Assisted Living in Baltimore, MD

Situated near a MARC train station just off Interstate 695, Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek is a two-level assisted living community nestled into the city in close proximity to several parks and the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital. The facility features one or two-bedroom apartments with step-in showers, a kitchenette and a 24-hour emergency response system. Three restaurant-style meals are served in a community dining area and seniors especially enjoy a bistro that serves fresh fruit, beverages and pastries throughout the day. Residents enjoy specialized care plans to address their everyday needs and spend their days in the family room playing games with friends, strolling through the courtyard or having their nails and hair done at the in-house beauty parlor.

Situated conveniently in-between the GBMC HealthCare Greater Baltimore Medical Center and the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, Brookdale Towson offers upscale assisted living accommodations within close proximity to several top-rated medical networks. We included this in our top 10 as residents can enjoy carefree living at Brookdale Towson, leaving the cooking duties to a chef who prepares three restaurant-style meals a day and housekeeping to the care staff. Instead, residents spend their days gardening out in the lush courtyard, reading in the cozy library or socializing with friends at the on-site bistro. 

The Cottages of Perry Hall are tucked into a suburban neighborhood and offer assisted living community members the ability to slow down and enjoy life. Housekeeping, laundry and medication reminders are just a few of the ways that the staff helps seniors with regular tasks so they can focus on more enriching activities. An active activity itinerary is available each day that includes everything from bingo to arts and crafts for seniors who enjoy organized activities. Those who prefer quieter activities can spend their days strolling in the courtyard with their pet, checking their email in the resource library, enjoying cards with friends in the lounge or taking advantage of scheduled bus trips into the city. 

Springwell Senior Living Community is an upscale boutique senior living community that feels more like a resort than an assisted living community. Residents are treated with dignity and respect and have access to five-star dining and assistance with daily activities such as dressing, bath and laundry as necessary. During the summer months, seniors can enjoy the lush landscaping that spans across the grounds as well as several outdoor patios and verandas. Avid gardeners enjoy the flower and vegetable gardens while the sunroom appeals to seniors on cooler days. We included Springwell in this top 10 list because of its fine dining, which includes four different dining areas that offer relaxed, outdoor, formal and pub dining experiences. 

Situated off I-95 adjacent to St. Agnes Hospital, Caritas House Assisted Living is part of the larger Jenkins Senior Living Community. Caritas House is run by the Catholic Charities of Baltimore and aims to offer seniors assistance with living independently within a secure and dignified community. It offers 24-hour care along with personalized assistance with the activities of daily living and medication management. Residents are served three meals a day in a senior living dining hall and are welcome to attend daily Mass and weekly ecumenical services although it is not a requirement. Throughout the day seniors relax in the enclosed garden, chat with friends by the cozy fireplaces or pick out treats in the resident-run gift shop. 

Situated off Route 700 in a residential neighborhood, Woodlands Assisted Living offers supportive care to seniors who need help with the activities of daily living and assistance with coordinating their medical needs. Residents live in their own private apartments within the three-story complex and share common community areas. Three restaurant-style meals are served per day in a community dining hall with the option to reserve a private dining hall for special events. Residents enjoy the fresh air outside in landscaped patio areas, can avoid the crowds by heading to the on-site beauty salon for a trim and socialize in the family lounge. 

Situated in the historical town of Catonsville, Beechwood Assisted  Living offers a cozy homelike alternative to traditional assisted living facilities. The community is housed inside of a renovated 1900s Victorian mansion and offers residents access to residential living with high staff to patient ratios. Seniors at Beechwood receive help with the activities of daily living, receive three home-cooked meals a day and enjoy laundry and housekeeping services. 24/7 supervision is provided along with access to the house physician. During warm, breezy summer days residents can often be found strolling along the 1-acre lot filled with flowers, shrubs and giant oak trees.

North Oaks sits at the top of Baltimore County and overlooks the city from 8 acres of woodland. Conveniently located near the Rosenbloom Owings Mills Jewish Center, many residents continue to patronage their favorite shops, places of worship and restaurants after moving in. Residents enjoy an active lifestyle with supportive care to assist as necessary with the activities of daily living, housekeeping and laundry. Medical coordination is available along with concierge services to arrange transportation or any other personalized concerns. We included the North Oaks community in our top 10 as it offers a state-of-the-art fitness center, chef-prepared meals in the community dining hall and plenty of landscaped pathways to meander along with friends and family. 

Nestled into a residential neighborhood a few miles from I-83 in close proximity to numerous parks including the scenic Sony Run, Symphony Manor is a stately assisted living community that offers supportive care and the opportunity for residents to age in place. 24-hour care is available to support residents with basic activities of daily living, medication management, laundry and housekeeping. The lobby is breathtaking, and most of the common areas have similar gracious decor. The third floor offers a scenic balcony space, and the courtyard is lavishly landscaped. Symphony Manor is included in our top 10 list because of the renowned care provided by support staff, nursing staff and Symphony on-call physicians. 

Located in historical Baltimore proper, Roland Park Place is a stately community that offers luxury accommodations and supportive care to all residents within the metropolitan area. As the first and only continuing care retirement community in Baltimore, Roland Park Place allows residents to age in place from the comfort of their own home and community.  The all-inclusive campus offers an on-site bank, convenience store and library to its residents and all housekeeping and apartment maintenance are included in the monthly fee. Several restaurants that offer haute cuisine and homestyle favorites are spread throughout the campus along with community dining halls. In their free time, seniors can enjoy the art studio, catch a film in the movie theater or work on their own gardening plot.