Sykesville and Eldersburg in south Carroll County grew quickly along MD 26 and MD 32 as Baltimore and Howard County commuters moved out. The licensed assisted living here includes a few mid-sized communities and small homes. Carroll Hospital in Westminster is the county hospital, though many south Carroll families use Howard County Medical Center in Columbia, which can be closer.
How many licensed assisted living programs are in Sykesville and Eldersburg, MD?
Maryland's Office of Health Care Quality lists 7 licensed assisted living programs in Sykesville and Eldersburg with 213 licensed beds in total, as of the OHCQ licensee directory dated October 2, 2026. 1 of them are homes licensed for fewer than 10 residents.
By size: 0 with 1-4 beds, 1 with 5-9, 4 with 10-49 and 2 with 50 or more. The largest is Copper Ridge at 60 beds. 6 of the 7 are licensed for Level 3 (high) care, the top of Maryland's three levels; the typical Carroll County program is licensed for 16 beds.
Licensed assisted living programs in Sykesville and Eldersburg
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Ridge | 710 Obrecht Road | Sykesville | 60 | Level 3 | 20 special care beds | — | $210–$353/day | AL-00523 (active) |
| Doorway to Wellness (D2W) | 6655 Sykesville Road, Mckeldin Building | Sykesville | 19 | Level 2 | — | — | Not reported | 06AL0133 (active) |
| Family Care Incorporated | 12105 Old Frederick Road | Marriottsville | 15 | Level 3 | — | Yes | $180–$300/day | 13AL114-K (active) |
| Homestead of Sun Valley, LLC | 110 Terrapin Drive | Sykesville | 16 | Level 3 | — | — | $126–$156/day | 06AL0104-D (active) |
| New Life Assisted Living V | 600 Gaither Road | Sykesville | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 13AL0307 (active) |
| Oakbridge Terrace Assisted Living Residence at Fairhaven | 7200 Third Avenue | Sykesville | 35 | Level 3 | — | — | $260–$338/day | 06AL0010-K (active) |
| Transitions Healthcare Oakland Manor, LLC | 2810 Kaywood Place | Sykesville | 60 | Level 3 | Secure Alzheimer's unit (MHCC) | Yes | $135–$184/day | 06AL0111-D (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 Sykesville and Eldersburg offer memory care?
2 programs in Sykesville and Eldersburg either report special care beds to OHCQ or tell MHCC they run a secure Alzheimer's unit: Copper Ridge, Transitions Healthcare Oakland Manor, LLC.
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 Sykesville and Eldersburg?
5 programs in Sykesville and Eldersburg reported private-room starting rates to MHCC ranging from $126 to $260 a day, with a midpoint of $180 -- roughly $5,472 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.
2 programs here told MHCC they participate in the Medicaid Community Options Waiver: Family Care Incorporated, Transitions Healthcare Oakland Manor, LLC.
Which nursing homes are in Sykesville and Eldersburg?
3 nursing homes in Sykesville and Eldersburg 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 Birch Manor | Sykesville | 118 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | June 11, 2025 | 25 | 06007 |
| Copper Ridge Nursing And Assisted Living Center | Sykesville | 72 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | June 22, 2026 | 21 | 06018 |
| 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).
Is a small home in Sykesville and Eldersburg 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 homes with under 10 beds | 6 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 Sykesville and Eldersburg compare options for free?
Carroll County Division of Aging and Disabilities (410-386-3800), 125 Stoner Avenue, Westminster is the Area Agency on Aging and Maryland Access Point for Carroll County; statewide, MAP answers at 844-627-5465 and can place someone on the Community Options Waiver registry.
Hospitals families here use most: Carroll Hospital (LifeBridge Health), Johns Hopkins Howard County 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.
