The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Baltimore County, MD

Sunrise of Pikesville, situated on a heavily wooded lot across the street from the Pomona Square Shopping Mall, is located next to a healthcare center and pharmacy. Seniors can relax on a shaded patio and stroll along landscaped walking paths. The living room features a fireplace, and the resident dog is always available for petting. A snack or a cup of coffee is available to seniors any time of day in the bistro, and residents can enjoy a variety of daily activities, including painting, exercise classes and off-campus excursions.

At Morningside House of Satyr Hill, seniors can participate in several enjoyable activities each day and relax in the well-stocked library or one of the TV rooms. Each resident has a personalized care plan that's updated regularly, and seniors are encouraged to keep up with hobbies and passions, such as cooking and gardening. There are opportunities to participate in plays, improv, and holiday programs, as well as activities involving the local community. Transportation is provided for shopping and doctors' appointments, and group excursions to the theater or a restaurant are always on the calendar.

College Manor is a family-operated assisted living residence near Baltimore, MD, that was originally the Maryland College for Women. At College Manor, seniors benefit from a full-time registered nurse and two LPNs on staff. The on-site clinic can perform lab work and provide X-rays and EKGs, and seniors have access to several visiting doctors. Meals in the restaurant-style dining room are often prepared with fresh fruit and vegetables from the community garden. College Manor made our top 10 list because of the personalized care provided by the friendly and helpful staff.

Located in a historic Colonial home, Dulaney Valley Assisted Living at Hunt Valley provides a family-like, intimate atmosphere for seniors. Delicious meals are served in front of the fireplace hearth in the comfortable, brightly lit dining room. Shared and private rooms are available, and the second-story deck provides lovely views of the wooded grounds. Entertainment, exercise classes and planned activities are tailored to the interests of residents. A library and senior center are nearby, along with a variety of stores and restaurants at Hunt Valley Town Centre. We included Dulaney Valley Assisted Living at Hunt Valley on our list because of its country atmosphere and proximity to nearby services and entertainment.

Woodlands Assisted Living, located in a residential neighborhood near downtown Baltimore, is less than a mile from the shops, banks, drug stores and restaurants of Martin Boulevard. Seniors can choose from studio apartments and companion suites equipped with private bathrooms and walk-in showers. Residents wear emergency alert pendants, and rehabilitation therapy is available on-site. Seniors can look and feel their best with visits to the beauty salon and barbershop, and meals are served in a bright and cheerful dining room.

The landscaped courtyards and patios at the Cottages of Perry Hall allow seniors to relax in beautiful natural surroundings. Residents live in cottages featuring 16 suites and a shared kitchen. The community includes both assisted living and memory care cottages, and a wheelchair-equipped bus is available for appointments and outings. A wide range of activities and intergenerational events are available for seniors, and each resident has a personal mailbox. The Cottages of Perry Hall is included in our top 10 list because of its family-style arrangement of living spaces.

At Woodholme Gardens, seniors receive as much care as they need, along with opportunities to be as active as they desire. Programs and events are designed with resident input, and seniors have a choice of entrées at each meal served in the elegantly decorated dining room. There are an on-site beauty salon and barbershop, and transportation is available for doctors' appointments and excursions. Three sizes of studio apartments are available for seniors, ranging from 224 to 486 square feet.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Cockeysville is located close to busy York Road, giving seniors easy access to nearby restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies and banks. The senior community consists of two cottages, one for assisted living residents and another for memory care residents, and features cozy common areas and shaded outdoor courtyards. Private and companion suites are available, and each one has a private bathroom. Commonwealth Senior Living was selected for our top 10 list because of the warm, homelike setting and the experienced, caring staff.

Located in a gracious Victorian farmhouse, Dulaney Valley Assisted Living at Baldwin is a senior community situated on 2.5 acres of former farmland. Private and semiprivate rooms are offered for up to 12 seniors, and nursing care is available. Meals are served family-style, with seating around a large dining table, and often include vegetables grown on-site. Seniors can enjoy beautiful natural views from a deck with built-in benches, and residents have opportunities to participate in gardening. Dulaney Valley Assisted Living made our list because it gives seniors the opportunity to age in place, transitioning to memory and hospice care as needed.

At Charter Senior Living of Woodholme Crossing, seniors can enjoy a calendar filled with activities and social events. Residents can relax in the cozy living room, chat on the sun porch, or enjoy the sunshine on the large, comfortably furnished patio. A nurse practitioner is on staff, and there are twice-monthly visits from a primary care doctor, podiatrist and physical therapist. Devotional services, entertainment and outings are available to residents, and a bus stop is conveniently located nearby. Charter Senior Living of Woodholme Crossing is included on our list because of the above-average rating it received from U.S. News and World Report.