
Licensed assisted living programs in Elkridge
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 | Beds | Level of care | Memory care | Medicaid waiver | MHCC rate | License # (status) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Alert III | 6526 Greenmount Drive, 21075 | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 13AL014-F (active) |
| Golden Oasis Senior Living 2 | 6384 Beechfield Avenue, 21075 | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00487 (active) |
| Golden Oasis Senior Living, LLC | 6905 Scarlet Oak Drive, 21075 | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 13AL0272-B (active) |
| Healing Hands Assisted Living Facility | 5756 Augustine Avenue, 21075 | 6 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00436 (active) |
| Lorien Elkridge | 7615 Washington Boulevard, 21075 | 50 | Level 3 | — | — | $130–$187/day | 13AL322 (active) |
| New Life Assisted Living, Inc. | 6901 Scarlet Oak Drive, 21075 | 8 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 13AL180-J (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 Elkridge?
None of the 6 programs in Elkridge 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 Elkridge?
1 program in Elkridge reported private-room starting rates to MHCC ranging from $130 to $130 a day, with a midpoint of $130 -- roughly $3,952 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.
1 program here told MHCC they participate in the Medicaid Community Options Waiver: New Life Assisted Living, Inc..
Which nursing homes are in Elkridge?
1 nursing home in Elkridge 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge | Elkridge | 70 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | February 12, 2026 | 13 | 13011 |
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 Elkridge
| Provider | Type | Address | City | County | Phone | Capacity | OHCQ license # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Life Care LLC | Adult medical day care | 7180 Troy Hill Drive; Suite A | Elkridge | Howard County | (410) 579-2600 | 60 | 13-015 |
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 Elkridge 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 |
|---|---|
| 5 homes with under 10 beds | 1 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 Elkridge compare options for free?
Howard County Office on Aging and Independence (Maryland Access Point of Howard County) (410-313-1234) is the Area Agency on Aging and Maryland Access Point for Howard County; statewide, MAP answers at 844-627-5465 and can place someone on the Community Options Waiver registry.
Hospitals families here use most: Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, University of Maryland Baltimore Washington 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.
