Odenton, Gambrills and Crofton form the fast-growing western corridor of Anne Arundel along MD 3 and MD 32 near Fort Meade. Most housing is from the last forty years, and the licensed assisted living reflects that, with a handful of small homes in newer subdivisions. Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis is the usual hospital, and the MARC Penn Line at Odenton gives out-of-town family a rail option for visits.
How many licensed assisted living programs are in Odenton, Gambrills and Crofton, MD?
Maryland's Office of Health Care Quality lists 14 licensed assisted living programs in Odenton, Gambrills and Crofton with 445 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 14.
By size: 1 with 1-4 beds, 4 with 5-9, 5 with 10-49 and 4 with 50 or more. The largest is Spring Arbor of Crofton at 100 beds. 14 of the 14 are licensed for Level 3 (high) care, the top of Maryland's three levels; the typical Anne Arundel County program is licensed for 5 beds.
Licensed assisted living programs in Odenton, Gambrills and Crofton
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Terrace Waugh Chapel | 2535 Evergreen Road | Gambrills | 96 | Level 3 | 26 special care beds | — | $161–$304/day | 02AL414 (active) |
| Arcadia of Crofton I | 1262 Defense Highway | Gambrills | 16 | Level 3 | — | — | $177–$257/day | 02AL407 (active) |
| Arcadia of Crofton II | 1260 Defense Highway | Gambrills | 16 | Level 3 | — | — | $177–$257/day | 02AL408 (active) |
| Brightview Crofton Riverwalk | 1301 Clarity Drive | Crofton | 92 | Level 3 | 26 special care beds | — | $257–$412/day | AL-01278 (active) |
| Caring and Nurturing Nature | 493 Greenwood Street | Odenton | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 02AL396 (active) |
| Fernbrook Manor | 1190 Monie Road | Odenton | 14 | Level 3 | Secure Alzheimer's unit (MHCC) | — | $70–$75/day | 02AL123-K (active) |
| Geneva Loving Care Assisted Living | 1306 Hallock Drive | Odenton | 4 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-01105 (active) |
| Heart Homes at Piney Orchard | 8735 Piney Orchard Parkway | Odenton | 16 | Level 3 | Secure Alzheimer's unit (MHCC) | — | $275/day | 02AL0241-H (active) |
| HerLegacy, LLC | 1015 Christmas Lane | Gambrills | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-01317 (active) |
| Household of Angels in Crofton | 2163 Davidsonville Road | Gambrills | 16 | Level 3 | Secure Alzheimer's unit (MHCC) | — | $116–$165/day | 02AL0232-G (active) |
| Regency Park Assisted Living | 730 Maryland Route 3 South | Gambrills | 55 | Level 3 | 13 special care beds | — | $169–$195/day | 02AL0247-H (active) |
| Royal Assisted Living Inc. | 453 Oakton Rd | Odenton | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 02AL411 (active) |
| Spring Arbor of Crofton | 1495 Riedel Road | Crofton | 100 | Level 3 | 51 special care beds | — | $250–$275/day | AL-01212 (active) |
| Unlimited Solutions Adult Care, LLC | 2111 Crossgate Drive | Crofton | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-01186 (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 Odenton, Gambrills and Crofton offer memory care?
7 programs in Odenton, Gambrills and Crofton either report special care beds to OHCQ or tell MHCC they run a secure Alzheimer's unit: Spring Arbor of Crofton, Arbor Terrace Waugh Chapel, Brightview Crofton Riverwalk, Regency Park Assisted Living, and 3 more marked in the table above.
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 Odenton, Gambrills and Crofton?
9 programs in Odenton, Gambrills and Crofton reported private-room starting rates to MHCC ranging from $70 to $275 a day, with a midpoint of $177 -- roughly $5,381 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.
Which nursing homes are in Odenton, Gambrills and Crofton?
2 nursing homes in Odenton, Gambrills and Crofton 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 Crofton | Crofton | 180 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | September 25, 2025 | 18 | 02011 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Waugh Chapel | Gambrills | 110 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | May 6, 2026 | 12 | 02010 |
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).
Is a small home in Odenton, Gambrills and Crofton 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 | 9 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 Odenton, Gambrills and Crofton compare options for free?
Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities (410-222-4257), Heritage Complex, 2666 Riva Road, Annapolis; north county office at 7320 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie is the Area Agency on Aging and Maryland Access Point for Anne Arundel County; statewide, MAP answers at 844-627-5465 and can place someone on the Community Options Waiver registry.
Hospitals families here use most: Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, University of Maryland Bowie Health Center (emergency). 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.
