Assisted Living Programs in Maryland

Maryland Assisted Living Programs Directory

1,404 licensed assisted living programs across 180 cities.

Maryland licenses Assisted Living programs through the Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ). The state has more than 1,400 small assisted living homes, with Baltimore and its surrounding counties having the highest concentration. Most Maryland assisted living homes are small, neighborhood-based residences.

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Maryland care costs at a glance

Median monthly figures for Maryland. Small residential homes often price below the assisted living median because they carry lower overhead, though rates rise with care needs. Ask any home for its rate sheet in writing.

Type of care Median per month
Assisted living Monthly median, one resident $7,173
In-home care Non-medical caregiver, 44 hours a week $6,673
Nursing home Semi-private room $12,927

Home care median is CareScout's non-medical caregiver rate at 44 hours per week.

Source: CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025.

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What small care homes are called in Maryland

Licensing term
assisted living program (ALP)
Size and capacity
Many Maryland assisted living programs are small, home-based settings; larger communities hold the same license type.
Licensed and inspected by
Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ)

Check any home you are considering against the state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.

Search the Maryland license database → What "Assisted living facility" means →

Does Medicaid pay in Maryland?

The Community Options Waiver can pay for services in participating assisted living programs. The program to ask about by name is Home and Community-Based Options Waiver.

How Medicaid covers residential care →

Common questions about assisted living programs in Maryland

How many assisted living programs are there in Maryland?
Our Maryland directory lists 1,404 licensed assisted living programs across 180 cities. The largest concentrations are in Baltimore City County, Prince George's County, Montgomery County.
What is an assisted living program in Maryland?
"Assisted Living Program" is the Maryland licensing term for a residential care setting: a home where a group of older adults live and receive daily personal care. Many Maryland assisted living programs are small, home-based settings; larger communities hold the same license type.
How much does assisted living cost in Maryland?
The median assisted living rate in Maryland is $7,173 a month, according to the CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025. Small residential homes often price below that median because they carry lower overhead, and rates rise with care needs. Ask each home for its rate sheet in writing, and use our free cost estimator for a figure based on your situation.
Who licenses assisted living programs in Maryland?
Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) licenses and inspects every assisted living program in the state. Check any home you are considering against the official state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
Does Medicaid pay for assisted living programs in Maryland?
The Community Options Waiver can pay for services in participating assisted living programs. The program to ask about by name is Home and Community-Based Options Waiver. Eligibility rules and waitlists vary, so confirm current terms with the state before you count on coverage.

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